Dynasty Rankings: WR to Fade in 2025
With NFL free agency fading from focus, fantasy football enthusiasts are now fixated on the upcoming NFL Draft in April. Dynasty League trades are buzzing at the Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC) as managers vie for the top rookie skill-position talents. Now is the time to move on from Dynasty Rankings: WR to Fade in 2025.
While snagging a premier rookie wide receiver remains a priority, three veteran wideouts with inflated ADP rankings are worth steering clear of in 2025 drafts.
Tyreek Hill (WR) Miami Dolphins
Hill epitomizes the trap of drafting a big name in the early rounds purely for reputation. The 31-year-old, who once reeled in 119 catches and surpassed 1,700 yards in back-to-back seasons, saw his output plummet last year. He finished with just 959 receiving yards—30th among wide receivers—and averaged a modest 12.8 PPR points per game, landing as the WR18 overall in 2024 despite being a top-five pick in most redraft leagues.
The uncertainty surrounding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s health only amplifies the risk in Miami’s passing attack. Hill’s ADP of WR10 in early rankings feels like a steep overpay for a player coming off a six-touchdown season. I’d rather target receivers like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ladd McConkey, or Terry McLaurin, who sit behind Hill in ADP but offer better value.
Jerry Jeudy (WR) Cleveland Browns
Jeudy emerged as a surprise standout last season, finishing as the WR12 overall with 14.2 PPR points per game. His 2024 Pro Bowl campaign thrived under Jameis Winston’s aggressive play. However, with Winston now signing with the Giants in free agency, Jeudy’s outlook dims.
At 25, Jeudy posted a career-best 90 receptions for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns, but his ADP of WR30 feels shaky, given Cleveland’s murky quarterback situation. If the Browns move on from Deshaun Watson and draft a rookie with their No. 2 overall pick, Jeudy could struggle with Kenny Pickett at the helm. Until the starting quarterback is clarified, Jeudy’s risk outweighs his reward in redraft leagues, making him a pass despite his breakout year.
George Pickens (WR) Pittsburgh Steelers
Pickens ended 2024 as the WR42 in PPR leagues, tallying 59 catches for 900 yards and three touchdowns. The inconsistent 22.4% target-share receiver now faces stiffer competition with DK Metcalf’s arrival in Pittsburgh. With an ADP in the low 30s, Pickens looks overvalued in an offense quarterbacked by Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson.
If Aaron Rodgers opts against joining the Steelers, Pickens becomes a fade in Arthur Smith’s run-first scheme. I’d pivot to lower-ADP options like Chris Godwin, Jakobi Myers, or Xavier Worthy, who offer more upside. Pickens’ own lukewarm comments about the Steelers’ offense late last season should echo in the minds of fantasy managers debating his draft worth.
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