Fantasy Football 2025 NFL Draft Player notes: Every choice of Cam Ward after Brashard Smith and more

The NFL design of 2025 could be done, but the excitement still gushes around. It is time for NFL design classes for fantasy football. If you have not seen this piece from recent years, each player will receive two grades. The first draft note is Retraft-Nur value (2025). The second is the player Dynasty quality/potential.

The designs are weighted in levels. A are their stars players who become a number 1 in their position (RB1, TE1, etc.). For B we talk about the second and some starters of the third stage in all leagues. When we come to C’s, these are fringed stars, maybe some boom/bust games etc. DS are waiver wire players with maybe the best ball or the rare bye week/Matchup game potential. Every player who has rated Lower is a non-factor in the imagination.

For those who want to go deeper, you can find my fantasy football winner, loser and analysis of the fantasy-relevant picks here.

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Before we jump in …

2025 NFL design classes

Arizona Cardinals

Overview: Neither the cardinals nor the falcons added imaginative players.

Atlanta Falcons

Overview: n/a

Baltimore Ravens

• Lajohntay Wester, WR: D-/C-

Overview: Status quo for the Ravens crime, since Wester is a deep weapon.

Buffalo bills

• Jackson Hawes, TE: D-/C+
• CADE PRATHER, WR: F/D+

Overview: None of great grade, since Hawes and Prather are depth deductions and the unlikely fantasy.

Carolina Panthers

• Tetairoa McMillan, WR: B-/A.
• Trevor Etienne, RB: C/B
• Mitchell Evans, TE: D/C+
• Jimmy Horn, Wr: D-/C-

Overview: The big name is McMillan, which can be an immediate WR2 and a future WR1. Do not overlook Etienne in the RB contact. Evans’ Peak is Dalton Schultz and Horn is a depth.

Chicago Bears

• Colston Loveland, TE: B-/A.
• Luther Burden, WR: C/A-
• Kyle Monangai, RB: D/B-

Overview: Loveland has Te1 upside down and could make noise at the end of 2025. Burden gives Caleb Williams a large trio from Wideouts and puts on Rome -Dode. Monangai could take on No. 2 RB role and incorporate a less David Montgomery for Ben Johnson in Chicago as Timesharing in the RB3 value.

Cincinnati Bengals

Overview: I compared Brooks with the chase Brown in my present article, which is safe to Brown and gives Brooks intrigue when something has happened with Brown.

Cleveland Browns

• Quinshon Judkins, RB: B-/A-
• Harold Fannin Jr., TE: C-/A-
• Dillon Gabriel, QB: F/C+
• Dylan Sampson, RB: C-/B-
• Shedur Sanders, QB: C/B

Overview: Judkins is an immediate RB2 with the potential for more, but Sampson could work as a complementary piece for RB4 value and Cap Judkins as RB2. Fannin has Te1 potential and is a name that can be seen next year when David Njoku is a free agent. Sanders still has the geno Smith potential, and this film could be the motivation to urge Jared Goff-like value.

Dallas Cowboys

• Jaydon Blue, RB: C/B+
• Phil Mafah, RB: D-/C-

Overview: Blue is as explosive as you come and is interesting in view of the current backfield of Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. Mafah is at best a Timesharing piece.

Denver Broncos

• RJ Harvey, RB: B-/B+
• Pat Bryant, WR: D+/C+
• Caleb Lohner, Te: Huh?/What?

Overview: Harvey is Sean Payton’s new Alvin Kamara, although a somewhat less version, which makes him an interesting choice for the RB2 value with an RB3 floor. Bryant is another big recipient for BO nothing, but probably nothing more than a fantasy WR4. I wanted to set the confused monkey thing as a GIF for wages.

Detroit Lions

• Isaac Teslaa, WR: D+/B-
• Dominic Lovett, WR: F/D+

Overview: Teslaa could be very interesting as a WR3 if Jameson Williams is no longer in Detroit next year. Lovett is only depth in the recipient.

Green Bay Packers

• Matthew Golden, WR: C+/B+
• Savion Williams, WR: D+/B-

Overview: Golden has playful speed and can be what Christian Watson’s packers wanted, but he is not a guarantee. Williams is Curtis Samuel meets Cordarrelle Patterson and can bring WR4 value.

