Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2025 projections.

Half of the top 10 picks in the 2025 NFL draft will line up on offense in their rookie seasons. No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward was one of two quarterbacks chosen in the first round, but he is the only one expected to make an impact in fantasy football circles.

Fantasy football season seems far off, but after the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, it's now time to start thinking about your other draft later this year. That's right, it's time to do a fantasy football breakdown of the first round. In years past, we've done this and found gold in Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers.