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The Fourth of July is behind us, and that means one thing: a new fantasy football season is right around the corner – maybe sooner than you think.
In just a few days, NFL training camp will start, and news will start flying from every beat writer, podcast, and fantasy site out there. But before the (glorious) chaos begins, I wanted to highlight four players I’ll be keeping a close eye on this summer. For ADP, I’m using Underdog’s list, since most other platforms don’t have accurate data this early in the offseason.
So, let’s dive in and break down why these guys could make a major impact in 2025.
Anthony Richardson Sr., Indianapolis Colts (ADP QB30)
Anthony Richardson Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
Let’s start with the 6-foot-4, 245-pound elephant in the room.
To say that Richardson has been a disappointment since the Colts selected him No. 4 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft is putting it nicely. Does he possess elite athleticism and a rocket arm? Absolutely. Can he hit the broad side of a barn with a football? Judging by his completion percentage during his first two seasons as a pro, not likely.
Richardson has started just 15 of 34 games during his time in Indianapolis due to various injuries. And even when healthy, the results haven’t exactly been encouraging. He’s completed just 50.6 percent of his passes for 2391 yards, 11 passing touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.
Now, due to both his inability to run a consistent passing offense and stay on the field, Richardson finds himself in a quarterback battle with Daniel Jones. Yes, thatDaniel Jones. The Colts signed the former Giants signal-caller to a one-year deal, hoping he’ll either push Richardson to improve or outright take the job in 2025 if Richardson falters in training camp or the preseason.
So why are we talking about a guy whose ADP is buried outside the list of draftable QBs in most 1-QB leagues and who might not even start Week 1?
Because of one magic word: upside.
Despite his issues as a passer, Richardson’s rushing ability gives him weekly boom potential. In his 15 career games, he’s logged five top-10 weekly fantasy finishes. He’s racked up 111 rush attempts for 635 yards and 10 touchdowns – stats that can make up for lackluster passing numbers.
That kind of ground production will always give Richardson a solid floor when he plays, evidenced by him averaging 16.3 fantasy points per game in 2024. That’s more than QBs C.J. Stroud, Matthew Stafford, and Drake Maye.
Yes, there’s a real chance he loses the job before Week 1. But at his current ADP, Richardson is a no-risk, high-reward bet you want to make in the late rounds. Just one year ago, Richardson was being drafted as a top-8 QB (ADP QB7 in 2024). He’s basically free now, yet still has 20-point per game upside – he averaged 19.7 PPG in four games as a rookie in 2023 – if he can stay healthy and hold off Jones.
Being a Gator fan, I hoped Richardson would pan out. Perhaps he still can. But for fantasy this season, he’s the kind of late-round dart throw that could win you a week or maybe even a league.
Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (ADP RB33)
Travis Etienne Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
We’ll stay in the AFC South and talk about a player many fantasy managers have soured on after a disappointing 2024 season: Travis Etienne Jr.
After finishing as the RB3 in both half-PPR and full-PPR formats in 2023, Etienne couldn’t recapture the magic last year and faced a hard fall. He missed two games due to injury and rushed for just 558 yards on 150 carries (3.7 yards per carry) and two rushing touchdowns. He added 39 receptions for 254 yards, but that wasn’t enough to save his fantasy value or his managers.
The drop-off in efficiency was glaring. According to PlayerProfiler’s advanced metrics, Etienne ranked:
- No. 52 in true yards per touch
- No. 38 in juke rate
- No. 33 in explosive run rate
Not exactly the numbers you want from a player that managers probably spent a second-round pick on in drafts.
Now entering the final year of his rookie deal, Etienne’s role for 2025 is uncertain at best. Yes, he’s a former first-round pick, but that draft capital came two coaching staffs ago. New head coach Liam Coen brings a fresh system to Jacksonville, and with it, new competition.
Coen revitalized Tampa Bay’s struggling ground game last season. In 2024, the Bucs ranked:
- 4th in total rushing yards (2,536)
- 3rd in yards per carry (5.2)
But with that new scheme, Etienne now has some new faces to deal with. The Jaguars selected two running backs in the 2025 NFL Draft: Virginia Tech speedster Bhayshul Tuten in the 4th round, and pass-catching specialist LeQuint Allen from Syracuse in the 7th round. While Allen is a long shot to make an impact this season, the hype around Tuten is real. Some around the industry believe he can be this season’s Bucky Irving, who broke out as a rookie with 1514 total yards and eight touchdowns last season under Coen in Tampa Bay.
