🏈 2025 NFL Draft: Rookie Surprises, Fantasy Shakeups, and Deep Sleepers

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books — and it didn’t just change the league’s future, it completely rewired the fantasy landscape.

This week in Fantasy Fumble Weekly, we’re breaking down the biggest rookie winners, the veterans now on thin ice, and the sneaky stashes who could be fantasy league winners by midseason.
Let’s dive in 👇

🚀 Rookie Risers

These rookies landed in prime spots to smash immediately:

🔥 Ashton Jeanty (RB, Raiders)
The Raiders desperately needed a fresh backfield leader. Jeanty will be the Week 1 starter and should be the number 1 rookie pick in dynasty drafts.

🔥 Tyler Warren (TE, Colts)
Anthony Richardson needed a big-body, reliable weapon — Warren fits perfectly. Red-zone upside from Day 1.

🔥 Luther Burden III (WR, Bears)
Big slot weapon for Caleb Williams. Should soak up PPR volume once he settles into the Bears offense.

❄️ Veterans on Thin Ice

These veterans just saw their fantasy floors collapse:

🧊 Najee Harris (RB, Chargers)
Omarrion Hampton was drafted to take over. Najee’s workhorse role is officially gone. They may split time and the start of the season, but slowly, Harris will see snaps slip away.

🧊 Cole Kmet (WR, Bears)
Loveland’s arrival may impact Kmet’s fantasy value however, it will be interesting to see how they utilize Loveland. Kemt may remain as the primary pass catcher, and Loveland may become the primary blocker.

🧊 Adam Thielen (WR, Panthers)
Tetairoa McMillan lands in Carolina and pushes Thielen into an unofficial mentor role. FLEX value fading fast.

🕵️‍♂️ Deep Sleepers to Watch

Players who didn’t go Round 1 but could still smash:

👀 RJ Harvey (RB, Broncos)
Sean Payton knows how to use dual-threat RBs. Harvey could emerge midseason if he earns trust.

👀 Cam Skattebo (RB, Giants)
Physical, aggressive runner with sneaky hands. Giants’ backfield has openings — Skattebo could carve out a real 2025 role.

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💭 Final Fumble

The NFL Draft didn't just give us new stars — it completely reset how we need to think about roster construction.
Veterans we trusted last season are already sliding down depth charts, while rookies are walking into opportunities that could swing leagues by October.
Stay flexible, stay aggressive, and remember: the managers who react fastest win championships.