Justin Taylor provides an in-depth five round rookie mock draft of offensive and defensive players.
Justin Taylor provides an in-depth five round rookie mock draft of offensive and defensive players.
John Di Bari breaks down a best-ball mock. What can we learn?
Guess what? John Di Bari is not impressed with this year's running back class.
We pick out the winners and losers from the NFC South after the NFL Draft.
Eric Hardter dives deep into a pair of recent dynasty mailbag questions.
We break down the surprising retirement of Derek Carr from a dynasty lens.
Justin Taylor offers up a bumper look at the entire dynasty-relevant running back class.
Matt Thornton breaks down this year's strong running back class.
We break down a full post-draft rookie mock.
We look at what kind of real value each draft pick may have this season.
Cody Mortensen offers up his own take on a rookie draft.
We look at what kind of real value each draft pick may have this season.
We take a look at some changing veteran values in the wake of the second day.
We look at some veteran winners and losers after day one of the NFL Draft.
How does this year's class shape up compared to previous ones?
We continue our annual pre-draft look at the most dangerous running backs to roster in dynasty leagues.
We answer some recent dynasty trade questions.
We break down the top of this year's outstanding running back crop.
Ryan examines where rookies are being drafted in a superflex dynasty startup and what it should tell us about their value.
Eric Hardter looks ahead to next year's free agent running backs.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We compare two 1QB dynasty startup mock drafts to see what's changing so far this off-season.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
Ryan drafts the most compelling storylines from the early off-season.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We examine which teams may be looking for a running back this off-season, and which players are available.
Which players will slot right in as dynasty stars for which teams?
We offer up an early look at what your dynasty startup may look like this off-season.
We break down for running backs this week - and what to do with them.
We break down a few players and what to expect from them moving forward.
We look at the lineups, gut checks, MVPs, LVPs and rankings after the conclusion of the season.
We pick out some buy or sell options for the start of the dynasty off-season.
Kevin White shares what he believes the future of dynasty football will look like for each position.
We round up the headlines from the latest week of injury news.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week 16.
We pick out some players who could help you down the stretch.
A redo of 2024 dynasty rookie drafts, with the hindsight of their performances so far this season.
We examine the dynasty trade values for superflex leagues, as well as risers and fallers from last month.
We pick out some final moves you can make as we reach the fantasy playoffs.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week 14.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week 13.
Kevin White discusses how he approaches risk in his dynasty leagues.
We offer up some waiver wire options for this week.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week nine.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week eight.
We offer up some potential moves to make for all types of dynasty rosters.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week five.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week four.
We discuss some of the key names at the center of discussions this week.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week three.
We pick out two veteran runners who may well be worth trading for.
We offer up some potential moves to make in your leagues this week.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from week two.
We pick out some possible moves to make after an intriguing week one.
Cody Mortensen picks out some wide receiver targets.
We break down all we learned from the preseason.
We take one final look at the running back landscape.
Addison Hayes picks out some dynasty veterans he would opt to sell right now.
Dynasty managers are far too keen to focus on the future and ignore the past. Understanding history can help you identify trends,...
We examine your mid-second-round rookie pick options.
We pick out some buys, sells, and holds for each NFC South team.
We show you how to build a balanced team that can compete both now and later.
We examine your options at the end of the third round of rookie drafts.
A guide to how to navigate a balanced strategy in a superflex startup draft.
Ryan provides his four favorite pre-season targets for dynasty managers.
If you are drafting for value, what might an ideal startup draft look like?
Which Saints should you target or move on from this year?
We look at how to attack a draft with a heavy emphasis on competing in year one.
Connor LaPlante picks out three veterans you could consider targeting.
We break down all the important dynasty players from the NFC South.
We look at the trade values of veteran running backs at this time of the off-season.
We answer your dynasty questions.
Ryan identifies three sophomore players for dynasty managers to target at their current value.
We look at what kind of real value each draft pick may have this season.
We continue our look at the most dangerous running backs to have on your roster.
We answer your recent dynasty mailbag questions.
We examine some of the biggest risers and fallers from the last month.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We break down a pair of running back-related dynasty mailbag questions.
John Di Bari breaks down a recent dynasty startup mock draft with rookies included.
We break down the signing of Austin Ekeler in Washington.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We examine your options in the early part of the second round of rookie drafts.
