The 2024 NFL Draft contained one of the best groups of dynasty rookie wide receiver prospects the sport had ever seen. Heading into their sophomore seasons, many of these wideouts will either continue their dominance or breakout into dynasty fantasy stardom, strengthening the draft class and the overall position group in the NFL.
Today, we’ll be ranking the top 12 sophomore receivers in dynasty fantasy football while also recognizing some honorable mentions. Let’s get into the list!
1. Malik Nabers (NYG)
Malik Nabers posted the second-highest receiving yardage total in his class during the 2024 season, compiling 1,204 receiving yards alongside 109 receptions and seven touchdowns. He also did this with one of the worst quarterback rooms in recent memory, making his rookie campaign even more impressive.
Nabers posted some highlight plays, displaying his elite abilities as a route-runner, making some spectacular catches, and showing clear talent to create yards after the catch.
Heading into his second season, New York’s quarterback room as a whole has seen an upgrade. Veteran signal-callers Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston were added in free agency. The team also traded into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart with the 25th overall pick.
The situation around Nabers has seen a bit of improvement, which means he could improve upon his fantastic rookie-year statistics. Fantasy managers should feel confident that a top-three fantasy finish at his position is within the range of outcomes for Nabers in 2025.
2. Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX)
Statistically, Brian Thomas Jr. was the best rookie wide receiver during the 2024 NFL season. The LSU product racked up 1,282 receiving yards and a whopping 10 touchdowns on his way to an elite fantasy season.
Like Nabers, he didn’t have the best quarterback situation last year. This was due to the fact that quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered an AC joint sprain and a concussion late in the year, ending his season early. Mac Jones stepped into the starting role, and surprisingly, Thomas’ production increased. He averaged 98.8 receiving yards per game over the final six weeks of the season and scored five touchdowns during that span as well.
If Trevor Lawrence can bounce back this season, Brian Thomas Jr. could have similar numbers to his 2024 campaign. He is an elite asset in dynasty fantasy football.
3. Ladd McConkey (LAC)
Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey developed quick chemistry with Justin Herbert during his rookie season, which paid off immensely. He accumulated 1,149 receiving yards and seven touchdowns out of the slot while cementing himself as one of the top playmakers from his rookie class.
McConkey showed excellent route-running skills and thrived after the catch and in open space; he’s genuinely one of the most dangerous players on the field with the ball in his hands.
Heading into his sophomore season, rookie wideout Tre Harris should help spread out the defense alongside Quentin Johnston and a group of solid tight ends. While there is slightly more target competition, defenses will also struggle to zero in on McConkey if Harris makes an early impact.
4. Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI)
Marvin Harrison Jr. entered the 2024 season with the highest expectations of any rookie wide receiver but disappointed fantasy managers with inconsistent production. Harrison still had a very solid year, however, positing 885 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
He was my top wide receiver prospect in last year’s draft, and if he can build a rapport with quarterback Kyler Murray, he still has the chance to be the best receiver out of the 2024 class. As a prospect, Harrison was one of the best route-runners of the last decade and showed those skills during his rookie year.
Dynasty managers should still believe in Harrison’s talent, and he has the chance to skyrocket his dynasty outlook during his sophomore season.
5. Xavier Worthy (KC)
Xavier Worthy became a bigger part of Kansas City’s offense from Week 11 on. He logged at least 40 receiving yards from that point until the end of the season and managed to score three touchdowns in that span as well.
The Texas product also broke out in the NFL playoffs, recording 287 receiving yards and three touchdowns in three postseason games.
Worthy is one of the NFL’s fastest players, and I expect Andy Reid’s creative offense to rely on that trait even more in 2025. Worthy can be used all over the field and is highly versatile, especially with his elite athleticism. If he can remain relevant with the return of Rashee Rice, he could become even more valuable as a long-term asset.
6. Rome Odunze (CHI)
Rome Odunze was one of the most well-rounded receivers in last year’s draft and put together a decent rookie season in a dysfunctional Chicago offense. As we saw in college, Odunze showed a bit of everything during his rookie season, including strong hands, physicality, and good route-running.
