2025 NFL Draft: Live Fantasy Tracker (Rounds 2-3)

Apr 25, 2025
2025 NFL Draft: Live Fantasy Tracker (Rounds 2-3)

The second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft will be held today (beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET), while the remainder of the draft will finish up on Saturday (12 p.m. ET).

I'll update this page with player evaluation from the Rookie Draft Profiles produced by our partners over at Dynasty League Football. I'll also add evaluation from Matt Harmon (Reception Perception) and Derrick Klassen (The Athletic). Finally, I'll add my own fantasy spin based on the player's opportunity, draft capital, landing spot, and athletic comparables (from Player Profiler or Mockdraftable).

Be sure to check out Round 1 here.

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2.02 - Texans - WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State

DLF Dynasty Profile: After transferring to Iowa State from Eastern Kentucky, Higgins quickly hit the radar. This past season, he posted 87 catches for 1,183 yards and nine scores, joining Jaylin Noel to form one of the country's best receiving duos. Higgins has the size, ball skills and competitiveness to last at the next level. While he may not have elite-level after-the-catch tools, his 6'7" wingspan can't exactly be taught and he looks the part of a future WR2 at worst. Higgins should be a solid target in the second round of rookie drafts.

Harmon: “Overall, I feel very similarly about Jayden Higgins as I did with Keon Coleman last season. The 2024 prospect was just better. Higgins, like Coleman was as a rookie, can be a usable player if he just lines up at X-receiver but he won’t be maximized without a little role catering. That’s going to take the right staff with the correct vision to get Higgins into the right spots.”

Athletic Comparable: Allen Robinson, Nico Collins

Opportunity: B

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: Stefon Diggs has moved on, while Tank Dell is recovering from a serious knee injury. The Texans acquired Christian Kirk, so Jayden Higgins will compete for WR3 snaps. Nico Collins is a star and Kirk is solid, so Higgins' role may be limited to start the season. We'll have to wait and see if he's capable of overtaking Kirk to become a viable fantasy starter as the team's WR2. Higgins did not fare well in Harmon's charting at Reception Perception.

2.04 - Browns - RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

DLF Dynasty Profile: The former Ole Miss Runnin’ Rebel showed up in Columbus this season with high expectations. In the end, those were clearly met as he posted more than 1,000 rushing yards and 16 total touchdowns, leading Ohio State to the National Championship. His talent was on full display in the title game, where he scored three times and almost single-handedly beat Notre Dame. On the plus side, he wasn’t given a ridiculous amount of work as he shared backfield duties with TreVeyon Henderson, perhaps saving some tire tread in the process. We’ve seen Judkins produce in the SEC before and after posting a sub-4.5 40, some NFL scouts believe he could be a first round prospect. While he currently sits behind Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton in terms of rankings, running back is a strength in this draft and Judkins looks like a solid NFL starter in the making.

Athletic Comparable: Nick Chubb, Bijan Robinson

Opportunity: A

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: Nick Chubb has been released, so the strong and athletic Judkins will compete with Jerome Ford for RB1 duties and shouldn't have a problem winning the starting job. Assuming he has a strong summer, he'll be ranked as a fantasy RB2 with RB1 upside.

2.06 - Patriots - RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

DLF Dynasty Profile: It’s rare to see top-level running backs who have productive for three years in college, let alone four. However, that’s the case with Henderson, who returned for his Senior season in Columbus and helped lead Ohio State to the National Championship. Henderson was a little overshadowed by Quinshon Judkins this past year, posting 1,016 yards, 27 catches, 284 receiving yards, and 11 total touchdowns. However, he never had more than 183 carries in a season anyway and still produced at a high level every year. Despite being an “older prospect,” having spent four years in school, Henderson clearly still has a lot left in him because of that aforementioned workload. In addition, he was #1 in athleticism score for the position at the NFL Combine and could simply be a player whose best football is ahead of him. Henderson is looking like a first round rookie pick this spring.

