The New York Giants have selected EDGE Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Fantasy Impact: Carter will fortify the Giants' pass rush alongside Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dexter Lawrence, and Brian Burns. The former Penn State pass rusher was rated as the top player in the draft by some teams and will strengthen an up-and-coming New York defense. He should be one of the top EDGE rusher prospects off draft boards in IDP rookie drafts.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have selected DB/WR Travis Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: The Browns traded the No. 2 overall pick, a fourth-round pick (No. 104), and a sixth-round pick (No. 200) to the Jaguars in exchange for the No. 5 overall pick, a second-round pick (No. 36), a fourth-round pick (No. 126) and their 2026 first round pick. Hunter was announced as a DB/WR, so the Jaguars likely intend to use the superstar at both positions. With Jarrian Jones and Tyson Campbell as the current DBs on the roster, Hunter immediately becomes their top cornerback if he spends the bulk of his playing time on defense. Depending on the amount of plays Hunter sees on offense, he provides the Jaguars with a solid duo of Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. heading into the 2025 season.
The Tennessee Titans have selected QB Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: This has been the expected selection for the past month or so. Ward figures to step into the starting role for the Titans in Week 1 with Calvin Ridley, Treylon Burks and the recently signed Tyler Lockett as a few of his top targets as of now heading into his rookie season. He'll likely be drafted as a QB2 with upside for fantasy managers.
Sat, Apr 27th, 2024 7:08pm EDT
By Jesse Garcia
The Los Angeles Chargers have selected WR Cornelius Johnson with the No. 253 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Jim Harbaugh will bring another player from Michigan to the Chargers. The Chargers are in desperate need of depth at wide receiver, so Johnson has a chance to prove himself at the NFL level and create a spot for himself on the roster.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected TE Devin Culp No. 246 overall in the the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Culp is considered a mixed bag at tight end, based on his ability to make the tough catch but his issues with multiple bad drops during his time at Washington. Culp is likely a project that will have little fantasy value if he makes the roster in 2024.
The Green Bay Packers have selected QB Michael Pratt with the No. 245 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Pratt started 11 games at Tulane last season, registering 2,406 passing yards and 22 passing touchdowns. He also set a school record with 9,603 passing yards in his career at Tulane. He will compete for a backup role with the Packers.
The Miami Dolphins have selected WR Tahj Washington with the No. 241 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Washington led the USC Trojans with 1,062 receiving yards on 59 receptions 2023. The Dolphins have a talented group of wide receivers and Washington will have to attempt to carve out a role to stay on the roster.
The Denver Broncos have selected WR Devaughn Vele with the No. 235 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Vele has the ability to play both inside and outside and is a solid route runner. His 4.47 40-yard dash time indicates that he could carve out a role as a depth wide receiver or a returner on special teams.
The New England Patriots have selected TE Jaheim Bell with the No. 231 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Bell saw nine starts last season, posting 503 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 39 receptions. He fits what the Patriots typically look for, a hybrid versatile player that can play multiple positions.
Sat, Apr 27th, 2024 6:16pm EDT
By Jesse Garcia
The Los Angeles Chargers have selected WR Brenden Rice with the No. 225 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Rice is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. He led USC with 12 receiving touchdowns in 2023 in 12 games. The Chargers are depleted at wide receiver, so Rice could have a chance to see meaningful targets in his rookie season.
The Baltimore Ravens have selected QB Devin Leary with the No. 218 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Leary turned in a solid 2023 season at Kentucky, passing for 2,746 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 13 games. Leary will compete for a backup quarterback role behind Lamar Jackson and will have little fantasy value barring an injury.
The Dallas Cowboys have selected WR Ryan Flournoy with the No. 216 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Flournoy registered 839 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns on 57 receptions last season at Southeast Missouri State. He has the speed to be a solid depth wide receiver and key special teams player for the Cowboys.
Sat, Apr 27th, 2024 5:55pm EDT
By Jesse Garcia
The Los Angeles Rams have selected WR Jordan Whittington with the No. 213 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Whittington is considered a big slot wide receiver and a solid blocker. He may have a tough time carving out a role considering the number of wide receivers already on the Rams’ roster that can operate out of the slot.
The Las Vegas Raiders have selected RB Dylan Laube with the No. 208 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Laube led New Hampshire with 749 rushing yards, nine rushing touchdowns, and tied for the team lead with seven receiving touchdowns. Laube will look to carve out a spot in the Raiders’ backfield during training camp.
The Houston Texans have selected RB Jawhar Jordan with the No. 205 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Jordan will provide the Texans with a solid option as a kick returner and a third down option. He will look to carve out a role in training camp to remain on the roster among a crowded backfield.
The Minnesota Vikings have selected K Will Reichard with the No. 203 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Reichard was a first-team All-SEC kicker in 2023. He will compete with John Parker Romo for the kicking job in Minnesota, unless the team brings in more completion during training camp.
Sat, Apr 27th, 2024 5:06pm EDT
By Emily Maingi
The New England Patriots have selected QB Joe Milton III with the 193 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. (Source: Jordan Schultz on X)
Fantasy Impact: Milton III is the second rookie QB the Patriots drafted this year. His addition makes him the fifth quarterback on the roster. With such a crowded backfield that includes 3rd overall pick Drake Maye and newly signed veteran Jacoby Brissett, it is reasonable to assume Milton will not be higher than a 3rd string this season.
The Cincinnati Bengals have selected TE Tanner McLachlan with the No. 194 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: McLachlan was third among tight ends in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He is super quick and can make defenders miss in open space. He becomes the second tight end drafted by the Bengals on Saturday and will have the chance to compete for a role in the passing game.
