The 2025 rookie class is weird. Honestly, if you’re used to the quarterback-heavy "gold rush" of years past, this year’s 2025 superflex rookie mock draft landscape is going to feel like a total pivot. For the last few seasons, we’ve been told that running backs don't matter and that you should sell them for any pick with a "1" in front of it.
Well, the 1.01 in almost every serious mock right now is a running back.
Ashton Jeanty isn't just a "good" prospect; he’s the kind of player who makes you rethink your entire roster construction. We haven't seen a consensus like this since Bijan Robinson, and even then, in Superflex, people were still tripping over themselves to draft Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud. This year? The signal-callers have enough red flags to make a beach look dangerous.
The Top Tier: Is It Really Jeanty or Bust?
In a typical 2025 superflex rookie mock draft, you’d expect a quarterback to go first. But let’s be real—Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders haven't exactly locked down the "generational" label. Most drafters, including guys like Mike Wright from The Fantasy Footballers, are smashing the button on Ashton Jeanty at 1.01.
Jeanty is a tank. He's 5'9", 215 pounds of pure contact balance. He nearly broke Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record at Boise State, and he did it while catching the ball effectively too. If he lands with the Raiders or Cowboys—teams desperate for a bell-cow—he’s an immediate top-12 dynasty asset.
The Quarterback Conundrum
If you're sitting at 1.02 or 1.03, you've got a headache.
- Cam Ward (Miami/Tennessee Titans): He's got the "it" factor. Big arm, can create out of structure, but the turnovers? They're scary. PFF tracked him with a turnover-worthy play rate nearly three times higher than Shedeur Sanders.
- Shedeur Sanders (Colorado/Cleveland Browns): He’s the most accurate pure passer in the class. He doesn't run much, which caps his fantasy ceiling, but he’s a point-per-game machine in a pass-heavy NFL offense.
- Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss/New York Giants): Dart is the "sleeper" who isn't really a sleeper anymore. His rushing floor makes him incredibly attractive for Superflex managers who missed out on the top two.
Why Wide Receivers Feel Different This Year
Last year we had Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers. This year, the WR class is deep but lacks that "can't-miss" superstar at the very top.
Tetairoa McMillan is the name you’ll see most. He’s 6'5" and catches everything. The Carolina Panthers snagged him in many mocks to give Bryce Young (or whoever is left standing there) a real alpha X-receiver. Then there’s Travis Hunter. Hunter is the ultimate "boom or bust" pick. Will he play corner? Will he play WR? If the Jaguars or whoever drafts him lets him play 50 snaps a game on offense, he’s a cheat code. If he’s a part-time defender, you’re going to be frustrated every Sunday.
Mid-First Round Value Picks
Around the 1.07 to 1.10 range, the draft starts to get spicy.
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- Omarion Hampton (RB, North Carolina): He's the thunder to Jeanty’s lightning. If he lands with Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers, his ADP will skyrocket.
- TreVeyon Henderson (RB, Ohio State): He’s been around forever, but the talent is undeniable.
- Emeka Egbuka (WR, Ohio State): He’s the "safe" pick. He won't win you a league alone, but he’ll be a WR2 for a decade.
Honestly, the depth at RB is the real story. In the second round of a 2025 superflex rookie mock draft, you can still find guys like Quinshon Judkins or Kaleb Johnson. These are players who would have been late first-rounders in weaker years.
How to Handle the "Dead Zone" in Round 2
The second round is where Superflex leagues are won or lost. This year, I'm looking at the tight ends. Colston Loveland (Michigan) and Tyler Warren (Penn State) are legitimate threats. If you’re in a TE-premium league, do not let them slide past the mid-second. Warren, specifically, is a freak athlete who can line up anywhere.
We’re also seeing "sleepers" like Kyle Williams from Washington State. He’s got that Josh Downs-style separation ability. If he lands in a spot like New England where targets are up for grabs, he’s going to be a PPR darling.
Actionable Strategy for Your Draft
Don't overthink the QB position just because it's Superflex. If the talent isn't there, don't reach. Taking Cam Ward at 1.02 over a potential 2,000-yard rusher like Jeanty is how you stay in the basement of your league standings.
- Tier 1: Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward, Tetairoa McMillan.
- Tier 2: Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, Omarion Hampton.
- The "Wait and See": Jaxson Dart and Luther Burden III.
If you have a late first-round pick, try to trade up for 1.01. The gap between Jeanty and the RB4 in this class is massive. If you can’t move up, pivot to the "Big 3" wide receivers or snag a falling QB.
The 2025 class might not have the elite QB depth of 2024, but the pure volume of starting-caliber RBs and alpha WRs makes this one of the better drafts for "retooling" a roster rather than a full teardown. Check your league’s scoring settings—if you’re not in a 2TE or high-premium league, don't reach for the TEs early; let the value come to you in the late second.