As the offseason approaches, there are a large amount of free agents that will impact your fantasy football team next season. Their destinations could play a large role in whether they will be viable options in fantasy that will shake up average draft position (ADP).

Let’s take a look at top 20 best free agents for the upcoming 2025 season.

Top 20 NFL Free Agents

1. Tee Higgins (WR – CIN)

This is the free agent every wide receiver-needy team will be looking to sign. Tee Higgins might come with a hefty price tag, but even playing alongside a top-tier receiver like Ja’Marr Chase, he finished sixth amongst wide receivers with 10 touchdowns.

Injuries over the last couple of seasons might be a concern, but when he’s on the field, Higgins is a premium talent.

2. Chris Godwin (WR – TB)

Chris Godwin has been one of the more reliable slot receivers over the last few years. He was having an incredible 2024 and was on the way to his fourth-straight 1,000-yard season before an ankle dislocation brought it to an abrupt end.

According to PlayerProfiler, he’s a great route runner and was 14th in route win rate amongst wide receivers. Godwin will have a large market available as he can be a quarterback’s security blanket.

3. Sam Darnold (QB – MIN)

Early on, Sam Darnold was having a breakthrough season and putting up MVP numbers. The final two games, where he threw only one touchdown and one interception, might have hurt his chances of a large payday. A team could bring him in as an experienced backup and possibly compete for a starting job.

4. Amari Cooper (WR – BUF)

It was a forgettable season for Amari Cooper, who finished with 547 receiving yards, the lowest total of his career. With 1,000+ receiving yards in the previous two seasons, you can blame it on the terrible Cleveland offense along with switching to a new team.

As he enters his age-31 season, Cooper will bring a veteran presence to a new team. He still has plenty left in the tank.

5. Russell Wilson (QB – PIT)

The market for an experienced starting quarterback is slim going into this offseason, so Russell Wilson should have more than a few suitors. Wilson isn’t the same guy he was 10 years ago, but we saw he could still lead a team to the playoffs. At 37 years old, he won’t be a long-term solution for a team, but he will get a starting job in 2025.

6. Justin Fields (QB – PIT)

Justin Fields couldn’t win back the starting job from Russell Wilson but what we saw from Fields should have teams interested. Despite the small sample size, he had one of his more impressive seasons, including career highs in passing success rate (42.9), adjusted air yards gained per pass attempt (7.21) and on-target throw percentage (75%).

Add in athleticism, and there is a lot of potential with Fields. With guys like Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold emerging when they came into new situations, some could happen with Fields on a new team.

7. Aaron Jones (RB – MIN)

Aaron Jones took a risk signing a one-year deal with the Vikings, and it paid off, as he finished ninth in rushing yards (1,138). This will make him one of the top running back free agents in a market where the running back position is becoming valuable again.

8. Stefon Diggs (WR – HOU)

The move from Buffalo to Houston, where Stefon Diggs was not the top option, still worked out well. He averaged 10.9 yards per reception and his 73% catch rate was his best since 2020.

The market for him might be tough coming off an ACL tear, especially for a receiver who specializes in his route-running ability.

9. J.K. Dobbins (WR – LAC)

When J.K. Dobbins is on the field, he’s a productive running back. He runs low to the ground and is tough to tackle.

He showed off his value this season in an amazing comeback story after a season-ending injury in last year’s first game. That injury history will make teams hesitant to factor Dobbins into their long-term plans, but with a career 5.2 yards per game mark, the risk could be worth the reward.

10. Keenan Allen (WR – CHI)

The Bears acquiring Keenan Allen was a great move. He provided rookie Caleb Williams with a veteran presence and security blanket, finishing with a team-best seven receiving touchdowns.

There is still a lot in the tank for the veteran. Whether he stays in Chicago or finds a new home, Allen is still one of the best slot receivers in the league.

11. Najee Harris (RB – PIT)

Najee Harris was the more productive back for Pittsburgh and finished with his fourth-straight 1,000+ rushing yard season. He’s an excellent early-down back and north-to-south runner who can also catch passes out of the backfield.

12. Marquise Brown (WR – KC)

We haven’t seen much of Marquise Brown this season, as an injury didn’t allow him to play until Week 17. When healthy, he’s quick, can gain separation and is a vertical offensive threat.

13. Darius Slayton (WR – NYG)

Darius Slayton has a lot of talent that he couldn’t display during most of his tenure with the Giants due to inconsistencies at quarterback. He can make big plays and had an average of 15 yards per reception in four out of six seasons. He could be a valuable second option for an offense.

14. Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)

The overall abilities of Taysom Hill overshadowed Juwan Johnson, but he was still a great pass-catcher for the Saints in his own right. Johnson isn’t afraid to catch the ball in the middle of the field, and his 8.4 average yards per target shows he could be someone who can move the sticks.

15. Rico Dowdle (RB – DAL)

This was Rico Dowdle’s first season as a starter. It resulted in his first career 1,000+ yard rushing season. However, we saw regression as the season progressed. Dowdle had four 100+ yard performances in four of his first six games but didn’t record any in his final 10 games. He could go somewhere and be a rotational player as a change-of-pace back.

16. Nick Chubb (RB – CLE)

Nick Chubb returned from a devastating knee injury, but it was clear he was not the same and was shut down for the final three games. Hopefully, he can recover in the offseason and find a destination to be a role player, but the days of 300-carry seasons might be over.

17. Mike Gesicki (TE – CIN)

Mike Gesicki has shown he can be a viable pass-catching tight end. After two previous sub-par seasons, he had his third season of over 650 yards in 2024. He was a trusted option of Joe Burrow in Cincinnati and was third on the team in catches (65) and receiving yards (665). Don’t be surprised if he remains with the Bengals, but he will garner offers.

18. DeAndre Hopkins (WR – KC)

DeAndre Hopkins found a new home in Kansas City after being traded from Tennessee. He became important for that receiving corps as the position dealt with injuries all year.

It was a huge drop in production this season for him, but he was dealing with a knee injury.

19. Jameis Winston (QB – CLE)

It took a long time for Jameis Winston to get another shot at a starting job, but he started well. In his first five starts, he averaged 336 passing yards and threw 10 touchdowns. He has a huge arm, but it comes with a risk of too many interceptions. Still, a team will bring him as a veteran backup who could start if needed.

20. Zach Ertz (TE – WAS)

The veteran tight end had a great season. Zach Ertz’s 654 receiving yards were his best since 2021. His seven touchdowns were his best since 2018. He was a viable security blanket for rookie Jayden Daniels and could be great in that role again for a different team if the Commanders don’t bring him back.