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We’re back! It’s mock drafting day at the Dynasty Nerds HQ. Six of our NFL Draft Nerds have gathered to bring you a three round 1QB Rookie Mock Draft of promising quarterbacks, a galaxy of future star running backs, true stud wide receivers, and game-changing tight ends for the 2025 NFL Draft Class. You’ll find players for every roster construction using film breakdown and dynasty analysis. We’ve taken the liberty in this iteration of our mock draft to include player comparisons. We hope you enjoy!
1QB ROOKIE MOCK DRAFT | PRESENTED BY DYNASTY NERDS
Overview | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft | 2025 NFL Class
The scoring and format for this 1QB Rookie Mock Draft are as follows:
- 6 points per passing touchdown (PPTD)
- 1 point per reception (PPR)
- 0.5 additional points for tight end receptions (TEprem)
This is a 12-team, start 9 (QB, RBx2, WRx3, RB/WR/TEx3) 1QB Rookie Mock Draft. Please let us know if there are other formats you would like to see!
The following three-round 2025 1QB rookie mock draft was compiled by the Dynasty Nerds NFL Prospects Director Tristan Cook, Senior NFL Prospects Nerd Doc Mitchell, Senior NFL Nerd Keith Ensminger, Running Backs Nerd Mychal Warno, NFL Draft Nerd Bobby Bishop, and NFL Prospects Nerd Peter Monahan with the help of Editor-in-Chief Taylor Christianson (@mysleepers). We encourage you to contact us or our editor directly with any questions or suggestions for upcoming mock drafts.
ROUND ONE | 2025 NFL DRAFT CLASS
No. 1 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.01 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | Boise State | 5’9’’ | 215 lbs.
Bobby Bishop: Ashton Jeanty is the 1.01 in all formats. I’ve genuinely struggled to find a weakness—maybe wear and tear? He’s the perfect running back prospect. Jeanty catches the ball well, so he’ll be a PPR monster. His agility is off the charts, gliding around defenders with ease. His 2024 season has been historic at the running back position. Jeanty carried the ball 344 times, amassing 2,497 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns. He also caught 20 passes for 116 yards and 1 TD. The eye-popping stats came against 8-man stacked boxes on a consistent basis. Nobody could stop him.
In dynasty, Ashton Jeanty will immediately join Jahmyr Gibbs, Breece Hall, and Bijan Robinson as one of the elite, young running back assets. Landing spot does not matter for Jeanty—he will feast. Many analysts project Ashton Jeanty to the Dallas Cowboys, which would be a dynamic spot. The Cowboys had a down year, but with a healthy Dak Prescott, Jeanty could transform Dallas to be one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. I’m not sure who will draft Jeanty, but I know that they are getting a blue-chip running back prospect with All-Pro potential.
No. 2 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.02 | Tetairoa McMillan | WR | Arizona | 6’5’’ | 212 lbs.
Peter Monahan: If you find yourself “stuck” with the 1.02 selection in 1QB rookie drafts this off-season, look no further than the consolation prize of selecting Arizona junior wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. “Tet” McMillan has been my locked-in WR1 in this draft class all season long and now that the season is winding to a close, nothing has changed. McMillan finished the 2024 season with 84 catches, 1,319 yards, and 8 touchdowns in 12 games played. His stats were almost identical to last season’s numbers in 13 games played (including Arizona’s bowl game) where he had 90 receptions for 1,402 yards and 10 touchdowns. McMillan is easily projected to go in the 1st Round of the NFL Draft in April and he’ll likely be a top 20 selection, if not in the Top 10.
For better or worse, NFL draft experts can’t help but make player comparisons to the current NFL draft class selections setting unrealistic ceiling expectations for these young talents. Using the website NFLDraftBuzz.com the three player comparisons for McMillan are Drake London (93% similarity), Rome Odunze (75%), and Quentin Johnson (67%). I like the Drake London comp as they are almost identical in size (6’4”, 215 lbs.) and London was a Top 10 NFL Draft selection which seems to be the trajectory for McMillan as well. I’m taking McMillan with every 1.02 1QB rookie draft pick I can.
No. 3 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.03 | Omarion Hampton | RB | North Carolina | 6’0’’ | 220 lbs.
Keith Ensminger: If you miss out on Ashton Jeanty, yet want a running back for your dynasty roster, I promise you will still leave your rookie draft happy when you land one of these next-tier players. For me, that tier begins with this man—Omarion Hampton. Finishing 2nd in the country with 1,660 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in 12 games, Hampton is no consolation prize. He is no slouch through the air, either, breaking North Carolina’s single-season all-purpose yardage record with 2,033 yards.
With similar size and style to Josh Jacobs, Omarion Hampton has the tools to thrive in the NFL. As a sophomore, he demonstrated his power by leading the nation with 1,072 yards after contact, yet he has also been clocked running in the 4.4’s (4.4 seconds) for the 40-yard dash. Expect Hampton to be an early Day 2 pick in this April’s NFL Draft, perhaps to a team in need of offensive talent like the Las Vegas Raiders or the Tennessee Titans.
