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.
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 flashy but gets open and produces. A strong 40 (sub-4.5) and ball-tracking drills could cement him as a top-40 pick. A team like the Seahawks or Texans could turn him into a consistent WR3 with upside.
Wild Card
Travis Hunter (Colorado) – Hunter’s two-way brilliance (92 catches, 1,152 yards, 14 TDs on offense; 4 INTs on defense) makes him the draft’s most fascinating prospect. If he plays wide receiver full-time, his fantasy ceiling is sky-high. Listed as a defensive back for the combine, his weigh-in and 40 time (projected 4.4s) will fuel debates about his NFL role. A team like the Browns or Titans drafting him primarily as a WR could make him an intriguing dynasty pick. However, that depends on how man snaps on offense his new team is willing to allow.
Tight Ends
Tyler Warren (Penn State) – Warren’s versatility (88 catches, 1,062 yards, seven TDs) and George Kittle-like grit make him a fantasy sleeper. His athleticism pops on film. He will go in Round 1. A creative offense like the Colts or Chiefs could unlock his top-10 TE potential.
Colston Loveland (Michigan) – Loveland’s 69 catches, 809 yards, and five TDs in 2024 signal a rare pass-catching TE. At 6-5, 245 pounds, he’s a mismatch nightmare with fantasy TE1 potential. Agility drills and a solid 40 (mid-4.6s) could make him the first TE off the board.
Harold Fannin Jr. (Bowling Green) – Fannin’s ridiculous 2024 stats (117 catches, 1,555 yards, 10 TDs) at 6’4”, 238 lbs scream fantasy breakout. He’s raw but oozes potential. Route-running drills and a decent 40 could elevate him from a Day 3 flier to a Day 2 pick. A pass-heavy team could make him a TE2 with upside.
Elijah Arroyo (Miami) – Arroyo’s late rise (47 catches, 678 yards, 8 TDs) and 6’4”, 245-pound frame hint at an untapped potential. A strong showing in the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine drills could make him a Day 2 pick.
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