2025 NFL Scouting Combine | Fantasy Football Prospects to Watch
2025 NFL Scouting Combine | Fantasy Football Prospects to Watch The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine marks a pivotal moment in the NFL offseason. For fantasy football enthusiasts, it’s an early glimpse into the rookie class that could shape next season’s drafts. FullTime’s 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Fantasy Football Prospects to Watch showcases some of the incoming rookies for fantasy enthusiasts to monitor. While the combine’s drills—40-yard dashes, vertical jumps, and shuttle runs—don’t directly predict on-field success, they can elevate a prospect’s draft stock, landing them in favorable NFL situations that boost their fantasy value. With a draft class noted for its depth at positions like running back and tight end, but lacking some of the star power of previous years, this year’s combine offers a chance to spot hidden gems and confirm top talents. Here are some prospects to keep an eye on over the next few days, each with the potential to make a fantasy impact in 2025. Also, check out our 2025 Dynasty Rookie Rankings. Quarterbacks Cam Ward (Miami) – Ward enters the combine as one of the top quarterback prospects, alongside Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. His arm talent and improvisational skills have drawn comparisons to dynamic NFL playmakers. In 2024, he threw for over 4,000 yards and 36 touchdowns at Miami. Ward’s decision on whether to participate in throwing drills will be critical. A strong session could solidify him as a top-10 pick, potentially landing him with a team like the Tennessee Titans or New York Giants, where he’d have Malik Nabers to boost his fantasy value. Look for his arm strength and accuracy in intermediate throws—his bread and butter. Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) – Sanders is a polished pocket passer with elite accuracy and poise, throwing for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns in 2024. His pedigree as Deion Sanders’ son adds intrigue. However, his stats speak for themselves. He’s a near-lock for a high draft pick, making him a prime fantasy QB2 candidate. Sanders isn’t expected to run a blazing 40. But his accuracy and timing will appeal to the QB-needy teams near the top of the 2025 NFL Draft order. A true leader with the ‘clutch’ gene and bravado, Sanders is likely to start immediately in the NFL. However, Sanders will not throw at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Interested fantasy managers must wait to see what occurs at Colorado’s Pro Day. Sleeper Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) – Dart showcased elite talent in his final college season, throwing for 4,279 yards, 29 touchdowns, and just six interceptions. His dual-threat ability shone with 452 rushing yards and four scores, making him a dynamic playmaker. Dart’s arm strength, quick release, and mobility highlight his potential as a top 2025 NFL Draft prospect. In fantasy football, his high-volume passing and rushing upside mirror quarterbacks like a young Dak Prescott, offering significant fantasy potential. With experience in Lane Kiffin’s explosive offense, Dart’s fantasy stock is rising. Running Backs Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) – Jeanty is the consensus RB1, racking up an absurd 2,497 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024. His blend of power, speed, and receiving ability (43 catches) screams three-down back, a fantasy goldmine. Jeanty’s opting out of workouts, but his resume speaks for itself. A first-round landing spot with a run-heavy team like the Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears, or Dallas Cowboys would make him a top-12 fantasy RB as a rookie. Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) – Hampton’s explosiveness (1,863 yards, 15 TDs in 2024) and home-run ability make him a tantalizing prospect. He’s not Jeanty, but he’s a strong RB2 candidate with plenty of upside. Also, he’s a solid pass-catcher who reeled in 38 grabs last fall. With Jeanty sitting out, Hampton has a chance to shine. A good 40 time and effort in agility drills showcasing his burst could lock him into Round 1, boosting his fantasy stock. Cam Skattebo (Arizona State) – Skattebo’s rugged, downhill style (1,582 yards, 19 TDs) and surprising agility for his 5-11, 225-pound frame make him a sleeper. Also, his 52 receptions in 2024 add PPR appeal. A strong showing in the three-cone drill and broad jump could elevate him from a Day 3 pick into Day 2. A landing spot with a creative offensive coordinator could unlock his fantasy potential. Bhayshul Tuten (Virginia Tech) – Tuten’s 1,371 yards and 17 TDs in 2024, plus 37 catches, make him a PPR sleeper if he lands in a zone-blocking scheme. Enjoy the last few days of Bhayshul Tuten being a fantasy sleeper before he lights up the NFL combine! 🚀🔥pic.twitter.com/8joR6Otf1x https://t.co/FrR4fVxmWg — Matt FF Dynasty 🏈 (@MattFFDynasty) February 24, 2025 UPDATE: Tuten blew away the Combine, posting an insane Speed Score of 118.3🔥. Wide Receivers Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) – Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona’s standout wide receiver, declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after a stellar junior season, amassing 84 receptions, 1,319 yards, and eight touchdowns. At 6-5 and 210 pounds, his size and 3,423 career receiving yards make him a matchup nightmare. McMillan’s back-to-back 1,300+ yard seasons and 35 catches of 20+ air yards highlight his deep-threat ability. In fantasy football, his size, catch radius, and red-zone prowess project him as a WR1 with top-12 dynasty potential. Especially if landed by a pass-heavy NFL offense. Expect immediate impact from this likely top-15 pick. Luther Burden (Missouri) – Burden’s electric after-catch ability (725 yards, 7 TDs in 2024 despite QB struggles) and quick-twitch moves make him a PPR machine. His 2023 (1,212 yards) shows his ceiling. Running a sub-4.0 short shuttle time could remind scouts of his sophomore dominance, boosting him into Round 1. A spot with a pass-heavy team like the Chargers or Buccaneers could yield WR2 numbers. However, Burden’s reliance on short passes at Mizzou is a red flag. Can a strong Combine ease those concerns? Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) – Egbuka’s well-rounded game (720 yards, nine touchdowns in 2024) and blazing speed make him a reliable fantasy option. He’s not
2025 Dynasty Football Stashes
2025 Dynasty Football Stashes Building a successful dynasty football roster takes effort. While other managers tune out in February, dynasty zealots are always active. One of the biggest advantages to be gained before the 2025 NFL Draft is via the waiver wire, where proactive dynasty managers can pick up the top 2025 Dynasty Football Stashes. Additionally, because some league mates are asleep at the wheel, these low-rostered stashes can often be added for free. Whether there is a pending free-agent departure, salary cap casualty, or just a young prospect in a favorable position to emerge next summer, targeting these players is integral to reinforcing a dynasty roster. Here are the top 2025 Dynasty Football Stashes to target this spring. Quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor (New York Jets) – We know Aaron Rodgers won’t be back in New York. The rebuilding Jets desperately need to find a franchise signal caller. However, both Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders are expected to be gone by the time the club picks at No. 7. That would put Taylor in line to be the team’s opening-day starter. Even if the Jets land a rookie QB, Taylor can again be a bridge starter while the new regime develops the youngster. Taylor is a sneaky add in deeper Superflex formats. Aidan O’Connell/Gardner Minshew (Las Vegas Raiders) – The perpetually retooling Raiders will likely have an open competition between their two veteran incumbents. Additionally, I expect Vegas to be all in on the veteran free agents and possibly an early-round rookie. For now, O’Connell and Minshew are worth speculative adds in Superflex leagues, but I wouldn’t bid more than the minimum. Joe Milton (New England Patriots) – Milton isn’t beating out Drake Maye, but his arm looked outstanding in New England’s finale. Arm talent was never a concern for Milton at Michigan or Tennessee. It may also