Houston Texans

• Jayden Higgins, WR: C/B+
• Jaylin Noel, Wr: C-/B
• Woody Marks, RB: D+/B-
• Graham Mertz, QB: f/C+
• Luke Lachey, TE: F/C

Overview: Higgins should occur as No. 2 of the Texans with immediate WR4 value or more. Noel can push Christian Kirk for the slot role and could be number 3 next year if Tank Dell does not return well from an injury. Marks has the chance to take on No. 2 RB role from Dameon Pierce. Mertz and Lachey are development.

Indianapolis Colts

• Tyler Warren, TE: C+/A.
• DJ Giddens, RB: D+/B+
• Riley Leonard, QB: F/C+

Overview: Warren has TE1 upside down, but could have difficulty reaching his ceiling with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones at QB. Giddens was supposed to take on the Jonathan Taylor -Backup role and has RB2 on his head when Taylor is injured. Leonard brings Rushing upside down and could have Jones similar figures if he ever starts.

Jacksonville Jaguars

• Travis Hunter, Wr: B-/A.
• Bhayshul Tuten, RB: C+/B
• Lequint Allen, RB: D-/C+

Overview: As long as Hunter plays 90% of the offensive snapshots, in the worst case he should be a WR3 with the top 15 on his head. Dutches and everyone make the backfield a greater headache than ever so that fantasy managers can navigate, but Tuten has a serious speed.

Kansas City Chiefs

• Jalen Royals, Wr: D/B-
• Brashard Smith, RB: D-/C.

Overview: It is the chiefs, so Royals and Smith are worth it to be stowed away in the dynasty and deep, deep redraft leagues (memory that Isiah Pacheco has shared after returning with Kareem Hunt, so that the backfield is not a certainty).

Las Vegas Raiders

• Ashton Jeanty, RB: A-/A+
• Jack Bech, WR: C+/B+
• Dont’e Thornton Jr., Wr: D/C+
• Tommy mellott, Wr: F/C-
• Cam Miller, QB: F/C

Overview: Jeanty is an immediate top 10 RB. Bech would be a top 30 WR if he were the number 2 option that could happen this year. Thornton is a big play machine, but has to be a top-two Raiders to carry the WR4 value. Mellott and Miller are lottery cards for the Raiders.

Los Angeles Chargers

• Omarion Hampton, RB: B-/A.
• Tre Harris, Wr: C/B
• Keandre Lambert-Smith, WR: D-/C+
• Oronde Gadsden, TE: D/B

Overview: Hampton will push for an immediate timesharing and this year could take the lead with the TOP 20 and RB1 if Najee Harris is injured/away next year. Tre Harris brings his downfield ability to the potential WR4 value when he wins job No. 2. Lambert-Smith will be a development player, as will Gadsden, who could meet in 2026.

Los Angeles Rams

• Terrance Ferguson, TE: C+/B+
• Jarquez Hunter, RB: D-/B+
• Konata Mumpfield, WR: D-/C+

Overview: Ferguson has TE2 potential with the middle up to Upper, perhaps even as a newcomer, in view of the landing site. Hunter will try to push Blake Corum as Kyren Williams’ backup, and if he wins the job, Hunter would be a most important backup choice in imagination. Mumpfield is great after the catch and a worthy dyna deeper.

Miami Dolphins

• Ollie Gordon, RB: D+/B-
• Quinn Ewers, QB: F/C

Overview: Gordon would be an RB3 if Timesharing with De’von Achahane or Jaylen Wright, but otherwise a dynasty is stock. Ewers, if it starts healthy and starts, would be a QB2 with a medium level.

Minnesota Vikings

• Tai Felton, WR: D/C+
• Gavin Bartholomew, TE: F/C+

Overview: Felton has Xavier -worthy similarities. So remember when Justin Jefferson or Jordan Addison are injured. Bartholomew is a sporty, developing tight end.