Athletic Comparable: Breece Hall

Opportunity: B+

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: TreVeyon Henderson is a superior athlete, and given the draft capital, he's likely to usurp Rhamondre Stevenson to win the starting job in New England. He's also a dual-threat, and that's music to fantasy drafters' ears. Like his teammate, Quinshon Judkins, Henderson's talent and situation point to an RB2 fantasy ranking with potential RB1 upside.

2.07 - Bears - WR Luther Burden, Missouri

DLF Dynasty Profile: Burden was a 5-star recruit, top 10 overall prospect nationally, and MaxPreps National Player of the Year coming out of High School, so dynasty managers aren’t exactly unfamiliar with him. He was productive at Missouri in 2023, earning Second-team Associated Press All-American honors, and being named first-team All-SEC. He also ranked ninth in the FBS with 1,212 receiving yards and led the team with 86 receptions, and nine receiving TDs. Last season was also impressive in parts as he was again named All-SEC first team, but only posted a 61/676/6 line for the Tigers. The statistics are troubling, but Missouri’s offense just wasn’t great as they only posted 14 passing touchdowns on the season. Dynasty managers are going to need to convince themselves Burden’s performance was because of his circumstances and not his talent. His measurables tell us that’s the case as his 4.41 40 and 85 total combine score from NFL Next Gen make him look like an NFL-level athlete. There’s some risk and “boom or bust” potential here, but Burden looks like a solid prospect this season.

Harmon: “Overall, Luther Burden has such a wide range of outcomes as a player that finding an individual player comparison is tricky. I’ve been toying around with a “better man-coverage-beating Rashee Rice” comparison because he’s dangerous with the ball in his hands, works well on layup routes and plays over the middle. That sounds like a pretty nice player to have in a wide receiver room. At the very least, I think he’s an excellent layup touches receiver and can give you some big plays in the run-after-catch phase. If you can tell me he’s going to put the work in to hone his craft, you can sell me there is a future starting receiver to mold in his game.”

Athletic Comparable: Sammy Watkins

Opportunity: C

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: Burden has plenty of talent, but he's joining a passing attack that already features D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze at receiver. He's unlikely to beat out either player for WR2 duties, so Burden's rookie-season upside appears to be limited barring an injury in the receiver room.

2.08 - Saints - QB Tyler Shough, Louisville

DLF Dynasty Profile: In a world where the quarterback position is the most important in sports, Shough has seen his stock rise throughout the draft process to the point where some believe he could be a late first round or early second round selection. The challenge here is he was actually a seventh year Senior at Louisville after playing sparingly at Oregon and dealing with injuries during each of his three years at Texas Tech. His accuracy is a question mark as is his durability and athleticism. Still, we've seen Shough make NFL-level throws and he's impressing many this off-season. He's clearly one of the more interesting picks this year and the draft capital used on him will ultimately determine his initial dynasty ranking and value.

Klassen: “Outside of Ward, Shough is the most talented thrower in the class. He has a flexible yet explosive release that works well from all platforms, in and out of the pocket. Though he’s more of a straight-line thrower than someone with fantastic touch, he still gets the job done from an accuracy perspective. Shough is a quality processor, as well. Similar to Ryan Tannehill, he can be a hair slow coming off of reads early in the down but generally doesn’t make bizarre mistakes, and he protects the ball well.”

Athletic Comparable: Ryan Tannehill

Opportunity: A-

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: Derek Carr looks iffy to play in 2025, so the Saints have a need at quarterback and Tyler Shough is their guy. Klassen likes his arm talent, the Saints have a couple of good receivers in Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, and my rookie quarterback model predicts 9.9 rushing yards per game for the Shough, who is a competent runner. He'll be in the QB2 mix, fantasy-wise.

