2025 NFL Draft Fantasy Recap | Second-Round Fallout
Welcome to Round 2—where NFL teams get just enough confidence to be dangerous and dynasty managers pretend they’ve watched film on every tight end taken. This is the round where “reach” becomes “value” with just a splash of Twitter momentum, and coaches convince themselves that this random wideout will fix their broken offense.
You thought Round 1 was wild? That was just foreplay. Day 2 is where hype trains derail, sleeper picks go mainstream, and a guy named Jack Bech becomes your new favorite stash—just admit it. Let’s break down the second-round madness, one beautiful mess at a time.
Jayden Higgins | 2.34 | Houston Texans
Absolutely love this! Higgins gets premium Day 2 capital from a team practically begging for a dependable WR2 across from Nico Collins. CJ Stroud was out there playing hero ball with a receiver room patched together by bubble gum and wishful thinking after the injury apocalypse. Higgins walks into immediate volume and brings a rock-solid floor.
The buzzkill? Houston couldn’t help themselves and snagged his college running mate in the next round. Great for CJ’s arsenal, but it’s a ceiling capper for both wideouts. Still, Stroud managers—congrats. The Texans just loaded the chamber.
Draft Range
Superflex: 2.02 – 2.08
Standard: 1.12 – 2.06
Verdict:
Lock it in—Higgins is that “boring value” pick we swear we love... until we chase the 4.3-speed gadget with no route skills. Safe floor and just enough production to make you feel smart when he drops 12 in your FLEX. Just don’t whine when he’s not Nico—or when his former Iowa State teammate steals the spotlight.
Quinshon Judkins | 2.36 | Cleveland Browns
Judkins gets the top-40 capital we were hoping for, and he lands in Cleveland—a team propping up a QB room that’s a house of straw in a windstorm. Flacco and Pickett aren’t leading any aerial assaults, so you can bet they’ll lean on a workhorse like Quinshon early and often.
The offense looks better on paper with Jeudy, Njoku, and Tillman, but make no mistake—this is shaping up to be a "feed the RB and pray" game plan. Judkins falling into 250+ touches feels more like a baseline than a ceiling. RB1 potential is sitting there, gift-wrapped.
Draft Range
Superflex: 1.05 – 1.11
Standard: 1.03 – 1.07
Verdict:
You draft volume. Period. Judkins isn’t some fantasy cheat code, but when a team hands you a sledgehammer and says, “We’re running through walls,” you don’t overthink it. Plug him in and enjoy those gritty RB1 numbers while the Browns try to survive hurricane season at quarterback.
TreVeyon Henderson | 2.38 | New England Patriots
The other Ohio State RB comes off the board just three picks after Judkins, landing in Foxborough—where fantasy value usually goes to die. But wait... this actually isn’t bad.
This probably sends Antonio Gibson packing, and Rhamondre’s workhorse role straight to hospice care. His floor? Gone. His ceiling? Buried under a pile of coaching changes. But enough about the casualties—Henderson's stock just lit up.
Henderson walks into an offense that quietly got a lot more interesting. Don’t underestimate what adding Will Campbell and Jered Wilson does to this O-line. Plus, with Vrabel bringing his "punch-you-in-the-mouth" mentality, this team might finally lean into being good at something, like, say, running the football.
Draft Range
Superflex: 1.05 – 1.08
Standard: 1.03 – 1.06
Verdict:
It’s risky, but sometimes you bet on talent—even in New England. Henderson could be the lightning to Rhamondre’s... well, whatever’s left. If Vrabel commits to the ground game, Henderson’s explosive playstyle could turn into weekly gold. Just know—you’re signing up for some Belichickian PTSD along the way.
Luther Burden III | 2.39 | Chicago Bears
One of the most polarizing players in the class gets strong Day 2 capital and a perfectly spicy landing spot. Early opportunities might be limited (Loveland vibes all over again), but make no mistake—the Bears are stacking weapons faster than Caleb Williams can count his endorsements.
Burden’s elite athleticism and raw explosiveness make him a prime candidate for big-time efficiency under Ben Johnson. Expect fewer targets but bigger highlights. He won’t need 100 catches to be fantasy-relevant if he’s ripping off home runs for a suddenly loaded offense.
Draft Range
Superflex: Early 2nd - Late 2nd
Standard: Early 2nd - Late 2nd
Verdict:
High-variance swing worth taking. You might have to live with some “where the hell was Burden?” weeks early on—but when he hits, it’s going to be loud. Caleb’s new Ferrari could be taking laps around Soldier Field by midseason.
Tyler Shough | 2.40 | New Orleans Saints
The Saints get their QB—just not the one anyone had in their mock. Shough isn’t flashy, but he checks a ton of boxes: prototype size, legit arm strength, and underrated mobility. Don’t let the big frame fool you—he can roll out and throw on the move better than most in this class.
There are clear flashes of first-round talent here. The problem? They’re buried under layers of inconsistency and a medical chart that looks like a CVS receipt. But if he stays upright and clicks, the Saints might’ve quietly landed a long-term starter.
Draft Range
Superflex: Mid 2nd - Early 3rd
Standard: Undrafted
Verdict:
Deep cut with sneaky upside. You won’t feel great hitting “draft” on Shough in Superflex, but the tools are very real. You might lose everything… or end up with the last QB standing from this class.
