Sam Wallace provides pick-by-pick analysis of a two-round dynasty rookie mock draft for 1QB leagues.

A few weeks ago, our own Jake Trowbridge brought you a stellar Superflex Rookie Draft. A few days before that, Jonathan Fuller put together his own Superflex Dynasty Rookie Draft.

Here at Fantasy Life, we try our best to cater to the varying needs and playstyles of the fantasy community. This week, I'm bringing you a 1QB dynasty rookie mock draft.

Let's dive right in.

2025 Rookie Mock Draft for 1QB Dynasty Leagues

Disclaimer: I'm flying solo on this mock draft. I’ll be using a combination of Fantasy Life’s amazing suite of tools, my own player evaluations, and data from a variety of leagues to build the ideal 1QB rookie draft.

For full dynasty fantasy football rookie rankings, click here.

First-Round Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft

1.01 - Ashton Jeanty - RB, Raiders

There's not much more analysis I can provide on Ashton Jeanty that hasn't already been discussed over the last several weeks.

He's one of just five RBs to be drafted with a top-10 pick since 2018, and, all things considered, it's a pretty can't-miss list:

 

Our projections have Jeanty finishing as the RB3 right away in his rookie season. That includes:

  • 250 rushing attempts
  • 1,114 rushing yards
  • 8 rushing TDs
  • 48 receptions
  • 330 receiving yards
  • 2 receiving TDs

The other two players projected ahead of him? Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson, two marquee players from the above list.

Don't overthink this one. Jeanty is in a tier of his own in every league format.

1.02 - Omarion Hampton - RB, Chargers

For me, Tier 2 starts here, especially in one-quarterback formats. While Jeanty is the clear-cut 1.01, there's a range of players I'm fine targeting in this early portion of Round 1.

I'll lead with Omarion Hampton. He was the only other RB taken in the first round of the NFL Draft, and his landing spot with the Chargers couldn't be any better.

Yes, the Chargers also have Najee Harris, but he's only on a one-year/$5.2 million contract, and he's an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2025 season. Don't let his presence dissuade you from snagging Hampton with this pick.

Both the head coach and offensive coordinator are about as "establish the run" as they come, and Hampton's skill set and pass-catching ability should keep him on the field as often as possible.

1.03 - Tetairoa McMillan - WR, Panthers

Yes, Tetairoa McMillan wasn't the first WR selected in the draft, but we know that he's going to play this position full-time.

It also helps that I'm bullish on Bryce Young relative to others. The overall lack of offensive talent on the Panthers' roster means that McMillan could legitimately see 200 targets in his rookie year.

Okay, that probably won't happen, but 35-year-old Adam Thielen looked like an all-star on this team over the final weeks of last season, and there's no reason to expect that McMillan won't command as many targets as he can.

1.04 - Travis Hunter - WR, Jaguars

Travis Hunter truly is the enigma of this class. We've seen him dominate both sides of the ball during his time in college, and it does sound like the Jaguars are going to start him off at WR.

While I do like the landing spot/QB situation better with Trevor Lawrence and Co., the presence of rising star Brian Thomas will likely cap any true-alpha upside for Hunter in terms of raw target share.

Yes, there are going to be some general concerns from the fantasy community about how he'll split time on both sides of the ball, but his talent and upside are too great to ignore.

1.05 - TreVeyon Henderson - RB, Patriots

Former college backfield teammates make up the next two picks here. They're virtually tied in our Rookie RB Model, and both find themselves in unique offensive environments.

The reason I prefer TreVeyon Henderson is that I think the New England Patriots are in a much better spot to produce for fantasy both now and moving forward. The hiring of Mike Vrabel, coupled with the Year 2 growth of Drake Maye, makes me lean Henderson over his former teammate.

Again, this is still part of my second tier, so I won't be terribly upset either way.

1.06 - Quinshon Judkins - RB, Browns

He's got all the talent in the world, but Quinshon Judkins finds himself in a slightly less-favorable environment for fantasy purposes compared to Henderson.

The early second-round draft capital and subsequent departure of Nick Chubb open the door for someone to assume the lead back duties in that offense, but I worry about inefficient QB play and a lack of significant involvement in the passing game.

All things considered, Judkins is not a bad pick in this range, but there's a reason he's at the bottom of the tier for me as opposed to closer to the top.

1.07 - Colston Loveland - TE, Bears

This is the start of Tier 3 for me. The only thing that would change is if you find yourself in a TE Premium scoring format, in which case I would bump Colston Loveland up into the second tier.

The Bears surprised a few people by snagging Loveland over another highly touted TE prospect with the 10th overall pick. As such, he now ranks as the fourth-best TE of all time in the Rookie TE Model (2018-2025).

 

The Bears suddenly have a wealth of offensive skill position players who all have significant upside. It's now up to Ben Johnson (and to an extent, Caleb Williams) to unlock this team and take it to the next level.

Regardless, I'm taking Loveland where I can with a mid-first-round pick.

1.08 - Matthew Golden - WR, Packers

It might be my Green & Gold showing that's putting Matthew Golden over the next player on this list, but I think, from both a short-term and long-term perspective, he has as much upside as anyone in this range.