2.10 - Jets - TE Mason Taylor, LSU

DLF Dynasty Profile: Taylor is a solid but seemingly unspectacular tight end prospect this year. He caught 55 passes for 546 yards and two touchdowns at LSU last season, showing decent production. However, it's tough to look at that and get too excited. So, why are people excited? That part is simple - Taylor posted a top five score in both athleticism and overall at the NFL Draft Combine, showing there may be some serious untapped potential here. He's still relatively new to the position and when you consider he's Jason Taylor's son and Zach Thomas' nephew, there's even more intrigue as he has quite the NFL bloodline around him. Taylor looks like a development draft pick for rookie drafters, but one that does seemingly have some good upside.

Athletic Comparable: Dalton Schultz

Opportunity: B+

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: It would not be surprising if Taylor has a solid rookie season for the Jets. Tyler Conklin has moved on, so the starting job is up for grabs. The Jets don't have a clear No. 2 option behind Garrett Wilson, and Taylor has the receiving talent to potentially fill that role. Quarterback tendencies don't always translate from offense to offense, but it's worth noting that in 2022 to 2023, when Justin Fields was starting for the Bears, tight end Cole Kmet led the team in targets (121), catches (93), and touchdowns (10), though D.J. Moore didn't arrive in Chicago until 2023.

2.14 - Rams - TE Terrance Ferguson, Oregon

DLF Dynasty Profile: Lost in what seems to be a pretty large group of tight ends, Ferguson looks like a late round pick in dynasty drafts, despite being productive for Oregon over the past few seasons. The knock on him seems to be his inability to be a good run blocker. While his pass blocking seems to be a touch better, he really does look like a bit of a one-dimensional player who could really only thrive as a pass catcher. In the end, Ferguson looks like a player you take a chance on if he falls into a situation looks desirable early on as you don't get points for blocks.

Athletic Comparable: Brenton Strange

Opportunity: B-

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: It's a good long-term landing spot for Terrance Ferguson, but with Tyler Higbee still hanging around, and both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams gobbling up targets at receiver, Ferguson may not see a whole lot of usage at the start of his career. If he's able to beat out Higbee for the starting job, then TE2 fantasy numbers will be within reach.

2.18 - Seahawks - TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami

DLF Dynasty Profile: Arroyo entered the season with 11 career catches and left 2024 with 35, including seven touchdowns. The challenge here is all about his health as he's coming into the NFL Draft with a history of knee injuries. He needs to show better acceleration and continue to get better against physical players, but he does seem to have the hands and feet to be successful at the next level. He looks like one of the bigger "boom or bust" picks at tight end this year, but that's still good enough for consideration in the middle rounds.

Athletic Comparable: Zach Ertz, Eric Ebron

Opportunity: B

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: Noah Fant is rumored to be on the trade block, and if he's moved, then Elijah Arroyo would have a chance to win the starting job (though AJ Barner is no slouch). Arroyo boasts 4.64 speed, hence the Eric Ebron comp. The Seahawks no longer have DK Metcalf or Tyler Lockett on the roster, so there are plenty of targets up for grabs.

2.23 - Chargers - WR Tre Harris, Ole Miss

DLF Dynasty Profile: You just have to love production in the SEC and Harris has delivered that with nearly 3,000 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns at Ole Miss over the past three seasons. He projects more as an "X" receiver and may not be as versatile as other receivers in this class, but it's hard to argue with what he's done. He'll need to prove he can do more down the field and not rely on just hitches and screens to be effective, but Harris really does look the part. His landing spot is going to be important as he doesn't project as an immediate difference-maker, but you could do a lot worse for a high second round pick in dynasty leagues.

Harmon: “Harris’ success rates on nine, slants and especially curls were outrageously high. He didn’t win at a high level elsewhere but those scores show off where he executes well as a route runner. Harris threatens defenses on go routes but shows great stopdown ability on curls to send corners into a tailspin in man coverage. I’d love to see him run more slants in the NFL, as his ability to get open in a flash when fighting off the press was impressive. Harris eats up man coverage like a top-level wideout. We just need to see his game expand. I see enough flashes to believe he can get there with the right work ethic and offensive ecosystem. I like to bet on players with this archetype early in the second round.”

