Dynasty rookie drafts are just beginning to kick off, and some players are already being undervalued in 2025 fantasy football. Rookie rankings across the fantasy community were shaken up by the 2025 NFL Draft after many of the best prospects landed in positive or negative situations, shifting their dynasty outlooks.

As a result, a lot of different opinions start to form around players. If you’re able to identify a strong landing spot with a player talented enough to make the most of their opportunity, you might’ve just found the next steal in your dynasty rookie draft.

Let’s overview some of the best value picks in each round of 2025 dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts. For a value baseline, I’ll be using my recent 2025 Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft article. 

Round 1

Travis Hunter

(WR/CB, Jacksonville Jaguars)

This is an upside-heavy selection. The Jaguars traded up with the Cleveland Browns to select Travis Hunter with the second-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Hunter is one of the most unique prospects in the history of the NFL Draft, possessing the instincts and ball skills necessary to be one of the best wide receivers and defensive backs in all of college football.

Hunter ended up taking home the Heisman Trophy and was widely recognized as one of the most talented players in this entire draft class. The main reason that he’s not the consensus top pick in rookie drafts is his insistence on playing both sides of the football in the NFL.

While this is honestly pretty awesome from a fan’s perspective, Hunter playing offense and defense hurts his fantasy value because it limits the number of snaps he can have at the wide receiver position.

If he were playing only offensive snaps, Hunter would have undoubtedly been a top-three pick in rookie drafts due to his ceiling as a receiver. However, if Jacksonville goes through with their plan to play him at both positions, the possibility remains that he could end up playing most of his snaps on defense.

Hunter displays natural instincts for the game of football and is one of the most skilled receivers at the catch point that we’ve seen over the last few seasons. His athletic profile is fantastic, and he boasts rare ball skills on the football field. 

These skills all help Hunter excel at both positions, which makes him so valuable in real life. In fantasy, there is a lot of volatility in his draft position. 

In Hunter’s case, I think the talent is too impressive to pass up on. He landed with a great team and will get the chance to reach his ceiling as a football player. There’s a definite risk, but the potential reward could lead your team to a championship.

Round 2

Tre Harris

(WR, Los Angeles Chargers)

Ole Miss product Tre Harris wasn’t my favorite prospect coming into this year’s NFL Draft, but his landing spot on Day 2 in Los Angeles allows me to move him up my rankings significantly. 

Harris profiles as a prototypical outside receiver for the Chargers, meaning he will complement slot receiver Ladd McConkey very well in this efficient passing attack. McConkey had a strong rookie year in Los Angeles with 1,149 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Harris was one of the most productive receivers in the SEC, setting Justin Herbert and the passing attack up for success in 2025.

Harris is a fluid athlete capable of taking the top off a defense while also possessing good size at 6’2”, 205 lbs. It shouldn’t take him long to earn snaps over veteran receivers Mike Williams and Quentin Johnston. A productive receiver with a strong fit in his new offense is a steal in the middle of the second round of rookie drafts. 

The Chargers have set themselves up well to have a balanced offense after selecting rookie running back Omarion Hampton in the first round and Harris on Day 2. 

Round 3

Jaydon Blue

(RB, Dallas Cowboys)

The Cowboys’ selection of Jaydon Blue in the fifth round was one of the best on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Blue is entering a strong situation in Dallas after one of the worst rushing attacks in the league lost their leading rusher, Rico Dowdle, in free agency. Dowdle signed with Carolina, leaving an open spot at running back in Dallas. 

Former Broncos running back Javonte Williams was signed to a one-year, $3 million contract prior to the draft and could assume the starting role early in the season. Williams hasn’t averaged over four yards per carry since 2022, when he only participated in four games. 

At Texas, Blue thrived in the receiving game, logging six receiving touchdowns in 2024. If he can show enough promise as a rusher, it wouldn’t take much for him to overtake Williams in volume. Even as a fifth-round pick, I would be surprised if Blue isn’t given a chance to start during the regular season.

His skill set as a receiver will give him a clear role early on. If he can work his way into more snaps, Blue could be one of the best selections in the third round of rookie drafts. 

Round 4

Brashard Smith

(RB, Kansas City Chiefs)

Kansas City made one of the best picks in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft when they selected SMU running back Brashard Smith with the 228th overall pick. Smith was a talented prospect who should’ve been selected earlier on Day 3. 

Smith posted 1,659 scrimmage yards at SMU in 2024, showcasing his ability as a rusher and a receiver. His ability to contribute in the passing game stems from his background as a wide receiver at the University of Miami, where he attended until 2024 when he transferred to SMU to play running back.

Smith found a solid landing spot in Kansas City. Starting running back Isiah Pacheco struggled mightily with a fractured fibula in 2024, playing in only seven regular season games while averaging 3.73 yards per carry. His usage dipped significantly upon his return from injury in Week 13, so it would make sense for Kansas City to look for a new starting running back if Pacheco isn’t able to return to full strength. 

Brashard Smith has an outside chance to become the Chiefs’ starting running back by the end of the regular season. There isn’t much long-term competition outside of Pacheco, so selecting Smith in the fourth round of rookie drafts is a high-upside decision.