5 Dynasty Rookie Sleepers to Know in the 2025 NFL Draft Class

If you’re grinding for an edge in your dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts, it’s not just about landing the big names. The deeper you go, the more value you can find. Whether you’re sitting on a stockpile of late-round picks or looking to stash upside plays, identifying the right under-the-radar rookies can tilt your dynasty leagues long term.

The 2025 Rookie Fantasy Scouting Guide is your cheat code. It’s packed with advanced scouting reports, college production, athletic testing, comps, and detailed fantasy outlooks all built to help you dominate every phase of rookie draft season. While the early rounds are loaded with household names, it’s the Day 3 dart throws and UDFA fliers that can become league-winners with the right mix of talent and opportunity.

Here are five of my favorite dynasty rookie sleepers to keep on your radar as you prep for the 2025 rookie draft cycle.

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Dynasty Rookie Sleepers to Know

1. Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

Noel might be one of the most overlooked slot receivers in the class, but don’t mistake that for a lack of talent. He left Iowa State with 245 career receptions and 2,855 receiving yards, finishing second all-time in both categories. Noel’s route timing, footwork, and separation skills jump off the tape. He’s a space-creating technician who wins with short-area burst and a high-level understanding of leverage.

The knock? He isn’t big (5-foot-10, 194 pounds) and doesn’t offer much after the catch. But his hands are solid, and his route detail is NFL-ready. He also brings legit return value. He was named first-team All-Big 12 as a return specialist in 2024. In PPR-heavy formats, Noel has the tools to carve out a slot role early with some sneaky upside in the right system.

2. Jack Bech, WR, TCU

Bech has the size (6-1, 214), toughness and mentality to become an NFL “glue guy.” He’s a power-slot with sticky hands, physicality through contact and the ability to settle into zone windows like a savvy vet. Bech broke out with 1,034 yards and 9 touchdowns at TCU in 2024 and capped it with a game-winning score in the Senior Bowl.

He’s not explosive and lacks long speed, but he’s a natural ball tracker who consistently wins in contested spots. Bech profiles as the kind of player coaches fall in love with. He’s smart, tough and reliable. He’ll do the dirty work over the middle, move the chains and give his quarterback a consistent safety valve. In fantasy terms, he’s a potential early impact player with volume-dependent flex appeal.

3. Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas

Blue enters the NFL as a potential change-of-pace back with legit juice. He averaged 6.1 yards per carry in 2024 and clocked 4.3 speed in testing, making him one of the most explosive runners in the class. Blue brings slashing vision, elite burst through creases, and real upside as a pass-catcher. He had 42 receptions and 6 receiving scores in 2024.

The concerns? Ball security (four fumbles in 2024), questionable pass protection, and limited size (5-9, 196). But in today’s NFL, that profile works as long as you can create explosive plays, and Blue can. He’s a classic satellite back with third-down and rotational potential. He has the look of a classic upside stash.

4. Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn

Hunter is a no-nonsense, between-the-tackles grinder who quietly became the fourth all-time leading rusher at Auburn. Over four years, he averaged a robust 6.3 yards per carry and flashed enough lateral quickness to create on his own. He’s thicker than his measurements suggest (5-9, 204) and is built to handle contact and churn tough yards. Hunter isn’t flashy, but he’s efficient, decisive, and tough to bring down.

While he isn’t a dynamic pass-catcher, he can handle checkdowns and has enough pop to break chunk plays when creases open. Pass protection is still a work in progress, but the base tools are here for a rotational back who can thrive in a zone scheme. Think of him as a potential RB3/bye-week filler who could thrive if injuries hit in the right backfield.

5. Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse

Labeling Gadsden a tight end is a bit misleading. He’s more of a big slot receiver trapped in a tight end’s frame. But don’t let that blur the fantasy upside. At 6-5, 243, with a nearly 82-inch wingspan, Gadsden is a mismatch nightmare who posted two seasons of 900-plus yards at Syracuse while working mostly out of the slot. He’s a high-level ball tracker, violent at the catch point and has some of the best hands in the entire class.

He’s not a blocker and probably never will be, but we don’t care about that in fantasy. If a team uses him as a jumbo slot or seam-stretching move piece, Gadsden could make a real Year 1 impact, especially in tight end premium formats. His route tree is advanced, and his ball skills give him red-zone upside. Think of him as a Mike Gesicki type — volatile but worth betting on.

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Find Value in the Margins

The top of every rookie draft tends to play out similarly. Everyone wants the flashy names. But real dynasty fantasy football success comes from finding value in the margins. These five players — Noel, Bech, Blue, Hunter, Gadsden — aren’t flying off the board in early mocks, but each brings a clear skillset that could translate to fantasy value with the right opportunity.

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