No time of the year brings more aggressive fluctuations in average draft position (ADP) than during training camp. Injuries are now much more of an imminent issue than they were weeks ago. Hype, or lack of hype, is something to be considered at every pick. Over on FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship), these are the biggest risers in ADP for their single-quarterback best ball contest.
- Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- 2025 Fantasy Football Expert Rankings
- Fantasy Football ADP
- Fantasy Football Trade Tools
Fantasy Football Risers
FFPC Risers
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB – WSH) | ADP: 184 (+47.7)
A few weeks ago, Jacory Croskey-Merritt was often not being drafted at all. However, ‘Bill,’ as he likes to be known, is becoming far better known in the draft rooms. With only veterans Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler ahead of him, Croskey-Merritt has a clear chance to earn a role.
What that role will look like is up for debate with Robinson entrenched as the starter and Ekeler the clear pass-catcher, but Croskey-Merritt does have some juice, ranking 19th in yards after contact per attempt and 12th in elusive rating in 2023, per Pro Football Focus (PFF).
In 2024, Croskey-Merritt’s season suffered due to eligibility issues. Ultimately, that allowed the Commanders to pick him in the seventh round. A lot of seventh-round running backs are getting hyped up this year, but at this price, Croskey-Merritt is still worth our attention.
This rep from Jacory Croskey-Merritt????
Dude runs with a purpose.
Video via @jagibbs_23 #RaiseHail
— SleeperCommanders (@SleeperWSH) August 11, 2025
Woody Marks (RB – HOU) | ADP: 188 (+39)
With Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce banged up, and reports suggesting Nick Chubb is lacking burst, it’s no wonder that Woody Marks is starting to gain some attention. Marks was drafted as the 12th running back in the 2025 NFL Draft in the middle of round four.
DeMeco Ryans has spoken glowingly of Marks, saying they’ve put a lot on him and he’s handled it great. We want pass-catchers at the running back position, and Marks averaged over 50 receptions per year in college. Given the miserable state of the Texans’ offensive line, we should expect a lot of quick passes. Marks could benefit a lot from them.
Joe Mixon still isn’t practicing. Neither is Dameon Pierce and Nick Chubb reportedly doesn’t look great. Is it time to take Woody Marks seriously? pic.twitter.com/E3ofktKqWK
— The Fantasy Sanctuary (@TheFFSanctuary) August 14, 2025
Braelon Allen (RB – NYJ) | ADP: 151 (+24)
The Jets seem committed to a running back by committee approach, and it seems likely that Braelon Allen will be getting plenty of touches in the ground game. This could mean that Breece Hall sees the more valuable touches in the receiving game. On an offense that could lead the league in rushing attempts, we can live with that.
One factor that might be going overlooked is that the Jets’ offensive line looks very good, and this offense could be more efficient on the ground than we’ve seen in recent years.
Kyle Monangai (RB – CHI) | ADP: 212 (+18)
Another running back on the rise is Kyle Monangai of the Chicago Bears, who has a straightforward path to touches should either D’Andre Swift or Roschon Johnson fail to impress.
Johnson is banged up, and Swift rarely manages to keep the trust of a coaching staff throughout the season. Monangai, though, was taken deep into the seventh round with the 233rd overall pick. Getting overly expectant on him could be a mistake.
Keenan Allen (WR – LAC) | ADP: 181 (+57)
We knew it was likely Keenan Allen would sign before the season started, and we knew his price would likely rise when he did. Yet, here we are, and there will be some people regretting not getting more Allen shares before he signed.
Allen reunites with Justin Herbert in L.A. in what should be an efficient passing offense. Concerns about Ladd McConkey could be warranted, but Allen still earned targets at a high volume in Chicago last year despite DJ Moore‘s presence. We shouldn’t shy away from Allen because of McConkey.
Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB) | ADP: 95.9 (+33)
This one coincides with the fall of Chris Godwin, who is down 23 spots as reports suggest he won’t be ready for the first few weeks of the season. Emeka Egbuka, for his part, has earned rave reviews throughout organized team activities (OTAs) and training camp, with Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans, in particular, showering him with praise.
Egbuka is the latest in a long line of exciting wide receiver prospects to arrive in the NFL from Ohio State. Even at this price, he could be a value.
Welcome to the NFL, Emeka Egbukapic.twitter.com/xRUlRvkfeF
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) August 9, 2025
Tory Horton (WR – SEA) | ADP: 217 (+22.7)
In this rookie-heavy edition, Tory Horton comes in as another ADP riser, climbing up the ranks by 22.7 spots as the training camp hype was compounded with a touchdown in his opening preseason appearance. Reports suggest Horton has surpassed Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who played well for offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, during their time with the Saints last year.
If Horton has been able to unseat Valdes-Scantling so quickly, it speaks volumes to a player that many liked coming out of Colorado, but who seemed he might not make an impact when he was drafted in the fifth round. The Seahawks do look to be focused on the run game, and Horton might struggle in managed formats. In best ball, though, we should be willing to take late-round shots on an exciting rookie.
Rookie Tight Ends
- Tyler Warren (TE – IND) | ADP: 73.42 (14.7)
- Elijah Arroyo (TE – SEA) | ADP: 157.07 (20.2)
- Colston Loveland (TE – CHI) | ADP: 92 (+11)
The drumbeats are getting louder for Tyler Warren (+14.7), Elijah Arroyo (+20.2) and Colston Loveland (+11), all of whom have clear paths to relevancy immediately and all of whom have bags of talent. Generally, we see rookie ADPs get overinflated post-draft, then fall in June and July before some of them go back up in August.
Deciding if the hype is worth chasing is key, and all three of these players have had enough positive talk from their coaches, as well as displaying characteristics we want, that we shouldn’t be afraid to mix them into three tight end builds in best ball.
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