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Drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Casey Washington is currently behind other receivers on the Falcons' depth chart, including Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud, and KhaDarel Hodge. Washington has not yet shown fantasy relevance in the NFL, and his future value is dependent on earning more playing time and production. Fantasy managers should monitor his progress but should not expect fantasy contributions in the immediate future.
As a rookie the Rams used Smith primarily as a return specialist in the 2024 season. He caught 2 passes for 6 yards and rushed 4 times for 36 yards over 15 games. He also accumulated a total of 333 return yards. There is a chance he could see increased opportunities in the offense in 2025, but based on his limited offensive production and current rankings, Xavier Smith is not a significant fantasy asset in standard leagues at this time.
Xavier Weaver went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft and signed with the Cardinals as a free agent. Weaver was a non-factor as a rookie and is currently projected to have a limited role in the Cardinals' offense and is clearly behind receivers like Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, and Greg Dortch. For now he is also a non-factor in fantasy.
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s rookie year didn't quite match the sky-high expectations, but there's plenty to build on heading into 2025. Despite inconsistencies - including struggles with separation and contested catches - Harrison still finished top-5 in end-zone targets and air yards. He scored 8 touchdowns (7 in the end zone) and ranked WR27 in expected points per game, ending the year as the WR29 overall. While he wasn't a fantasy league-winner in Year 1, the volume and opportunity were elite, and the coaching staff remains fully behind him.
Anthony Gould is a noted speedster, having run a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Coming out of college last year, he was often compared to Calvin Austin III, another speedster who has struggled to find a consistent offensive role in the NFL. Gould's fantasy football value is minimal currently. His speed and return abilities offer some upside, but he will need to climb the depth chart to become a consistent fantasy producer in the Colts' offense.
As a rookie Malik Washington showed some late-season improvement, managing a 16-169-0 line on 20 targets in his last four games. This could be a positive sign for his future prospects. His fantasy relevance is tied to the health of the Dolphins' top receivers, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. If either of them miss time, Washington could see an expanded role. He is worth monitoring as an injury insurance option and for his potential role in dynasty leagues.
Ladd McConkey is one of the best picks you can make in 2025. He has league-winning upside. Last year in Weeks 8-18, he was the WR11 in fantasy points per game, ranking sixth in receiving yards per game (89), fifth in yards per route run (2.97), and ninth in first downs per route run (0.127). He did all of that while only ranking 26th in target share (22.9%) and 21st in first read share (29.9%, per Fantasy Points Data). If those numbers bump up a tad and the Bolts remain a pass-happier team than people realize in 2025, McConkey could be a top 3-5 fantasy wide receiver. Last year in Weeks 7-18, the Bolts ranked eighth in neutral passing rate and sixth-best in pass rate over expectation. McConkey is primed for a monster sophomore season.
Adonai Mitchell is a dark-horse Year 2 breakout candidate after flashing elite efficiency in limited action as a rookie. He posted a 28% target rate per route run - a mark that would've ranked top-20 among WRs if he had qualified - and consistently created separation in his routes. The challenge in 2025 will be earning more consistent playing time in a crowded Colts receiver room featuring Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and deep threat Alec Pierce. But with his ability to command targets and get open, Mitchell is a strong upside stash who could explode with an expanded role.
Xavier Worthy broke out down the stretch in 2024, posting at least four catches and 40+ yards in 10 straight games while scoring 12 total touchdowns (9 receiving, 3 rushing) on the year. From Week 11 on, he averaged over 2.0 yards per route run and 14.6 fantasy points per game - WR8 production over that span. He also ranked 10th in red-zone targets and finished the regular season as the WR21 from Weeks 11-17. With Rashee Rice facing an injury recovery and potential suspension, Worthy is in line to step into a featured role in Kansas City's offense. Locked in as WR17 in projections, Worthy's arrow is pointing way up heading into 2025.
If we were to tell you that there's a wide receiver entering his second season in one of the best offenses in the NFL, that's a former first-round NFL draft pick who flashed in the final weeks of his rookie season, that's dirt cheap in fantasy football drafts...you'd tell us we were insane. Well, we present to you Ricky Pearsall. Pearsall's rookie season was derailed early by camp injuries and then off-the-field circumstances that were out of his control. All of these factors delayed Pearsall flashing his immense talent, but eventually, the cream rose to the top. In the final two weeks of the regular season, Pearsall finished as the WR7 and WR14 in weekly scoring while seeing a 21.7% target share and 30.4% first-read share and producing 2.84 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Brandon Aiyuk is coming off a torn ACL in 2025, and Deebo Samuel is gone. If Pearsall can establish himself as the 1B in this passing attack behind George Kittle, he'll crush his ADP and help plenty of Fantasy GMs to titles in 2025.
The LSU product had a historic rookie season, finishing as WR7 overall and in points per game through 17 weeks (14.6). Malik Nabers broke Puka Nacua's rookie WR record for receptions with 109 catches for over 1,200 yards and 7 TDs in just 15 games played. The usage was unmatched. First in target share (32%), targets per game (11.1) and expected fantasy points per game (20.3). At least the trio of Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart should improve the QB production in 2025.
Xavier Legette's rookie season was a mixed bag - he led the Panthers in several receiving categories but his opportunities rarely translated into reliable fantasy value. Despite a solid 21% target rate per route run, he never topped six catches or 66 yards in a game, and his efficiency was hampered by a string of injuries and inconsistent QB play. Legette flashed briefly - notably two red-zone TDs in Weeks 8-9 and a few solid outings post-bye - but most of his volume came when Jalen Coker was out of the lineup. The Panthers' decision to draft Tetairoa McMillan in Round 1 suggests Legette's projected role as a starter is far from secure. Legette is best viewed as a final-round dart throw in fantasy.