No. 4 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.04 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | Iowa | 6’0” | 225 lbs.
Doc Mitchell: Had it not been for the generational exploits of Ashton Jeanty, the wider public would know much more about Kaleb Johnson. The Iowa Hawkeyes star running back has been a one-man wrecking crew, chewing up defenses all season. The do-it-all playmaker was able to pack the stat sheet as both a rusher and receiver. He was the leading rusher in the Big 10 with 240 carries for 1,537 and 21 TDs. Johnson also showed himself as a capable pass catcher, wracking up 22 catches for 188 and 2 TDs. He is a true 3-down RB who many analysts believe will push for Day 1 or 2 draft capital.
Kaleb Johnson is the type of player you want on your dynasty rosters. He is big and physical as his imposing 6’0” 225-lb. frame suggests. He also brings an excellent blend of speed and vision to the position. I believe that Johnson would be best suited to play in a zone scheme like Kyle Shanahan and his disciples. Minnesota would be an ideal landing spot where he would prove a dynamic weapon to complement one of the best WR rooms in the NFL. If Kaleb Johnson were to land in a similar spot, he would easily command early 1st round dynasty value.
No. 5 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.05 | Travis Hunter | WR/CB | Colorado | 6’1’’ | 185 lbs.
Mychal Warno: At 1.05, I was thrilled to select Travis Hunter. Obviously, Hunter’s positional designation will play a key role in rookie drafts. So this selection is based on my belief that Hunter will be utilized primarily as a wide receiver. Hunter is a freak athlete who can play both sides of the football and was the 2024 Heisman Trophy Winner. In 2024, Hunter caught 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, Hunter was just as impressive, finishing his college career with 9 interceptions. Hunter is a true ballhawk on defense. He can read quarterbacks and anticipate routes. Hunter’s football IQ allows him to process plays quickly, making him a matchup nightmare.
I expect Travis Hunter to be a top 3 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and believe his perfect fit would be with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In Jacksonville, Hunter would pair with Brian Thomas Jr., giving Trevor Lawrence an excellent wide receiver duo. This would also allow Hunter to work on the small refinements in his game with defenses having to account for Thomas. It was hard to come up with a player comparison given Hunter’s unique abilities on defense, so I will stick to Hunter’s abilities on the offensive side of the football. Hunter’s elite ball skills, body control, boundary awareness, and ball tracking remind me of Malik Nabers. We will have a clearer picture of Hunter’s future after the NFL Draft and this pick could look like a massive steal or a massive miss.
No. 6 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.06 | Luther Burden III | WR | Missouri | 5’11’’ | 208 lbs.
Tristan Cook: Getting Luther Burden III at the 1.06 pick seemed inconceivable at the beginning of the season. But, after an underwhelming year, and the impressive season by the players above, this spot seems fitting. As I’ve said several times before, Burden is more of an offensive weapon than a traditional wide receiver. Missouri has lined him up in the slot, out wide, and even in the backfield. Once he has the ball in his hands, Burden is a handful for defenses to corral.
In this format, the 1.06 selection is as late as I’d expect Burden to be taken. As a fantasy asset, his success will depend on how he’s utilized in the NFL. If a team chooses to utilize him to the fullest extent of his ability, his limit is the sky. Luther Burden III reminds me somewhat of Amon-Ra St. Brown and early-career Deebo Samuel. I am happy to get him at this point in our 1QB Mock Draft.
No. 7 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.07 | Tyler Warren | TE | Penn State | 6’6’’ | 257 lbs.
Bobby: In tight end premium leagues, Tyler Warren is going to be a highly-sought-after asset. He was productive in 2024 with over 1,000 yards receiving. Warren was Penn State’s best weapon, and they utilized him in versatile ways, including in the Wildcat formation. They just wanted to get Warren the rock, because he transforms to a freight train with the ball in his hands and barrels downhill, demolishing defenders in his tracks.
I see three key landing spots for Warren. Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, and Los Angeles Chargers have voids at tight end with selections in Warren’s draft range. He could be selected anywhere from the early teens to early twenties. Warren will immediately catapult into being one of the elite tight end prospects. In this 1QB Rookie Mock, the rules are TE Premium, so Tyler Warren is one of the premier rookies in this draft. Many dynasty owners will look to Tyler Warren to solve their tight end position. He has potential to be the TE2 in dynasty by the end of 2025.
No. 8 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.08 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | Ohio State | 6’0’’ | 218 lbs.
Peter: There were two Ohio State running backs selected in the 1st round of this 1QB rookie mock, and I chose my favorite of the two in Quinshon Judkins. Judkins played the first two seasons of his collegiate career in the tough Southeastern Conference (SEC) at Ole Miss where he was the bell-cow back carrying the ball over 270 times, rushing for over 1,100 yards with 15+ rushing touchdowns in both seasons. Judkins’ statistics took a step back this season while splitting the workload with his running mate TreVeyon Henderson. Both finished below 850 yards rushing, but Judkins slightly outproduced Henderson.
