Undoubtedly the pinnacle of the dynasty off-season, the final pieces of the rookie jigsaw are falling into place. With the 2025 NFL Draft in progress we are close to the culmination of many months of rookie scouting and the final two key data points - draft capital and landing spot.
At DLF, this is an extremely busy and crucial period: rookie prospect videos are complete, rookie and dynasty rankings are adjusted with the final data points established and the finishing touches are being added to the highly-anticipated 2025 Dynasty Draft Guide. For many, this is the most exciting part of the dynasty calendar, with rookie drafts imminent in the upcoming days and weeks before we hit dynasty startup season.
Day one of the 2025 NFL Draft was epic, with multiple trades up for offensive skill positions and plenty of storylines to work through in your rookie scouting process. Now the first round draft capital and landing spots are confirmed, I’ve recruited some of DLF’s most talented writers to lead you through our ‘Inside The Dynasty War Room’ series over the next few days, where we’ll provide the key reactions to set you up for success in your rookie drafts and startups.
1) With the Jaguars’ trade up to pick two overall and the selection of Travis Hunter, where are you taking him in rookie drafts?
The Jaguars moving up and selecting Hunter was not the ideal situation for the “WR/DB” conundrum given their needs on both sides of the ball. However, given the talent, and the expectation he will still see a healthy amount of snaps at wide receiver, regardless he’s still in the 1.04/1.05 range for me in all formats. (Matt Thornton)
With the move up, the capital invested, and the announcement as a "WR/DB," I expect the Jaguars will play Hunter as much as possible on both sides of the ball. I'd consider him as high as 1.04 in superflex and 1.05 in 1QB. (Matt Okada)
I was surprised the Jaguars moved up but they need a second wide receiver. To me in that offense I would take him as high as 1.03 in rookie drafts. (Brandon Haye)
Hunter slots in as my WR2, purely due to playing time concerns rather than talent. In superflex I’ll take him at the 1.06 and at the 1.05 in 1QB. (Lewis Wood)
As a Browns fan, I’m going to try and compartmentalize my thoughts about this trade. I wanted Hunter in Cleveland more than I want a cold glass of water when I wake up in the middle of the night. I had a tab saved with his jersey in a cart ready to press “Buy Now” and wear it to the Muni Lot. However, I need to be a professional. Hunter is awesome, and this trade solidifies the fact that he will play both sides of the ball, primarily on offense. Hunter is a special player; he’ll be my 1.02 or 1.03 in superflex leagues. (Andrew Francesconi)
It wasn’t ideal to see the Browns trade this pick away, as it seemed like they were committed to using Hunter as a wide receiver, whereas we haven’t heard much about what the Jaguars think of him. That being said, the quarterback situation is better in Jacksonville, so I’d still be happy to take him in the same range as Omarion Hampton and Tetairoa McMillan. (Tim Riordan)
I think Travis Hunter is a special player. I love the trade up by the Jaguars. This is really nice for Trevor Lawrence fantasy owners. I think Hunter will be super next to Brian Thomas Jr If you are in an IDP league, I think Hunter is the 1.01. In other formats, I would be looking at taking him in the 1.03 or 1.04 range depending on team need. (Justin Taylor)
I’m keeping Hunter at the 1.05 spot in superflex rookie drafts. I like the pairing with Lawrence and new head coach Liam Coen, but the other players in the same tier also received excellent draft capital and landing spots - Hampton, Cam Ward and McMillan. (Kev White)
2) With the Raiders’ selection of Ashton Jeanty, where are you ranking him in dynasty startups?