A mock draft of 'aging' veterans who make good targets for win-now dynasty teams.
Which players significantly rose or fell in dynasty ADP over the last month?
We break down the off-season running back landscape.
We examine the top of each positional in terms of ADP data, and pick out the biggest risers and fallers.
We review the week and year that was.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 16 to find an edge in week 17.
We examine some players to potentially trade for or trade away.
Ryan returns with his statistical analysis for week sixteen.
We explore the target share data that could help in your lineup decisions this week.
We look back on our 2023 dynasty rookie rankings to evaluate what we got right, wrong, and what we can learn.
We break down some of the interesting target share stats you need to know.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 13 to find an edge in week 14.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 12 to find an edge in week 13.
We discuss the most noteworthy injuries from week 12.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from the week, and dynasty thoughts for your eyes only.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 11 to find an edge in week 12.
We break down the week that was.
We break down the week that was.
We pick out some moves to make to improve your rosters this week.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from the week, and dynasty thoughts for your eyes only.
We break down some more interesting data nuggets at this point of the season.
We cover some players who are on the move in dynasty rankings.
We break down the week that was.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from the week, and dynasty thoughts for your eyes only.
We continue our weekly series designed to break down the biggest stories of the week.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week eight to find an edge in week nine.
We break down the week that was.
We pick out some moves to make this week to improve your rosters.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week seven to find an edge in week eight.
What does the latest target and regression trend data tell us?
Ryan McDowell shares his extensive game notes, trade targets, and long-term strategy.
We continue our weekly series designed to break down the biggest stories of the week.
We pick out some of the more interest target and usage data from last week.
Ryan McDowell shares his extensive game notes, trade targets, and long-term strategy.
We break down the fantasy week that was.
We begin you our weekly series designed to break down the biggest stories of the week.
We break down the fantasy week that was.
We examine some usage trends you should know about.
We cover some trends and false narratives from week one.
We roundup the top fantasy performances in week one by position.
We discuss some players with notable injuries heading into week one of the season.
Which tight ends have been on the move in recent dynasty ADP?
We examine the running back risers and fallers in ADP from the last month.
We break down your options if you are sitting at the back end of an upcoming rookie draft.
We examine the intriguing backfield situations around the NFL.
We open up the dynasty mailbag to answer your questions.
We pick out some players to watch in New Orleans this season.
We look at Alvin Kamara, Jahmyr Gibbs, and the overall value of the running back position.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rookie rankings vs the consensus.
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
We look at the outlook for the NFC South, including some dynasty predictions.
We cover the aftermath of training camps.
We answer your dynasty questions in this week's mailbag.
We break down a recent startup mock draft, with rookies now included.
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
We pick out some of the more interesting observations on social media this week.
We compare ADP and DLF rankings to work out which running backs are valued differently.
Everyone may be hopeful about the 2023 NFL Draft class... But John DiBari offers reasons to be wary.
Here is an article to help guide you through your running back woes this season
We break down the rookie running back tiers after their landing spots were determined.
Mike Havens returns with his post-draft analysis of the entire rookie RB class.
We bring you an immediate reaction superflex, tight end premium, rookie mock draft.
We bring you the top twelve Dynasty Fantasy Football rookies for 2023.
We cover the biggest dynasty winners and losers from day two.
What RBs are at risk of losing touches as we head into the NFL Draft?
We take a look at the options from the 5th spot in 2023 rookie drafts.
We break down a full superflex startup mock draft this week.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We answer your weekly mailbag questions!
Which players have gained the most in free agency so far? We explore the biggest movers in this mock draft.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
The devy experts look at the top options for future dynasty stars.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We cover the 2022-23 season the best way we know how.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We look at how the NFL Combine affected rookie values.
We break down the Saints signing of Derek Carr.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We pick out four running backs worth thinking about in your dynasty leagues.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We break down the running back free agent class and potential cap casualties.
A preview of what might happen at the RB position for dynasty purposes.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We break down the latest values from our Dynasty Trade Analyzer.
How high will Gibbs go in dynasty rookie drafts?
We invite some of the Campus2Canton crew to join a few DLF mock drafters to look at the 2023 rookie class.
Which players have been touchdown-starved all season?
Which players are due touchdowns in week 17?
Which players are 'due' touchdowns this weekend?
We examine some players on the move in recent dynasty rankings.