Judkins was my RB1 coming into the season, however, ended up being the 4th running back selected in this mock—showing a dip in his value. Judkins seems to be projected as a Day 2 NFL selection in the 3rd Round currently. Some of his player comparisons are Zach Charbonnet, Kendre Miller, and Brian Robinson Jr. I expect Judkins to be selected around the mid- to late-1st in our 1QB dynasty rookie drafts with an opportunity to make an impact right away, depending on his landing spot and who is on the depth chart in front of him. His ultimate upside would be to contribute as a 3-down back given his size and glimpses of receiving ability.
No. 9 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.09 | Nicholas Singleton | RB | Penn State | 6’0’’ | 227 lbs.
Keith: Nicholas Singleton has become somewhat of polarizing player in the dynasty and draft community over the past several months, with several well-respected people dropping him in their rankings. For me, I still see Singleton as a 1st round rookie selection here in our 1QB Rookie Mock and going forward into the offseason. First, Penn State has a phenomenal workout program to prepare their players for the NFL Combine, so their players always test quite well. Second, while he is not a perfect prospect, I see the talent and believe he will succeed in the NFL if given the right role.
What is that role? As Dynasty Nerds’ own Rich Dotson often says on our podcast, Alvin Kamara might not be the best running back in the NFL, but he has been one of the most valuable fantasy running backs during his career. I foresee Singleton falling into a similar category as a professional. He catches the ball well and is lightning-quick going up the field. In fact, I believe Singleton will be a player selected on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, potentially to the New Orleans Saints and ultimately replacing the aging Alvin Kamara who will be entering his age-30 season in 2025.
No. 10 Selection | 1 QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.10 | Emeka Egbuka | WR | Ohio State | 6’1” | 205 lbs.
Doc: With my second pick in this rookie Mock I am switching gears and heading to the wide receiver position. Emeka Egbuka is one of the top WRs in this class. The Ohio State senior has been a model of consistent production with limited drama. He has never lived up to his impressive sophomore campaign, but his 60 catches for 743 yards and 9 TDs show that he is still a playmaker with the ball in his hands. We are approaching a big cliff at the WR position in this draft, and I wanted to be sure to come away with a solid option.
Emeka Egbuka feels very similar to when Terry McLaurin came out of OSU. Both players are quiet, yet steady in their work. They consistently create separation and are extremely QB friendly. I don’t know that Egbuka is a true X receiver and may fit better as a Z or slot at the next level. However, I do see a player who can be extremely fantasy relevant. With this receiver class being as shallow as it is, I would expect Egbuka to hear his name called on Day 2 of the draft. I would love to see him drafted by a team like the Pittsburgh Steelers who could use his route running and separation skills to complement their X receiver George Pickens. If Egbuka got a quality landing spot like Pittsburgh, I would expect him to be drafted at the end of the 1st round in 1QB rookie drafts.
No. 11 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.11 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Ohio State | 5’10’’ | 207 lbs.
Mychal: At 1.11, I felt I couldn’t miss the opportunity to grab a higher tier running back from this outstanding class with my selection of TreVeyon Henderson. Henderson is a familiar name among the dynasty community as many believed he would enter the NFL Draft last year. Ultimately, Henderson returned to Ohio State and shared the backfield with Ole Miss transfer Quinshon Judkins. Henderson rushed for 751 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Currently, I have Henderson as my RB5. His ability to process the play behind the line of scrimmage along with his quick feet makes him a big play waiting to happen. I envision Henderson being drafted in the 2nd Round or 3rd Round of the NFL Draft. A great landing spot would be a short two-hour drive from Columbus to Cleveland. Henderson would thrive in a Kevin Stefanski offense. Some other good landing spots for Henderson include: the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, or New Orleans Saints. When I watch TreVeyon Henderson on tape, I get Chris Carson vibes. As with most of these running backs, Henderson’s landing spot is going to be very dependent on where he will be drafted in rookie drafts.
No. 12 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
1.12 | Tre Harris | WR | Ole Miss | 6’3’’ | 210 lbs.
Tristan: This selection was a little bit challenging for me. I considered going with a TE because of the TE premium format of this 1QB Rookie Mock. However, I ended up taking Tre Harris from Ole Miss. His strongest skills are physicality and contested catches. If Harris is able to show that he can create separation at the NFL level, he could be a great value at this position.
Tre Harris reminds me somewhat of another Ole Miss receiver, A.J. Brown. It’s not to say that Harris will turn into that caliber of player, but his physicality is similar. If Harris winds up in a situation where he can find targets, he could produce early on in his fantasy career. I’m not particularly fond of the Cleveland Browns wide receiver room, but a situation similar to that could bode well. Currently, Tre Harris is ranked as my WR5.
2025 NFL Draft Rankings | QB | RB | WR | TE | By Tristan Cook
ROUND TWO | 2025 NFL DRAFT CLASS
No. 13 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.01 | Colston Loveland | TE | Michigan | 6’5’’ | 245 lbs.
Bobby: I’m a huge fan of this tight end class, and I drafted TE2, Colston Loveland, with the 13th overall pick in this 1QB Rookie Mock. Loveland hasn’t had the production that many would have wanted this year because of poor QB play in a run-heavy offense. A down 2024 won’t hurt his stock though. Loveland has already put all the traits on tape that a GM would want in a tight end. He is a freak athlete, a solid blocker, and a reliable receiver.
