We break down the best receivers in this year's class.
You have an early first-round pick in this year's draft - what should you do?
We discuss some receivers who could see changes to their surroundings this time next year.
We examine the ADPs of some second-year backs.
We break down the trade of DeAndre Hopkins to the Chiefs.
We dive into the Tennessee Titans and which players to keep your eye on.
We break down the impact Brian Callahan and his new coaches will have on the Tennesee Titans.
Eric Hardter offers his take on the best buys, sells and holds in the AFC South.
We break down some dynasty risers and fallers from the past month.
We examine the biggest veteran risers and fallers in ADP from before to after the NFL Draft.
Rob Willette picks out a trio of young players who might be flying under the radar.
We look at the five worst landing spots for rookie wide receivers.
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We break down the move of Calvin Ridley to the Titans.
We break down your rookie draft options with a late third-round pick.
Which teams might be looking for new wideouts this off-season?
We answer your dynasty mailbag questions.
Is there any hope for Treylon Burks and Kenny Pickett after disappointing sophomore campaigns?
We break down some of the interesting target share stats you need to know.
We pick out some buy and sell candidates.
We break down the week that was.
We break down the week that was.
We suggest buy low candidates for rebuilding dynasty teams already looking to next year.
We consider the latest dynasty-relevant injuries and what your plan of action should be.
We break down the week that was.
We break down the week that was.
We look at a handful of receivers who could be worth buying or selling based on their performances so far this season.
We break down the more interesting usage changes after week three.
Ryan McDowell shares his extensive game notes, trade targets, and long-term strategy.
We examine some usage trends you should know about.
We roundup the top fantasy performances in week two by position.
We cover some trends and false narratives from week one.
Ryan McDowell shares his game notes from week one, along with dynasty strategy and how to navigate the waiver wire.
We look at some players who have shifted in dynasty ADP over the last month. How should they be valued?
We discuss some of the young players in college and the NFL who are in the headlines.
We discuss some players with notable injuries heading into week one of the season.
Peter Howard wraps up his off-season series comparing players in DLF rankings to mock draft ADP.
Which receivers have been rising or falling in the most recent ADP data?
We review the injuries to key players based on their current ADP.
We break down the latest values from our Dynasty Trade Analyzer.
We pick out some players to buy, sell or hold on each of the teams in the AFC South.
We break down four receivers in developing situations for their dynasty value.
We break down the signing of DeAndre Hopkins in Tennessee.
We dive into the AFC North to determine some dynasty buys, sells and holds.
We break down some of the wide receivers who have experienced some dynasty ADP movement over the last month.
We round up some of the latest dynasty chatter on social media.
We compare ADP and DLF rankings to work out which quarterbacks are valued differently.
We pick out some of the more interesting observations on social media this week.
Is now a good time to invest in Treylon Burks? Or will he "bust" again?
We look at the outlook for the AFC South, including some dynasty predictions.
We compare ADP and DLF rankings to work out which wide receivers are valued differently.
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
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 focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
How did the NFL Draft shake up the AFC South for dynasty assets?
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
We answer your mailbag questions from this week.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We take a look at the options from the 7th spot in 2023 rookie drafts.
We examine all the players taken in the top 100 of Shane Hallam's latest NFL mock draft.
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 take a look at the options from the 12th spot in 2023 rookie drafts.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
A mock draft based on the most recent dynasty ADP.
Jeff Mueller examines some wide receivers recovering from injuries last season and what we can expect moving forward.
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.
Hutchinson Brown shares his opinion on some of the top rookie receivers and their 2022 NFL performances.
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.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We open up the DLF Mailbag to answer your questions.
Throughout the season, the Rookie Report Card has covered some of the biggest rookies and not only looked at their performance to...
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We talk Patrick Mahomes, Alexander Mattison, and older running backs to target in this week's mailbag.
We use Draft Countdown's current NFL Mock Draft to examine the top dynasty prospects' potential landing spots.
We rank the building blocks managers want on dynasty rosters from the 2022, 2023, and 2024 rookie classes.
We break down the latest values from our Dynasty Trade Analyzer.
We answer your dynasty mailbag questions.
We look through the first few rounds of our January startup ADP. Which players are at the top?
A look at the dynasty relevant rookies from NFL mock draft data.
We take a deep dive into to usefulness of target data in predicting long term fantasy success.
We look at some players who could see significant values changes this dynasty off-season.
We look back on the second round of 2022 rookie rankings - which players have lived up or disappointed?
Which injuries from last week affect your dynasty rosters moving forward?
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What are some dynasty storylines to watch this Sunday?
We look back on one man's 2022 dynasty rookie rankings and evaluate how they look now.
We examine some projected young breakout stars and if they have lived up to expectations.
We break down all the latest injuries you need to know about.
Do you have one last chance to buy some stars to help in your fantasy playoffs?
We break down some of Sunday's top dynasty storylines.
We look at the most recent DLF superflex data and some rookie performances this week.
We pick out a couple of social media talking points from last week's action.
We breakout down two rookies who had huge games in their most recent outings.
We round-up some news and notes about some of the top young players in football.
We dive into the target share data to find some trends.
We bring you a 2022 rookie mock draft do-over with the knowledge we have midway through the season.
Are there still some valuable names available on the waiver wire?
What were this week's dynasty-relevant injuries you need to know about?
We're over the hump, heading to week 10! Have a tough lineup decision or need a second opinion?
What were the biggest dynasty-relevant injuries last week? Who should you be monitoring?
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We examine some players with intriguing target share numbers.
Norm Cruz is back to break down some of his 'All-22' dynasty creations.
We cover all the lineup fun, gut checks, MVPs, LVPs, and have some fun with numbers from week two.
