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What's New At Footballguys
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Footballguys 2025 Rookie Draft Guide
The NFL Draft is in the books, and our Rookie Draft Guide is ready. Version 3.0 includes new team fits, depth chart projections, refined scouting intel, and — for the first time — the Post-Draft Bloom 100. It’s your complete blueprint for dominating dynasty rookie drafts.
You’re on the clock. Make the right call.
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📣 Voice Of The Footballguy 🎤
📊 POLL RESULTS: In our last issue of the Daily Update, we asked you Footballguys:
Which rookie RB takes control of his backfield first?
And the Footballguy says: I trust TreVeyon Henderson more than the Patriots do.
TODAY: Clayton Gray’s deep dive into how player values are shifting in high-stakes NFFC drafts reveals one clear trend — quarterbacks are climbing.
Among the biggest movers this week: Lamar Jackson surged 6 spots, Jayden Daniels climbed 4, and Bo Nix jumped 8. But which of these rising QBs most deserves the boost?
So today, we ask you Footballguys:
🗳️ POLL: Which rising QB most deserves their recent NFFC ADP surge?
When you vote in the Poll below, you'll see the current standings, and we'll post the final results in the next edition of the Daily Update.
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Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young's improvements have allowed the offense to take a step forward, according to head coach Dave Canales. 'And he's showing such great mastery of what we're doing that he's allowing us to really push the envelope and do more things,' Canales said.
Our view: Young has had some rough times in the NFL, but he's certainly trending in the right direction based on how he turned things around last year. Now, the third-year quarterback is looking to take that next step. The Panthers have put more weapons around him on offense, including 2025 first-round pick WR Tetairoa McMillan. Fantasy GMs can get Young as a QB2, but the potential is there for him to push for low-end QB1 numbers in 2025.
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NFL Rookies Who Will Make Immediate Impacts In 2025
By Dave Kluge - Exclusive to Footballguys
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Jayden Daniels. Drake Maye. Bo Nix. Malik Nabers. Brian Thomas Jr. Ladd McConkey. Brock Bowers. Bucky Irving.
Last year proved how the right NFL rookie could instantly tilt a fantasy football league in your favor. This 2025 class brings in fresh players we expect to make similar impacts. In this article, we'll discuss some plug-and-play rookies who should have immediate roles on their respective teams. These guys won't come cheap in your drafts, but their upside makes them worth the cost.
RELATED: See NFL Rookies Worth Keeping An Eye On This Preseason here.
All of these scouting reports have been pulled directly from our Rookie Draft Guide. Jeff Bell, Alfredo Brown, Mike Kashuba, and I released three versions this offseason: Post-Super Bowl, Post-Combine, and Post-Draft. This is a free guide for all of our premium subscribers loaded with scouting reports, fantasy impacts, stats, player comps, athletic measurables, and much more, covering over 130 incoming rookies.
Download your copy here today!
Rookies Who Could Make Immediate Impacts
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
After being selected sixth overall by the Raiders, Ashton Jeanty joins a list of just six running backs drafted inside the top 10 over the last decade. All of those running backs quickly became top-five fantasy options. With Pete Carroll at head coach and Chip Kelly at offensive coordinator, it's evident the Raiders will install an offense that focuses on a stout run game and read-option. The coaches are aligned philosophically, and a three-down back has been a constant for both. The other running backs in the current Raiders room hardly qualify as competition for Jeanty. Expect him to get an immediate workhorse role right out of the gate. Jeanty is worth a first-round draft pick in fantasy leagues.
Here's a free preview of our Rookie Draft Guide:
Omarion Hampton was selected 22nd overall by the Chargers, joining Ashton Jeanty as the only other first-round running back in the Draft. Hampton is a prototypical NFL running back, possessing a massive frame and a punishing downhill tendency. He's also capable in the receiving game. For his rookie season, though, it's tough to get a read on what his usage will look like. Najee Harris will assuredly serve a larger role than a first-rounder's teammate typically sees. The two backs have very similar play styles. But Hampton possesses a speed through the secondary that Harris does not. The long-term outlook for Hampton in a Greg Roman offense is incredible. And even with competition in the backfield, he has the talent to carve out a valuable role.
RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos
The Broncos drafted RJ Harvey late in Round 2, a relatively significant investment for the position. Sean Payton's offenses have typically featured a thunder-lightning approach....
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3. CLE: Shedeur Sanders traffic citation update
Source: Orange & Brown Report - Brad Stainbrook
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders' citation for driving 101 miles per hour in a 60 mile-per-hour speed limit zone on June 17 was his second such violation in two weeks and occurred one day after he was scheduled to appear in court for a speeding ticket he received on June 6.
Our view: The Browns need a quarterback who can handle himself on and off the field. Sanders missing court for a previous speeding ticket is not a great look as he competes for the starting job with Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. We'll see if Sanders can take care of his speeding tickets and win this job at some point. Some reporters around the team do not believe it's possible for Sanders to win the job Week 1.
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4. KC: Rashee Rice should be full-go for training camp
Source: ArrowheadPride.com - Pete Sweeney
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (knee) should be a full participant at the start of training camp next month, according to head coach Andy Reid on Thursday, June 19.
Our view: Good news for the Chiefs here. Rice has the talent to be a top target on one of the league's best offenses if he can stay healthy. Last year, Rice caught 24 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns in four games. After a rookie season in 2023 that saw him push for 1,000 yards receiving with seven touchdowns, Fantasy GMs know that WR1 upside is there for Rice. You can get him as a mid-range WR2 target in your drafts, and Rice could easily be a breakout player this season.
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5. KC: Josh Simmons likely to be fully cleared for camp
Source: ArrowheadPride.com - Pete Sweeney
Kansas City Chiefs OT Josh Simmons (knee) should be a full participant at the start of training camp next month, according to head coach Andy Reid on Thursday, June 19.
Our view: The Chiefs wanted Simmons at the end of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and they were able to get him even though he was banged up (one of the reasons why he fell to the end of the first). A cornerstone LT for Ohio State, Simmons ruptured his patellar tendon in Week 7 against Oregon and has been recovering this offseason. When healthy, Simmons is an athletic player with the ability to be a solid pass protector (and starter of course) in the NFL.
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6. KC: HC gives positive update on Jared Wiley
Source: ArrowheadPride.com - Pete Sweeney
Kansas City Chiefs TE Jared Wiley (knee) did enough at the end of mandatory minicamp to convince head coach Andy Reid that he should be fine for the start of training camp.
Our view: Good news for the Chiefs here. Dynasty GMs are interested in Wiley and his big-bodied WR-like skill set in the Chiefs offense. Travis Kelce is arguably the best tight end in NFL history, and he's in the best shape of his life (per reports) entering this season, but Father Time is undefeated and the Chiefs will need a TE of the future. Wiley is on the list, so we'll watch to see what he can do and take fliers on that upside in deep dynasty formats.
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7. CLE: Cleveland swaps out tight ends
Source: ClevelandBrowns.com - Kelsey Russo
Cleveland Browns Tre' McKitty was waived on Thursday, June 19. Free-agent TE Sal Cannella (UFL) was signed to an undisclosed contract to replace him on the roster.
Our view: You're seeing a few UFL players signed this week. With the Arlington Renegades, Canella caught 44 passes for 474 yards with a touchdown this season. Cannella was undrafted out of Auburn in 2020, and he's had a few chances in the NFL with teams like the Dolphins, Packers, Seahawks, and Buccaneers. Now, the former All‑UFL tight end is getting a shot with the Browns.
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That’s it for today, Folks.
Thanks for reading. And for being part of this wild, wonderful Footballguys community. Whether you’re dominating a dynasty league, trying to fix a “zero RB” draft gone wrong, or just here for the vibes and victory laps, we’re glad you’re with us.
We’ll be back tomorrow with more intel to keep you ahead of your league — and at least three steps ahead of that guy who still drafts based on Madden ratings.
Peace, Love and Fantasy Football,
J
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