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This article is the final in the series covering the NFL Draft. The final rounds in the draft are likely for teams to take upside, developmental selections or find camp bodies to compete for roster spots. There may be added benefits for selections who bring special teams’ utility. Our Jeff Bell looked into the last nine drafts and relevant assets coming after Round 5:
A comprehensive list of fantasy football relevant players selected after Round 5 in the last 9 drafts:
— Jeff Bell (@4WhomJBellTolls) April 26, 2025
(Hope is a wonderful thing..)
This article will list the position groups and the picks from Rounds 5-7. This helps keep the late round selections in order of position, as opposed to the earlier rounds and selection order.
Dynasty Reactions: Quarterbacks
5.144 – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Cleveland
Shedeur Sanders will look to compete for the starting job. He is the second quarterback drafted by Cleveland.
6.181 – Kyle McCord, QB, Philadelphia
Kyle McCord was drafted by his hometown team. He will need to win the QB2 job over Tanner McKee to back up Jalen Hurts.
6.185 – Will Howard, QB, Pittsburgh
Will Howard put impressive throws on his tape. He had a 36% big-time throw rate on throws over 20 yards downfield and was sacked on 12.2% of his pressures. It will be important to note if Pittsburgh signs Aaron Rodgers or if Howard goes into camp competing against Mason Rudolph.
6.189 – Riley Leonard, QB, Indianapolis
Riley Leonard is a perfect fusion between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. Indianapolis has a type. Leonard is a hard worker and looks to secure a roster spot and develop in the system.
6.197 – Graham Mertz, QB, Houston
Graham Mertz will learn the system behind franchise quarterback C.J. Stroud.
6.213 – Tommy Mellott, QB, Las Vegas
Tommy Mellott will offer wide receiver utility. He has 4.39 speed and is noted to be a wide receiver for Las Vegas.
6.215 – Cam Miller, QB, Las Vegas
Cam Miller shined in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). He is a dual-threat asset; 9,721 passing yards and 2,277 rushing yards in college.
7.227 – Kurtis Rourke, QB, San Francisco
Kurtis Rourke is tough, he reportedly played last season with a torn ACL and broken thumb. Mac Jones is the current QB2. Rourke will be able to develop behind Brock Purdy and Jones.
7.231 – Quinn Ewers, QB, Miami
Quinn Ewers joins Zach Wilson to compete for the QB2 role behind Tua Tagovailoa.
Dynasty Reactions: Running Backs
5.147 – Jordan James, RB, San Francisco
Jordan James may have gotten the fifth-round draft capital, yet the depth of the class could be the reason. He had zero fumbles in his collegiate career. He may not have physical tools but plays the position well with great vision and running tough. Christian McCaffrey will be 29 years old with significant recent injuries. It will be important to note if James beats Isaac Guerendo for the RB2 role.
Dynasty rookie selection: James is a mid-third-round selection.
5.149 – Jaydon Blue, RB, Dallas
Jaydon Blue brings a dynamic threat to Dallas. He brings 4.28 speed and hit a max speed of 22.3 MPH. Additionally, he had 73% of his rushing yards come from after contact and lined up in the slot on 16% of his routes. Blue will compete for playing time alongside Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders.
Dynasty rookie selection: Blue is a mid-third-round selection.
5.151 – DJ Giddens, RB, Indianapolis
DJ Giddens will compete to win the RB2 role over Khalil Herbert. Giddens has a 91st percentile speed score and a 95th percentile burst score.
Dynasty rookie selection: Giddens is a dart throw in the fourth round; would be a spot start if Jonathan Taylor misses time.
6.179 – Ollie Gordon II, RB, Miami
Ollie Gordon II offers pass-protection and will bring physicality. De’Von Achane is the RB1, and Jaylen Wright hopes to see a second-year surgence. Alexander Mattison is on the roster, too.
6.184 – Devin Neal, RB, New Orleans
Devin Neal may find snaps if he beats Kendre Miller and Clyde Edwards-Helaire during training camp. Neal does not have a burst but can make defenders miss.
6.188 – Kalel Mullings, RB, Tennessee
Kalel Mullings has a strong frame at 6-2 and 226 pounds. He churns out tough yards and offers pass-protection utility. He adds a dynamic to the run game, opposed to Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.
6.193 – Tahj Brooks, RB, Cincinnati
Tahj Brooks adds much-needed depth, which Cincinnati has lacked recently. He has great contact balance and agility and offers pass-protection utility.
7.223 – Damien Martinez, RB, Seattle
Damien Martinez is a tough interior runner. He had 6.7 yards per carry on runs between the tackles. He is competing for the RB3 role with Kenny McIntosh. Ken Walker III and Zach Charbonnet have had their names attached to trade rumors.
7.228 – Brashard Smith, RB, Kansas City
Brashard Smith is a former wide receiver who converted to running back. Kansas City may have its new Jerick McKinnon-type asset.