We examine some target share leaders and players who may be underperforming after two weeks.
Peter Howard picks out some positive and negative regression candidates after week one.
Which college, rookie and sophomore players caught our eye this week?
We cover all the important news from week one in the way we know best.
Our first edition of the Dynasty Waiver Wire picks out players worth noting after week one.
We examine two players going the opposite direction in dynasty value.
Should you side with Tennessee's newest addition or the unproven veteran in Denver?
Tyler Justin Karp answers some of the latest questions on the Ask DLF weekly YouTube show.
John DiBari fires up DLF's mock draft simulator to conduct a rookie mock with analysis.
Tyler Justin Karp provides answers to your dynasty questions from this week's Ask DLF show.
We examine some trades that could happen in your rookie drafts and identify veterans you could attempt to acquire in the deals.
Will Treylon Burks live up to the high expectations in Tennessee?
We examine the top group of receivers who were chosen in the 2022 NFL Draft - who should you target with your...
We catch up on some missed questions from this week's Ask DLF show.
We bring you one of our first mock drafts of the off-season.
We bring you our initial dynasty fantasy football rookie rankings
We bring you our Superflex rankings that include a certain quarterback who moved way up post-draft.
We break down day one of a very interesting start to the NFL Draft.
We cover the shocking trade of AJ Brown.
We make it all the way to the top of the list.
We look at some potential landing spots and how the pass catchers could impact your dynasty teams.
As we near draft day, we hit our top four.
We hit the top three of this year's class.
We look at the options from this year's second draft slot.
We put together the best in the business for a pre-draft mock.
We take a look at our options from 1.08.
Is Treylon Burks a sure thing as the top dynasty receiver in this year's class? What is his downside?
We look at the possible landing spots for the coveted rookies.
Shane Hallam breaks down the dynasty fallout if his own seven-round mock draft came to fruition.
We cover the latest mock featuring an important window of players.
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We look at what makes Treylon Burks the top receiver among dynasty mock drafters ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine.
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We bring you the penultimate edition of this year's Devy 100.
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Over the last few weeks, we've painted an overview of the quarterback and running back prospects entering the dynasty landscape this April. From player summaries to class comparisons to rookie draft projections, we've assessed both "backfield" positions and drawn some actionable inclusions. So far, the quarterback class was somewhere slightly "below average," while the running back class has huge potential for both top-tier upside and valuable depth.
Now we come to the wide receivers. Arguably the most important position in (non-superflex) dynasty, especially in rookie drafts and prospect evaluation. As with the running backs, this class is relatively deep at wideout, so we'll be breaking them up into two articles. We'll cover the five names currently likely to go in the first round of rookie drafts here — though rankings and ADP will be fluid over the next few weeks — and the balance in the ensuing piece.
Before we dive into the names on 2025 draft boards, let's set the scene with a quick look at recent classes.
Class | Notable Players | Grade |
---|---|---|
2024 | Marvin Harrison Jr, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas, Rome Odunze, Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy | A+ |
2023 | Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Quentin Johnston, Jayden Reed, Rashee Rice, Tank Dell | B- |
2022 | Drake London, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jameson Williams, Christian Watson, George Pickens, Khalil Shakir | C+ |
2021 | Ja'Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, Nico Collins, Amon-Ra St. Brown | A |
2020 | Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Brandon Aiyuk, Jerry Jeudy, Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman, | B+ |
Without question, 2024 was a revelation at wide receiver. A whopping seven prospects were taken in round one — Harrison, Nabers, Odunze, Thomas, Worthy, as well as Ricky Pearsall and Xavier Legette — and they combined for 451 receptions and 5,640 yards, both the most in history by a group of first-round rookie receivers. That doesn't even include Ladd McConkey, who went 34th overall but finished as a WR1. On that note, Thomas (WR4), Nabers (WR6), and McConkey (WR12, tied with Jerry Jeudy) all finished as WR1s and became the first rookie trio to each average 15+ PPR fantasy points per game. Those three guys, plus Harrison, are all currently going as top-12 wideouts in startup draft ADP. If Odunze and/or Worthy take steps forward in the coming years, this could easily go down as one of, if not the greatest class we've ever seen.
The year prior was a little less flashy. Yes, we got Puka Nacua at pick 177 overall (and at the very end of rookie drafts, if at all). Yes, several other players have made short runs at excellence over their first two seasons. And yes, JSN has shot up in value with the departure of DK Metcalf. Still, most of the class is "more WR2 than WR1" and has been depreciated by injury, suspension, and/or inconsistent play. One year further back gave us a 2022 class that has been decent but honestly disappointing. Drake London finally broke out in 2024, and both Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave have had good seasons, but neither of the OSU "stars" has truly materialized as elite, and most of the rest of the class has been spotty at best, busted at worst. Remember, this is the year that gave us Jahan Dotson at 16th overall and Treylon Burks at 18th, along with a gaggle of second-rounders that have done little to nothing.
The 2021 class was another solid one, with dynasty's current WR1, WR5, and WR8, plus two other WR2s, all entering the league that year. It wasn't the deepest class — the second round was highlighted by Elijah Moore and Rondale Moore — but the five stars are enough to earn it a solid A in the grading system. And 2020 was a mixed bag, producing Justin Jefferson (dynasty WR2) and CeeDee Lamb (WR3) at the top, but struggling to find much sticking power after that, with Tee Higgins (WR15) heading the rest of the class.
So where does the 2025 class stack up? We're going to have to dive in to find out.
There's a clear number one wide receiver in this class, and while he doesn't profile as a Jefferson or a Chase, he will be selected near the top of nearly every rookie draft this offseason.
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