We’re deep into draft season now, so it’s the ideal time to take a closer look at one average draft position (ADP) value pick for each round of 2025 fantasy football redraft leagues.
On this page, we’ll use Underdog ADP, since it’s the most active platform at this time. We’ll include a pick for 12 rounds while varying the positions to build a team of 1-QB, 2-WR, 2-RB, 1-TE, 1-Flex and five bench spots.
Let’s get right into my favorite values for redraft leagues.
Round-by-Round Fantasy Football Value Picks
Round 1: Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV) | ADP: 12.5
Ashton Jeanty is an elite running back prospect on par with Bijan Robinson and Saquon Barkley. The former Boise State standout is set for a high-volume role with heavy usage in the red zone and passing game.
We all know how new head coach Pete Carroll loves to run the football, while offensive coordinator Chip Kelly prefers to play at a fast pace. Expect Jeanty to be the focal point of an improved Raiders offense with Geno Smith under center. Jeanty should be going in the top eight picks.
Round 2: Derrick Henry (RB – BAL) | ADP: 14.6
Every year, the fantasy community (including myself) seems to underrate Derrick Henry, but I’m not making that mistake this year. This is a generational talent in an ideal scenario, playing in an elite offense that should provide him with 20-touchdown upside.
Playing next to Lamar Jackson makes it easier to put up an efficient season. Expect to see more breakaway runs from Henry, especially with the Ravens playing with a lead late in the game. Don’t be surprised if Henry rushes for 2,000 yards.
Round 3: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR – SEA) | ADP: 32.4
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a fantasy-friendly skillset as a high-volume target earner who can win underneath. Expect to see the third-year wideout have more downfield routes than ever before now that the Seahawks replaced DK Metcalf with Cooper Kupp.
Smith-Njigba showed us a sneak peek of what’s to come down the stretch last season, especially in that shootout against the Rams, where he caught 7-of-13 targets for 180 yards and two touchdowns. This is wideout on par with Ladd McConkey and Drake London, but you get him a round later.
Round 4: DJ Moore (WR – CHI) | ADP: 43.3
DJ Moore has become a consensus fade among the community, with players preferring to wait a couple of rounds to target teammate Rome Odunze. Yes, Moore had a disappointing season last year, but this is a player who is one year removed from a top-10 finish in fantasy points per game.
Moore now has the best playcaller of his career in Ben Johnson. Don’t be surprised to see the former Lions offensive coordinator find more creative ways to get Moore involved, resulting in another top-20 finish.
Round 5: Kenneth Walker (RB – SEA) | ADP: 50.2
Kenneth Walker now finds himself in an ideal scheme for his skillset. This is a big-play threat who should thrive in new playcaller Klint Kubiak’s scheme. Remember that Kubiak has a Shanahan-style running scheme, and we all know how running back-friendly that can be.
My one concern here is that the Seahawks have an underwhelming offensive line, but that’s already baked into this fifth-round price. With Walker’s ability to take it to the house, he should be going at least one round earlier.
Round 6: Chris Olave (WR – NO) | ADP: 63.4
Chris Olave has dealt with injuries, but when healthy, he’s a downfield threat who can earn targets at a high rate. Now he has Kellen Moore at offensive coordinator. Recall how Moore helped Keenan Allen and CeeDee Lamb have monster seasons after using them more in the slot.
It wouldn’t surprise me to see Moore find ways to get Olave more involved in the intermediate passing game. The issue here is quarterback, but at least Tyler Shough can chuck it downfield. Erratic quarterback play is baked into the sixth-round price.
Round 7: Sam LaPorta (TE – DET) | ADP: 74.6
It was only a year ago that Sam LaPorta was the first tight end off the board. After a disappointing season that was ruined due to injury, we’re able to get the Lions tight end in the seventh round.
The bull case is that this is a third-year player with 10+ touchdown upside while playing in an elite offense. The risk is that the Lions take a step back without Ben Johnson, but I’m not too worried about a significant dropoff because it’s such a talented group overall. LaPorta is an absolute steal at this cost.
Round 8: Jayden Higgins (WR – HOU) | ADP: 92.5
Jayden Higgins is a talented rookie who will have the benefit of playing on the perimeter next to an elite No. 1 WR in Nico Collins. On top of that, we may see the Texans forced to air it out at a high rate, especially with Joe Mixon dealing with an injury.
With new offensive coordinator Nick Caley — who came from the Rams — I expect to see a much more creative offense than the vanilla, run-heavy unit we saw last year with Bobby Slowik. That makes Higgins worth a look as a dart throw with a high ceiling.
Round 9: Tre Harris (WR – LAC) | ADP: 104.5
Tre Harris is another intriguing rookie who has a path to earn targets as the second option in the Chargers’ passing game. Getting a rookie wideout tied to an elite quarterback like Justin Herbert in the ninth round is certainly worth the price of admission.
The risk here is that the Chargers are too run-heavy, but at this cost, it’s worth it to take a chance. Stashing your bench with rookies who can make an impact during the fantasy playoffs has always been a smart strategy.
Round 10: Dak Prescott (QB – DAL) | ADP: 109.7
Dak Prescott is one of my favorite targets in drafts. The Cowboys signal-caller is set for a bounce-back year. Not only did the team upgrade at wide receiver with a deep threat and contested catch specialist in George Pickens, but they also invested another first-round pick in the offensive line with Tyler Booker.
The backfield consists of Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue and Miles Sanders, so expect Prescott to air it out at a high rate. It wouldn’t shock me to see another top-five season.
Round 11: Tyjae Spears (RB – TEN) | ADP: 123.3
Tyjae Spears is exactly the type of dart throw you want to make at this stage of the draft. If Tony Pollard were to miss time, Spears would be thrust into a bell-cow back role. What if he got a start during the fantasy playoffs while the Titans are at home against the lowly Saints? That could be a league-winning type of scenario.
Spears has performed well whenever given an increased role, so stash this lottery ticket on your bench in the 11th round. There’s also always the chance this backfield becomes a committee.
Round 12: Ray Davis (RB – BUF) | ADP: 136
To finish off the 12 rounds of undervalued players in redraft leagues, we’re taking the best handcuff running back in fantasy football. While I love James Cook this season, if he were forced to miss time, Ray Davis would have top-12 upside. We already saw flashes of brilliance from Davis last year.
The Bills have two projected positive game scripts in the fantasy playoffs against the Patriots and Browns, each of which would be smash spots if Davis were to draw a start there. At round 12, this is a pick that can give you a substantial return on investment..
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