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The 2025 Dynasty Season is in full swing in the fantasy community. After weeks of Rookie Mock Draft and rookie rankings and tiers that featured only offensive players, we thought now was a great time to do the Mixed IDP/OFF Rookie Draft Tiers of the season that features both offensive and defensive rookies.
These draft tiers will feature Tiers 10-15 of rookies between the two sides of the ball. The tiers assume generic roster settings of 1 quarterback, 2 running backs, 3 wide receivers, 1 tight end, and 1 superflex position. On the IDP side, it assumes 2 defensive tackles, 2 defensive ends, 2 safeties, 2 cornerbacks, and 2 linebackers
The tiers are for 12-team superflex leagues, with one point per reception and an extra 0.5-point premium for tight ends. They also assume 0.5 points per first down and 6 points for all touchdowns. As for the defensive scoring, they assume 1 point for tackles, 4 points for sacks, 5 points for interceptions, 2 points for forced and recovered fumbles, 6 points for safeties, and 2 points for a blocked kick.
Tier 15- Fringe Roster Lottery Tickets
Rookies with little current value, like undrafted free agents or low-skill specialists. They’re only relevant in the deepest dynasty leagues and rarely see significant roles.
Value: Undrafted or final-round picks, extreme longshots for niche production.
Damien Martinez, Seahawks (RB)
Kyle Monangai, Bears (RB)
Xavier Restrepo, Titans (WR)
Brashard Smith, Chiefs (RB)
Savion Williams, Packers (WR)
Tai Felton, Vikings (WR)
CJ West, 49ers (DT)
Jay Higgins, Ravens (LB)
David Walker, Buccaneers (DE)
Shavon Revel Jr., Cowboys (CB)
Landon Jackson, Bills (DE)
Ollie Gordon II, Dolphins (RB)
Teddye Buchanan, Jaguars (LB)
Dylan Sampson, Browns (RB)
Quinn Ewers, Dolphins (QB)
Quinn Ewers Advanced Stats & Metrics
This is dart-throwing territory, and typically, that means I am targeting Day 3 running backs or wide receivers, but in this case, a formerly high-profile college quarterback seems like a decent bet in a superflex league. Taking a shot on Ewers is a much a bet on the health of Tua Tagovailoa as it is betting on the talent of Ewers himself. If I have to bet on a backup quarterback to get a chance at some point during his rookie season, I’m more than comfortable shooting my shot on the guy backing up one of the most injury-plagued quarterbacks in recent memory.
Tier 14- Deep Dynasty Fliers
Rookies for the deepest leagues, like wide receiver with heavy target competition, developmental tight ends, with minimal immediate value but some long-term potential. They’re long shots for dynasty enthusiasts.
Value: Seventh-round or later, speculative adds for ultra-deep rosters.
Isaac TeSlaa, Lions (WR)
Sai’vion Jones, Broncos (DE)
Gunnar Helm, Titans (TE)
Oronde Gadsden II, Chargers (TE)
Woody Marks, Texans (RB)
Dillon Gabriel, Browns (QB)
Tahj Brooks, Bengals (RB)
Tory Horton, Seahawks (WR)
Tory Horton Advanced Stats & Metrics
Isaac TeSlaa is likely to be the trending pick in this tier because he was drafted by the high-flying Detroit Lions, but I’m not convinced he is the right play. I prefer to draft Tory Horton of the Seattle Seahawks. Horton is a big, strong, alpha-type receiver who finds himself on a roster that is largely populated with slot receivers. Whether it be Cooper Kupp or Jaxon Smith-Njigba, neither is best suited as an X-type receiver. If Horton can find a way to fully develop his talents and round out his round tree, his size could make him the elite Alpha WR1 in this offense.
Tier 13- High Risk Gambles
Rookies with significant red flags, like injury histories or off-field issues, but tantalizing upside. Think boom-or-bust prospects like a troubled quarterback or one sitting behind a stud starter.
Value: Late sixth-round picks, high-risk dynasty gambles with big payoffs possible.
