The deadline for college prospects to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft has finally come and passed, meaning we now have a clear picture of the 2025 college football landscape. With that, I wanted to bring you a three-round devy startup mock draft.
This draft is based on Superflex, PPR and tight end-premium league settings on the dynasty side. If you read my recent devy rankings series (which you can find here), you know how these guys are valued within their positions. This exercise will take things one step further and help you to understand which positions to prioritize in your startups. Let’s begin with the first round.
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1.01: Jeremiah Smith (WR – Ohio State)
Jeremiah Smith is the undisputed 1.01 in devy, regardless of format. He should be a top-five dynasty wide receiver before stepping onto an NFL field.
1.02: Ryan Williams (WR – Alabama)
1.03: Arch Manning (QB – Texas)
1.04: Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)
Carnell Tate is my WR1 in the 2026 class. He has to share the field with the best wide receiver in college football but he is uber-talented in his own right.
1.05: LaNorris Sellers (QB – South Carolina)
Cam Newton 2.0? Drafting LaNorris Sellers could be hitting a fantasy goldmine if he reaches his full potential.
1.06: Garrett Nussmeier (QB – LSU)
1.07: Drew Allar (QB – Penn State)
1.08: Jeremiyah Love (RB – Notre Dame)
Sure, Jeremiyah Love was a non-factor against Ohio State, but what running back wasn’t this year? Love is as versatile as any back in the country and is my 2026 RB1.
1.09: Nicholas Singleton (RB – Penn State)
1.10: DJ Lagway (QB – Florida)
1.11: Nico Iamaleava (QB – Tennessee)
I was disappointed with Nico Iamaleava’s performances against tougher opponents this year, so he’s moved down my fantasy football rankings a bit. I’m hoping to see some growth from him in Year 3.
1.12: Evan Stewart (WR – Oregon)
2.01: Nate Frazier (RB – Georgia)
2.02: Cam Coleman (WR – Auburn)
You could make the case to put Cam Coleman at WR3 overall. He has all the physical tools, but I want to see a more established route tree before moving him that high.
2.03: Ryan Wingo (WR – Texas)
2.04: Carson Beck (QB – Miami)
This time last year, Carson Beck was considered by many to be the 2025 QB1. Oh, how quickly things have changed. Luckily, he’s in a system that catapulted Cam Ward‘s draft stock in 2024.
2.05: Dylan Raiola (QB – Nebraska)
2.06: Bryant Wesco (WR – Clemson)
I have Bryant Wesco above T.J. Moore because he was more efficient from a per-route perspective, but Moore is the bigger, stronger receiver. Take whoever you prefer here; you can’t go wrong.
2.07: T.J. Moore (WR – Clemson)
2.08: Darius Taylor (RB – Minnesota)
2.09: Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)
Jordyn Tyson is a name that wasn’t on devy radars until recently, so he’ll likely be available in supplemental drafts for your existing devy leagues. I could see him becoming the 2026 WR1.
2.10: Dakorien Moore (WR – Oregon)
Dakorien Moore is the 2028 WR1 and in a tier of his own. The rest of this incoming freshman receiver class is fairly uninspiring. Moore should emerge as the No. 2 WR for Oregon right away.
2.11: Jonah Coleman (RB – Washington)
2.12: Justice Haynes (RB – Michigan)
3.01: Bryce Underwood (QB – Michigan)
Underwood is labeled a pocket passer on ESPN, but don’t be fooled – he can pick up chunks of yards on the ground. He’s a big, strong athlete who can throw to all levels.
3.02: Keelon Russell (QB – Alabama)
Russell was Dakorien Moore’s high school QB and is my QB2 of the 2028 class. He’s a dual-threat guy but much thinner than Underwood.
3.03: Eugene Wilson (WR – Florida)
3.04: Malcolm Simmons (WR – Auburn)
Simmons is one of the most underrated young slot receivers in college football. My only worry is that he could see some regression in Year 2 with Eric Singleton Jr. coming in. This Auburn receiving corps is deep and talented.
3.05: Sam Leavitt (QB – Arizona State)
3.06: Dante Moore (QB – Oregon)
3.07: Kaytron Allen (RB – Penn State)
3.08: Lawson Luckie (TE – Georgia)
Finally, the first (and only) tight end is off the board in this three-round mock. This should tell you everything you need to know about the tight end landscape heading into 2025. However, Luckie was one of the few bright spots for the underclassmen, outproducing Oscar Delp and Ben Yurosek this year.
3.09: Kevin Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)
With Micah Hudson stepping away from the Aggies indefinitely, NC State transfer Kevin Concepcion should be the top dog in this offense. He needs a bounce back season in a big way to keep his Devy stock from tanking.
3.10: Zachariah Branch (WR – Georgia)
3.11: Isaac Brown (RB – Louisville)
Brown is maybe the most underappreciated RB in Devy circles today, so you can likely get him later than this. He’s undersized but highly explosive and is coming off a true freshman season where he surpassed 1,300 scrimmage yards. Don’t sleep on Brown.
3.12: Jackson Arnold (QB – Auburn)
I’m not out on Arnold, but he needs to produce here at Auburn to keep his Devy stock afloat. With Coleman, Simmons, Singleton, and Thompson to throw to, he has no excuses. Time to show us why you were a five-star recruit.
That wraps things up for my three-round Devy startup! My two general pieces of advice as you work through your drafts this offseason would be this: when in doubt, lean with wide receiver, and don’t reach on tight ends; they are almost all dart throws. If you have any feedback or feel I missed any talented prospects here, hit me up @jim_DFF on X. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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