attract trade interest from other QB-needy teams. Running Backs Antonio Gibson (New England Patriots) – Rhamondre Stevenson’s fumble issues resulted in Gibson earning a bigger role down the stretch last season. With Mike Vrabel now in charge, New England’s backfield is wide-open. Therefore, Gibson could potentially emerge as the team’s starter this summer. Kimani Vidal (Los Angeles Chargers) – Vidal attracted attention as a sleeper last summer. However, Vidal never got more than eight touches in any game. That led to him being dropped in many dynasty leagues. However, with J.K. Dobbins hitting the open market, Vidal ascends the wide-open depth chart. Will Shipley (Philadelphia Eagles) – Kenneth Gainwell is an unrestricted free agent. If Gainwell departs, Shipley offers plus pass-catching ability as the potential change-of-pace option behind Saquon Barkley. Sincere McCormick (Las Vegas Raiders) – Everything will be up for grabs in Las Vegas, including the backfield. McCormick eventually emerged as the Raiders’ starter before incurring a season-ending injury. He averaged 4.7 yards per carry as a rookie. McCormick showed enough to earn some reps this summer, making him worthy of a stash in deeper leagues. With Pete Carroll now in town, McCormick will be given a fair chance to contend for the Raiders’ wide-open starting job. Dameon Pierce (Houston Texans) – Although he looked tremendous in a Week 18 spot start, Pierce wasn’t a good fit in Bobby Slowik’s zone scheme. Perhaps he’ll rekindle some of his rookie magic with Nick Caley now running the offense. Additionally, Pierce could be an attractive trade target after his impressive 176-yard performance to close out the regular season. Wide Receivers Malik Washington (Miami Dolphins) – As a rookie, Washington emerged as Miami’s WR3 down the stretch, averaging five weekly targets from Weeks 15-18. Also, Tyreek Hill is at odds with the team, and Odell Beckham was released. The 23-year-old ran a 4.47, making him a good fit in Mike McDaniel’s scheme. Noah Brown & Olamide Zaccheaus (Washington Commanders) – Washington improved to 17th in passing and 5th in scoring in Jayden Daniels’s first season. Brown (7.8 ppg) and Zaccheaus (7.6 ppg) both had decent showings as the team’s WR3. Both players are unrestricted free agents, but if either re-signs with Washington, they would be on the late-round flier list for 2025. Jordan Whittington (Los Angeles Rams) – For a couple of weeks Jordan Whittington looked like a legit prospect, catching 13-of-18 targets for 151 yards. But just as quickly as he emerged, the 6th-round rookie disappeared. Perhaps the pending departure of Cooper Kupp will lead to Whittington salvaging a role in the Ram’s new-look offense. Also, Tutu Atwell is worth rostering. Jalen Nailor (Minnesota Vikings) – The 2022 6th-rounder emerged as Minnesota’s WR3. Minnesota has ranked 6th, 5th, and 6th in passing in Kevin O’Connell’s three seasons at the helm. Digging Deeper Malik Heath (Green Bay) – Christian Watson will miss most, if not all of 2025 with a knee injury. Heath played 39 snaps and led the Packers in receiving (60) yards in their regular-season finale. He will have a chance to carve out a role this summer. John Metchie (Houston Texans) – An easy kid to root for, Metchie finally got some playing time down the stretch for the Texans. However, it took myriad injuries for him to earn it. With Tank Dell expected to miss 2025 and Stefon Diggs an unrestricted free agent, Metchie has a pre-draft path to a significant role. DeAndre Carter (Chicago Bears) – Keenan Allen is 32 and an unrestricted free agent. While Allen manned the slot over 54% of the time, Carter lined up inside on 69.1% of his snaps as Chicago’s WR4. If Allen departs, as anticipated, Carter could move into the slot full-time. Digging even deeper, teammate Tyler Scott also played predominantly in the slot. Scott also checks the #thirdyearbreakout box. Tight Ends Noah Gray (Kansas City Chiefs) – There’s no denying that Travis Kelce is in decline and there is a chance he retires this offseason. If Kelce does, Gray would instantly contend for TE1 numbers in Kansas City. Theo Johnson (New York Giants) – A 2024 fourth-round selection, Johnson ranked fifth