Nine Perfect Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Fits for NFL Teams

We always dream of matching draft prospects with the perfect team. If our favorite prospect goes to a well-run machine with a strong offensive system in place, we are in business. Of course, due to the nature of the draft, seeing these fits come to fruition is always a long shot.

It does, however, come together every now and then, with a player and team pairing working perfectly, often unexpectedly. Below, we will play matchmaker, giving some of this year’s top prospects to their ideal fits.

Ashton Jeanty, RB Boise State

Perfect Fit: Broncos

Other Fits: Vikings, Steelers

This year’s top back by a good margin, Jeanty figures to land in round one despite the difficulty backs have cracking the first day. In many ways, 2024 was the year of the running back, aiding Jeanty in his quest to go early. The Denver Broncos are slated to pick 20th overall, possibly the floor of Jeanty’s draft range yet still a realistic range.

The Broncos had a full rotation at running back in 2024, with Javonte Williams taking much of the passing game work due to his prowess in pass protection. Williams is now a free agent and appears set to move on, while backups Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime appear best suited for complementary roles. Jeanty could take this job immediately, operating as the top back within an offense we believe to be ascending. Sean Payton did excellent work with both Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram during his Saints tenure, and Jeanty could offer a blend of both their talents to become an immediate RB1 in Denver.

Tetairoa McMillan, WR Arizona

Perfect Fit: Panthers

Other Fits: Patriots, Saints

We were absolutely spoiled by the 2024 rookie receiver class, with many emerging as stars from day one, an impressive performance across the board despite modest seasons from top ten picks Marvin Harrison Jr and Rome Odunze. The 2025 class requires a reset in expectations; however, there is one potential superstar in Tetairoa McMillan.

Outside of the rookie receiver class, one of the best stories of the 2024 season was the emergence of Bryce Young as a starting quarterback. It looked close to curtains for Young as a starter after an early season benching. He took the time to recalibrate, coming back as a viable starter who started to flash the tools that made him a star at Alabama, doing so despite a limited supporting cast.

While the Panthers have made investments at wide receiver – including a 2023 second-round selection on Jonathan Mingo (now in Dallas) and a 2024 first-round selection in Xavier Legette, they could still use a target hot, outside receiver who can win in a variety of situations. McMillan is such a player, and very well could be a player the Panthers covet in the top ten. A premier talent at receiver could be the final piece required to complete Young’s evolution, and McMillan could be a top receiver and fantasy asset from day one.

Kaleb Johnson, RB Iowa

Perfect Fit: Vikings

Other Fits: Browns, Raiders

Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings have been looking to get their rushing game going for all three seasons of his tenure. Thus far – despite an investment in Aaron Jones in free agency, by far the best back they have had – they have had no luck. Their 2024 finish of 19th in rushing offense is their best finish after closing at 29th the previous two seasons.

This assumes their biggest issue – physicality and talent along the interior of the offensive line – is addressed, but a powerful and three-down runner like Kaleb Johnson could take this offense to the next level. Landing in Minnesota with one of the game’s most promising young offensive minds would be ideal for Johnson and would make him an option as early as 1.03.

Luther Burden, WR Missouri

Perfect Fit: Texans

Other Fits: Cowboys, Commanders

Luther Burden is a gifted receiver who is a menace with the football in his hands yet may benefit most from a system that allows him to operate without drawing outsized interest from the defense. Nico Collins is one of the league’s most dominant receivers, which would allow Burden to do what he does best.

The Texans desperately need some more juice on offense after growing stagnant in CJ Stroud’s second season. We cannot expect much from Tank Dell in 2025 after another significant lower-body injury, and Houston simply cannot run out Dalton Schultz as his second-most targeted player. Burden would slot in as the Texans’ second-best passing game weapon and provide Stroud with an easy button option who can create in space.

Cam Ward, QB Miami

Perfect Fit: Giants

Other Fits: Titans, Browns

There is going to be a lot of discussion about how this draft has no quarterback worthy of a high selection. While a worthy topic, it will prove moot if a team believes a quarterback has franchise player potential. Despite his warts, Cam Ward has traits teams covet.

The Giants have not been an offensive juggernaut recently – to put it kindly – but they do have a franchise left tackle and wide receiver in place and Brian Daboll did good work with Daniel Jones for one season. Ward would have the pieces to thrive and would be given runway to reach his ceiling, providing a more encouraging situation than most teams in the top ten.

Tyler Warren, TE Penn State

Perfect Fit: Chargers

Other Fits: Colts, Bengals

The 2024 season helped Tyler Warren emerge as the draft’s top tight end, a true mismatch over the middle of the field who is the rare tight end who can carry a passing game. Tight ends are always tough to predict – Brock Bowers fell to 13 – but it is a safe bet to assume Warren is a first-rounder.

The Chargers got a brilliant rookie season from Ladd McConkey and saw Quentin Johnston contribute despite continued issues with drops, but a secondary weapon in this passing game would do wonders for a Charger team that appears on the cusp of joining the AFC’s elite. Warren’s massive frame would be an excellent complement to McConkey’s elite intermediate game and would elevate Justin Herbert, who already had one of his finest seasons in the first season with a new coaching staff.

Omarion Hampton, RB North Carolina

Perfect Fit: Browns

Other Fits: Cowboys, Bears

Nick Chubb has been one of the league’s best backs for a long time, but the devastating knee injury he suffered in 2023 severely limited him this year and may prove too debilitating for him to return to his prime form. The Browns staff has never really trusted Jerome Ford with an expansive workload and the depth chart is awfully thin behind him.

Omarion Hampton’s no-nonsense, bruising style could assist in stabilizing a Browns run game that bottomed out in 2024. If Chubb is no longer the same player, Hampton would be the team’s best back as a rookie and could build significant dynasty value early in his career.

Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State

Perfect Fit: Steelers

Other Fits: Patriots, Rams

Matching Egbuka with the Steelers has been a popular mock draft exercise, and it makes a lot of sense. Pittsburgh desperately needs options behind George Pickens, and Pickens’ mercurial nature may make him a trade candidate this offseason if the organization is tired of dealing with his outbursts. The Steelers struggled mightily without their top receiver in 2024 and have little in the depth department after Roman Wilson’s injury-riddled rookie campaign.

Egbuka is the proverbial quarterback’s best friend, always finding himself in the right spot and playing the position with toughness and a high IQ. He is more than just a catch-and-fall slot type, however, with excellent RAC skills and excellent body control. He would provide Pittsburgh with much-needed offensive juice and would be a passing game pillar if the team moves on from Pickens.

Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado

Perfect Fit: Raiders

Other Fits: Jets, Browns

Deion Sanders has been on record saying he would be vocal in steering his Shedeur Sanders into the right fit, though it is unclear where it would be given the issues most teams at the top of the draft are riddled by. The Raiders, however, offer an interesting city and the publicity which comes with being a proud if enigmatic franchise.

From a football standpoint, the Raiders have pieces on offense. Kolton Miller has become an offensive line pillar and Brock Bowers is one of the game’s more unique weapons heading into year two. Sanders would take over an offense with upside – especially if the Raiders nail their head coaching hire – and could even marinate for a bit behind Aidan O’Connell if he needs time within the system.