August is an important month in fantasy football. Maybe the most important month.
It’s when position battles take place during training camp. When exhibition games get teams out on the field against each other. It’s also when injuries, unfortunately, start to mount. And it’s when average fantasy draft positions begin to take shape.
Of course, every fantasy draft is different, and a value pick in one league can just as easily be a reach in another. That’s why ADPs and pre-draft rankings should be used as a tool, not a rule.
With that in mind, here are some thoughts about the top overall players in fantasy football for 2025.
2025 POSITION RANKINGS: QB | RB | WR | TE | K | D/ST
Fantasy football rankings: Top overall players
Obviously, a fantasy league’s format greatly affects how players are valued. Most leagues out there start one quarterback and award points for receptions. So these overall rankings are geared toward half-point PPR scoring. Let’s analyze them in chunks.
WR Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
RB Bijan Robinson, Falcons
RB Saquon Barkley, Eagles
WR Justin Jefferson, Vikings
RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions
WR CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions
WR Puka Nacua, Rams
WR Malik Nabers, Giants
RB Derrick Henry, Ravens
WR Nico Collins, Texans
RB De’Von Achane, DolphinsElite running backs are most valuable at the top of the draft, but there is a wealth of high-volume wide receivers maong the overall top 12. Malik Nabers may be the biggest risk-reward first-round pick.
RB Ashton Jeanty, Raiders
WR A.J. Brown, Eagles
RB Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
TE Brock Bowers, Raiders
WR Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks
RB Chase Brown, Bengals
RB Jonathan Taylor, Colts
WR Ladd McConkey, Chargers
TE Trey McBride, Cardinals
RB Kyren Williams, Rams
RB Bucky Irving, BuccaneersHow good can rookie Ashton Jeanty be? Better than established veterans such as Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Taylor? Yeah, he can. Brock Bowers and Trey McBride are worth second-round picks at tight end.
QB Lamar Jackson, Ravens
WR Drake London, Falcons
QB Jalen Hurts, Eagles
QB Jayden Daniels, Commanders
RB Josh Jacobs, Packers
QB Josh Allen, Bills
WR Terry McLaurin, Commanders
WR Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
WR Tee Higgins, Bengals
RB Breece Hall, Jets
TE George Kittle, 49ers
WR Mike Evans, BuccaneersIf you want a top quarterback, get him in Round 3. Also, Drake London seems to mark a new tier of wide receiver here.
RB James Cook, Bills
WR Davante Adams, Rams
WR Garrett Wilson, Jets
RB Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks
WR DJ Moore, Bears
RB James Conner, Cardinals
WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals
WR DeVonta Smith, Eagles
RB Alvin Kamara, Saints
WR Courtland Sutton, Broncos
WR DK Metcalf, Steelers
WR Rashee Rice, Chiefs
RB Chuba Hubbard, Panthers
WR Jameson Williams, LionsTry to land at least a couple wide receivers in the top 50 picks.
RB Joe Mixon, Texans
RB Aaron Jones Sr., Vikings
QB Joe Burrow, Bengals
WR Zay Flowers, Ravens
RB David Montgomery, Lions
TE Sam LaPorta, Lions
RB Omarion Hampton, Chargers
WR Xavier Worthy, Chiefs
RB D’Andre Swift, Bears
WR Chris Godwin, BuccaneersThis is a good part of the draft to speculate on running backs — or get your first one if you subscribe to the Zero RB strategy. Will Sam LaPorta last this long?
QB Kyler Murray, Cardinals
QB Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
WR Jerry Jeudy, Browns
RB RJ Harvey, Broncos
RB Tony Pollard, Titans
TE T.J. Hockenson, Vikings
RB Kaleb Johnson, Steelers
WR Rome Odunze, Bears
WR George Pickens, Cowboys
RB Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants
WR Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers
WR Jordan Addison, VikingsFinding some WR gold here is definitely possible. Also, could one team possibly land both Patrick Mahomes AND Travis Kelce at this point in the draft?
TE Travis Kelce, Chiefs
RB TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots
RB Jaylen Warren, Steelers
QB Jared Goff, Lions
WR Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins
WR Jakobi Meyers, Raiders
QB Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers
RB Najee Harris, Chargers
WR Calvin Ridley, Titans
TE Evan Engram, Broncos
RB Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders
TE Mark Andrews, Ravens
WR Chris Olave, Saints
RB Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars
QB Brock Purdy, 49ers
WR Jauan Jennings, 49ers
QB Bo Nix, BroncosWaiting on quarterbacks any later than this can turn into a high-stakes game of chicken.
