Dynasty leagues are engaging because they allow you the opportunity to build and refine your roster over several years.

However, it can be most helpful to think in multi-year periods of time. Sometimes referred to as "cornerstone rankings", analyzing a few classes as one cohort can give you a good understanding of the current dynasty landscape.

With that in mind, here are the dynasty QB rankings from the last three draft classes.

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Dynasty Fantasy Football QB Rankings: Classes of 2023, 2024, and 2025

Tier 1: Elite dual-threat capability

Jayden Daniels | WAS

Looking at the last three QB classes, it would be blasphemy to put anyone other than Jayden Daniels at No. 1. The No. 2 overall pick led the Commanders to the playoffs in his first season and posted some pretty incredible numbers along the way:

  • QB5 in PPR & PPG
  • QB2 in rushing attempts
  • QB2 in rushing yards

He also tacked on 3,500+ passing yards, 25 passing TDs, and just nine INTs in 17 games played.

Daniels is already valued along the leagues' best at the position in dynasty formats thanks, in part, to his dual-threat ability that puts him in the same company as Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Jalen Hurts.

The Commanders went out and landed Deebo Samuel this offseason which gives them, and Daniels, another viable weapon to work with in both the rushing and passing game. We'll see if Daniels has a similar sophomore slump that my next player had in his second season, but his rushing prowess alone keeps him as the No. 1 dynasty QB drafted since 2023.

Tier 2: Low-end QB1s

C.J. Stroud | HOU

Another No. 2 overall pick slides in as the No. 2 QB in this ranking.

After a dominant rookie season in which he threw for more than 4,100 yards, 23 TDs, and only five INTs in 15 games, C.J. Stroud took a sizable step back in Year 2.

His counting stats all took a step back (3,700 yards, 20 TDs, 12 INTs), and he even played in 17 games last season. To be fair, Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs, and Tank Dell missed a combined 17 games last season, so Stroud rarely has his full complement of weapons to work with.

Despite a "down" year, relative to his impressive rookie campaign, I'm comfortable ranking Stroud here. He'll have a healthy Collins to go alongside newly drafted Iowa State teammates Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel.

Toss in Joe Mixon and Dalton Schultz as solid, complementary pieces that will keep this offense moving down the field, and Stroud should quickly find his way back into the good graces of dynasty managers everywhere.

Bo Nix | DEN

If it hadn't been for Daniels absolutely crushing in Year 1, there's a great case to be made that Bo Nix should have won Rookie of the Year honors last season.

Nix was the 12th overall pick and was actually the sixth QB taken.

Sometimes, a great landing spot and a strong fit are the only things that matter, and Sean Payton certainly got the most out of his rookie signal caller last year.

Besides finishing as the QB7 overall and passing for more than 3,700 yards and 29 TDs, Nix also tallied 430 rushing yards and another four scores. His underrated rushing ability will go a long way in propping up his fantasy value.

The Broncos skill-position group is anchored by Courtland Sutton and a crew of complementary pieces. Rookie RB RJ Harvey should contribute right away and give this offense (and Nix) another chess piece to integrate into their scheme.

Nix topping both 4,000 passing yards and 30 TDs is not out of the question heading into Year 2.

Caleb Williams | CHI

Finally, a former No. 1 overall pick.

Caleb Williams was admittedly limited by his coaching staff in Year 1 but he has his own struggles to clean up as well.

However, there are few teams with as much offseason hype as the Chicago Bears. Following the NFL Draft, check out their offensive playmakers:

The entire NFC North just keeps getting more and more exciting.

Yes, Williams hasn't put it together in the same way as the aforementioned players in this piece but his skill set, upside, and offensive environment keep him at the bottom-end of this tier.

Tier 3: Arrow pointing up

Drake Maye | NE

This tier is entitled "Arrow pointing up," and I think that aptly describes each player in this section. Starting with Drake Maye, he failed to top 2,300 passing yards, and his TD/INT ratio sat at 15/10.

Yes, he rushed for 421 yards, which helps his case, and he looked like a true franchise QB for stretches of last season. A new coach (Vrabel) and intriguing offensive pieces (TreVeyon Henderson & Kyle Williams), along with the addition of Stefon Diggs, keep him at the top of this group (for now).

J.J. McCarthy | MIN

One of the biggest storylines to follow this upcoming season is the debut and subsequent progression of J.J. McCarthy. We all saw how Sam Darnold performed last season so it's reasonable to expect that expectations will be high.

Kevin O'Connell has about as QB-friendly an offensive system as they come and McCarthy will have Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and Aaron Jones at his disposal. His uber-enticing offensive environment and incredibly young age (won't turn 23 until January) keep him ahead of the next player on his list.

Bryce Young | CAR

Another No. 1 overall draft pick makes an appearance.

From an atrocious Year 1 to a suddenly-strong finish to Year 2, it's hard to know exactly where to rank Bryce Young but I think I'm being fair.

From Weeks 12-18 last season, Young looked like one of the premier QBs in the league. He averaged north of 21 points per game and finished as a top-12 QB four times.

The addition of Tetairoa McMillan can only help Young in his development, so we'll see exactly how it all falls together in Year 3.

Cam Ward | TEN

Another No. 1 overall pick? You got it.

Everything about Cam Ward is purely speculation until we see it play out on the field. That being said, I won't dive into him a ton right now.

The Titans had the first pick for a reason, and they don't project to be very good this year either. Even so, when a team invests in a QB that high, I'm cautiously interested, regardless of the landing spot.

Tier 4: Only the future knows

Michael Penix | ATL

Perhaps the most surprising draft pick from 2024 happened when the Falcons selected Michael Penix eighth overall (ahead of both McCarthy and Nix) after they paid a ton of money to Kirk Cousins.

Penix didn't start until Week 16, so the sample size is pretty small and, to be honest, wasn't all that great.

 

Now the projected Week 1 starter, Penix has the weapons around him to succeed. Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts are about as solid a trio as you could ask for as a young QB. Still, we won't have a better handle on Penix as a dynasty asset until a few weeks into the season.

Jaxson Dart | NYG

The New York Giants suddenly have one of the most fascinating QB rooms in the entire league.

Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, Tommy DeVito, and Jaxson Dart (25th overall pick this year).

I don't expect Dart to get much run this season as both Wilson and Winston will likely see the field ahead of him, barring a wildly impressive offseason program from Dart.

Even so, Dart's landing spot is encouraging for 2026 and beyond, so we'll touch base later.

Anthony Richardson | IND

How did we end up here?

Anthony Richardson has all the physical tools (and then some) to be a successful NFL and fantasy asset. However, somewhere along the way, it just hasn't clicked for him … yet.

I'm desperately hanging onto that "yet" because we caught glimpses of what he could be. However, he hasn't been able to be consistent and now he'll be fighting Daniel Jones for his starting job this fall.

If things click for Richardson, he's a top-10 dynasty QB without question. Until that happens, though, we're left with no choice but to view him as a risky bet at best and droppable in all formats at worst.