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One of the most challenging aspects of evaluating prospects is figuring out how to align players at different positions. However, that is one of the most important parts of the rookie process. We will spend hours and hours ranking prospects by position, but we don’t draft that way. We draft from a pool of all prospects. Our 2025 Rookie Big Board Series aims to help you navigate the gap between positional rankings and preparing for your upcoming rookie drafts. This series will provide you with a variety of opinions and will be updated throughout the remainder of the season and up to rookie draft season. It will be tailored for Superflex leagues unless otherwise noted.
2025 Rookie Rankings | QB | RB | WR | TE | by Tristan Cook
Round 1 | 2025 Rookie Big Board
No. 1 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | Boise State | 5’9” | 215 lbs.
The 1st round of most SuperFlex drafts are littered with quarterbacks, and while there are plenty of QBs in the first round in my 2025 Rookie Big Board, that isn’t the position that leads off this article. Instead, it is superstar running back Ashton Jeanty, who looks to be the clear-cut top pick across all league formats next year.
Jeanty has set the college football world on fire, taking over the Heisman race while elevating Boise State into the College Football Playoff conversation. In his first 8 games this year, Jeanty had 125+ rushing yards in every contest, 215+ in 3 games, and multiple touchdowns in 7 of 9 games. He is a no-brainer at the top of your drafts.
No. 2 | Shedeur Sanders | QB | Colorado | 6’2” | 215 lbs.
The first quarterback on my 2025 Rookie Big Board is Shedeur Sanders, who easily settles into the QB1 spot. His dual-threat abilities are on full display every week, and with Colorado firmly in the playoff discussion, Sanders has been the main catalyst for that.
Sanders is more known for his passing acumen, having averaged over 323 passing yards per game on his way to 2,591 passing yards so far this season. But, he has found the end zone 4 times on the ground through 10 games, so making that next step to the NFL level could see Sanders exhibit a similar style of play to C.J. Stroud, immediately paying dividends for your dynasty roster.
No. 3 | Cam Ward | QB | Miami | 6’2” | 223 lbs.
It’s been an explosive rise into early draft conversations for Cam Ward, who now finds himself factoring into the top-three QB group for April’s 2025 NFL Draft. Ward’s first season with the Hurricanes has been electric, and he has been the biggest factor in why Miami is 9-1 and fighting for a CFB playoff spot this year.
Ward has thrown for at least 300 yards in 9 of 10 games this season, including three games of 400+ yards. He has an electric arm and is uber-athletic, and he isn’t afraid to get involved in the running game either, rushing for 182 yards and 3 scores this year. His early 1st Round draft capital will catapult him up your SuperFlex draft boards for next year, as he has the highest ceiling of all QBs in the 2025 NFL Draft.
No. 4 | Tetairoa McMillan | WR | Arizona | 6’5” | 212 lbs.
Wide receiver is the most polarizing, non-QB position in my 2025 Rookie Big Board, as the amount of talent there makes it one of the strongest groups in years. I have three WRs in my Tier 1 this year, headlined not by Travis Hunter, but by Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan.
It isn’t tough to see why McMillan jumps off the board, as his 6’5” frame makes him one of the tallest receivers in this year’s class. His stature paired with his athleticism gives him a massive catch radius and makes him a quarterback’s best friend, so he slides in as my WR1 in the 2025 class.
No. 5 | Luther Burden III | WR | Missouri | 5’11” | 208 lbs.
Luther Burden III might be a bit of a surprise as the WR2 on my 2025 Rookie Big Board, but he can seamlessly become a team’s Deebo Samuel or Jayden Reed, giving him fantastic value. Burden hasn’t put up the eye-popping stats you would expect from a highly-rated wideout, but he is the real deal.
His smaller stature makes his spot above Hunter a bit wobbly, but don’t let that take away from the fact that Burden is the perfect fit out of the backfield and in the slot. Burden will likely not be the first wideout (or even second) drafted next April, but his skill set matches the trend of current-day NFL offenses, making him a plug-and-play fit for both NFL and dynasty rosters.
No. 6 | Travis Hunter | WR | CB | Colorado | 6’1” | 185 lbs.
