The 2025 NFL preseason is underway, meaning we’ve officially hit the start of redraft fantasy football season. Therefore, it’s time to do all the preparation fantasy players ignored over the past few months. Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is drafting players at a value.
Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on Yahoo ADP for redraft leagues.
- Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- 2025 Fantasy Football Expert Rankings
- Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings
- Fantasy Football Trade Tools
Best Fantasy Football Draft Values: Yahoo Leagues
J.J. McCarthy (MIN) – ADP 123.2 | QB21
While he didn’t have Justin Jefferson for the Week 1 preseason matchup, McCarthy played well. Furthermore, he was productive in the lone preseason game last year. Yet, that’s not why I have high hopes for him in 2025. Minnesota has an excellent set of weapons, as Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson form one of the top trios in the NFL. Furthermore, the Vikings improved their offensive line by adding Donovan Jackson, Will Fries, and Ryan Kelly this offseason. Don’t be surprised if McCarthy has a Patrick Mahomes-lite sophomore-year breakout.
Kenneth Walker III (SEA) – ADP 42.5 | RB16
Unfortunately, Walker missed a career-high six games last season because of injury. Yet, he had an outstanding year when healthy. The former Michigan State star was the RB12 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 16.5 PPR fantasy points per outing. Furthermore, Walker posted a career-high 4.6% rushing touchdown rate, totaling seven scores in 11 games. More importantly, he set career highs in receptions (46) and targets (54) despite missing significant time with injuries. Don’t be surprised if Walker is even more involved in the passing game under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
Jaydon Blue (DAL) – ADP 128.8 | RB47
I have been pounding the table all offseason for Blue, as he is my favorite sleeper target. Blue has been standing out at training camp, earning first-team reps. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders had an explosive run rate of 2.9% or lower last year, ranking in the bottom 20 of 68 running backs with at least 55 attempts (per Fantasy Points Data). By comparison, Blue is an explosive runner with massive upside in the passing game, totaling six receiving touchdowns last season. He could be this year’s Bucky Irving.
Malik Nabers (NYG) – ADP 13.4 | WR7
Last year, Nabers was a fantasy superstar despite playing with arguably the worst quarterback unit in the NFL. He finished as the WR6, averaging 18.2 PPR fantasy points per game despite missing two contests with a concussion. The superstar had nearly half the Giants’ receiving touchdowns while ranking second in the league in targets (170). Nabers should be only better after New York drastically improved their quarterback unit this offseason. While he doesn’t have an elite quarterback, there is no reason why Nabers should be a second-round pick.
Matthew Golden (GB) – ADP 120.6 | WR47
The Packers ended a 23-year drought by selecting Golden with their first-round NFL Draft pick. That should stress how much the team likes the former Texas star and feels they need a difference maker on the outside. Unfortunately, Jayden Reed severely struggled in the second half of last year and is dealing with a foot injury. Meanwhile, Golden has been Green Bay’s top receiver in training camp. Don’t be surprised if the Packers trade Romeo Doubs or Dontayvion Wicks during roster cutdown, creating even more snaps and targets for Golden.
Mason Taylor (NYJ) – ADP 197.3 | TE30
Thankfully, Taylor returned to practice in full capacity after missing time with a high-ankle sprain. While he isn’t my highest-ranked rookie tight end, the former LSU star is vastly undervalued at his ADP. Garrett Wilson is the Jets’ only meaningful option in the passing game. Furthermore, Justin Fields has a history of making his tight end a weekly fantasy option in the past. Cole Kmet finished as the TE8 in PPR scoring in 2023, Fields’ last year as a full-time starter. Taylor should get drafted as a high-end TE2.
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