Jamari Thrash didn't make a significant impact during his rookie year, finishing with only 3 catches for 22 yards on 7 targets. We do not recommend Thrash as a fantasy asset in most redraft leagues. He's buried on the depth chart and saw limited action in his rookie season. He might be worth a look in deeper dynasty leagues as a speculative stash, but his value is tied to potential injuries or significant changes in the Browns' offense.
In 2024, his rookie season with the Cincinnati Bengals, Burton caught 4 passes for 107 yards over 14 games. He also added 378 kick return yards on 13 returns, averaging 29.1 yards per return. His role in the passing attack was limited, and he saw limited snaps as the team's number 4 wideout for most of the season. Burton's professionalism has been questioned, and he faced disciplinary issues in 2024. Burton faces competition for targets from established players like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, as well as younger receivers like Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones. Jermaine Burton is a talented wide receiver with the potential for fantasy relevance, particularly in dynasty leagues. However, his off-field issues and competition for playing time present significant risks to his fantasy outlook -- and we advise by-passing him in most re-draft leagues.
As a rookie in 2024, McCaffrey had limited fantasy production, catching 18 passes for 168 yards and no touchdowns in 17 games. He saw a low number of targets per game (1.4) and didn't establish himself as a consistent fantasy option. His role diminished throughout the season, especially after the Commanders traded for Deebo Samuel. McCaffrey is not worth drafting in standard redraft leagues but could be a late-round lottery ticket or a waiver wire pickup to monitor.
The Steelers are reportedly “counting on” a 2025 jump for Roman Wilson.Wilson dealt with numerous injuries last season which limited him. Steelers GM Omar Khan said earlier in the offseason hat the team has “a lot of confidence” in him after dealing with a serious hamstring injury last year. The opportunity is open behind DK Metcalf with George Pickens being traded.
The Steelers are reportedly “counting on” a 2025 jump for Roman Wilson.
Wilson dealt with numerous injuries last season which limited him. Steelers GM Omar Khan said earlier in the offseason hat the team has “a lot of confidence” in him after dealing with a serious hamstring injury last year. The opportunity is open behind DK Metcalf with George Pickens being traded.
While he did little as a rookie last season, Whittington's performance in Week 5, where he had seven catches for 89 yards, suggests he could be a reliable target when given the chance. An injury limited Whittington's momentum in the 2024 season. For 2025 we view him as a late-round value and a possible dynasty sleeper.
Overall, last year, Brian Thomas Jr. was a stud as the WR11 in fantasy points per game, ranking fifth in deep targets and 15th in red zone targets. As good as those numbers are, they still underrate his upside in 2025 if he can continue what he did down the stretch last year. In Weeks 13-18 last season, he was the WR2 in fantasy points per game. During that span, among 72 qualifying receivers, he was fourth in target share (31.6%), seventh in yards per route run (2.78), fifth in receiving yards per game (98.8), and 17th in first downs per route run (0.108, per Fantasy Points Data). Thomas Jr. posted those numbers with Mac Jones tossing him passes. What do we think he'll do in 2025 with Liam Coen at the controls and Trevor Lawrence back? It could be a magical season for Thomas Jr.
As a rookie in the 2024 season with the Baltimore Ravens, Walker had a limited offensive role, seeing most of his action on special teams. He was a healthy scratch for the first few weeks, making his NFL debut in Week 7. He recorded one reception for a 21-yard touchdown in nine regular-season games. His fourth-round draft capital with the Ravens positions him in a "useable range" for fantasy purposes. Consider him a late-round fantasy draft pick in redraft leagues and a worthwhile flyer at the end of dynasty startup drafts.
Keon Coleman flashed big-time potential as a rookie, most notably with his 125-yard breakout in Week 7. Prior to a midseason wrist injury in Week 9, Coleman was emerging for Buffalo, averaging over 2.0 yards per route run and posting +136 receiving yards over expected (recYOE) - the third-best mark by a rookie WR through eight weeks since 2018, behind only Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. Now healthy and a projected starter in Buffalo's 3-WR sets, Coleman is slated for a strong Year 2 breakout in an offense looking for playmakers behind Khalil Shakir.
Rome Odunze is primed for a Year 2 breakout after a rookie campaign marred by poor offensive structure and an overlooked early-season MCL injury. The former top-10 pick was the WR66 in points per game as the WR49 overall. Despite operating in a dysfunctional offense, Odunze ranked 10th in end-zone targets (14) and led the Bears in high-value targets (air yards/red-zone targets) over the second half of the season - but caught just 3 of those end-zone looks, a number likely to regress positively. With veteran Keenan Allen/offensive coordinator Shane Waldron gone, and the Bears improving their offensive environment under Ben Johnson, Odunze has a path to becoming Caleb Williams' go-to weapon. If he sees more slot usage in 2025, watch out - the Bears' future WR1 could skyrocket in both fantasy value and production and this guy could fill the Amon-Ra St. Brown role in the Bears offense.
Franklin had a relatively quiet rookie season, playing a limited role as the Denver Broncos' No. 4 wide receiver. He finished with 28 receptions for 263 yards and 2 touchdowns and did not see more than two receptions in a single game after Week 7. Franklin is competing for playing time in Denver and will need to take a big step forward to be on the fantasy radar. While he offers good speed, he's currently behind Courtland Sutton, Devaughn Vele, and Marvin Mims Jr. in the pecking order. For fantasy he is a deep-league lottery ticket at best.