The 2025 NFL season starts on Thursday, September 4; It's time to train your fantasy teams!
Every year, in ESPN Fantasy we strive to help you with your preparation for the Fantasy Football Draft, including surprise players lists and reference guides. In this column, you will find the best of both worlds, since Adam Schefter, an expert in the ESPN NFL, offers his personal list of players target of first rounds, intermediate rounds and later rounds in the Fantasy leagues of 2025.
Next, there are some players who could stand out in the Fantasy draft This season and overcome its current average draft position (ADP). If they are given the option at certain times of the draft or in tiebreaker situations, these players will receive great consideration.
To contextualize, I am in a league of 12 teams, where some of these players will not need to be recruited, and in a 16 -team league, where some could be more valuable. As always, consider the size of your league and your scoring system when evaluating any player, but I think that the players mentioned below have great value in relation to their ADP and are ready to have productive seasons.
I hope this list is useful. Good luck this season!
Field Marshal
Just as the NFL has elite field marshals, the fantasy also has them. Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson y Joe Burrow They have accumulated large numbers for their teams and for Fantasy managers, but this year there is enough depth, and quality field marshals can be found in later rounds, if you decide to wait in the position.
First rounds
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: Coach John Harbaugh believes that Jackson is one of the best pins -Yes, Pins– In the history of the NFL. But his career capacity makes him one of the best fantasy field marshal in history.
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: In last year, Allen won an MVP, married and restructured his contract while he seeks to duplicate, and even improve, his incredible 2024 season.
Intermediate rounds
Baker MayfieldTampa Bay Buccaneers: From the moment he appeared in Tampa, Mayfield has exceeded expectations while Buccaneers have gathered powerful offensive options.
BO NixDenver Broncos: Nix is a better dual threat than people believe, and can accumulate fantasy points with both their legs and their arm.
Posterior rounds
Drake MayeNew England Patriots: A larger version of BO NX, in Josh Allen's junior mold, Maye can score points in the air or by land.
Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons: In his brief performance at the end of last season, Penix showed that he belongs. He is the field marshal of the Falcons future and will be a usual figure in Fantasy.
Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars: Under the command of the new Liam Coen coach, Lawrence has been put in a position to achieve its potential.
Corridor
Could be argued in favor of selecting Sesame Robinson OA Jahmyr Gibbs With the first selection of this season. After a deep draft in terms of runners in April, this generation of runners has been raised by several newbies who have the opportunity to make significant contributions in Fantasy this season.
First rounds
Bijan Robinson, Falcons: He would be my number 1 selection this year.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions: Gibbs could be the most dynamic offensive player in the NFL, not to mention that it is a touchdowns machine.
Chase BrownCincinnati Bengals: In a team that could be involved in high -score matches, Brown can catch with the same effectiveness with which he runs.
Bucky IrvingBuccaneers: Irving emerged in his rookie year and took control of the number one corridor post of the Buccaneers.
Intermediate rounds
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Omarion HamptonLos Angeles Chargers: A few coaches like to run the ball as much as Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman, and Hampton is expected to be the main corridor.
TreVeyon HendersonPatriots: Demonstrated speed, elusivity and capacity for large plays during this preseason and will be used together with Rhamondre Stevenson.
RJ HarveyBroncos: Novate corridors sometimes advance slowly in Sean Payton's offensive, but as the season progresses, Harvey should also do it.
Isiah PachecoKansas City Chiefs: A injury derail a solid start at its 2024 season. Pacheco is healthy this year.
Posterior rounds
Jacory Croskey-MerrittWashington Commanders: There has been an excessive amount of advertising hype around this selection of seventh round.
Quinshon Judkins y Dylan SampsonCleveland Browns: Cleveland needs, and is expected, that one of its rookie runners is a factor.
Trey BensonArizona Cardinals: It is time for the third round of the draft of last year to prove that it has a place in the Arizona offensive.
Jaydon BlueDallas Cowboys: Blue has an elite elusivity capacity and is expected to be a factor on the third time.
Bhayshul TutenJaguars: The rookie will probably contribute early and will be consistent this season. It has too much speed to not do it.
Will ShipleyPhiladelphia Eagles: Shipley is solid insurance for managers that include the corridor on their template Saquon Barkley.
Open receiver
With the dependence of the NFL in the air game, so many receivers have been developed that this could be the deepest group of receptors in the history of Fantasy. There are receptors available at all levels of the draft, but especially higher.
First rounds
Ja'arrr chase, bengals: There is no contractual drama this year, and the connection it has with Burrow is of another level.
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions: An objective machine that is as resistant and reliable as anyone.
Nico CollinsHouston Texans: When he is healthy, he has the ability to be one of the best fantasy receptors.
Malik NabersNew York Giants: He has a persistent problem on a finger of the foot and, if not, his talent would be on par with that of any league receiver.
Intermediate rounds
Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals: It will not be selected as high as in the draft last year, but it will probably produce more this year.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSeattle Seahawks: He showed how productive it could be during his rookie season and should continue to shine.
Devonta SmithEagles: A.J. Brown He receives a lot of attention in Philadelphia, but Smith still receives many goals.
Jameson WilliamsLions: Looking ahead to his next year of contract, Williams has the motivation to comply with talent.
Rome OdunzeChicago Bears: Has already built a relationship with the QB Caleb Williams that will connect them for years.
Ricky PearsallSan Francisco 49ers: There have been so many injuries among open receivers of the 49ers, that someone has to produce for them. Pearsall can.
Posterior rounds
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Jordan AddisonMinnesota Vikings: A suspension of three games abolish its value, but once it returns, it is expected to be a force.
Matthew GoldenGreen Bay Packers: Like Pearsall, the injuries have affected the open receptors of the Packers. Someone has to give up, and their first round selection is a safe bet.
Was the delayBuccaneers: The team has been satisfied and impressed with the appearance of its first round selection in the training camp.
Keon ColemanBills: Coleman has seen well during the training camp; You look ready to make the leap to the second year.
Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos: He began to emerge last season and should continue this season.
DeMario DouglasPatriots: New England needs its receptors to take a step forward, and Douglas did it in the training camp.
Dyami BrownJaguars: Follow the money track. The Jaguars paid about 10 million dollars a year as a free agent.
Jaylin NoelTexans: Con Tank Dell Outsidated for an indefinite time, Houston needs the type of great plays that Noel can provide.
Troy FranklinBroncos: The Broncos have many open receptors, but Franklin, who played with Nix at the University, is able to make plays.
Closed wing
This is a more weight to the top position, with Brock Bowers, Trey McBride y George Kittle at the head. Beyond them, there is uncertainty and some risk.
First rounds
Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders: The first round of last year looked like a star in its rookie season in Las Vegas.
Trey McBride, Cardinals: There were moments last season he played as a Gronk baby.
Intermediate rounds
I am LaportaLions: He demonstrated potential of superstar as a rookie in 2023, when the Lions stood out.
Evan EngramBroncos: Sean Payton has been waiting for an effective closed wing when catching passes, and now he has one.
Jake FergusonCowboys: After an injury, Ferguson is ready to resume its production in the Dallas offensive.
Posterior rounds
Isaiah LikelyRavens: It could be the closed wing number one in many teams. Things are more difficult in Baltimore with Mark Andrewsbut the Ravens know how talented Likely is.
Theo JohnsonGiants: Johnson was a factor as his rookie season advanced and should be even better this season.
Ja’Tavion Sanders, Carolina Panthers: He also shone during his rookie season and has the opportunity to make a significant leap in his second year.
Aj children'sSeahawks: Seattle needs a closed wing to step forward, and Barner could live up to the task.
