2025 NFL Draft Fantasy Recap | Fourth-Round Fallout

This is the part of the draft where hope and desperation start doing shots together.

A handful of fun backs landed in spots with real opportunity, whether it’s pass-catching upside or a soft depth chart. These are the picks that savvy managers make before the preseason hype train gets rolling.

As for the wideouts? Mostly long-term stashes. Raw traits and developmental skill sets that’ll need time and a little chaos to break through. You’re not drafting them for Week 1—you’re drafting them for 2026 (if you’re lucky).

Let’s break it all down.

Bhayshul Tuten | 4.104 | Jacksonville Jaguars

At first glance, this feels like a throwaway depth chart stash—Travis Etienne’s the starter, Tank Bigsby’s the backup, and Tuten’s just the new guy. But don’t fall asleep.

This is a brand new coaching regime, and Liam Coen’s system doesn’t necessarily favor what Bigsby brings to the table. Etienne, while having success on the field, hasn’t necessarily been efficient. Tuten? He fits the zone-blocking, one-cut mold like a glove. The ladder might be shorter than we think, and Tuten could climb it quickly if he shines in camp.

Draft Range
Superflex: Early 3rd
Standard: Early 3rd

Verdict:
Premium sleeper. His path to relevance is clearer than most Day 3 RBs, and the talent + scheme fit make him a name to remember once the pads come on.

Cam Skattebo | 4.105 | New York Giants
Tyrone Tracy truthers had about 24 hours of peace. Then Cam Skattebo happened.

The bruising Sun Devil lands in New York with a shot to own early downs and goal-line work from day one. He’s not just a hammer, though—Skattebo can catch, block, and play with enough versatility to push for a true three-down role. If the staff leans his way, we could be talking about a surprise 250-touch season. For Tracy, this is worst-case scenario. For Skattebo, it’s open season on RB2 production.

Draft Range
Superflex: Mid 2nd – Late 2nd
Standard: Mid 2nd – Late 2nd

Verdict:
Sneaky workhorse vibes. Don’t let the Day 3 tag fool you, Skattebo could be the kind of volume play that sneaks into starting lineups by October.

Don’t'e Thorton Jr | 4.108 | Las Vegas Raiders
You know that guy who clears out the defense with a 4.4 sprint down the sideline so someone else can get the ball? Yeah, that’s Thorton.

He’s a true lid-lifter with straight-line speed for days but offers minimal fantasy juice. His role in Vegas is more about pulling safeties off Brock Bowers and giving Ashton Jeanty more space to operate underneath. He’s valuable to the Raiders’ offense—but in the same way your office printer is valuable: important, but nobody's putting it in their trophy case.

Draft Range
Superflex: Undrafted
Standard: Undrafted

Verdict:
Real-life decoy. Fantasy afterthought. Let someone else chase the speed trap while you draft actual producers.

Arian Smith | 4.111 | New York Jets
Another speedster to stretch the field... and stretch the patience of fantasy managers trying to predict when he’ll matter.

Smith will likely deliver one or two electric plays a year—just enough to show up on SportsCenter and tempt someone into burning a waiver claim. But let’s be real: this is a real-life spacing pick. He helps Garrett Wilson and the run game far more than your lineup. Starting him in fantasy is the equivalent of betting on double zero in roulette—fun if it hits, but mostly pain.

Draft Range
Superflex: Undrafted
Standard: Undrafted

Verdict:
Highlight reel merchant. DFS dart throw at best. Let someone else chase ghosts on this one.

Trevor Etienne | 4.114 | Carolina Panthers

Etienne sneaks into the 4th round just as the RB run hits full stride—and he lands in a spot ripe for relevance.

Chuba Hubbard just got paid, but there’s little true resistance behind him. Jonathon Brooks is shelved for the year, and Rico Dowdle is just a guy on a short-term deal. That opens the door for Etienne to cruise into the RB2 role, and with a run-heavy offense trying to ease the pressure off Bryce Young, that role could grow fast. Carolina may not keep him on the bench for long if he shows a flash of upside.

