High-Upside Players Experts Draft: Travis Etienne Jr, Cam Skattebo, Chuba Hubbard

Chasing upside is the name of the game when building a championship-winning fantasy football roster. Whether you’re looking for breakout stars, league-winning late-round picks, or high-risk, high-reward talents, targeting players with massive ceilings can be the difference between a good team and a great one. To help you identify this year’s top boom-or-bust candidates, we’ve gathered insights from our collection of Featured Pros experts. These analysts have pinpointed their favorite high-upside players for the 2025 fantasy football season. Check out the guys who could explode and become true difference-makers. Let’s dive into the expert picks.

2025 High-Upside Players

Travis Etienne Jr. (RB – JAC)

“At this stage in the offseason, Travis Etienne is a massive value. His current ADP is RB33, which means he’s valued at his sub-basement floor. His price does not consider the possibility that he’s a full-time starter, which is likely, nor does it factor in his stranglehold on the Jags’ passing game volume. Conversely, I’m passing on Joe Mixon as RB19. A terrible offensive line, a lingering injury, and the threat of Nick Chubb and rookie Woody Marks is enough for me to avoid Mixon at cost in drafts this year.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)

Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)

“Even with his stock rising relatively quickly, the potential around Cam Skattebo is particularly interesting even at low-end RB3 (RB36) cost. Skattebo will be in a split with Tyrone Tracy Jr., yet high leverage touches could go the way of Skattebo, specifically at the goal line. His knack for being a north-south bruiser will make him appealing to the Giants pretty quickly, and goal-line reps could make him a very nice source of reliable touchdowns. The upside of Skattebo is significantly greater than the likes of Najee Harris and Travis Etienne, both with higher ADPs at the RB position.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)

Chuba Hubbard (RB – CAR)

“Chuba Hubbard is currently the RB18 (half PPR), making him a steal at this position. Last year, he was left for dead when they drafted Jonathon Brooks, and all he did was rush for 1195 yards and 10 touchdowns. Not much has changed in Carolina; if anything, they are improved, which will take pressure off of Hubbard. Owners can consider drafting him before higher-ranked players like Omarion Hampton (committee backfield), James Cook (touchdown regression), and Chase Brown (although they are quite close).”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)