I project Colston Loveland will be drafted in the early twenties with the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers as his most-likely destinations. Jim Harbaugh, his former coach, would love to reunite with the starting tight end on his championship winning team. A trustworthy option for a young, talented QB (Nix or Herbert)—either landing spot would make Loveland highly desirable for fantasy owners, especially in TE premium leagues. If he receives a large volume of accurate targets, Colston Loveland will be a more productive NFL player than college player. Loveland will likely be selected in the 1st round of other tight end premium leagues.
No. 14 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.02 | Cam Skattebo | RB | Arizona State | 5’11’’ | 215 lbs.
Peter: Cam Skattebo was likely a name many were introduced to from our last SuperFlex Rookie Mock where I selected Skattebo as the last pick at 3.12. Since then, he finished 5th in the Heisman Trophy voting, and in his last game (which just so happened to be the Big 12 conference championship), he had 208 scrimmage yards and 3 touchdowns. In fact, Skattebo has had 3 touchdowns in each of his last 3 games. Skattebo also became the first player in Big 12 conference history to have at least 1,500 yards rushing and 500 yards receiving in a single season. He only trailed the no. 1 pick in this mock, Ashton Jeanty, in total yards from scrimmage this season.
Cam Skattebo has vaulted up my personal rankings and rookie draft board and can solidify himself as one of the top late-round running backs in the upcoming class by having a good showing in Arizona State’s upcoming game in the College Football Playoff. I might be a little too out over my skis in excitement with Skattebo given his current projected 6th Round NFL draft capital, but it’s hard to ignore the statistics he has put up this season. In 12 games, Skattebo has 20+ carries in 8 games, 150+ rushing yards in 6 games, and multiple rushing touchdowns in 7 games! Not to mention he has clearly shown his receiving chops with 37 receptions, 506 yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns on the season. Skattebo is one my favorite “sleeper” running backs if you can still label him that, who I will be more than happy to smash the draft button on in as many rookie drafts as I can.
No. 15 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.03 | Isaiah Bond | WR | Texas | 5’11” | 180 lbs.
Keith: We here at Dynasty Nerds have done several mock drafts thus far as the college football season has come to a close, and I think I may have drafted Isaiah Bond in every single mock draft we have done. Being “The Isaiah Bond Guy” is fine with me, because Isaiah Bond is a great player in this upcoming 2025 rookie class. He has flashed with Texas this season, but also battled injury. Bond’s value has fallen, but I believe it will rebound as we enter draft season.
Isaiah Bond is fast, yes, but he is so much more than simply a “fast” guy. Bond reminds me of early-career Tyler Lockett. They are the same size, stature, and speed. Lockett began his career as a standout special teamer and return specialist and rounded out his game into the polished, accomplished receiver we have seen for the Seahawks for nearly a decade. Lockett was drafted on the second day of the NFL Draft, and I would expect the same to be said of Isaiah Bond, who may be even faster than Lockett. Teams in that range that may covet a player like Bond in the upcoming NFL Draft include the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants.
No. 16 Selection | 1QB Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.04 | Dylan Sampson | RB | Tennessee | 5’11” | 201 lbs.
Doc: This pick shows how deep the 2025 running back class is. The SEC rushing champion is available in the 2nd round at crazy good value. Sampson was the driving force behind the playoff-bound Volunteers. His 256 carries for 1,485 yards and 22 TDs were all career bests. While he didn’t light the world on fire as a receiver, Sampson wasn’t a liability either. His 19 catches for 141 yards does show he is capable at pass catching. Sampson has also shined on the biggest stages putting up big numbers against every ranked opponent he faced. He is a former track star and has speed to burn.
I believe that Dylan Samson will hear his name called some time on Day 2 of the NFL draft. I would expect him to go between the late 2nd to late 3rd rounds. He would be an excellent speed complement to a bruiser on an NFL team. Think something along the lines of how the Bengals paired Chase Brown with the more physical Zack Moss. I believe that Sampson would be an ideal fit in Washington to pair with Brian Robinson Jr. His speed would be deadly alongside Jayden Daniels. If Sampson goes somewhere similar with top-end draft capital, he could be selected in rookie drafts between the end the of the 1st round and the beginning of the 2nd.
No. 17 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.05 | Devin Neal | RB | Kansas | 5’11” | 215 lbs.
Mychal: Devin Neal is a fourth-year senior running back. Neal is the Jayhawks all-time leading rusher and finished 2024 with 1,266 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. Neal also provided productivity in the passing game, catching 24 receptions for 254 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.
Neal is a compact runner with a low center of gravity. He displays impressive foot speed and cutting flexibility to help manage short areas. I am impressed with Neal’s patience, but unfortunately that patience can lead to hesitancy, which Neal also exhibits occasionally. I view Devin Neal as a Day 3 selection in the NFL draft and would love to see him paired with a power back as I view his play strength as an area of weakness. Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers come to mind as possible landing spots for the promising Jawhawk. I struggled on a player comparison, but after researching some other analysts opinions, I see a lot of Israel Abanikanda in Neal’s game.
