2025 Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft

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Rob Willette Posted On September 12, 2024

The college football season is still in its infancy, yet we have had plenty of premier games with signature moments from 2025’s top prospects. Quinn Ewers went into Ann Arbor and shredded the defending champions. Tetairoa McMillan opened the season with a cool 10-304 line. Carson Beck has been his usual efficient self and Ashton Jeanty has arguably been college football’s best player in the season’s first few weeks.

The 2025 class is not going to have the star power of 2024, a rookie group that could prove historic. It does, however, have plenty of depth and a running back class which is on track to put 2024’s to shame. We look at what the first round of 2025 superflex rookie drafts could look like below.

1.01 – Carson Beck, QB Georgia

In baseball, you have five tool players, and a select few, extremely gifted talents are often referred to as having “loud tools”. Beck does not have any particularly “loud tools”, but he checks every box an NFL team is looking for in a franchise quarterback and is as cool and collected as they come in the pocket. Beck has dissected both Clemson and Tennessee Tech in the early going, tossing seven touchdowns against zero interceptions and looking every bit the part of Heisman contender. It is very possible a quarterback does not go first overall in the 2025 draft, but if one does, Beck is the clear early favorite to do so.

1.02 – Tetairoa McMillan, WR Arizona

The statistical dominance of McMillan’s early season was highlighted in the opening paragraph, and he looks every bit the part of round-one receiver after opening his career with two strong seasons in Tucson. At 6’5”, McMillan is your classic boundary receiver yet has impressive agility and flexibility, allowing him to work as more than just a supercharged possession type. McMillan falls short of the Marvin Harrison Jr/Malik Nabers/Rome Odunze tier of receiver prospects but should settle into the middle of round one, making him a slam dunk pick at the top of rookie drafts.

1.03 – Ashton Jeanty, RB Boise State

Jeanty opened his season with a 267-yard and six-touchdown game, and it may not even be his most impressive performance of the season. In week two, Jeanty gave a very good Oregon team fits and is now averaging a robust 10.2 yards per carry on the year. Jeanty is a densely built 217 pounds and has a well-rounded game, showcasing the tools to be a three-down impact player at the NFL level. It is unlikely he will work his way into round one given the recent precedent for running backs, but the top of round two is very much in play and Jeanty could well be the first runner off the board.

1.04 – Quinn Ewers, QB Texas

One of the most heralded recruits of all time, Ewers did not take college football by storm early. He played sparingly at Ohio State before transferring to Texas. In Austin, he has had his moments, yet has not put together a stretch of dominance. Early in 2024, he appears to have taken another step. He has always been blessed with immense physical tools; experience has helped marry his accuracy and anticipation with his raw arm talent. I have a feeling he will be well-liked by the NFL, putting him on a path to be a top-ten pick in the NFL Draft and an early pick in superflex drafts.

1.05 – Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado

Already a star, Sanders is also a legitimate NFL prospect. Sanders throws a beautiful football, acting as a point guard on the field with his ability to distribute all over. Give him an adequate pocket and receivers who can work on schedule, and he can tear a defense apart. Sacks have been an ongoing issue, though they are certainly not all on him. Some may be bothered by the noise that surrounds him, but it is important to note much of it is out of his control as the fame of his father makes him a media lightning rod. Sanders has first-round talent and if you watched any NFL football in week one, the demand for good quarterback play still exists.

1.06 – Luther Burden, WR Missouri

A truly dynamic weapon with the football in his hands, Burden is one of 2025’s premier playmakers. He is a compact human whose ability to go from zero to 60 makes him impossible to corral in the open field. His dominance in the intermediate game means he has plenty to prove as a route runner, but he has shown flashes he can be a technician. He is a unique talent, and playmakers are always in demand. If Burden expands his route tree in 2024, he has the upside to be a blue-chip prospect at receiver.

1.07 – Quinshon Judkins, RB Ohio State

Ohio State has made quick work of its first two opponents, limiting Judkins’ touch totals. This may have been the goal in transferring to the Buckeyes, however. A workhorse at Ole Miss, Judkins can work in tandem with TreVeyon Henderson in Columbus, keeping wear off his tires at the college level. A big, powerful back whose raw running skills may be unmatched in this class, Judkins has the look of a feature back at the NFL level. He is on the shortlist to be the first back off the board.

1.08 – Ollie Gordon, RB Oklahoma State

A tall runner with a galloping gait, Gordon finds a way to get small when it matters and showcases elite running talent between the tackles. His combination of raw athleticism and angry running style make him an appealing prospect as is, and he has been extremely active in the passing game as well, illustrating his ability to be a three-down back. This is a running back class to get excited about, and Gordon could hear his name within the first 50 picks.

1.09 – Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State

Injuries hampered Egbuka in 2023, perhaps impacting his decision to return to school this fall. He has looked healthy early, racking up nine grabs for 149 yards in two games as the Buckeyes have dusted their two opponents. His explosive athleticism has returned, and his ability to contribute in multiple ways and across the formation should be appealing to NFL teams. Egbuka feels like he has been around forever and may be labeled as a safe but boring prospect at this juncture, but he has serious upside and could land in 2025’s first round.

1.10 – Isaiah Bond, WR Texas

Bond glides effortlessly across the field, often looking as though he is barely trying as he cruises past defenders in the open field. His standout athleticism will be appealing to teams looking for more juice on offense, and he has built on his route running skills annually, showcasing the ability to be an asset in the short and intermediate game to complement his big play chops. Bond does not have the big name of his peers but could surprise many with how high he goes in the draft.

1.11 – Nicholas Singleton, RB Penn State

It is still very early, but the Nittany Lions appear to have figured some things out on offense, and Singleton is reaping the benefits. A big back with explosive athleticism, Singleton has often felt like a Ferrari struggling to gain traction, both due to Penn State’s offensive struggles as well as his own unrefined toolkit. Singleton has turned 28 touches into 260 total yards and three scores thus far and looks every bit the part of NFL-ready. A high-level athlete who should crush at the Combine, Singleton figures to be a dynasty darling come next draft season.

1.12 – Jalen Milroe, QB Alabama

A highly competitive quarterback who has overcome adversity at Alabama, Milroe feels like your classic “riser” at the position even as devy heads have had him top of mind for years. He took time to mature in Tuscaloosa, but his passing game has taken steps each year and he is an explosive athlete who will add fantasy value with his legs from day one. He has looked comfortable in Kalen DeBoer’s offense early, and I worry this rank will prove too low come rookie drafts next spring.