The 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner, which means it’s time to improve your draft boards, overanalyze every prospect, and pretend you won’t trade away half your picks by mid-May.
In this 2025 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft, I fired up the FantasyPros Mock Draft Simulator to see how things might shake out in a 5-round SuperFlex format when drafting from the 1.02 slot. I wanted to give dynasty managers an example of how to draft at the beginning of the round after drafting from the middle and the end of the draft.
Was it perfect? Not quite.Ex-Cavinder triplet Carson Beck was apparently still in the system, but it gave us a reasonable look at how the draft could unfold.
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Let’s break it down and see how to dominate your SuperFlex 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft.
2025 DYNASTY ROOKIE MOCK DRAFT FROM THE 1.02
1.02: CAM WARD, QB MIAMI
If you’ve followed any of my mocks, rankings, or general thoughts about this QB class, you know I couldn’t be lower on the bunch. They aren’t exactly replicating what we got last year with Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Bo Nix, and Michael Pennix Jr.
But with Ashton Jeanty off the board (duh), I decided to shake things up and grab my QB1: Cam Ward. Will I build my fake franchise around him? Maybe. Will I trade him in a hypothetical blockbuster? Also maybe. But for now, let’s ride.
Ward isn’t your typical “meh” QB prospect from this class. He’s got the “it” factor. A natural thrower with a smooth release, Ward operates the pocket like a true professional. He’s always calm and ready to strike. He’s mobile, decisive, and not afraid to let it rip. Add in his play-extending athleticism and a sturdy build, and you’ve got a signal-caller with real fantasy juice.
Top-15 upside with some spicy week-winning potential? Yeah, I’ll take that at 1.02 all day.
2.02: COLSTON LOVELAND, TE MICHIGAN
With Tyler Warren still on the board and #DraftTwitter drooling over his Wildcat QB snaps and quick game YAC against college kids, I zagged and went with my TE1: the smooth, steady Colston Loveland. While Warren’s future feels very landing spot dependent, Loveland’s game travels. Plug him in anywhere, and he’s going to produce.
Loveland has the frame and movement skills NFL teams dream about. He’s big, athletic, and glides through space like a wideout in a tight end’s body. He runs clean routes, finds soft spots in coverage, and creates separation with ease. He didn’t exactly light up the YAC column like Warren, but considering he spent his final college season catching passes from Michigan’s quarterback circus, we’ll give him a pass.
With his blend of size, smarts, and polish, Loveland feels like a rock-solid long-term TE starter who’s ready to shine wherever he lands.
3.02: JAYLIN NOEL, WR IOWA STATE
Jaylin Noel didn’t just attend the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine, he dominated. I was already a fan pre-draft process, but now the whole world’s caught up. Explosive? Check. Polished? Double check. Versatile three-level threat who creates separation with ease? Mhm.
The former Cyclone is the definition of a well-rounded wideout. He’s twitchy, runs a full route tree like a seasoned vet, and makes smooth cuts that leave defenders in the dust. Noel is also plus after the catch, has short-area burst, and possesses feel for space to be a quarterback’s best friend.
Once an underrated sleeper, Noel’s now getting the shine he deserves, and I’m thrilled to have scooped him up in the third while everyone else was RB hunting.
4.02: BRASHARD SMITH, RB SMU
Every draft cycle has that guy. The wideout-turned-running back who makes scouts squint at their notes, such as Tyrone Tracy Jr., Antonio Gibson, and Ty Montgomery. This year’s edition? Brashard Smith, the SMU speedster who replicated that transformation and made it look easy.
At the Senior Bowl, Smith turned heads by breaking off linebackers and safeties in one-on-ones. Crisp routes, soft hands, and a whole lotta juice is what Smith brings to the table.
And in his first full year as a running back? Just a casual 1,332 rushing yards, 39 catches, and 18 trips to the end zone. He’s got that jitterbug burst, natural tackle-shedding ability, and electric movement in space.
A high-upside stash with legit PPR potential in the fourth? Yes please, and thank you.
5.02: RAHEIM “ROCKET” SANDERS, RB ARKANSAS
Two years ago, Rocket Sanders was flying up rookie draft boards as the next great RB prospect. After a sophomore breakout with 1,400+ rushing yards and 12 TDs, knee and shoulder injuries grounded him in 2023. He transferred to South Carolina hoping to relaunch his stock, and while 881 rushing yards didn’t exactly set the SEC on fire, the upside is still very, very real.
Then came the Combine. At 6’0″, 217 pounds, Sanders ripped a 4.46 40 and posted a 38.5″ vert, reminding everyone why “Rocket” isn’t just a nickname, it’s a warning to opposing defenders.
He’s a big, physical back with sneaky wiggle, solid vision, and just enough juice to make defenders miss in the open field. Toss in some occasional pass-catching chops, and you’ve got a legit three-down profile.
In Round 5? That’s a no-brainer lottery ticket. Let’s light the fuse.
CONCLUSION: CHASING UPSIDE IN A REBUILD
Coming away from the 1.02 spot, I feel like I walked out of this mock with the keys to a full-on roster renovation. Cam Ward gives me a QB with big-time tools and the upside to anchor a SuperFlex squad for years. Grabbing my TE1 Colston Loveland in the second screams value, while Jaylin Noel in the third gives me a silky-smooth route-runner with WR2 upside written all over him.
Rounds four and five were all about swing-for-the-fences RB value. Brashard Smith is a WR-turned-RB who brings serious juice and pass-catching upside, while Rocket Sanders is a post-hype sleeper with a workhorse frame and three-down potential.
Altogether, I came away with a high-upside quarterback, a cornerstone tight end, and three legit skill players who could all be early contributors. Rebuild, retool, or contend—this class gives me the flexibility to do it all.