Oh, and don’t forget Tank Bigsby, who is still in the picture and led the Jaguars with 766 rushing yards and seven touchdowns last season.
Yes, the situation is murky. But training camp will be telling to see if Etienne gets the first team reps, and optimism seems to be building that he will. After an ADP of 115.1 in late April, Etienne’s stock has climbed to 99.4 as of early July.
At RB33, Etienne is being drafted as a low-end RB3. If you take a shot, you’re hoping his talent and new coaching staff can help him bounce back. There’s upside there, just don’t expect those 2023 numbers again.
Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (ADP WR37)
Chris Godwin Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
Now here’s a baffling price.
Before dislocating his ankle in Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens, Godwin was putting up monster numbers. From Weeks 1 through 7, Godwin scored 137.8 PPR points, second only to Ja’Marr Chase‘s 138.1. His 19.7 PPG average during that stretch would have ranked No. 2 among all WRs for the season, behind only Chase’s 23.7 PPG average.
Godwin, the Buccaneers’ No. 2 all-time leading receiver, seemed on track for the 2025 season, especially after the team re-signed him to a three-year, $66-million deal in March. But there have been some tepid updates this offseason regarding his health.
“You know, he’s coming around. We’ll see more when we get to training camp,” head coach Todd Bowles said in late May. “We’re hopeful of Week 1. You know, nothing has changed, but if anybody can come back and play, it’s going to be Chris.”
To further complicate matters, Tampa Bay spent the No. 19 overall pick on standout Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka, adding competition to a WR room that also includes promising second-year wideout Jalen McMillan. That’s fueled some concern that Godwin might not be fully healthy by Week 1.
Fantasy managers should watch NFL training camp closely. Two key questions:
- How does he look physically?
- Is he primarily playing the slot?
Godwin has a history of excelling from the slot. In 2024, Godwin thrived playing inside in Liam Coen’s offense, playing the “Cooper Kupp” role. In 2019, he was the WR2 overall behind only Michael Thomas, the Offensive Player of the Year that season. If his ankle is healthy and he retains that high-volume inside role, he could easily outperform his draft cost – something my various dynasty teams desperately need.
Savvy managers will want to take advantage of this situation and target Godwin in the middle rounds. If healthy, he has low-end WR1 to high-end WR2 potential at WR3/4 prices. Snag him and reap the rewards.
Tre Harris – Los Angeles Chargers (ADP WR54)
Tre Harris Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
Let’s talk about our first – and only – rookie on this list.
The Chargers selected Harris in the 2nd round of the 2025 NFL Draft and have high hopes for the 23-year-old out of Ole Miss.
The numbers at the NFL combine weren’t eye-popping. Harris ran a 4.54 40-yard dash, posted a 1.56-second 10-yard split, and logged a 38.5-inch vertical. According to PlayerProfiler, he earned an athleticism score of 102.0, ranking 13th out of 35 wide receivers in the 2025 class.
But Harris stands out where it counts: on the field. He’s a natural at deep and contested catches. In 2023, he had a 13.2 average depth of target (ADOT) and a 32.2 percent contested target rate. Those numbers dipped a bit as he dealt with hip and groin injuries in 2024, down to 12.0 ADOT and 17.1 percent contested targets, but the ability is there for Harris.
In Los Angeles, Harris has a chance to carve out an immediate role. He could step into the Z role that Joshua Palmer filled the past few seasons in 3 WR sets, or push for the X receiver spot if he outperforms Quentin Johnston and a returning Mike Williams. If that happens, he’ll benefit from lining up opposite Ladd McConkey and catching passes from Justin Herbert, who ranked in 2024:
- No. 4 in total air yards
- No. 7 in deep ball attempts
- No. 10 in deep ball accuracy
One of the best bets fantasy managers can invest in continues to be rookie wide receivers. Just look at last year – Brian Thomas Jr., Malik Nabers, and Ladd McConkey were all WR1s. Harris would need a lot to go right to reach those heights, but he doesn’t have to at his WR54 ADP. If he sees a meaningful snap share early on, he could easily return WR3 numbers with upside for more if there are injuries in front of him or he climbs the depth chart.
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Wolf Trelles-Heard is a fantasy football contributor for PlayerProfiler. Find him on X at @DynastyFFWolf.