No. 18 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.06 | Evan Stewart | WR | Oregon | 6’0’’ | 175 lbs.
Tristan: Once again, I struggled with what direction to go with this pick. Ultimately, I decided to prioritize “upside” and take Oregon’s Evan Stewart. He entered the season as one of the top projected receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, Stewart struggled for the first half of the year. When he plays up to his potential, he’s as good as any receiver in the class. Conversely, when he struggles, he easily disappears from the stat sheet.
As a prospect, Evan Stewart has elite short-area quickness, soft hands, and fantastic body control. I’ll be interested to see his official height and weight during the pre-draft process. Stewart wins with finesse more than physicality and will benefit early in his career by not facing a team’s top corner. If Cincinnati moves on from Tee Higgins, Evan Stewart would be a great complement to Ja’Marr Chase in the same way that Jordan Addison complements Justin Jefferson.
No. 19 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.07 | Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | Bowling Green | 6’4’’ | 230 lbs.
Bobby: Harold Fannin Jr. produced one of the best seasons for an FBS tight end ever, missing out on Jace Amaro’s record by just 10 yards. Fannin ended the season with 100 catches for 1,352 yards and 9 touchdowns. His 750 yards after the catch and 3.65 yards per route run were eye-popping stats that showcased his exceptional talent. His blocking will keep him on the field, but his speed and hands will help him be a quarterback’s best friend.
Fannin is definitely a Day 2 prospect, but I’m confident that a team that misses out on a tight end in Round 1 will prioritize taking Fannin in Round 2. In my 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0, I mocked Harold Fannin Jr. 45th overall to the Indianapolis Colts. He would immediately start at tight end for them and become a dump-off option for Anthony Richardson has he develops as a QB. Harold Fannin Jr. will be a 2nd round pick in many rookie drafts with extreme upside in tight end premium leagues.
No. 20 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.08 | Xavier Restrepo | WR | Miami | 5’10’’ | 198 lbs.
Peter: After the top 3 or 4 wide receivers in this draft class, it really is anyone’s guess who will emerge and have a significant impact at the next level. I believe Xavier Restrepo can absolutely be one of those guys. In 2023 Restrepo set the single-season receptions record at Miami with 85 catches. Restrepo put up back-to-back seasons with over 1,000 yards and will have a chance to be a productive slot WR in the NFL. His current projected NFL draft capital is as a mid 2nd Round selection which would be fantastic given some of the 2nd Round NFL wide receivers selected over the last two seasons such as Ladd McConkey, Jayden Reed, and Rashee Rice.
Some of Restrepo’s current NFL draft player comparisons from NFLDraftBuzz.com are Skyy Moore, Elijah Moore, and Jermaine Burton. While none of those names excite you given their NFL production to date, I personally think a better comparison would be to another former Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) wide receiver Hunter Renfrow. Renfrow is of very similar size and build to Restrepo at 5’10” 185 lbs. Restrepo blows away Renfrow’s college statistics and will likely receive much higher NFL draft capital than Renfrow’s 2019 5th Round selection. Renfrow was able to find success as a slot WR at the NFL level and I think Restrepo should be able to do the same. He’s worthy of any selection in our rookie drafts starting in the 2nd round.
No. 21 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.09 | DJ Giddens | RB | Kansas State | 6’1” | 212 lbs.
Keith: Kansas State’s DJ Giddens is one of my favorite players to watch in the 2025 rookie class. He has a powerful running style—excelling at breaking tackles and fighting for extra yards. Giddens has been a workhorse for the Wildcats, starting his career as the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year and finally earning All-Big 12 Second Team Honors this season. Giddens is a dependable runner, but he is also capable through the air. Overshadowed nationally by so many other terrific running backs in this draft and even in his own state by Kansas’ Devin Neal, DJ Giddens is an off-the-radar name to remember in your rookie drafts.
Giddens compares similarly to former Big 12 and current New England Patriot running back Rhamondre Stevenson—a steady, dependable running back. They have similar physicality and size, and while neither is a pure burner, both Stevenson and Giddens have underrated speed. Like Stevenson, I envision Giddens being drafted early on Day 3 of the NFL Draft into a run-heavy team’s backfield like the Pittsburgh Steelers.
No. 22 Selection | 1QB Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.10 | Gunnar Helm | TE | Texas | 6’5” | 250 lbs.
Doc: If you were to draw up a perfect tight end in the lab, he would come out looking something like Texas TE Gunnar Helm. The talented senior is ranked within the Top 5 at his position by nearly every major scout. He showed continual growth over the past several years under offensive HC Steve Sarkisian. His head coach said that Helm was a complete tight end. After filling the role of blocking specialist last year, he took over for Ja’Tavion Sanders in the pass catching role this year and he thrived—putting up 49 catches for 611 yards and 5 TDs.
