Justin Taylor provides an in-depth five round rookie mock draft of offensive and defensive players.
Tim Riordan compares some win-now rookie dynasty options vs long-term assets.
We examine what the 2025 NFL Draft picks meant for the veteran dynasty assets in the AFC East.
Guess what? John Di Bari is not impressed with this year's running back class.
Ryan McDowell identifies seven rookie running backs who managers should consider stashing at the end of the roster.
A look at some very interesting storylines in rookie drafts this year.
We break down a superflex rookie mock draft now we know the player landing spots.
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.
How does this year's class shape up compared to previous ones?
We break down the risk vs. reward in the 2025 NFL Draft.
We look at the players you might be drafting with the first pick of each round of your rookie drafts.
We break down the likely pick at the No 2 spot in superflex rookie drafts.
We continue our annual pre-draft look at the most dangerous running backs to roster in dynasty leagues.
Justin Taylor hands out grades and analysis of this year's rookie running backs compared to their ADP.
We examine your possible rookie draft selections from the 1.05 spot.
We break down your rookie draft options at 1.07, 2.07 and 3.07.
We look at what kind of player or trade the 1.08 rookie pick could get you.
We examine what your rookie draft might look like from the ninth spot.
We break down your pick options at 1.10, 2.10 and 3.10.
We break down recent mock drafts to project dynasty landing spots.
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Which rookies have been rising or falling over the last couple of months?
We continue our rankings breakdowns with the rookie running backs.
We break down more backs in an incredibly deep rookie class.
Where are the rookies fitting in to dynasty ADP?
What's changed in rookie mock drafts over the past couple of months?
We break down this year's rookie class into tiers.
We break down this year's class into positional tiers.
We break down the rookie risers and fallers after the NFL Draft Combine.
What can we learn from previous rookie mock drafts before and after the NFL Scouting Combine?
What might the third round of a superflex rookie draft look like?
Which runners rose or fall with their Scouting Combine performance?
Ryan gets the DLF team together for a post-Combine dynasty rookie mock draft.
We dive into a recent rookie mock draft before the NFL Scouting Combine changes the landscape.
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We break down a recent superflex rookie mock draft.
We examine the potential of another 2025 rookie draft pick.
Ryan previews ADP for 2025 dynasty rookies in a 1QB format league.
We examine which teams may be looking for a running back this off-season, and which players are available.
Ryan drafts the most compelling storylines from the early off-season.
We provide a bumper list of all the top prospects in this year's rookie class.
We go in depth to project all the landing spots for the top rookies and what your drafts might look like this...
Ryan completes a two round mock draft with players participating in the 2025 Senior Bowl.
A preview of the Senior Bowl, focusing on the top prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft.
John DiBari rounds up some NFL mock drafts to determine what we can expect in our rookie drafts.
We break down the top stories from the Big 12 last season.
Ryan McDowell shares his early 2025 Rookie Superflex Rankings
We look at what the first two rounds of next year's rookie draft could look like.
We look at some of the building blocks of future dynasty teams.
We break down some recent performances from some young stars.
We dive into the recent performances of some young stars in college and the NFL.
It's never to early to look ahead to what next season's rookie drafts may look like!
We look at the future of dynasty, recapping the top 100 devy players.
We make our way into the top ten devy players every dynasty manager should be watching.
We break down EA Sports' college football player rankings to produce a 2025 rookie mock draft.
We dive into the next group of star running backs.
Looking ahead to next year's rookie drafts? We've got you covered.
A preview of what next year's dynasty rookie mocks may look like.
We look back at the best and worst of the Big 12 Conference last season.
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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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