Who have been the biggest dynasty breakouts and busts at this point in the season?
Which players are due to find the end zone this week?
Nobody is your friend right now.
Nobody is your friend right now.
Don't be so dramatic.
We can't change the future, we can only see it.
We bring you a 2022 rookie mock draft do-over with the knowledge we have midway through the season.
We look at all the top performers from last week and the season so far.
We look at all the top performers from last week and the season so far.
A flurry of trade deadline deals re-shaped the running back position.
We look back at the tasty week that was.
Corey Spala gives his take on some top dynasty storylines in week eight.
Which players are set for the fantasy top 12 this season? Who should you be targeting?
After six weeks, keep your chin up.
We look at players with moving values in our dynasty rankings.
We offer up our weekly round-up of the top fantasy performers and who to watch moving forward.
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We break down all the biggest dynasty-relevant injuries from week five.
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We examine some players with intriguing target share numbers.
We round up another week of devastating injuries.
Peter Howard picks out some positive and negative regression candidates after week one.
We break down all the dynasty-relevant injuries after week one.
We open up the dynasty mailbag to answer your questions.
We look at this year's handcuffs and assess who could help you win your league.
Where is Alvin Kamara's dynasty value right now? Is he worth targeting in your leagues?
We examine some trades that could happen in your rookie drafts and identify veterans you could attempt to acquire in the deals.
We look at the options from this year's second draft slot.
We answer more of your dynasty questions in the latest edition of the DLF Mailbag.
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We take a closer look at the Las Vegas Raiders after their strange 2021 season.
We examine an offense set to undergo plenty of changes this off-season.
A year from now, Bijan Robinson looks like a coveted asset.
Tyler Justin Karp answers your dynasty questions.
We close out the regular season Monday Hangover series by reflecting on some week 18 performances.
We look back on a wild past ten days.
We list all those players with injury worries and consider how to approach them in your leagues.
We break down all of the big dynasty injuries around the league.
We examine the disappointing showings from this week's Sunday Six Pack subjects.
We continue to update you on all the injuries around the NFL.
We pick out some storylines to watch this Sunday.
Another week, another set of dynasty-relevant injuries. We look at the latest ones.
We look into a pair of interesting matchups this week.
Grab your fried chicken and Japanese Ramen as we review week nine.
We bring you this week's game notes, game theory and game play ideas from week nine.
What were the significant injuries in the dynasty world this week?
We cover an extensive NFL injury list after week eight. What are the dynasty implications of each one?
Which players should you aim to target on the waiver wire this week?
A drawer full of fantasy information all in one tight package.
We can learn a lot from a bad situation.
Ryan McDowell reflects on week five for his dynasty teams and shares his player views.
You might be surprised at what you find.
Ryan McDowell runs through his notes on week four.
We cover all the news of the day, including the stunning release of Cam Newton.
We look at some volatile players to have on your 2021 Dynasty rosters.
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We examine the dynasty trade prices for Alvin Kamara or Dalvin Cook. Are they worth buying or selling?
How will the New Orleans Saints look next season? We break down their dynasty talent.
Matt Price shares his thoughts on the top 44 players in DLF's January ADP.
Jeremy Schwob reviews players with impending value shifts, and presents questions you should ask yourselves right now.
We pick up on some of the most talked-about dynasty topics this week.
We review championship week and bring you some sleeper plays for the week.
Editor's Note: This is part two of a combined IDP and skill position players rookie mock draft going five rounds deep, with commentary on every pick. Part one covered the first two rounds, which played out much like an offense-only mock draft. Part two wraps up the last three rounds, featuring a high percentage of IDP picks.
The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin has concluded. We have helped you out with our rankings and mock drafts for dynasty leagues up to this point. I recently released my two-round rookie IDP dynasty draft. But now I’m giving you an offense and defense combined dynasty rookie draft.
In this draft, I am going to select players based on my overall rankings of rookies and where I would select them if I were choosing at each draft position. If I’m higher or lower than consensus on a player, I will point that out.
I am giving you a combined offense and defense five-round dynasty rookie draft. This draft assumes a 12-team league with a superflex position, one point per reception, and a tight end premium of .5 points. On defense, I’m assuming you are starting five positions: DT, DE, LB, S, and CB. We are assuming a tackle-heavy system with IDP 1-2-3 scoring for big plays and takeaways.