Athletic Comparable: Marquez Callaway, Keon Coleman

Opportunity: B

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: Tre Harris replaces Joshua Palmer in the Chargers' passing attack, and he could push Quentin Johnston (55-711-8 on 91 targets) for the WR2 job with Ladd McConkey the clear No. 1 target for Justin Herbert.

2.26 - Raiders - WR Jack Bech, TCU

DLF Dynasty Proflie: After falling out of favor at LSU, Bech transferred to TCU and found success, especially last season. On the year, he led the team with 62 catches for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns, good for nearly 17 yards per catch. He faded a little towards the end of the season after posting four games with at least 130 yards in his first five last year. He's big and strong, which makes up for a perceived lack of top-end explosiveness. The big question is going to be if he can rise to the challenge of being more than just a possession receiver. As it stands, Bech looks like a third round rookie pick pre-draft.

Harmon:Jack Bech is an awesome wide receiver prospect, with his only main concerns being the one-side-of-the-field alignment and lack of long speed. He looks like a prime candidate for a big slot receiver role, who can also hang as an outside receiver. … As for comparisons, his hands, route precision in the intermediate area and run-after-catch skills make him quite similar to Rams receivers like Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. The Kupp comparison feels lazy for obvious reasons, but it does have merit. However, I gravitated to a Keenan Allen comparison as a route runner and catcher as his Reception Perception sample crystallized. Allen has a similar size and ran a 4.71 40-yard dash back in 2013. Bech is undoubtedly more physical after the catch and as a blocker, while Allen is smoother, but there are overlaps in his game.”

Athletic Comparable: Josh Palmer

Opportunity: A

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: Athletically, Jack Bech doesn't jump off the page, but when Matt Harmon calls a player "an awesome wide receiver prospect" and compares him to Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, and Keenan Allen, I take notice. Bech will join Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers to form a not-so-bad receiving corps for new quarterback Geno Smith. Bech could certainly post fantasy-relevant numbers, especially in full-PPR formats.

2.28 - Broncos - RB RJ Harvey, UCF

DLF Dynasty Profile: If you're looking for production, Harvey is your guy as he posted nearly 3,000 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns over the past two years at UCF. Even better, he had 323 rushing yards and four touchdowns in the two games played against ranked teams as well. However, he lacks the ability to pass protect and doesn't seem to have any real dynamic ability other than the fact he churns out yards. Many expect him to be a backup, but his landing spot is going to be very interesting. If he goes to a team with a shallow depth chart, his ranking could very well rise.

Athletic Comparable: Chase Brown

Opportunity: A

Paulsen's Fantasy Analysis: Javonte Williams is gone, so the Broncos headed into the draft with Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime as their top-two running backs. Running back was clearly the priority, and Harvey has to be the favorite to start Week 1 given the second-round draft capital the Broncos used to acquire him. He is 88th percentile or higher in Burst Score, Speed Score, and 40-yard speed (4.40) per Player Profiler. He's a dual-threat that could win the Denver RB1 job outright.

3.03 - Browns - TE Harold Fannin, Bowling Green

DLF Dynasty Profile: You don't often see elite-level tight end prospects coming out of Bowling Green. However, you also don't see ANY tight end prospects who post 117 catches for 1,555 yards and ten touchdowns like Fannin did last season. The competition he faced is in question, but he also posted eight different 100-yard games and that's hard to do against anyone. He compares favorably to former Bronco Julius Thomas in terms of his metrics and that would be a no-brainer in the late second or early third round of a rookie draft. Fannin looks like a total "boom or bust" selection this year.

Athletic Comparable: Dalton Kincaid

Opportunity: C

Paulsen's Fantasy Analysis: Highly productive at Bowling Green, Fannin looks to be the heir apparent to David Njoku. He'll face an uphill battle to see targets as a rookie, and the Browns have quarterback problems.

