NFL training camps have opened, and it won’t be long before fantasy football draft season is upon us. FantasyPros analysts Derek Brown, Andrew Erickson, Pat Fitzmaurice and Mike Maher begin a series of preseason roundtables by discussing fantasy football topics to help you dominate your drafts.
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Fantasy Football Roundtable
Is there a rookie who gives you mixed feelings? Why are you on the fence? What is the best-case/worst-case outcome for that player in Year 1?
TreVeyon Henderson (RB – NE)
Andrew Erickson: The former Ohio State running back has the juice that the Patriots’ offense has severely lacked. But how does his skill set project in terms of reliable weekly volume in a backfield that currently features Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson?
Stevenson was constantly in the past regime’s doghouse, so things might improve for him with a fresh start under Mike Vrabel. Also, we can’t ignore the glaring issue on the Patriots roster — the offensive line. Josh McDaniels has a strong track record of RBBC and slow-playing rookie running backs. Despite us clamoring for Henderson to get more touches, this might be a headache in September.
Travis Hunter (WR – JAX)
Mike Maher: I’m pretty confident Travis Hunter is going to be great, but I’m less confident we’re going to see consistent production in 2025, at least in terms of the kind of production that’s important to fantasy managers.
First, we weren’t sure if he would be drafted as a wide receiver, a cornerback, or both. The answer turned out to be both, but we don’t know what the split is going to look like. He’s a rookie learning a new offense and a new defense at the same time, and his early snaps in training camp lean toward defense.
What if he’s a full-time cornerback who moonlights as a receiver in specific packages? The price tag isn’t steep right now (73 overall ADP, WR33), and it’s low enough that I kind of want to throw a dart to bleep around and find out. But I just can’t get there. There’s a chance Hunter is a wasted pick in fantasy this year.
Luther Burden (WR – CHI)
Pat Fitzmaurice: I loved watching him at Mizzou, and the possibility that Luther Burden could play the Amon-Ra St. Brown role for Ben Johnson in Chicago is intriguing. But the Bears have two other good receivers with DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, and they spent a top-10 draft pick on tight end Colston Loveland.
Plus, Burden has been sitting out with a hamstring injury. If Burden can stay healthy and demonstrate he deserves a robust role, he could be the next-gen Percy Harvin. Or, Burden could have a hard time getting on the field and is someone you’re looking to replace with a waiver wire pickup by Week 3.
Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)
Derek Brown: My lukewarm feelings about Quinshon Judkins began during the predraft process and have continued into training camp. Whether it’s the off-the-field issues or the fact that he still hasn’t signed his contract, he has a messy 2025 projection.
Even in a best-case scenario, Judkins is only a volume-driven RB2/RB3 in one of the league’s worst offenses. But if he misses a large chunk of training camp and the regular season due to contract and suspension issues, it could lead to a disappointing season for Judkins as part of a three-headed committee with Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson.
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