
Four Essential Rookies for Your 2025 Fantasy Football Drafts
Consider these four versatile rookies for immediate contributions to enhance your fantasy football roster.
In every draft class, there’s usually at least one player in each skill position on offense who is capable of making plays in ways that are not consistent with their listed position. Identifying players that can contribute to their team’s offense at various positions not only enhances the creativity of an offense but also the scoring potential of your Fantasy roster.
A versatile player gives an offense two players in one and allows for an offense to be multiple. The word multiple means that a team can get to multiple plays and formations without substitution or changing personnel. The most successful NFL offenses feature players who can be described as movable chess pieces. They’re often highly coveted because of their ability to generate mismatches, which opens up a team’s playbook immensely.
Four players in the 2025 NFL Draft may not have been early-round picks, but their talent and versatility could make them key contributors to both their teams and your Fantasy roster. Without further ado, here’s a look at four rookies who could carve out a major role for themselves in Year 1.
Jalen Milroe, QB, Seahawks
Milroe was selected with the No. 92 overall pick by the Seattle Seahawks, and while he’s largely thought of as a developmental player, he could very well contribute this season. He currently sits behind Sam Darnold on the depth chart, but it’s only a matter of time before the 12s begin clamoring for their third-round draft pick. Even with Darnold on the field, Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak will surely have a few plays in goal-line situations for Milroe.
Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is well adept at adjusting to his players’ skill sets. Keep in mind, he was the offensive coordinator for the Saints just last season and called plays in an offense that featured Taysom Hill.
Brashard Smith, RB, Chiefs
Brashard Smith was taken with the 228th overall pick, but if he was going to be afforded the opportunity to showcase the breadth of his entire skill set, Kansas City is the perfect place for him.
Savion Williams, WR, Packers
By no means is Savion Williams the best player to come out of the 2025 NFL Draft, but he is my absolute favorite prospect. He may be the best combination of size, speed, and versatility we’ve seen in the last 10 years.
Harold Fannin Jr, TE, Browns
The fact that Fannin is more H-Back than tight end is exactly what will enable him to be on the field at the same time as David Njoku.