In the right situation, I could see Helm being a nice TE for your dynasty rosters. I don’t necessarily see a high-end TE1, but I could easily see something in the outcome range of a Jake Ferguson. A team like the Houston Texans could use a player like Helm to replace their pricey veteran Dalton Schultz. If Helm could learn behind the veteran for a year or two, it would benefit his development. If Hunter Helm manages to go in the 3rd Round of the NFL Draft to a decent spot, I believe he would be a quality pick at the end of 1QB second rounds.
No. 23 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.11 | Cam Ward | QB | Miami | 6’2” | 223 lbs.
Mychal: At 2.11, I felt that it was finally time that a quarterback came off the board. As a fifth year senior, Cam Ward is a seasoned quarterback that has shown to have success at three different colleges. Ward transferred to Miami after 2 productive seasons at Washington State. He had an outstanding season finishing as a Heisman trophy finalist. Ward threw for 4,123 yards with 36 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. His passer rating of 171.1 was the 5th-highest in the nation.
For me, what separates Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders is Ward’s superior arm talent. Ward has the ability to layer throws across the field and throw from various arm angles. Ward is an accurate quarterback and finished with a college career completion percentage of 65.1. Ward is going to be a Top 3 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. I project him to be drafted by either the Las Vegas Raiders or New York Giants. I believe his best fit will ultimately depend on his coaching staff. Currently, I would not have Ward as a top 10 quarterback in my dynasty ranks as he is closer to QB15. When watching Cam Ward, I see a lot of Vince Young in his game, but I do not expect the rushing upside of Young. While Ward is a mobile quarterback, he is not a dynamic rusher.
No. 24 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
2.12 | Shedeur Sanders | QB | Colorado | 6’2’’ | 215 lbs.
Tristan: At this point in the 1QB Mock Draft, I decided to take my top QB in the 2025 class. Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders won the 2024 Johnny Unitas Award as the nation’s top passer and is the favorite to be taken with the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Taking a quarterback in a 1QB format is always a risky maneuver. However, I chose to stick with the appeal of “upside” and selected Sanders.
Shedeur Sanders does not have the strongest arm in the draft, but he can make all the necessary throws and is the most accurate QB in the class. The combination of his playmaking and composure under pressure is enticing. Sanders has a lot of detractors, but he’s produced at every level so far and shows no signs of slowing down. Whether he ends up in Las Vegas, New York, or anywhere in between, Sanders has the potential to be a QB1 for the next decade.
2025 NFL Draft Rankings | QB | RB | WR | TE | By Tristan Cook
ROUND THREE | 2025 NFL DRAFT CLASS
No. 25 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.01 | Elic Ayomanor | WR | Stanford | 6’2’’ | 210 lbs.
Bobby: Elic Ayomanor is a Day 2 receiver who has piqued my interest. I love his combination of size and speed. Ayomanor has one of the greatest single-half performances of all time. After no receptions in the first half against Colorado in 2023, he exploded in the second half for 13 catches, 294 yards, and 3 touchdowns, including one of the best catches of the decade on the back of Travis Hunter’s head.
He is my WR7, and I view him as a Round 2 pick. I’m not sure where Ayomanor will land, but he fits best as a Z receiver. I like Ayomanor more in best ball, because I think he will be boom or bust to start his career. However, with improved QB play compared to his Stanford years, I think Ayomanor could develop into a reliable WR2 on his team. Elic Ayomanor has high potential in the NFL.
No. 26 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.02 | Jordan James | RB | Oregon | 5’10’’ | 210 lbs.
Peter: Selecting the lead running back for the undefeated No. 1 team in the country in the 3rd round of a rookie mock? Don’t mind if I do. Jordan James broke out in his junior season once he took over lead-back duties to the tune of 226 carries for 1,253 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, as well as 24 receptions for 202 receiving yards. James was the no. 2 option to current breakout NFL running back Bucky Irving last season. While sharing said backfield in 2023, James still managed to average over 7 yards per carry for a boastful 759 yards rushing.
Somewhat surprising to me is James’ current projected NFL draft capital being in the late 2nd Round. While this is no knock on James, he was the 11th running back chosen in this mock, which to me is a better indication of this deep running back class as well as his current status heading into draft season. However, on the flip side, two of his NFL player comparisons are Zach Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker who both were projected as 2nd Round NFL selections by NFLDraftBuzz.com and that is where they ultimately were taken. James’ NFL potential comes down to his ability to block in pass protection and expand his receiving route tree which could make him a serious weapon on third downs to pair with his already quick burst and home-run potential any time he touches the ball.
No. 27 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.03 | Kalel Mullings | RB | Michigan | 6’2” | 233 lbs.
Keith: A converted linebacker, Kalel Mullings will be the next in a long line of NFL-caliber running backs to come out of the University of Michigan. Even with this season’s anemic Wolverine offense when the defense knew exactly who they needed to stop, Mullings had big games against Arkansas State (153 yards and 2 touchdowns), USC (159 yards and 2 touchdowns), Minnesota (111 yards and 2 touchdowns), Northwestern (92 yards and 3 touchdowns), and perhaps most notably lighting up arch-rival Ohio State for 116 yards and a touchdown in one of this college football season’s biggest games.
