4 Dynasty Rookie Draft Picks to Target (2025 Fantasy Football)

The 2025 offseason is upon us. While redraft fantasy football is months away, dynasty never stops! And the new dynasty season tends to start with dynasty rookie drafts. We’ll have you covered with our dynasty rookie draft rankings and advice to help you dominate your leagues. Here’s a look at a few of our favorite dynasty rookie draft picks to target.

Dynasty Rookie Draft Picks to Target

Derek Brown shares his takes on a few of his favorite dynasty rookie draft picks to target.

Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)

The Giants added Cam Skattebo to the backfield via the fourth round of the NFL Draft. He should be considered the early favorite to be the team’s workhorse after Tyrone Tracy‘s inconsistent rookie season and the team shelving any thought of Devin Singletary as their leading back. Skattebo was a volume monster during his final season in college and a true three-down back. He ranked 21st in yards after contact per attempt and 11th in elusive rating while also sitting inside the top ten in receiving grade and yards per route run (per PFF). It could take some time for Skattebo to wrestle 60-65% of the snaps away from the other players in this backfield, but it does feel like the eventual reality. Skattebo is a strong RB3/flex who could easily vault into an every-week top 15 running back.

Elijah Arroyo (TE – SEA)

The runway for Elijah Arroyo has been cleared with the release of Noah Fant. Arroyo now has to contend with A.J. Barner and Eric Saubert for an every-down role for Seattle in 2025. His second-round NFL Draft capital speaks volumes about the team’s thoughts about him and his upside. Arroyo had a wonderful final season with Miami, where he was a mismatch nightmare for opposing collegiate defenses and a trusted weapon for Cam Ward. Arroyo ranked 23rd in yards per route run and second in yards after the catch per reception (per PFF). Arroyo could flirt with TE1 production in 2025 with only Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp above him in the target pecking order.

Tahj Brooks (RB – CIN)

Brooks lands in Cincy via the sixth round of the NFL Draft. With the depth of his running back class, it isn’t surprising to see him having slipped that far down the board, but it still sucks. Brooks has the talent that should have justified an earlier pick and would have had he come out last year. Brooks will need to hop Zack Moss (assuming health) and Samaje Perine on the depth chart to even be proclaimed as the direct handcuff to Chase Brown. I think he has the talent to do so, but it remains to be seen if he can achieve it. Texas Tech’s run blocking was abysmal last year, and it hurt Brooks’ tackle-breaking numbers. In 2023, he ranked 60th in yards after contact per attempt and 37th in elusive rating (per PFF). Brooks is a final-round pick/deep league dart throw.

Damien Martinez (RB – SEA)

Dynasty Outlook: The rugged tackle-breaking former Miami Hurricane was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Martinez could easily hop former seventh-round pick Kenny McIntosh for the RB3 job for Seattle by Week 1. Last year, Martinez ranked eighth in yards after contact per attempt and 16th in elusive rating (per PFF). He’s another back worth a taxi squad spot after he likely falls to waivers post-rookie draft. If you feel the need or want to make sure that you secure his services, use your final-round pick on Martinez. Kenneth Walker is an unrestricted free agent after this season. Martinez could walk into 2026 as the RB2 on the depth chart behind only Zach Charbonnet.