Fantasy Football: Cheat sheet for dynasty rookie leagues

• Running backs take half the first-round spots: Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton lead the way in a running back-heavy draft class.
  
• Shakeup of the second round: A combination of several late-round running backs moving up their team’s depth chart, mixed with wide receivers not moving as high as expected, has moved more running backs into the second round.
  
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With the 2025 NFL season approaching, now is the time to prepare for your fantasy drafts with the most accurate single-quarterback, dynasty rookie PPR rankings available. These rankings reflect current depth charts, projected roles, and coaching tendencies to identify the players most likely to deliver early and sustained fantasy value.

All rankings are curated by Nathan Jahnke, one of the most accurate fantasy football rankers in the industry, with multiple top-five finishes in the FantasyPros Accuracy Competition. Every player listed with a paragraph is linked to a full fantasy football profile, providing deeper context, stats, and outlooks to help you make smarter draft-day decisions. While these rankings are for dynasty rookie drafts, the information about each player highlights their first-year outlook.

Last updated: Tuesday, August 19