Mason Taylor | 2.42 | New York Jets
The offspring of Dolphins defensive royalty finds himself on the other side of the AFC East—joining a Jets squad starving for anyone who can catch a pass outside of Wilson and Hall. Mason Taylor isn’t flashy, but he’s steady—think Tucker Kraft with a slightly better PR team.
Taylor’s an intelligent, athletic tight end who’ll flash on tape and make the occasional highlight grab... just don’t expect him to be a top two option in any offense. That said, guys like this stick around, make rosters better, and sometimes sneak into your lineup when your actual TE gets concussed in warmups.
Draft Range
Superflex: Mid 2nd - Early 3rd
Standard: Early 3rd - Late 3rd
TE Prem: Mid 2nd - Late 2nd
Verdict:
Safe, unspectacular, and useful. He won’t win you a league, but he’ll pop for 3-45-1 just often enough to justify the stash. Draft for depth—pray for usage.
Terrance Ferguson | 2.46 | Los Angeles Rams
I love when chess pieces like this land with an offensive mind like McVay. Ferguson gets strong Day 2 capital from a team that quietly needed a youth injection at tight end, and this landing spot checks a ton of boxes.
With Adams, Puka, and Kyren drawing defensive attention, Ferguson could feast on mismatches underneath and up the seam. He’s got the movement skills and hands you want at the position, but let’s be honest, these profiles burn us more often than not. Still, when they hit... it’s Dynasty Gold.
Draft Range
Superflex: Mid 2nd - Early 3rd
Standard: Early 3rd - Late 3rd
TE Prem: Mid 2nd - Late 2nd
Verdict:
Athletic TE in a sharp offense with low early expectations? We’ve seen this movie, and sometimes it ends with a breakout. Ferguson’s a worthy gamble in TE-premium or deeper builds, just keep your expectations below “next Kittle” and above “next Irv Smith.”
Elijah Arroyo | 2.50 | Seattle Seahawks
Elijah Arroyo was one of the better-kept secrets in this class—quiet college profile, loud flashes when healthy. At Miami, he showed smooth movement, toughness after the catch, and a natural feel with the ball in his hands. The tools are very real.
Seattle spending pick 50 says they plan to use him. With a new offensive regime focused on efficiency and unlocking their weapons, Arroyo could be brought along with purpose. If he flashes early, the dynasty hype train will be out of the station before you finish your waiver claims.
Draft Range
Superflex: Late 2nd - Late 3rd
Standard: Early 3rd - Late 3rd
TE Prem: Mid 2nd - Mid 3rd
Verdict:
Legit upside swing late in your rookie drafts. Don’t expect Year 1 magic, but keep an eye on the camp buzz. He’s got the kind of profile that could go from “who?” to “why didn’t I draft him?” real quick.
Tre Harris | 2.55 | Los Angeles Chargers
Any time a franchise QB gets a new weapon with Day 2 capital, the dynasty world takes notice—and Tre Harris is no exception. He’s the perfect complement to Ladd McConkey: a true X receiver who can pull coverage wide, open up the middle, and absorb the dirty work so Ladd doesn’t get folded in half on every slant.
Harris has the tools to shine in this new-look offense—strong hands, physical presence, and enough juice to be a vertical threat. He fits what Herbert’s arm wants to do and what Harbaugh’s offense is building toward: smart, efficient football with legit firepower.
Draft Range
Superflex: Late 1st - Mid 2nd
Standard: Late 1st - Mid 2nd
Verdict:
Plug-and-play potential with long-term upside. Harris could be a steady producer out of the gate and might end up being the sneaky WR2 from this class. Don’t sleep—this is the kind of Day 2 WR pick that ages very well in dynasty.
Jack Bech | 2.58 | Las Vegas Raiders
A perfect match for the new Pete Carroll-era Raiders—gritty, physical, and unflashy in all the right ways. With a solid vet QB, Ashton Jeanty powering the engine, and a workmanlike identity forming, Bech slots right in.
He’s the ideal Robin to Brock Bowers’ Batman—willing to do the dirty work, run the unglamorous routes, and make the chain-moving plays. That’s exactly the kind of role that can quietly pile up targets in a system built around toughness and rhythm.
Draft Range
Superflex: Late 2nd - Mid 3rd
Standard: Early 3rd - Late 3rd
Verdict:
He’s not flashy, but he’s functional—and that’s a good thing. Bech could carve out a sneaky PPR floor while defenses are too busy worrying about Bowers and Jeanty. Draft for depth now and let the production sneak up on people.
RJ Harvey | 2.60 | Denver Broncos
The final fantasy-relevant pick of the second round is a ranking shaker. RJ Harvey landing in Denver is going to light up dynasty draft boards like it’s the Fourth of July.
Sean Payton wanted a running back in this class—and he passed on Hampton, Henderson, and Judkins to take Harvey as the RB5. That’s not a fluke. That’s a flag planted in mile-high ground. And in a wide-open backfield, that kind of draft capital screams opportunity.
Draft Range
Superflex: 1,09 - Early 2nd
Standard: 1.08 - Early 2nd
Verdict:
System + capital + coach conviction = 1st round helium. Harvey’s got the juice to climb draft boards fast. Get ready to click “draft” right before your league mate sees Sleeper rankings adjust.