The expected WR1 for many dynasty folks, Hunter is the ultimate cheat code, both in real life and NCAA College Football 2025. While he hasn’t yet said what he wants to play in the NFL, expecting Hunter to focus most of his time on offense gives him one of the highest ceilings on my 2025 Rookie Big Board.
Averaging just under 100 receiving yards per game (91.1), Hunter is a game-changer who will enter the NFL as one of the most talked about receiver prospects, joining the likes of Marvin Harrison Jr. and others. Hunter fits the alpha WR demographic like a glove, and he should make an NFL team with a top-10 pick next year very, very happy.
No. 7 | Jaxson Dart | QB | Ole Miss | 6’2” | 225 lbs.
My QB3 on this 2025 Rookie Big Board may be a bit of a surprise, but seeing what Jaxson Dart has put together so far this season makes me a believer. While a clear step down from both Sanders and Ward, Dart’s ability to limit turnovers while looking like a great fit in the modern-day college offense sets him up well for the next level.
Dart’s last 2 collegiate seasons have been strong, throwing for 3,200 yards and 21+ touchdowns in each, but his legs have been useful too, as he is regularly incorporated into the rushing attack for Ole Miss. Some accuracy and ball-placement improvements still linger for Dart to work on, but if you are looking for a high-upside guy that could be the steal of next year’s QB class, he’s your guy.
No. 8 | Jalen Milroe | QB | Alabama | 6’2” | 225 lbs.
It hasn’t been the strongest fourth season for Alabama QB Jalen Milroe. He is one of the better SEC quarterbacks but still hasn’t found that next gear, yet. Milroe has become a bit turnover-prone this year, while his touchdown numbers haven’t been very strong either.
However, even with stat-sheet hunting putting a damper on his case, Milroe is an athletic, moldable prospect with a really good chance at being a potential 1st Round selection in April. Teams looking for a potential long-term project could set their sights on the Alabama play caller, who will need to work on some of his throwing mechanics and scheme recognition to become an NFL starter.
No. 9 | Emeka Egbuka | WR | Ohio State | 6’1” | 206 lbs.
The WR4 from my 2025 Rookie Big Board is a prospect that, if he came out last season, would have been a top-five option then as well. Emeka Egbuka, the Ohio State prospect, took over the WR1 role after being overshadowed by Marvin Harrison Jr. last year, and has already eclipsed his reception and receiving yard totals from last year.
Having hauled in at least 3 receptions in 8 of 10 games this year and scoring 7 touchdowns, Egbuka’s stats don’t tell the full story about what he brings to the table. His speed and field-stretching abilities make him a top option and should comfortably find himself in the top-two depth chart of an NFL team next season.
No. 10 | Carson Beck | QB | Georgia | 6’4” | 215 lbs.
It’s been a tough senior season for Georgia QB Carson Beck, who has seen his turnover numbers skyrocket. Double-digit interceptions are not helping Beck’s draft grade, and it is also hurting his draft stock when it comes to your dynasty teams.
While having a pro pedigree and plenty of skills that can help him turn into a solid NFL quarterback, his college tape has left a lot left to be desired. Personally I am not very high on Beck as he hasn’t shown me those defining factors that make me think he can make a jump to the next level. However, the fact he is playing in a pro-ready scheme with the Bulldogs makes him a possible 1st Round target in April, which would give him a 1st round dynasty grade.
No. 11 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | Ohio State | 5’11” | 210 lbs.
Quinshon Judkins is kicking off a run on running backs on my 2025 Rookie Big Board, and he is the first (of two) from Ohio State. The Ole Miss transfer has looked like the better back of the two for the Buckeyes, and he matches more of the prototypical build and style of what NFL offenses are looking for.
Judkins is a dual-threat option in the backfield, having rushed for at least 1,100 yards and 130 receiving yards in each of his first two full seasons at Ole Miss. In a running back class that is built on depth, Judkins shines as a ready-to-play option in the NFL right out of the gate. If you are looking for an NFL comp, Judkins gives me Rachaad White vibes, but is more of a physical runner than White coming out.
No. 12 | Nicholas Singleton | RB | Penn State | 6’0” | 227 lbs.
The final player in the first round of my 2025 Rookie Big Board is Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton, who holds the RB3 spot for me. While his 2024 season hasn’t been the strongest, the former ESPN four-star prospect does play the game in a way that prepares him for the next level.