The Packers made history by finally drafting a wideout in Round 1 when they hosted the NFL Draft last month. Early reports are that his athleticism is already showing itself on the practice field, and it wouldn't be a surprise if the Packers make some changes to their suddenly deep WR room.

Jordan Love/Golden stacks could feed families for years.

1.09 - Emeka Egbuka - WR, Buccaneers

I know talent generally wins out in dynasty formats, but I still find it hard to be overly optimistic about Emeka Egbuka landing with the Buccaneers on draft night.

Yes, he's an incredible player and carries on the Ohio State pipeline of uber-talented wideouts, but he'll start the season no higher than WR3 on his own team. Mike Evans is set to chase yet another 1,000-yard season, and Chris Godwin is set to return from an ankle injury.

Even Jalen McMillan showed flashes last year.

I'm getting Year 1 Rome Odunze vibes, and it's not making me feel great. I love the player, and I think the landing spot could be fruitful, just maybe not right away.

1.10 - Kaleb Johnson - RB, Steelers

Before the NFL Draft, Kaleb Johnson was a bit of a riser for me. His landing spot with the Steelers was enough for me to push him into Round 1, despite leaving several other talented players behind.

The loss of Najee Harris to the Chargers opens up a massive vacuum for Johnson to step in and assume lead-back duties. Yes, he'll cede some work to Jaylen Warren, and the Steelers are still without a viable QB. Even so, Johnson could push for 300 total opportunities in Year 1 and should entrench himself as the go-to guy sooner rather than later.

1.11 - Tyler Warren - TE, Colts

Before the NFL Draft, many assumed Tyler Warren was the top TE on the board. However, Chicago changed that by snagging Loveland (No. 10) a few picks before the Colts selected Warren (No. 14).

It remains to be seen if Warren will be catching passes from Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones this fall, and it's that uncertainty/lack of quality at the position that has me keeping Warren firmly below Loveland.

1.12 - RJ Harvey - RB, Broncos

The biggest post-draft winner was undoubtedly RJ Harvey. Drafted by the RB-needy Broncos with the 60th overall pick, Harvey profiles to be Sean Payton's go-to guy almost immediately.

The biggest knock on him is his age. He's already 24 years old, which, for me, caps his dynasty outlook as he'll be in his late 20s by the time he gets to the end of his rookie contract. Even so, he offers enough value in the short term to warrant sneaking into the back of Round 1.

Second-Round Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft

2.01 - Luther Burden - WR, Bears

Bears are suddenly loaded with talented pass catchers. Who emerges between DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, and Colston Loveland?

2.02 - Tre Harris - WR, Chargers

Justin Herbert has a No. 2 option behind Ladd McConkey. However, will they throw it enough for Tre Harris to be fantasy viable?

2.03 - Jayden Higgins - WR, Texans

A Nico Collins clone? Jayden Higgins profiles to play on the outside while a fellow Iowa State wideout will push for slot snaps.

2.04 - Jack Bech - WR, Raiders

With no viable WR2 behind Jakobi Meyers, Jack Bech has as much of an opportunity as anyone to step up. Still, we'll see how the volume is distributed behind Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty.

2.05 - Cam Ward - QB, Titans

The No. 1 overall pick (Cam Ward) warrants a mid-second in your 1QB rookie draft, IF you have some questionable depth at your QB2 position. Otherwise, feel free to skip ahead in the ranks.

2.06 - Jaxson Dart - QB, Giants

Feeling like a bit more upside? Willing to be patient with someone who might not play a single snap this season? Jaxon Dart could be a fun taxi squad stash in your 1QB leagues.

2.07 - Cam Skattebo - RB, Giants

This dude loves football, and dynasty managers are going to love this dude. His landing spot leaves a bit to be desired, but if they ever figure it out, Cam Skattebo is going to dominate.

2.08 - Kyle Williams - WR, Patriots

He'll have as much opportunity as anyone to earn significant targets from his sophomore QB starting right away this fall. Let's hope Kyle Williams is up to the task.

2.09 - Mason Taylor - TE, Jets

Like many others at this stage of the draft, the opportunity to make an impact is there, but we'll see if Mason Taylor can earn enough targets from Justin Fields to be fantasy viable.

2.10 - Bhayshul Tuten - RB, Jaguars

I'm less excited about Bhayshul Tuten than most because both Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby should start ahead of him on the depth chart. Toss in Trevor Lawrence, BTJ, and Travis Hunter, and I just don't see it for Tuten in Year 1. Still, he's a worthy stash for your taxi squad.

2.11 - Jalen Royals - WR, Chiefs

A rookie wideout playing for Andy Reid/Patrick Mahomes? Of course, I'm (cautiously) interested. The Chiefs could get back to their former ways of airing it out this season, so we'll see if Jalen Royals can earn his way onto the field.

2.12 - Jaylin Noel - WR, Texans

The second of two Iwo State wideouts to land with the Texans, Jaylin Noel, should have the opportunity to push Christian Kirk for slot reps while Tank Dell is on the mend. Stay patient, though. Kirk is a solid wideout, and Noel might be a classic Year 2 (or 3) breakout with C.J. Stroud.