Rookies made their cases to be top 2025 fantasy football options
Trusting rookies in your fantasy football lineups can be a risky proposition.The hype is always there on draft day, but for so many youngsters, the transition from college to the pros can be a daunting task.
For every Puka Nacua or Alvin Kamara, there are countless disappointments like Kevin White and Kerryon Johnson. But when Brian Thomas Jr.lit up a decent, yet deteriorating, Jets secondary Sunday for 105 yards and two touchdowns, we were forced to turn our attention to the top rookies from 2024 and figure out who is going to be worth drafting, or possibly keeping, for next season. Thomas is an easy place to start, as he leads all rookie receivers in fantasy points this season.
Even on a bad team with an underperforming Trevor Lawrence at quarterback, Thomas managed to shine bright.And to show how special he has been, he didn’t miss a beat when the Jaguars had to switch to Mac Jones.
One would have to assume the team will fix some of its offensive issues for next year, making Thomas a top pick at his position. The list of standout rookie receivers we will be watching next season also includes Malik Nabers and Ladd McConkey.Both are in the top 15 for fantasy points among all receivers, and both will be featured in their offenses next season.
Rome Odunze and Xavier Worthy might draw some attention as well, but their draft cost in 2025 should be significantly cheaper than the other three. At the running back position, heads will likely turn for Bucky Irving, maybe some for Tyrone Tracy Jr., too.But the rest of this season’s RB class was relegated to backup duty with limited opportunities.
Ray Davis, Blake Corum and Trey Benson might eventually get their turn, but for those drafting next season, the group will land in the middle rounds, at best. Where we might see fantasy managers start reaching for sophomore hopefuls next year is at quarterback.Jayden Daniels has had an amazing rookie season, Bo Nix is giving him a run for his money for Offensive Rooki...