FantasyPros - Must-Have Fantasy Football Draft Targets | Expert Picks For EVERY ROUND! (Ep. 1663)

Aug 23, 2025

Join fantasy football whizzes Andrew Erickson and Tom Strachan as they dive into the must-have picks for your 2025 drafts. Erickson, a seasoned expert, and Strachan, a sharp analyst, break down key players like Nico Collins and Jayden Daniels. They tackle effective draft strategies, emphasizing the importance of tight ends and QB value. Discover overlooked talents like Calvin Ridley and rookie sleepers such as Ricky Pearsall. Plus, they share insights on navigating average draft positions, ensuring you dominate your fantasy league!

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Exploit Calvin Ridley Value

Calvin Ridley is undervalued; draft him ahead of many receivers in the 20s.
Expect improved efficiency under a better quarterback and healthier offensive line.

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Target Ricky Pearsall For Immediate Volume

Ricky Pearsall is a strong late-round pick to target in San Francisco.
He could start as the 49ers' WR1 and spike target volume early.

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Draft Jalen Warren Late For PPR Upside

Consider Jalen Warren as a late-round RB with reception floor and upside.
He can produce immediate value if Caleb Johnson struggles or misses time.

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Join Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Tom Strachan as they highlight their favorite picks and top targets in each round of your 2025 fantasy football drafts!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Round 1 - 0:00:34

Nico Collins - 0:00:50

Ja’Marr Chase - 0:03:21

Round 2 - 0:06:01

Drake London - 0:06:07

Brock Bowers - 0:09:10

Round 3 - 0:13:50

Omarion Hampton - 0:13:59

Jayden Daniels - 0:16:45

DraftKings BestBall - 0:21:28

Round 4 - 0:23:11

Kenneth Walker - 0:23:19

Davante Adams - 0:26:52

Round 5 - 0:28:42

Tetaroia McMillan - 0:28:45

Xavier Worthy - 0:31:38

Round 6 - 0:33:14

Jaylen Waddle - 0:33:23

Calvin Ridley - 0:35:37

Draft Battle - 0:37:10

Round 7 - 0:38:13

Ricky Pearsall - 0:38:19

Jaylen Warren - 0:41:32

Round 8 - 0:44:01

Jordan Mason - 0:44:47

Emeka Egbuka - 0:46:16

Round 9 - 0:50:55

Tucker Kraft - 0:50:58

Justin Fields - 0:52:20

Chubbies - 0:53:51

Round 10 - 0:55:48

Drake Maye - 0:55:51

Zach Charbonnet - 0:58:15

Rounds 11-15 Rapid Fire - 0:59:06

Signed A.J. Brown Helmet Giveaway - 1:02:39

Absolute Must-Have Player In Each Draft - 1:03:00

FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 1:05:05

Outro - 1:05:35

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