Draft Range
Superflex: Late 3rd – Early 4th
Standard: Early 4th

Verdict:
Opportunity back with upside. The skill set is solid, and the landing spot is sneaky good. Worth targeting in the 4th round and stashing

Woody Marks | 4.116 | Houston Texans

Houston didn’t sit back and let this happen—they traded a future 3rd to go get their guy. That tells you everything.

Mixon’s still the dude for now, but let’s not pretend he's immortal. The second those 28-year-old knees start creaking, Marks will be breathing down his neck. Even before that happens, he’s got the juice to carve out a legit pass-catching role in an ascending offense. This isn’t just a stash. This is a flex-worthy option if the usage clicks early

Draft Range
Superflex: Late 3rd – Early 4th
Standard: Late 3rd

Verdict:
Sneaky upside play in a perfect spot. If Mixon slips even a little, Marks might sprint through the open door—and catch 50 balls doing it.

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Jarquez Hunter | 4.117 | Los Angeles Rams
Now this is a death trap of a depth chart.

Sean McVay isn’t known for platooning backs, which means Hunter’s best bet to see the field is on kickoff coverage. Kyren Williams is the guy. Corum’s the rookie investment. Unless the injury gods get especially nasty, Hunter’s fantasy value is sealed in a glass case labeled “Break Only in Case of Disaster.”

Draft Range
Superflex: Late 4th
Standard: Late 4th

Verdict:
ou’re stashing and praying. No standalone value, no clear path—just a name to circle if chaos hits L.A.

Dylan Sampson | 4.126 | Cleveland Browns
I wanted to love this. I really did. But they drafted Quinshon Judkins in the 2nd round and killed any chance for me to feel the vibe.

There’s going to be volume in this backfield—no doubt. But Sampson’s probably getting the scraps. Think 8-10 touches a game if everyone stays healthy. He’s a talented back, but this smells like a pure change-of-pace role, and that’s not moving the needle unless Judkins faceplants or disappears.

Draft Range
Superflex: 4th
Standard: 4th

Verdict:
Love the player, hate the situation. You’re banking on a role that might never matter unless injuries or inefficiency flip the depth chart.

Jaylin Lane | 4.128 | Washington Commanders

This receiver room is screaming for someone—anyone—to step up alongside Terry. Enter Jaylin Lane, bringing pure speed and a vertical gear this offense didn’t have... but probably won’t use consistently.

Deebo’s in town, and Jayden Daniels has enough help to move the ball. Lane may be more of a space creator than a stat producer early on, but don’t write him off yet. There’s some untapped upside here, and if he sharpens the route tree and earns trust, he could carve out a more meaningful role down the line.

Draft Range
Superflex: 4th Round
Standard: 4th Round

Verdict:
A developmental swing with real juice. He won’t help much in Year 1, but there’s enough raw talent to stash and monitor.

Jalen Royals | 4.133 | Kansas City Chiefs
There was a time when any WR drafted by Kansas City had us foaming at the mouth. But now? That room’s crowded.

Worthy started flashing late last season, and Rashee Rice is locked in as the underneath chain-mover. Royals brings vertical burst and some raw traits, but his route tree’s closer to a stick figure right now. Still, if you’re gonna bet on upside, Andy Reid’s offense with Patrick Mahomes isn’t a bad place to stash a long-term project.

Draft Range
Superflex: 4th Round
Standard: Late 4th / Priority Watchlist

Verdict:
Ceiling play only. Royals needs time and polish, but if he earns a role, the splash potential is massive. Just don’t expect a return on investment anytime soon.

Elic Ayomanor | 4.136 | Tennessee Titans
This might be the quietest chemistry bet of Day 3—and it actually makes sense.

Ayomanor isn’t flashy. He won’t torch DBs downfield or moss anyone on the sideline. He will run sharp routes, get where he’s supposed to be, and build trust with his QB. And when that QB is Cam Ward, a play-extender who thrives on timing and improvisation? That trust can turn into early targets.

Draft Range
Superflex: 4th Round
Standard: Late 4th / Deep Sleeper

Verdict:
Not the most explosive profile, but a route technician with a shot to matter if he clicks with Cam early. Keep this one on your radar—especially in deeper formats.