Singleton runs with good balance and vision, never seeming to have his shoulders too far forward to maintain an even base. Good speed and a mostly-decisive runner, Singleton has shown his skills in the receiving game too, hauling in two or more passes in seven of nine games this year. While there is a chance that Singleton falls down the board a bit if his ‘24 struggles continue, he is a pro-ready player that will likely be off the board near the one-two turn.
Round 2 | 2025 Rookie Big Board
No. 13 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Ohio State | 5’10” | 212 lbs.
Kicking off the second round of my 2025 Rookie Big Board is the second Ohio State running back, TreVeyon Henderson. Splitting time in the backfield with Judkins has limited Henderson’s impact this season, but teams looking for a back with his kind of explosiveness likely will make him a Day 2 prospect in April.
Henderson has averaged over seven yards per carry this season on 89 carries, racking up 65+ rushing yards in seven of ten games. While sharing the backfield with Judkins lowers his ceiling a bit, Henderson is still a good threat to be a Day 2 pick in April’s NFL Draft.
No. 14 | Quinn Ewers | QB | Texas | 6’2” | 210 lbs.
Once you get outside of the top-two QBs on my 2025 Rookie Big Board, I get less and less confident in their NFL chances, and I’m not incredibly high on Quinn Ewers. While the Texas QB has been decent in his three-year college career, Ewers has yet to blow me away with anything he has put on tape. While a 21:6 TD:INT line looks solid on paper, Ewers has only thrown for 250+ yards in three games this season, not putting a ton on tape. A solid, yet unspectacular, prospect is what Ewers grades out as for me. He comes in as my QB6.
No. 15 | Tre Harris | WR | Ole Miss | 6’3” | 210 lbs.
A fast riser in this year’s receiver class for me is Ole Miss’ Tre Harris, who has five 100+ receiving games, no games under 81 receiving yards, and 7 of 8 games with 7 or more receptions. The Ole Miss receiver has racked up over 930 receiving yards in each of the past 2 seasons and has already set a career-high in receiving yards this year, showing that the best is yet to come. Harris is the 2nd-tallest receiver on my 2025 Rookie Big Board, and his game tape sets him up as a jump-ball target in the red zone—a solid WR2 for any NFL team.
No. 16 | Omarion Hampton | RB | North Carolina | 6’0” | 220 lbs.
While needing to round out his game if he wants to be a three-down back, North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton is the biggest riser from the 2025 RB group for me. Having already rushed for over 1,400 yards with 14 TDs in 10 games, Hampton has nine 100+ rushing yard games and has caught 3 or more passes in 8 contests, showing his dual-threat abilities for the NFL. His physicality is what played a big part in his stock jumping up my 2025 Rookie Big Board. He has shown a lot this year to factor into the Day 2 discussion for the 2025 NFL Draft.
No. 17 | Isaiah Bond | WR | Texas | 5’11” | 175 lbs.
While small in stature, Texas WR Isaiah Bond is a lightning rod in the Longhorns offense, profiling as a Xavier Worthy-esque player for the NFL. Reliant on his yards after catch (YAC) abilities, Bond looks to be a solid slot option that likely will play a high-volume role once in the league.
Bond is built on his speed, and whichever team he joins in the NFL, they likely will draw up plays to get him into space, which is exactly where his college tape has shown he can be the most dangerous.
No. 18 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | Iowa | 6’0” | 225 lbs.
There is only one Iowa running back currently in the NFL (Tyler Goodson), but Kaleb Johnson is looking to make it two in April. A physical runner who has found the end zone 20 times on the ground this year, Johnson isn’t a known speedster or receiving threat. However, he is tough to tackle and likely would be used in a bruiser role (potentially goal line) in the NFL. Built low to the ground with the ability to either go through or around defenders, Johnson has been the perfect bell-cow RB for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and he absolutely could fill that type of role at the next level, too.
No. 19 | Garrett Nussmeier | QB | LSU | 6’2” | 200 lbs.