3.05 - Patriots - WR Kyle Williams, Washington State

DLF Dynasty Profile: One of the faster pre-draft risers on the board, Williams had a superb off-season, solidifying himself as a solid NFL prospect. One of the more seasoned receivers in the class after spending three years at UNLV and two at Washington State, Williams had a breakout campaign last year with 70 catches for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns. He doesn't have the greatest hands and has to prove he's more than a home run hitter, but Williams looks the part of a third round rookie pick going into the final weeks prior to the NFL Draft.

Harmon: "Overall, Kyle Williams looks like an ideal prospect to target early on the second day of the NFL Draft. He combines multi-layered separation skills with explosive potential as a YAC threat. Players with this type of Reception Perception profile scream “useful” for wide receiver rooms across the league. The ceiling is a more pressing question. I need to see him stack more wins as a vertical receiver to imagine his future as a No. 1 wideout or even high-end 1B in the league, but I’m comfortable projecting him as an eventual starter. Many of his Reception Perception metrics as a separator mirror those of the Jayden Reed, Elijah Moore archetype of wide receivers."

Athletic Comparable: Rashod Bateman, Mecole Hardman

Opportunity: A-

Paulsen's Fantasy Analysis: Williams fared quite well in Harmon's charting at Reception Perception, and he has good speed (4.40) to boot. Since Tom Brady's departure, New England has not been a favorable landing spot for receivers, but with Drake Maye in the fold, this looks like a good opportunity for Williams, who could immediately ascend to the WR1 role if he has a good summer.

3.06 - Lions - WR Isaac TeSlaa, Arkansas

Harmon: "Isaac TeSlaa comes with one of the more fascinating prospect profiles I’ve ever compiled for Reception Perception. It’s not at all a clear picture of an easy-to-project prospect with a defined future role. However, he checks multiple boxes that you look for from a power slot receiver, and catches everything. The athletic upside shows up on some big-boy routes. NFL teams will need to do the work to figure out why this freakish athlete didn’t produce and wasn’t always on the field at Arkansas. From my standpoint, I think there are more than enough reasons outlined in his Reception Perception profile to throw a draft pick at this late-bloomer in the hopes of molding this clay into something of significance for your offense."

Athletic Comparable: Javon Walker

Opportunity: C

Paulsen's Fantasy Analysis: Isaac TeSlaa is big and fast, but he's unlikely to usurp Jameson Williams as the Lions' WR2. He had the best athleticism score of any receiver at the Combine, but it may take some time for the former Division II product to make an impact in the NFL.

3.10 - Broncos - WR Pat Bryant, Illinois

DLF Dynasty Profile: Bryant improved every year at Illinois, topping out with a 54/984/10 line as a senior this year. He's an interesting prospect as it really does seem like he's an average athlete for the position but also one with a very significant ability - he can high point a football and win contested catches with ease. A dynasty manager taking Bryant with a late round pick has to be convinced he's more than just a goal line threat, so stay tuned as his draft stock is a little in the air at the moment.

Harmon: "Overall, Bryant reminded me a little bit of former Broncos and current Lions receiver Tim Patrick, with a little more power and quickness after the catch. He would fit well in an offense that utilizes bigger receivers as the flanker/slot receiver and wants to throw in the intermediate area. In the right spot, he could return value as a Day 3 draft pick."

Athletic Comparable: Khadarel Hodge, Puka Nacua

Opportunity: B

Paulsen's Fantasy Analysis: The Broncos' receiver room is a little thin after Courtland Sutton, so the door is open for Pat Bryant to make some noise as a rookie.

3.15 - Texans - WR Jaylin Noel, Iowa State

DLF Dynasty Profile: Noel teamed up with fellow draft prospect Jayden Higgins to create a fairly lethal tandem for Iowa State last season. Noel himself posted 80 catches and the team with 1,194 receiving yards. Throw in nine touchdowns and a yards-per-catch that hovered around 15 and you have yourself a solid prospect. Noel is different than Higgins as he projects more as a slot receiver and possible special teams returner as well. His draft capital will be important as any slide could pigeon hole him into more of a part-time role. Stay tuned, but Noel looks like a potential bargain in rookie drafts.