The 2025 NFL Draft was the opposite of the previous year, with a ton of defensive talent being selected in the first three rounds of the draft. There were a lot of potential stars drafted at the defensive line and edge rusher positions, while off-ball linebacker and safety were two positions that lacked depth, but there is some talent you will want to keep on your radar for upcoming drafts.
Just like the defensive players, this draft’s offensive players had some major talent at the top of the draft, but might end up being better known for how deep the class is, especially at the running back and tight end positions. Quarterback and wide receiver were a bit slim, but there are some nice values later in drafts.
I’m making these picks on my overall rankings, but be sure to make adjustments for your specific league scoring and for any team needs you might have. Let’s get to it.
Schwesinger was a one-hit wonder at UCLA. But even with the relatively small sample size, his 18.8% career tackle efficiency is outstanding. Schwesinger is fluid and covers a lot of ground. He is equally as good against the run as he is the pass. Off-ball linebackers are really thin in this draft class. The Browns needed a lot of help throughout the roster, so the fact that they used the top pick in the second round to grab the LB makes me think he is in line for immediate playing time. In tackle-heavy leagues, he gets the slight edge over the next player I’m drafting.
I have already said that this is a slim off-ball linebacker group. Campbell was the first true linebacker selected in the draft when the Eagles traded up one spot to snag him with the 31st pick in the draft. He has prototypical NFL size, great instincts against the run, and in coverage. He also provides nice upside as a situational pass rusher. In sack-heavy and TFL leagues, Campbell might be the pick over Schwesinger. I think Campbell, who is recovering from an injury he suffered last season, might take a little longer to acclimate to the NFL and see immediate dividends, so that’s why I’m slightly leaning toward Schwesinger before him, but this is a nice spot to get either of them.
Ferguson is an elite athlete who was taken in the second round. Rumor has it the Rams were considering taking him with their pick in the first round before they traded out with the Giants. Tyler Higbee has been very solid for Los Angeles, but he suffered a tough knee injury late last season. Ferguson had a RAS of 9.32 and a speed score in the 86th percentile. He also led the FBS with 9.0 YAC per reception at Oregon in 2024. Ferguson should challenge Higbee for the TE1 spot as early as this season. If you missed out on one of the top three tight ends this is a great spot to snag one in a tight end premium league.
I have been going back and forth in drafts between taking Ferguson or Arroyo early in the third round. I think Ferguson is the safer play and probably has quicker returns, but Arroyo has a higher ceiling if you are willing to wait on him. He struggled with injuries in college, but he was an elite prospect coming out of high school. Arroyo was finally able to stay healthy last season at Miami and was a prime target for Cam Ward. Arroyo showed out at the Senior Bowl, upping his draft stock. In 2024, Arroyo ranked 2nd among TEs in YAC/receptions, and 6th in ADOT. He has the ability to be an explosive downfield receiver who can run by linebackers and safeties alike. With all the changes in Seattle this offseason, I wouldn’t be surprised if Arroyo becomes one of the team's top receiving weapons in the next couple of seasons.
With the news coming out that Quarterback Derek Carr is retiring because of a shoulder injury, this is probably going to be way too late to get Shough. I can see him jumping to the middle of the second round in a lot of leagues. The issue for me is I just don’t love him as a player. I know the Saints spent a second-round pick on him, so they must really like him, but I just don’t understand the intrigue. Shough played seven years of college football. He only played one full season, in 2024 at Louisville. While he was solid for the Cardinals, he wasn’t spectacular by any means. While I know he has some intriguing traits, I just get the hype. He was closer to QB10 than QB3 for me. If Shough lasts this long, I will draft him just for the value, but I won’t be going out of my way to acquire him.
Sampson had one of the best seasons in school history at Tennessee last year, leading the SEC in rushing yards and touchdowns. But he is undersized at 5-8, 200 pounds, and wasn’t picked until the fourth round. With Quinshon Judkins being taken in the second round, Sampson looks like he will take on the sidekick role behind Judkins. I do think the Browns will work Sampson into the mix, and if an injury occurs, Sampson would quickly jump up the rankings. He is a top handcuff. He has great vision, elusiveness, and offers nice potential as a pass-catcher. In this range of the draft, I just like Sampson more than the other running backs still left on the board.
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