Fantasy football dynasty drafts differ significantly from regular drafts, focusing exclusively on rookies and offering a unique investment opportunity for enthusiasts. Ashton Jeanty, a promising running back from Boise State, is highlighted as a top choice due to his potential to revitalize the Raiders' struggling rushing game. Omarion Hampton, another running back, presents a valuable asset for the Los Angeles Chargers, though he may face competition from newly signed Najee Harris. Travis Hunter, despite being a versatile talent with a potential dual-role in the NFL, joins a competitive wide receiver group at Jacksonville, making his fantasy draft position intriguing yet risky. The rankings discussed are specific to superflex leagues, where the strategic importance of rookies is heightened by the limited availability of high-quality players.

The focus of fantasy football dynasty drafts is on rookies, making every pick critical due to the smaller pool of high-quality assets compared to regular drafts.

Ashton Jeanty, a running back from Boise State, is a key rookie to consider, expected to lead the Raiders' backfield, given their poor rushing performance last season.

Jeanty is noted for his ability to handle stacked defenses, as evidenced by his impressive college stats, including 2,601 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns in his last season.

Omarion Hampton, another rookie running back, offers versatility as a backfield threat for the Chargers, though his playing time might be shared with Najee Harris.

Despite the potential for a committee approach, Hampton's first-round draft status suggests he will have significant opportunities to lead the Chargers' rushing attack.

Travis Hunter, a wide receiver with exceptional athleticism and skills, presents a high-risk, high-reward option due to his dual-role capabilities and the strong existing talent in Jacksonville's receiver corps.

The evaluation emphasizes the strategic depth of superflex leagues where rookies like Hunter, Jeanty, and Hampton play crucial roles in shaping team dynamics, with a particular focus on maximizing their unique talents.

There's the NFL Draft and then there's the millions of fantasy football drafts that come after.

And for the most passionate fantasy football players, dynasty drafts are a chance to be even more invested in the game.

Unlike a redraft league, dynasty drafts consist strictly of rookies. Every pick means even more with significantly less quality assets in the pool of players.

So who should you be keeping an eye on as the summer goes on?

*Note: These rankings apply to superflex leagues with one starting quarterback spot.

1. Ashton Jeanty - RB, Las Vegas Raiders

A dynasty draft never plays out like the regular draft. While Travis Hunter is a generational prospect worth a haul to trade up for, he plays the wrong position to be atop this list.

What we're looking for is a bellcow running back who will get the bulk of the carries and be a threat in the passing game. Ashton Jeanty fits the bill.

The Raiders were one of the worst teams in the league rushing the ball last season, but Jeanty aims to change that. 

At Boise State last season, the speedster found success against stacked boxes, which he should see more of with the Raiders.

If you want to stop Ashton Jeanty, you are going to need at least 9 defenders in the box. pic.twitter.com/WFtL9BXVv3

— CBS Sports College Football 🏈 (@CBSSportsCFB) November 17, 2024

The Raiders also drafted two offensive linemen to partner with their first-round center from last year's draft, Jackson Powers-Johnson. 

Last season, Jeanty toted the ball 374 times for 2,601 yards and and 29 touchdowns. He'll face stiffer competition from NFL defenses, but should get the bulk of the carries over Raheem Mostert and Sincere McCormick.

2. Omarion Hampton - RB, Los Angeles Chargers

Omarion Hampton is another running back that can be a threat out of the backfield or in the passing game. The 6-foot, 220 pound North Carolina product rushed for 1,660 yards and added another 373 through the air last season.

Hampton's situation is a little more complicated than Jeanty's however.

The Chargers also signed Najee Harris in free agency, which could mean it will be more of a committee approach.

Still, Hampton was a first-round pick for LA and projects to be the lead runner out of the backfield.

Dynasty managers should pencil him in as 1.02 while also monitoring his performance in training camp.

Jim Harbaugh on Omarion Hampton:

“I love the production, over 1,600 yards.. 39 catches out of the backfield, he gives us a real weapon there.. He can play all 3 downs.”

Chargers GM (Joe Hortiz) mentioned it was a “unanimous” decision between their Front Office to Draft Hampton pic.twitter.com/4SHSAYvgKj

— Austin Abbott (@AustinAbbottFF) May 1, 2025

3. Travis Hunter - WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

The second overall pick is the third pick on our board for a couple reasons.

Firstly, nobody knows what Travis Hunter's career will look like. With the threat of playing both sides of the ball, the Colorado product has variability that can be a risk for fantasy football managers. 

Second, Hunter is joining a WR corps with some proven players. Brian Thomas Jr. set the rookie records for a Jags' wide receiver in receptions, yards, and touchdowns last season. And that was with Trevor Lawrence only healthy for part of the season. Jacksonville also signed Dyami Brown from the Washington Commanders.

Still, the generational prospect needs to be taken top three in all superflex dynasty drafts.

His senior year at Colorado, Hunter had 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns. That was while playing full snaps at cornerback on the other side of the ball.

New head coach Liam Coen is an offensive mind and he will likely lean Hunter's usage to receiver over cornerback. The 6-foot-1, 185 pound wideout could be a weapon out of the backfield too. 

Keep it simple. Draft TRAVIS HUNTER if you can in 2025 fantasy football‼️

Why?

- the best WR in his class
- dominates on jump balls
- world-class athleticism
- excellent anticipation
- rare ball skills & leaping ability
- speed to make house calls

Don’t overthink this one. pic.twitter.com/paJT7YCujO

— PPRFantasyTips (@PPRFantasyTips) February 27, 2025

In fantasy football, wide receivers are generally less valuable than running backs because they can be targeted less. But Hunter should be the first one off the board at his position.