Harmon: “I’m a big fan of Jaylin Noel’s game. While his Reception Perception profile does have some shades of what I charted from Ladd McConkey last year, his best comparison is probably from the 2023 class in current Colts receiver Josh Downs. Like Noel, Downs shredded man coverage and was awesome at the catch point despite his small frame. I compared Downs favorably to Tyler Lockett coming into the league and that is the archetype I envision for Noel. Downs has turned into an excellent professional receiver and would be much more productive in a different offensive environment. Noel might not have the theoretical ceiling of some of the guys that will go earlier in the draft, but that just means he’ll be one of my favorite guys drafted on Day 2. These types of undersized separators are always underrated by the public and can be highly impactful in the right environment. The vertical slot receiver archetype should only be more valuable in today’s game as many teams look to push their passing games over the middle.”

Athletic Comparable: Josh Downs, Rashee Rice

Opportunity: B

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: After reading Harmon's write-up on Jaylin Noel, I was more excited about Noel than I was Jayden Higgins, yet Higgins went off the board earlier. Suddenly, the Texans are pretty stacked at receiver with Nico Collins, Higgins, and Noel. This pick indicates that the Texans aren't expecting Tank Dell back anytime soon. Don't be surprised if Noel outproduces Higgins in 2025.

3.19 - Steelers - RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa

DLF Dynasty Profile: Johnson wasn’t one of the most highly regarded running back prospects entering the past college season, but that changed this season as he posted a whopping 1,537 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns for Iowa. He only caught 22 passes and that’s going to be a concern. However, Johnson has a great combination of vision, patience, and toughness as a ball-carrier. He may slide a bit in the NFL Draft due to his slower-than-expected speed score and could be looked upon as more of a committee back. However, the production is there and he passes the eye test. While some other running backs are destined to go higher than he does in rookie drafts, there’s a lot to like here.

Athletic Comparable: Najee Harris

Opportunity: B

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: Pretty fitting that the Steelers replace Najee Harris with a Najee Harris athletic comparable, Kaleb Johnson. Jaylen Warren is probably ill-suited for 300+ touches, and Johnson is capable of handling a significant workload.

3.23 - Packers - WR Savion Williams, TCU

DLF Dynasty Profile: The NFL Draft and subsequent rookie drafts that follow are always littered with the age old question of what's better between production and potential. Do you take a receiver who has proven to be productive against top-level competition or the one who has measurables that look like they have a higher ceiling and untapped potential? Williams is going to fit in the potential category as he posted fewer than 1,600 receiving yards and 137 total catches for TCU, despite being on the roster for five seasons. He's big, strong, and fast, though. While he needs major refinement, Williams could simply be a diamond in the rough. Take into account he had over 300 rushing yards on sweeps and other misdirectional plays and it becomes even more enigmatic. Feel lucky?

Harmon: "Williams only went down on first contact on 33% of his in-space attempts. He has good vision and takes good angles after the catch. It wouldn’t totally blow me away if he’s used as a running back in particular looks. Reception Perception subscribers know I don’t love to bet big on these types of 'wide receivers' getting significant volume in an NFL offense, but Williams has the skills to survive in a gadget-based role. His blend of size, physicality, and catching ability makes him worth a shot for a creative offensive mind somewhere on Day 3."

Athletic Comparable: Cordarrelle Patterson

Opportunity: C

Paulsen's Fantasy Analysis: Best case scenario is that Williams can turn into a Cordarrelle Patterson or a Deebo Samuel as a gadget-type player who will play significant snaps out of the backfield. The Packers' receiving corps is crowded, so it's tough to envision a huge role in year one.