Mason Taylor, Jets (TE)
Will Howard, Eagles (QB)
Jarquez Hunter, Rams (RB)
Shedeur Sanders, Browns (QB)
Shedeur Sanders Advanced Stats & Metrics
This pick is going to land you either a franchise quarterback or a midseason drop. Sanders was viewed as a lock to go in Round 1 at one point, with him potentially even going in the Top 10. After an allegedly disastrous pre-draft interview with the New York Giants, Sanders plummeted unlike any player we’ve ever seen. When the quarterback-desperate Browns finally pulled the trigger on drafting a quarterback, they chose Dillon Gabriel over Sanders. The fifth round is when Sanders was finally picked, and he now finds himself in a four-way battle to be the Browns’ opening day starter.
This job could realistically go to Sanders, Gabriel, or veterans Joe Flacco or Kenny Pickett, but if it falls in Sanders’ favor, you could have a winning lottery ticket. Just remember, sometimes you have to rip up and throw away a losing lottery ticket. Be prepared for that potential outcome as well.
Tier 12- Depth Chart Climbers
Talented rookies stuck behind veterans, like a depth running back or wide receiver. They have the skills to emerge if given a chance, offering long-term value.
Value: Sixth-round picks, dynasty fliers with future starter potential.
Trevor Etienne, Panthers (RB)
Elic Ayomanor, Titans (WR)
Pat Bryant, Broncos (WR)
DJ Giddens, Colts (RB)
Jordan James, 49ers (RB)
Jordan James Advanced Stats & Metrics
James currently projects as no better than the RB3 on the San Francisco 49ers roster, which is never a great player to hitch your wagon to. However, the 49ers are notorious for burning through running backs like they are going out of style. A pick of James is a pick betting on an injury to both Christian McCaffrey and Isaac Guerendo. This is the kind of pick where you hope he is still on your roster by the time he finally gets his chance to play. He could easily be on the waiver wire long before he is fantasy-relevant, and you have to be ready for that scenario.
Tier 11- Long-Term Projects
High-risk, high-reward rookies, like raw quarterbacks or Day Three skill players,who are best suited for taxi squads. They need years to develop, but could become stars if everything clicks.
Value: Late fifth-round picks, dynasty stashes for patient owners.
Maxwell Hairston, Bills (CB)
Kenneth Grant, Dolphins (DT)
Tyleik Williams, Lions (DT)
Jalen Royals, Chiefs (WR)
Devin Neal, Saints (RB)
Devin Neal Advanced Stats & Metrics
Alvin Kamara is well past his prime, and the next man up in the New Orleans backfield is Kendre Miller, who has struggled with injury since being drafted. The Saints opted to draft Neal only a year after drafting Miller, so that should tell you how they feel about both. Kamara has been a fantasy stud for much of his career, but even in his prime, he was never a workhorse back. Whoever is the backup behind Kamara is likely to see a heavy dose of the early-down carries and should be able to parlay that into flex-worthy production. There is no guarantee that Neal will win the backup job, but he has as good a chance as anyone.
Tier 10- Sleepers with Upside
Underrated rookies with raw talent, like sleeper wide receivers or athletic linebackers, who need time to climb depth charts. They’re high-risk with potential for surprising production.
Value: Fifth-round picks, deep dynasty sleepers with breakout potential.
Alfred Collins, 49ers (DL)
Derrick Harmon, Steelers (DT)
Jordan Burch, Cardinals (CB)
Barrett Carter, Bengals (LB)
Will Johnson, Cardinals (CB)
T.J. Sanders, Bills (DT)
Elijah Arroyo, Seahawks (TE)
Terrance Ferguson, Rams (TE)
Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars (RB)
Jaylin Noel, Texans (WR)
Harold Fannin Jr., Browns (TE)
Jaydon Blue, Cowboys (RB)
Jaydon Blue Advanced Stats & Metrics
I will be honest with you, I am not as high on Jaydon Blue as the consensus is, and I believe that Javonte Williams is a talented rusher who will return to his pre-injury form this season and be a great value. There is the chance that he could be fantasy-relevant if he is able to be a 1B, but I’m not convinced he is the 1A. If I were to target Blue, I prefer to capitalize on the hype and flip him for a player I’m more sure of. I have already drafted and flipped Blue for Williams on multiple occasions, and I’m pleased with that. Regardless of whether you believe in Blue or not, the potential is there in an open backfield competition.
That concludes Mixed IDP/OFF Rookie Draft Tiers 10-15.
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