WR Khalil Shakir, Bills
RB Javonte Williams, Cowboys
WR Travis Hunter, Jaguars
TE David Njoku, Browns
WR Stefon Diggs, Patriots
TE Jonnu Smith, Steelers
QB Dak Prescott, Cowboys
RB Quinshon Judkins, Browns
RB Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks
QB Justin Herbert, Chargers
WR Cooper Kupp, Seahawks
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots
QB C.J. Stroud, Texans
QB Justin Fields, JetsAt this point, give serious consideration to talented rookies and players who’ve changed teams in the offseason.
TE Dalton Kincaid, Bills
WR Jayden Reed, Packers
QB J.J. McCarthy, Vikings
WR Deebo Samuel Sr., Commanders
WR Josh Downs, Colts
TE Dallas Goedert, Eagles
TE Tucker Kraft, Packers
QB Caleb Williams, Bears
RB Rachaad White, Buccaneers
WR Ricky Pearsall, 49ers
WR Michael Pittman Jr., Colts
RB Cam Skattebo, Giants
RB Tyjae Spears, Titans
QB Drake Maye, Patriots
RB Jordan Mason, Vikings
WR Matthew Golden, Packers
RB Tank Bigsby, Jaguars
WR Darnell Mooney, Falcons
TE Jake Ferguson, Cowboys
QB Jordan Love, Packers
WR Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers
RB Tyler Allgeier, Falcons
WR Rashid Shaheed, Saints
QB Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
RB J.K. Dobbins, Broncos
TE Kyle Pitts, Falcons
RB Isaac Guerendo, 49ers
WR Keon Coleman, BillsPlayers with raw talent and plausible upside — even if they don’t have a major role just yet — are great picks here in the middle rounds.
QB Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
RB Jerome Ford, Browns
WR Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants
WR Rashod Bateman, Ravens
TE Hunter Henry, Patriots
QB Matthew Stafford, Rams
WR Jayden Higgins, Texans
RB Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars
WR Luther Burden III, Bears
RB Justice Hill, Ravens
TE Isaiah Likely, Ravens
RB Rico Dowdle, Panthers
RB Austin Ekeler, Commanders
QB Bryce Young, Panthers
RB Ray Davis, Bills
WR Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers
WR Adam Thielen, Panthers
RB Jaylen Wright DolphinsIt’s all personal preference as we come to the end of the top 150. Pick your favorites and grab them, regardless of where they rank.
DST Philadelphia Eagles
QB Aaron Rodgers, Steelers
WR Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos
TE Tyler Warren, Colts
RB Trey Benson, Cardinals
RB Jaydon Blue, Cowboys
TE Colston Loveland, Bears
QB Michael Penix Jr., Falcons
RB Braelon Allen, Jets
DST Baltimore RavensTime to start thinking about the top defenses/special teams.
RB Roschon Johnson, Bears
WR Tre’ Harris, Chargers
RB Ty Johnson, Bills
WR Christian Kirk, Texans
WR Quentin Johnston, Chargers
DST Denver Broncos
WR Alec Pierce, Colts
RB Nick Chubb, Texans
WR DeAndre Hopkins, Ravens
DST Pittsburgh Steelers
DST Houston Texans
TE Cade Otton, Buccaneers
WR Marquise Brown, Chiefs
RB MarShawn Lloyd, Packers
WR Jalen McMillan, Buccaneers
RB Dylan Sampson, Browns
WR Cedric Tillman, Browns
QB Sam Darnold, Seahawks
WR Romeo Doubs, Packers
TE Pat Freiermuth, Steelers
RB Blake Corum, Rams
DST Seattle Seahawks
WR Kyle Williams, Patriots
DST Minnesota Vikings
DST Buffalo Bills
K Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys
DST Green Bay Packers
RB Kareem Hunt, Chiefs
DST Detroit Lions
DST Kansas City Chiefs
K Cameron Dicker, Chargers
K Jake Bates, Lions
DST New York Jets
WR Xavier Legette, Panthers
TE Zach Ertz, Commanders
WR DeMario Douglas, Patriots
K Chase McLaughlin, Buccaneers
WR Joshua Palmer, Bills
K Wil Lutz, Broncos
RB DJ Giddens, Colts