Quarterbacks
- Tyler Shough, QB, New Orleans Saints
- Jalen Milroe, QB, Seattle Seahawks
- Dillon Gabriel, QB, Cleveland Browns
Tyler Shough joining the New Orleans Saints gives him an outside shot at fantasy relevance in 2025, but he’ll likely start as more of a stash in superflex and deep leagues. Shough has a strong arm and prototypical size, but he’s struggled with consistency and staying healthy throughout his college career. He’s more of a “wait and see” option, not someone you’d want to trust in your opening day lineup.
Jalen Milroe landing with the Seahawks is much more intriguing. His dual-threat ability immediately gives him fantasy upside, even if his passing still needs polishing. If he wins the starting job or sees early action, Milroe could offer sneaky top 15 weekly finishes because of his rushing floor alone — think a poor man’s version of early-career Jalen Hurts. He’ll be a boom-or-bust QB2 in 2026, but the Seahawks signing Sam Darnold complicates this process for 2025. As for Dillon Gabriel, his fit with the Browns is tougher; he’s a mobile, efficient passer but doesn’t have the elite physical tools to push for fantasy stardom unless he falls into a starting role. He’s more of a long-term dynasty stash than an immediate fantasy asset in 2025.
Running Backs
- Quinshon Judkins, RB, Cleveland Browns
- TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots
- RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos
- Kaleb Johnson, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Quinshon Judkins landing with the Cleveland Browns in 2025 sets him up for a strong fantasy football impact right away. With Nick Chubb aging and coming off multiple injuries, Judkins could immediately slot into a significant early-down role behind one of the NFL’s better offensive lines. He’s a powerful, decisive runner with sneaky breakaway speed, making him a great fit for Cleveland’s physical ground attack. If Chubb is eased back or utilized more situationally, Judkins could flirt with RB2 production as a rookie with RB1 upside if he takes over the backfield by midseason
Meanwhile, TreVeyon Henderson, RJ Harvey, and Kaleb Johnson all enter more complicated backfields. Henderson is the best talent of the trio, but the Patriots’ historically committee-heavy approach might limit his touches early on, making him more of a boom-or-bust flex option until roles shake out. Harvey steps into a Denver backfield that’s searching for answers, and his explosive running style gives him sneaky breakout potential. Johnson landing in Pittsburgh is a testament to how both Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith feel about him. They love to play smash mouth football, and I would expect Johnson to immediately push for touches against Jaylen Warren.
Wide Receivers
- Jayden Higgins, WR, Houston Texans
- Luther Burden III, WR, Chicago Bears
- Tre Harris, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
- Jack Bech, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
- Kyle Williams, WR, New England Patriots
- Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Detroit Lions
- Pat Bryant, WR, Denver Broncos
- Jaylin Noel, WR, Houston Texans
- Savion Williams, WR, Green Bay Packers
- Tai Felton, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Jayden Higgins joins a loaded Houston offense that already features Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and Christian Kirk. He’s got size and contested-catch ability, but with so many mouths to feed, Higgins might only flash occasionally as a deep threat. In redraft, he’s a late-round dart throw at best; in dynasty, he’s a solid stash in case an injury opens a bigger role.
Luther Burden III could be fantasy gold sooner than later. The Bears made major investments in Caleb Williams and Burden looks poised to step in immediately as a featured weapon alongside DJ Moore. Burden’s explosiveness and route running make him a legit WR2 candidate in fantasy by midseason, with real WR1 upside down the line.
Tre Harris has a wide-open path to targets with the Chargers lacking a reliable WR3 option. Harris could become a reliable chain-mover early. He’s a prime sleeper candidate for 2025 — and prime flex option right away with a chance to finish higher if he develops red-zone chemistry.
Jack Bech is intriguing. Jakobi Meyers and Brock Bowers will dominate the volume, so Bech profiles more as a rotational piece, but could have some upside if he can prove to be a reliable target for Geno Smith. While he isn’t solidified yet, he might play his way onto the field and fantasy relevance.
Kyle Williams brings versatility and quickness, but New England’s offense is a fantasy headache most years. He might work his way into a slot role, but with the Pats leaning heavy on the run and spreading targets thinly, Williams is more of a dynasty stash unless he shows clear chemistry with the rookie quarterback.
Isaac TeSlaa steps into a strong situation but will need to fight for scraps behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta. He’s a big-body possession receiver who could surprise in deeper formats if injuries hit Detroit’s main weapons, but otherwise projects as a low-volume flex type early.
Pat Bryant could quickly carve out a bigger role than expected. The Broncos lack proven wideouts beyond Courtland Sutton, and Sean Payton will want reliable targets. Bryant has sneaky PPR appeal as a late-round pick who could grow into a weekly WR4 with FLEX upside.
Like Higgins, Jaylin Noel is battling for relevance in a stacked Texans receiver room. He’s more of a slot weapon and could work into some gadget packages, but unless injuries pile up, Noel is probably off the redraft radar for now and more of a dynasty taxi squad stash.
Savion Williams is a big-bodied, vertical threat but steps into a Green Bay offense that already has a young, emerging receiver core (Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks). He could splash a few big plays but isn’t someone to prioritize in redraft leagues for 2025.
Tai Felton’s speed could get him on the field early in Minnesota, especially with the WR3 spot behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison still relatively unsettled. He’s an interesting late-round flyer with spike-week potential in best-ball formats, but likely boom-or-bust for traditional fantasy setups.
Tight Ends
- Mason Taylor, TE, New York Jets
- Terrance Ferguson, TE, Los Angeles Rams
- Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seattle Seahawks
- Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Cleveland Browns
Mason Taylor joining the New York Jets in 2025 is interesting for fantasy, but expectations should be tempered early. Taylor is a polished pass-catcher with NFL bloodlines (son of Jason Taylor), and the Jets desperately need playmakers at tight end. However, with a crowded receiver room and questions at quarterback, Taylor will likely be a TE2 streamer more than a set-it-and-forget-it starter in year one. He could carve out red-zone opportunities thanks to his size and athleticism, making him especially interesting in touchdown-heavy formats, but volume will be a week-to-week concern.
Terrance Ferguson, Elijah Arroyo, and Harold Fannin Jr. each land in spots where they could eventually matter, but their 2025 outlooks are murkier. Ferguson has the clearest immediate path; the Rams love using tight ends creatively, and if he can earn Matthew Stafford’s trust (or whoever is under center), he could flirt with back-end TE1 production in PPR leagues, especially in a system that features quick reads. Arroyo’s arrival in Seattle is tougher to project — between an uncertain quarterback situation and multiple mouths to feed at receiver, he might be more of a dynasty hold than a 2025 redraft play. Harold Fannin Jr., meanwhile, is a pure upside swing for Cleveland. He’s a big-bodied athlete with good movement skills, but he’ll likely need a year to develop behind veterans before threatening fantasy relevance. If you’re hunting breakout TEs late in drafts, Ferguson is the name to circle.
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