New England Patriots

• Treveyon Henderson, RB: B-/A.
• Kyle Williams, WR: D+/C+

Overview: Henderson is just as explosive as running backs and has an RB2 value, even with teenage touches per game. Williams gives Drake Maye another weapon to help his outbreak, and Williams can be a Marquez Valdes type WR4 by 2026.

New Orleans Holy

• Tyler Shough, QB: C+/B
• Devin Neal, RB: C/B
• Moliki Matavao, TE: F/C

Overview: Shough could start this year in view of the injury from Derek Carr and would be a MID-QB2. Neal is interesting with its ability and the opportunity to be the Timesharing piece for Alvin Kamara. Matavao is a developed tight end.

New York Giants

• Jaxson Dart, QB: C-/B
• CAM Skattebebo, RB: B-/B+
• Thomas Fidone, TE: D-/C+

Overview: Dart has the potential and concerns of Daniel Jones, and he may not start until 2026. SkatteBebo should immediately push for the leading RB, which may bring the RB2 value and press Tyrone Tracy on the RB3 value. Fidone is another of many development zones.

New York Jets

• Mason Taylor, TE: B-/B+
• Arian Smith, WR: C-/C+

Overview: Taylor should win the Start-Tight-End job, and if so, it would be a high-end-TE2. Like Taylor, Smith has the opportunity to push on sensible snapshots and be her version of Rashid Shaheed.

Philadelphia Eagles

Overview: McCords ceiling is nothing without the like upward trend.

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Kaleb Johnson, RB: B-/B+
• Will Howard, QB: D+/C+

Overview: Johnson should replace Najee Harris, set up RB2 numbers and hold Jaylen Warren with RB3 value in a timesharing. Howard has Kenny Pickett in his game, but could stand in contrast to pickett and be a MID QB2.

San Francisco 49ers

• Jordan Watkins, WR: D+/C+
• Jordan James, RB: D+/B
• Kurtis Rourke, QB: f/C+
• Junior Bergen, Wr: F/D

Overview: Like the chiefs, the 49s make them on every choice of ability, but Watkins and James are particularly interesting, since Watkins is a slot with WR3 potential if he is a top Towo-Wideout for the 49er for the 49 and James has the opportunity to push Isaac Guerendo for the backup job.

Seattle Seahawks

• Elijah Arroyo, TE: C-/B+
• Jalen Milroe, QB: D-/A.
• Tory Horton, WR: D-/C.
• Robbie Ouzts, TE: F/D+
• Damien Martinez, RB: D/B

Overview: Arroyo can be a Matchup problem and a back-end TE1 in time. Milroe turned Lamar Jackson upside down with a better touchdown potential, but has to develop his fit … and he could never train. Horton can be a boom/bust WR4/5 in 2-3 years. Ouzts is probably irrelevant, but Martinez could be fascinating if Kenneth Walker does not return in 2026.

Tampa Bay Buccaners

• EMEKA EGBUKA, WR: C-/A-
• Tez Johnson, Wr: F/D+

Overview: Egbuka is a great recipient in a difficult place. He ruins Jalen McMillan’s fantasy potential, but Egbuka could be a top 25 Widmout if Mike Evans is injured (or is gone in 2026) and/or Chris Godwin missed the time again. Tez Johnson is Tank Dell and a deep weapon in real life.

Tennessee Titans

• Cam Ward, QB: B/A-
• Chimere-Deich, Wr: D/C-
• Gunnar Helm, TE: D+/B
• ELIC Ayomanoror, Wr: D/B-
• Kalel Mulings, RB: D-/C+

Overview: The titans did everything to be successful immediately, and he has an upward trend from Fringe QB1. Dike, helmet, ayomanor and mullings are all future depth, but helmet could be the best end next year if Chig Okonkwo does not break out. Deich is a hail Mary WR4/5 type. Ayomanor is buried, but has Robert Woods WR3 value potential and mulling is a power supply and requires time-sharing work for RB3 value.

Washington commanders

• Jaylin Lane, Wr: D/C.
• Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB: D-/C+

Overview: Lane is very fast and, in the best case, offers the Tyler Boyd-like WR4 value. Croskey-Merritt has a good speed, but is quite straightforward and a Timesharing RB, which at best would be an RB2/3 if the guidance of this Timeshares.

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