Garrett Nussmeier rounds out the QB group on my 2025 Rookie Big Board, as the LSU signal caller has jumped over the likes of Penn State’s Drew Allar, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, and others. NFL teams have begun showing interest in Nussmeier as a prospect, and he could find himself as a late first rounder, which would bump his stock closer to the top of the 2nd Round. A rougher prospect on the edges, but with a frame ready for the NFL, Nussmeier has thrown for at least 230 yards in all 10 games this season, including 6 games of 300+ passing yards and 2 outings over 400.
No. 20 | Gunnar Helm | TE | Texas | 6’5” | 250 lbs.
We finally have our first tight end sighting on the board, as Gunnar Helm slots in as my TE1. More-so as the 1A and not the clear-cut top option, Helm is a field-stretching mismatch that is a solid blocker and can excel in multiple roles.
A seven-catch outing against Michigan and a six-catch game against Georgia firmly put him on my radar as the tight end position on my 2025 Rookie Board still needs a leader. Texas has used Helm as a middle of the field receiver to great success, and Helm could very well find himself as the first tight end off the board next year.
No. 21 | Colston Loveland | TE | Michigan | 6’5” | 245 lbs.
Colston Loveland makes it back-to-back TEs in my 2025 Rookie Big Board, and Loveland is the more household name of the two options. As a field-stretching option who is the top target in the Wolverine offense, the Michigan tight end has been on a tear this season, recording six games of six-plus receptions. Commonly seen as the top TE in the dynasty community, Loveland is the 1B in the TE group for me.
No. 22 | Kyren Lacy | WR | LSU | 6’2” | 213 lbs.
Trying to keep the LSU-to-NFL WR pipeline going, Kyren Lacy and his big catch radius is a sneaky option in your dynasty rookie drafts. While Lacy only has three, 100-yard games this season, the LSU wideout checks in as the WR7 on my 2025 Rookie Big Board, based more on his potential.
Lacy is a twitchy athlete with sharp route running and good YAC abilities. He will likely finding himself as a Day 2 selection in April’s draft with his current trajectory.
No. 23 | Tyler Warren | TE | Penn State | 6’6” | 257 lbs.
The third (and final) tight end on my 2025 Rookie Big Board is Penn State’s Tyler Warren, who has put a good blend of receiving and blocking work on tape this season. Outside of the passing game, Penn State has also used Warren in the rushing game (having recorded a carry in 8 of 10 games). Warren displays how his athleticism will seamlessly match the style of the current-day NFL tight end. Eight games of 4-plus receptions, including a breakout 17-catch, 224-yard showing against USC, has firmly put Warren on the map. Tyler Warren should fill a TE1 or TE2 role in the NFL.
No. 24 | Devin Neal | RB | Kansas | 5’11” | 208 lbs.
Devin Neal rounds out the running back group on my 2025 Rookie Big Board, earning a spot ahead of a few other recognizable names. The Kansas back has shown his receiving chops more so lately, which is more of his bread and butter, making him stand out in this year’s RB class. Neal is a smaller back who lacks the physicality you would like to see, but he is shifty and has a good change-of-pace option that should be able to hold—at worst—a passing-game role in the NFL.
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No. 25 | Tai Felton | WR | Maryland | 6’2” | 186 lbs.
The 2025 receiver class is a deep one, putting a player of Maryland’s Tai Felton’s talent lower on this board than other years. But, Felton is an under-the-radar WR that likely will fly into the top-five WRs for April’s draft as he has put together a strong season so far. A strong route runner who has already crossed the 1,000-yard mark through 10 games, Felton projects to have his best football ahead of him. He looks to be a moldable prospect and one that should only look to improve when in the NFL.
Whenever you have a list of prospects, the focus will inevitably shift toward the players not included. There are many players deserving of being on this list like Rutgers RB Kyle Monangai, Utah State WR Jalen Royals, Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor, Penn State QB Drew Allar, Clemson TE Jake Briningstool, Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr., Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II, Michigan RB Kalel Mullings, Oregon WR Evan Stewart, Utah TE Brandt Kuithe, and many, many more.
The beauty of the 2025 Rookie Big Board Series is that it is a living thing. Prospects will move up and down the rankings throughout the remainder of the year based on performance, new information, and potential draft stock. Players will be added, and players will fall out. That is the nature of the beast. Please check back regularly to see our most recent 2025 Rookie Big Board update.
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