3.28 - Seahawks - QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama

DLF Dynasty Profile: Milroe entered the season with Heisman aspirations. After all, he was slated to lead Alabama back to the promised land under new Head Coach Kalen DeBoer and was coming off a season with 2,834 passing yards, 531 rushing yards, 35 total touchdowns and just six interceptions. Unfortunately, Milroe disappointed on almost every level, throwing for just 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. While he added 20 rushing touchdowns and 726 rushing yards, the results were just too mixed last season. His athleticism is off the charts, but the fear is he's just too much like Justin Fields or an old school Kordell Stewart than Jalen Hurts or Jayden Daniels. The biggest red flag could be the fact he threw just five touchdowns and ten interceptions in SEC play last season. In the end, he's just not refined enough as a passer to be considered in the elite level of quarterbacks and while he has tremendous upside as a runner, he looks like both a project and a third round rookie pick at the moment.

Klassen (The Athletic): Milroe will walk into the league as one of the best athletes at the position. As a passer, he’ll need at least a year to fix his footwork and adapt to the speed of coverage at the NFL level, but that’s okay.

Athletic Comparable: Sam Howell

Opportunity: B

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: My rookie quarterback model projects 29.8 rushing yards per game for Milroe, so if/when he's able to win the starting job, he's going to offer major rushing upside. It sounds like he's going to need some time to sort out his throwing form, and Sam Darnold's presence should buy Milroe at least a year.

3.30 - Browns - QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon

DLF Dynasty Profile: It's been a long, strange journey for Gabriel, who had stops at UCF, Oklahoma, and Oregon over a six-year college career. There's no doubting his production as he threw for more than 10,000 yards with 85 touchdowns and 18 interceptions over the last three of those seasons. The reason he's knocked down on NFL Draft lists is really all about his size. At only six feet and 200 pounds and having a relatively weak arm compared to some of his peers, it's hard to see him having the durability or skill set truly needed to last long-term in the NFL. He has also seen a lot of his numbers inflated as a great number of his throws have been of the short variety where his receivers can get into space and work, inflating his numbers. Still, Gabriel has proved a lot of people wrong in his career and should have a decent chance to make an NFL roster. He's a late round flier in dynasty rookie drafts, with much more intrigue in a 2QB league for sure.

Athletic Comparable: Baker Mayfield

Opportunity: A-

Paulsen’s Fantasy Analysis: Given the state of the Browns quarterback room--Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Deshaun Watson (Achilles)--this is as good of a landing spot as a third-round quarterback could hope for. The Browns have some pass catchers (Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, David Njoku) and no clear starting quarterback. My rookie quarterback model predicts 13.2 rushing yards per game for Gabriel, so he offers some rushing upside if he's able to win the starting job.

3.38 - Vikings - WR Tai Felton

DLF Dynasty Profile: A steady improver at Maryland, Felton capped off his senior season with a career-high 96 catches for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns. He's clearly on the radar after posting a 4.37 40 at the NFL Combine but many think his production is simply because of a massive target share at Maryland. After all, he had nearly 1/3 of all their receptions on the season and his yards per catch dipped down under 12 as a result. Felton is also listed at just 183 pounds, which could be problematic at the next level. Still, this is a productive player who has been a steady improver, so he merits consideration in the late rounds of rookie drafts.

Harmon: "Overall, Tai Felton looks like a nice Day 3 prospect with a mixed Reception Perception profile. His unique frame at the position already presents a challenge in crafting a role and his skills on tape continue the thought. Felton looks like he’ll work best as a YAC threat who moves around the formation and thrives on quick routes. There’s enough here to hold out hope Felton could be a nice third receiver in the right offense but there’s some seasoning needed and issues to work through at the catch point. I’d still take the flyer somewhere on the third day of the NFL Draft because his route running vs. zone passes the test, and he wins in the open field."

Athletic Comparable: Bo Melton

Opportunity: C

Paulsen's Fantasy Analysis: At best, Felton will be the fourth option in the passing game after Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson.

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