2025 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (Based on Chad Reuter’s NFL.com 2025 NFL DRAFT) Round 2
Using Chad Reuter’s latest 7-round mock draft on NFL.com as the foundation, here is 2025 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft Round 2. So without further ado…
2.01 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | Houston Texans
Drafted 58th overall, Judkins lands in Houston with one big obstacle: Joe Mixon. Mixon was solid in 2024 and could hold off the rookie early—we saw plenty of vets fend off challengers just last year. But Judkins isn’t just another guy. He’s got brute strength, deceptive wiggle, and that grinder mentality. If Mixon fades or gets banged up, Judkins could eat — and if that happens, this pick becomes an absolute Round 2 heist.
2.02 | Jaylen Blue | RB | Los Angeles Chargers
This is the kind of landing spot that breaks your rankings in half. Blue wasn’t high on most boards—in fact, a lot of managers probably had to Google him mid-draft—but when Harbaugh and Greg Roman take him 55th overall, you perk up. That’s RB-friendly capital in a system designed to smash you in the mouth. Suddenly, the guy you shrugged off is staring down real opportunity in a run-heavy scheme, and now you’re back in the lab, rewatching film and wondering what you missed. I’m adjusting the ranks — and pulling the trigger.
2.04 | Luther Burden | WR | Los Angeles Rams
This is the kind of landing spot that has Burden truthers shaking with excitement and haters nervously googling “What can McVay do with raw wideouts?” Talent has never been the issue — it’s the engagement level. If Burden decides to lock in on football, he could torch secondaries as the third option behind Puka and Davante. He’ll feast on zero coverage — assuming he’s not too busy dropping bars like Toney, who just announced a rap career. Boom or bust? Definitely. But the upside here is wild if the Rams unlock it.
2.05 | Jalen Milroe | QB | Cleveland Browns
Milroe is that rare fantasy project that flashes just enough Lamar to make you dream... and just enough Lance to give you anxiety. But here’s the deal — Cleveland planted a flag at pick 2.33. This isn’t a dart throw — it’s a full-on investment. And when teams do that, you follow the signal. The fantasy equity is instant, and the upside is what people hope they’re drafting every year. The Browns have weapons. The question is: can Milroe operate them, or will the game be too fast?
2.06 | Trevor Etienne | RB | Pittsburgh Steelers
This landing spot is sneaky perfect. Etienne could carve out a 55 %+ share and become the 1A in a run-heavy Arthur Smith offense. He’s got the three-down toolkit that Tomlin loves—vision, burst, soft hands—and doesn’t need 25 touches to make noise. You know the deal: not all the big names will hit, and not all the big hits will be big names. Etienne has the traits and now the opportunity to be that guy who rips off a few RB1 weeks and makes everyone scramble to catch up.
2.07 | Tre Harris | WR | Carolina Panthers
This big-bodied playmaker might be exactly what the doctor ordered for Bryce Young. Harris can win downfield, but what pops is his ability to turn short throws into big YAC chunks—something this offense has sorely lacked. The Panthers are stacking pieces to give Young a fair shot, and Harris is another player who’ll be handed real opportunities. He may never be a WR1, but he’s a QB-friendly target with the traits to quietly become a fantasy staple.
2.08 | Quinn Ewers | QB | Seattle Seahawks
Seattle gave Sam Darnold a starter’s contract… but they also gave themselves a way out after one year. That’s the crack in the door for Quinn Ewers, and it’s all he needs. The arm talent is undeniable, the pedigree is legit—it’s just the consistency that’s always kept him in limbo. But this draft capital says he’s going to get a shot, and with the weapons in Seattle, it doesn’t take much to unlock fantasy relevance. Low floor, high ceiling, but at this point in the draft, it’s juice worth squeezing.
2.09 | Cameron Skattebo | RB | New York Giants
This is a pick you make because you love the player, even if the situation feels like a middle finger to your rankings. Tyrone Tracy truthers will scream “charlatan!” and pretend Skattebo doesn’t exist — but Day 2 capital says otherwise. The Giants need so much help, and taking Skattebo this high means he’s part of the plan, whether fantasy managers like it or not. Yes, the landing spot muddies both backs short-term, but if one goes down? The other might wreck your league.
2.10 | Tyler Shough | QB | New York Giants
Drafted on Day 2 by the Giants, Shough is walking into a perfect slow-bake setup. He’ll sit behind a couple of bridge QBs, learn the pro game, and wait for the moment to let those big-time tools rip. The talent has never been the issue—it’s the injuries and inconsistency. But if he stays upright and gets the shot, this could be a home run pick stashed at the back of the second. There’s risk, sure—but there’s also prototype upside just waiting to be uncaged.
2.11 | Elijah Arroyo | TE | Jacksonville Jaguars
Yes, Strange has been solid, but Arroyo brings another level of talent to the room. He’s a versatile weapon—fluid in his routes, strong hands, smooth after the catch—just plain fun to watch. But the man’s injury history would make Wile E. Coyote wince. Still, if he can hold it together physically, he’s got a real shot to be a weekly contributor at a brutal position. High-risk, high-reward — exactly what you want at the back end of Round 2.
2.12 | Mason Taylor | TE | Denver Broncos
Taylor was always more of a “real football” TE than a fantasy darling, but it’s hard to ignore this landing spot. Sean Payton went and got his guy at 2.51, even after trading for Evan Engram. Taylor will likely be used more inline, which caps upside… but the capital, coach, and offense make this a worthy gamble. It might be a case of overvaluing landing spot vs pre-draft expectation, but if the NFL believes, and the role grows, this pick could sneak into relevance, especially in tight end premium formats.