Years ago, a similar player was bruising opposing defenses as a member of the Oregon Ducks. LeGarrette Blount (6’0” 247 lbs.) went undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft due to character concerns, but he played a big role for several teams in the league for nearly a decade. Kalel Mullings will most likely be drafted in the 5th or 6th round of the NFL Draft as a backup running back with room to grow into a larger role. NFL coaches will fall in love with his physical style and his ability to wear down opposing defenses. As a 3rd round dynasty rookie pick, Mullings may not be an every-week starter for your dynasty team, but I believe he will become a reliable bye week starter and, like Blount before him, have a long stay as a professional running back in the NFL.
No. 28 Selection | 1QB Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.04 | Tai Felton | WR | Maryland | 6’2” | 181 lbs.
Doc: Tai Felton seems to consistently find his way into my mock drafts. I believe that he has a real chance to see a nice rise up draft boards based on how he does in the pre-draft process. The Terps senior wide receiver has been one of the best WRs in program history, having set the record for catches in a season. His 96 catches for 1,124 and 9 TDs were good enough to be named AP 3rd Team All-American and garner him an invite to the Senior Bowl. Felton was the first Terps player to be named AP All-American since D’Quell Jackson in 2005.
At 6’2” and over 180 lbs. Felton has the body to develop into a really nice WR at the next level. He can play outside or inside depending on the needs of his offensive coordinator. In breaking D.J. Moore’s record for catches in a season, he showed his reliability as a consistent playmaker in the passing game. In a WR class that is not overly deep, I believe that Felton could hear his name called in the 3rd Round of the NFL Draft. He would be a fantastic replacement for Chris Godwin in Tampa. Being selected to a team like that where he could thrive as the Robin to an established Batman would give he some really nice value in your dynasty drafts. In a 1QB league, I would be more than happy to grab him anywhere from the end of the 2nd to the here at the beginning of the mid 3rd round.
No. 29 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.05 | Kyren Lacy | WR | LSU | 6’2” | 213 lbs.
Mychal: Kyren Lacy is another fifth year senior. Finally out of the shadows of fellow LSU wide receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr., Lacy set career-highs in receptions and receiving yards while leading the SEC with 8 receiving touchdowns. In 2024, Lacy caught 58 receptions for 866 receiving yards.
Lacy is well known for his “gun touchdown celebration” against USC earlier this year. Unfortunately, what gets lost in that play is Lacy’s amazing body control to secure a touchdown. Lacy is not a burner, but uses his quick feet effectively and displays a variety of release techniques to help create separation. While I view Lacy as Day 2 talent in the NFL draft, maturity issues are a concern with Lacy which could cause him to fall. Lacy would thrive being paired with Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers who have a history of being able to handle wide receivers with maturity issues. Kyren Lacy has a lot of similar concerns as Jermaine Burton who is a great football player, but lacks overall cohesiveness in his game.
No. 30 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.06 | Trevor Etienne | RB | Georgia | 5’9’’ | 205 lbs.
Tristan: The way I approached this pick is to look for the player that could jump up the most between now and the 2025 NFL Draft. Georgia’s Trevor Etienne could vault up draft boards with an impressive NFL Combine performance. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s the younger brother of Jacksonville’s Travis Etienne. I have Trevor ranked as my RB14 in my latest 2025 RB Rankings, but there’s plenty of time for him to rise.
As a prospect, Trevor Etienne runs well downhill with good contact balance and power to finish runs. He’s an above-average pass catcher who can make defenders miss once he has the ball in his hands. If he ends up on a team like the Las Vegas Raiders, I’ll be very intrigued about taking Etienne. There’s still time before Trevor Etienne has to choose if he’s declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft or not. But, in this 1QB Rookie Mock, Trevor Etienne is available, and I’m excited about the selection.
No. 31 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.07 | Jalen Royals | WR | Utah State | 6’0’’ | 205 lbs.
Bobby: With the 31st pick in the 1QB Rookie Mock, I selected Jalen Royals. Unfortunately, a foot injury ended Royals 2024 season, but by that point, Royals had already solidified himself as a Day 2 pick. In only 7 games, Jalen Royals had already gone over 800 yards receiving. In 2023, he had 1,080 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. Royals is a very smooth receiver who becomes a playmaker with the ball in his hands. Over half of his 2024 receiving yards came after the catch.
The NFL loves receivers of the Jalen Royals mold. Players like Jayden Reed and Deebo Samuel also fit the bill of those who can do so much after the catch. It makes it easy on the quarterback to get the ball to a guy like this in space and let him go to work. Royals will likely start as his team’s 3rd-best receiver in the NFL, but I think he has a chance to eventually be one of the main focuses of his offense. When his team realizes that he is such a dynamic weapon, they will want to get him the ball as often as possible. I’m targeting Royals in the late 2nd, early 3rd round of rookie drafts.
No. 32 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.08 | Brashard Smith | RB | SMU | 5’10’’ | 210 lbs.
Peter: At this point in the season and with doing multiple rookie mock drafts, I try to use my last selection on a different name that is likely unfamiliar to most. That led me to choosing running back Brashard Smith, one of 15 running backs taken out of the 36 total selections in this edition of the Dynasty Nerds 1QB Rookie Mock. It’s safe to say Smith was not on many people’s radars heading into this season with a career total of 177 rushing yards in 3 seasons as he was formerly a wide receiver at Miami prior to transferring to SMU for his senior season. Transitioning from wide receiver to running back has proven successful for some current NFL backs such as Antonio Gibson and Tyrone Tracy Jr. to name a few.
Tracy is likely the best comparison for Smith in my opinion and Smith easily outproduced Tracy’s statistics in his final college season. Going into their matchup versus Penn State in the College Football Playoff, on the season Smith tallied 217 carries for 1,270 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground to go along with an additional 35 receptions, 303 receiving yards, and 4 more touchdowns. Smith currently has 3rd Round NFL Draft capital and I think he can be utilized as a weapon out of the backfield at the next level. I cannot state enough how deep this running back class is. There will likely be about 20 names that I would be happy to select in my rookie drafts as things currently stand.
No. 33 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.09 | Jayden Higgins | WR | Iowa State | 6’4” | 215 lbs.
Keith: Jayden Higgins is one of my favorite sleeper selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Higgins’ size and physical playing style are reminiscent of Michael Pittman Jr. (6’4” 223 lbs), as they both excel in contested catch situations and act as a dependable receiving target on short and intermediate routes. At their size, both players use their larger-than-average frames effectively to shield defenders and secure receptions.
A third-team All American, Pro Football Focus shares my appreciation for Jayden Higgins, grading him as their top-ranked Power Four receiver with a receiving grade of 90.1. Higgins averaged nearly 7 receptions per game this past season with 5 games over 100 yards. He has seemingly flown under the radar in dynasty circles thus far, but I have a feeling that will change over the next several months. I would not typically look to draft wide receivers this late in rookie drafts, but I think Higgins is one to break the mold. Dynasty rookie drafts are a long way off, but I am elated to have landed Jayden Higgins this late in the 3rd round of our 1QB Rookie Mock.
No. 34 Selection | 1 QB Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.10 | Jalen Milroe | QB | Alabama | 6’2” | 225 lbs.
Doc: Let me begin this by saying that I am not the biggest believer in Jalen Milroe. However, at this point of the draft I am willing to start taking some wild swings at the fences. Jalen Milroe may just represent the biggest gamble in the draft both from a fantasy and NFL standpoint. The Alabama junior could really use some more seasoning, but recent reports indicate he may be leaning toward entering the NFL draft. His sophomore passing numbers are much cleaner, but his career best 2,834 passing yards are still on the low end for a prospect. But what he lacks as a true passer, he makes up for with his legs where he has run for 1,570 yards and 33 TDs in his time at Bama.
Jalen Milroe will be a project QB at the next level if he does enter the NFL draft. We as dynasty managers and NFL fans alike will need to be patient with Milroe. His ideal landing spot would be somewhere like the Rams where he could sit and learn from Matt Stafford and Sean McVay. There would be no pressure to play early, so he would have the best chance to sit and develop before being thrust into the lineup. Even in a 1QB I would be happy to stash a player with this type of upside on my taxi squad. At the end of the 3rd round, give me this type of player every time.
No. 35 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.11 | Woody Marks | RB | USC | 5’10” | 210 lbs.
Mychal: Jo’Quavious “Woody” Marks has started to create buzz among the dynasty community. After Peter Monahan selected him in our last mock draft, I knew it was time for me to dive into Mark’s tape, and I came away very impressed. After setting reception records at Mississippi State, Marks transferred to USC. In 2024, Marks rushed for a career high 1,133 yards and 9 touchdowns.
At 5’10”, Marks possesses a compact frame that allows him to squeeze through tight spaces. He is a dynamic pass catcher and displays a quick burst. While I view Marks as a Day 3 draft selection, I feel he would thrive in certain offenses. I would love to see Marks paired with a bigger back, possibly Derrick Henry and eventually take over the Justice Hill role in Baltimore. My player comparison for Woody Marks is Jerick McKinnon.
No. 36 Selection | 1QB Rookie Mock | 2025 NFL Draft
3.12 | Savion Williams | WR | TCU | 6’5’’ | 225 lbs.
Tristan: To round out this 1QB Rookie Mock, I once again looked for players with the highest “upside” and took TCU’s Savion Williams. After a couple mediocre seasons, Williams appears to have put it all together in 2024. Listed at 6’5”, he is a physically imposing prospect. I expect Savion Williams to put on a show at the NFL Combine. He’s an insane athlete that’s been a jack-of-all-trades for the Horned Frogs.
Heading into the end of the 2024 college football season, Savion Williams is my WR11 in the class. Assuming his height and weight measure in close to what he’s been listed in college, Williams has the potential to put on a show in the realm of DK Metcalf. His combination of size, speed, and overall athleticism is unrivaled in this class. The biggest question for Williams is if he can continue to develop and progress at the NFL level. It took him until 2024 to make a splash in college, so the pressure will be on for Williams.
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