As NFL preseason games approach, fantasy football managers should refine their draft strategies for the 2025 season. Rookies come with high boom-or-bust potential, and this year features promising first-year players like Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty and Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren, who are predicted as breakout candidates. However, are they worthy of a spot on draft boards?

Other rookies to watch include:

• Cam Ward (Tennessee Titans QB)
• Travis Hunter (Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player)
• Emeka Egbuka (Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR)
• RJ Harvey (Denver Broncos RB)
• Tetairoa McMillan (Carolina Panthers WR)

Before finalizing your draft plan, make sure to check 2025 Fantasy football rankings and cheat sheets from SportsLine’s proven computer model.

Last year, the model adeptly forecasted that Jayden Daniels would outperform his ADP (QB13). The result: Daniels passed for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns with only nine interceptions while rushing for 891 yards and six additional scores, earning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Currently, the model identifies Omarion Hampton from the Los Angeles Chargers as a potential breakout star, especially under coach Jim Harbaugh, who emphasizes a strong ground game. The Chargers revamped their backfield by signing Najee Harris and drafting Hampton. Nonetheless, Harris might miss the start of the season due to injury, creating a chance for Hampton to increase his role immediately.

Another candidate is Braelon Allen of the New York Jets, who is expected to have more touches in 2025 despite playing behind Breece Hall. Allen is known for his short-yardage prowess and has proven his potential, making him a fantasy target as well.

For a comprehensive view of the 2025 Fantasy football ADP (PPR, via CBS), here are the top players:

1. Saquon Barkley (2.24)
2. Bijan Robinson (2.54)
3. Ja’Marr Chase (3.12)
4. Jahmyr Gibbs (3.99)
5. Derrick Henry (5.69)
6. Josh Jacobs (9.85)
7. Justin Jefferson (10.10)
8. Christian McCaffrey (10.71)
9. Ashton Jeanty (11.14)
10. Lamar Jackson (11.35)

Discover which breakout players to target by visiting SportsLine for 2025.