In his second season, Odunze should have the chance to take on a larger role in a more efficient offense with Ben Johnson at the helm.
7. Ricky Pearsall (SF)
Former Florida wideout Ricky Pearsall had a delayed start to his rookie season after suffering a gunshot wound during an attempted robbery. He truly broke out in Week 17 against the Detroit Lions, putting up eight receptions, 141 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Pearsall has a unique opportunity to see more volume in 2025 after the departure of versatile wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who was traded to the Washington Commanders earlier this offseason.
If Pearsall can rise to the occasion in the absence of Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk (knee), he could break out as the top receiver for San Francisco.
8. Adonai Mitchell (IND)
Indianapolis’ selection of Adonai Mitchell in the second round of last year’s draft was viewed as one of the biggest steals of the entire event. Mitchell stepped in as the fourth receiver and put together some very good tape in terms of separation and route-running.
Unfortunately, quarterback Anthony Richardson seemed to throw some of his most inaccurate passes when it was Mitchell who was open down the field.
If Daniel Jones is the Week 1 starter, this offense will be even more unpredictable. If Richardson improves, Mitchell will have a slightly better outlook in 2025. The range of outcomes of Mitchell is extremely broad for this season and beyond.
9. Xavier Legette (CAR)
In a solid rookie season, Legette went for 497 receiving yards and four touchdowns. After dealing with a lingering wrist injury during the season, Legette is healthy heading into his second professional season.
He’ll have the opportunity to line up opposite eighth-overall pick Tetairoa McMillan. McMillan is a ridiculous athlete with a frighteningly dynamic blend of size, ability after the catch, and physicality.
Legette should see a full season of quality targets as the second option with an improving Bryce Young under center. He was a weapon as a deep threat and in the red zone; if he can clean up his drop issues, Legette will be a very solid receiver.
10. Keon Coleman (BUF)
Keon Coleman was one of the biggest boom-or-bust prospects of last year’s draft class. The jury is still out on whether he can take on the mantle as the top wideout in Buffalo, but the ceiling is definitely there.
Coleman struggled mightily with inconsistency, similar to his time in college. He suffered a wrist injury that knocked him out of the lineup for four games and lingered during the remainder of the season.
However, Coleman flashed dominant physicality and alpha potential at times while making some unbelievable catches.
Like Adonai Mitchell, the range of outcomes for Coleman is very broad. He’s a risk in 2025, but there’s always the chance he explodes in value.
11. Jalen McMillan (TB)
Jalen McMillan was one of my favorite dynasty assets this offseason before the 2025 NFL Draft. Unfortunately for him, Tampa Bay added to the receiver position by drafting Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka with the 19th overall pick.
Egbuka was one of my favorite prospects in this year’s class. He’s an athletic and speedy slot receiver who is already extremely polished and pro-ready. He has a very high floor in dynasty. McMillan had a strong rookie season in a pass-heavy offense, stringing together seven receiving touchdowns in the final five weeks of the regular season.
He emerged as one of the offense’s top playmakers while Chris Godwin recovered from a season-ending ankle injury. Many believed he was in line for a breakout season before the addition of Egbuka. His talent alone gives him some standalone value, but he is buried on the depth chart.
12. Malik Washington (MIA)
Former Virginia wide receiver Malik Washington started to earn a role over the last four weeks of the season. His snap counts from Weeks 15-18 were his highest of the entire season, and his stats reflected this change.
He became the team’s slot technician, reeling in 16 receptions for 169 yards over the final four weeks of the regular season. If the 5’8”, 191 lb receiver can lock down a role as the team’s third option, he could receive enough volume to be fantasy-relevant.
He’s a deep sleeper in dynasty formats and should be picked up in larger leagues.
HM: Roman Wilson (PIT), Devaughn Vele (DEN), Jalen Coker (CAR), Jordan Whittington (LAR)