5 Mid-Round Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Target (2025)

We’re deep into draft season now, so it’s the ideal time to take a closer look at one average draft position (ADP) value pick for each round of 2025 fantasy football redraft leagues.

On this page, we’ll use Underdog ADP, since it’s the most active platform at this time. We’ll include a pick for 12 rounds while varying the positions to build a team of 1-QB, 2-WR, 2-RB, 1-TE, 1-Flex and five bench spots.

Let’s get right into some of my favorite fantasy football draft picks to target.

Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Target

Round 5: Kenneth Walker (RB – SEA) | ADP: 50.2

Kenneth Walker now finds himself in an ideal scheme for his skillset. This is a big-play threat who should thrive in new playcaller Klint Kubiak’s scheme. Remember that Kubiak has a Shanahan-style running scheme, and we all know how running back-friendly that can be.

My one concern here is that the Seahawks have an underwhelming offensive line, but that’s already baked into this fifth-round price. With Walker’s ability to take it to the house, he should be going at least one round earlier.

Round 6: Chris Olave (WR – NO) | ADP: 63.4

Chris Olave has dealt with injuries, but when healthy, he’s a downfield threat who can earn targets at a high rate. Now he has Kellen Moore at offensive coordinator. Recall how Moore helped Keenan Allen and CeeDee Lamb have monster seasons after using them more in the slot.

It wouldn’t surprise me to see Moore find ways to get Olave more involved in the intermediate passing game. The issue here is quarterback, but at least Tyler Shough can chuck it downfield. Erratic quarterback play is baked into the sixth-round price.

Round 7: Sam LaPorta (TE – DET) | ADP: 74.6

It was only a year ago that Sam LaPorta was the first tight end off the board. After a disappointing season that was ruined due to injury, we’re able to get the Lions tight end in the seventh round.

The bull case is that this is a third-year player with 10+ touchdown upside while playing in an elite offense. The risk is that the Lions take a step back without Ben Johnson, but I’m not too worried about a significant dropoff because it’s such a talented group overall. LaPorta is an absolute steal at this cost.

Round 8: Jayden Higgins (WR – HOU) | ADP: 92.5

Jayden Higgins is a talented rookie who will have the benefit of playing on the perimeter next to an elite No. 1 WR in Nico Collins. On top of that, we may see the Texans forced to air it out at a high rate, especially with Joe Mixon dealing with an injury.

With new offensive coordinator Nick Caley — who came from the Rams — I expect to see a much more creative offense than the vanilla, run-heavy unit we saw last year with Bobby Slowik. That makes Higgins worth a look as a dart throw with a high ceiling.

Round 9: Tre Harris (WR – LAC) | ADP: 104.5

Tre Harris is another intriguing rookie who has a path to earn targets as the second option in the Chargers’ passing game. Getting a rookie wideout tied to an elite quarterback like Justin Herbert in the ninth round is certainly worth the price of admission.

The risk here is that the Chargers are too run-heavy, but at this cost, it’s worth it to take a chance. Stashing your bench with rookies who can make an impact during the fantasy playoffs has always been a smart strategy.