7.233 – Kyle Monangai, RB, Chicago
Kyle Monangai is a physical runner and has 139 missed tackles forced since 2023. He has zero fumbles on 676 carries. He will compete with Roschon Johnson to complement D'Andre Swift.
Dynasty rookie selection: Monangai is a dart throw in the fourth round.
7.236 – LeQuint Allen, RB, Jacksonville
LeQuint Allen had the most receptions and receiving yards in Syracuse history for running backs. It will be important to note if Travis Etienne Jr. or Tank Bigsby find a new team to get excited for Allen. Jacksonville drafted Bhayshul Tuten in the fourth round.
7.239 – Phil Mafah, RB, Dallas
Phil Mafah brings physicality with his 6-1, 234-pound frame. He offers patience and reads blocks well. The Dallas running back depth chart is open, with Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and fellow rookie Jaydon Blue.
Dynasty rookie selection: Mafah may be a waiver add priority, if I had room at the end of my bench.
7.245 – Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Washington
Jacory Croskey-Merritt had eligibility issues in 2024 and played in one game. His ability to stop, cut, and re-accelerate is special.
Dynasty rookie selection: Croskey-Merritt is an upside dart throw in the fourth.
Dynasty Reactions: Wide Receivers
5.158 – KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
KeAndre Lambert-Smith will offer field-stretching ability for the Chargers.
5.166 – Tory Horton, WR, Seattle
Tory Horton may have question marks surrounding health, but he is a talented receiver to develop. He may be the punt returner in Seattle. He can develop behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp.
6.203 – LaJohntay Wester, WR, Baltimore
LaJohntay Wester can be Baltimore’s return specialist; he had the highest max acceleration on offense at the Shrine Bowl.
6.208 – Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Carolina
Jimmy Horn Jr. reached the top speed during the gauntlet drill at 19.81 MPH. He brings speed and potential return duties for Carolina.
7.235 – Tez Johnson, WR, Tampa Bay
Tez Johnson produced in college but likely fell due to his 154-pound frame. He gained the most yards after catch among collegiate wide receivers since 2023.
7.238 – Ricky White III, WR, Seattle
Ricky White III is one of two wide receivers with over 2,500 yards and 15 touchdowns over the past two years. He also provides special teams value; he blocked three punts last year. His poor athletic testing may be the reason for his draft selection.
7.240 – Kaden Prather, WR, Buffalo
Kaden Prather was noted for his willingness to block and has the X-receiver frame.
7.242 – Konata Mumpfield, WR, Los Angeles Rams
Konata Mumpfield has the desired athleticism to find manufactured touches. He has a 6.6-second 3-cone drill and a 4.1-second short shuttle. He has a 4.59 speed in the 40-yard dash but hit 19.43 MPH at the Shrine Bowl’s player tracking data. He has a shot to make the final 53-man roster.
7.244 – Dominic Lovett, WR, Detroit
Dominic Lovett will provide quality special teams utility as a gunner.
7.252 – Junior Bergen, WR, San Francisco
Junior Bergen had nine return touchdowns in college, including an FCS record eight punt return touchdowns.
Dynasty Reactions: Tight Ends
5.163 – Mitchell Evans, TE, Carolina
Mitchell Evans will look to win the TE1 role in Carolina. He tied for the quickest 10-yard split among tight ends at the combine; this provides solid quickness and fluidity to compete in-line. Evans hopes to develop into the Y-role long-term.
Dynasty rookie selection: Evans is an upside dart throw in the fourth round if you have roster space and other running back selections are gone.
5.165 – Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Los Angeles Chargers
Oronde Gadsden II has the frame to combine with movement and ball skills to be a weapon in the NFL. He had 13% snaps in the slot and the remaining in-line or out wide; he can be a hybrid type asset if developed properly. It should be noted that it is unlikely he will be a top target in the offense. His upside is limited by his blocking ability and the fact that Ladd McConkey and Tre Harris will be competing for targets for years to come.
Dynasty rookie selection: Gadsden is an upside dart throw in the fourth round.
5.173 – Jackson Hawes, TE, Buffalo
Jackson Hawes will provide blocking utility for Buffalo.
5.175 – Robbie Ouzts, TE, Seattle
Robbie Ouzts projects to be Seattle’s fullback, per Seattle's social media post.
6.202 – Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Minnesota
Gavin Bartholomew is in a great situation to develop behind T.J. Hockenson and be the immediate TE3 for Minnesota.
7.219 – Thomas Fidone II, TE, New York Giants
Thomas Fidone II tested off the charts at the combine to pair with his tremendous length: a 6-5 frame and 34” arms. His blocking skillset is not ideal.
7.241 – Caleb Lohner, TE, Denver
Caleb Lohner will bring developmental upside to Denver, per head coach Sean Payton.
7.248 – Moliki Matavao, TE, New Orleans
Moliki Matavao will need to develop his in-line skillset due to his lack of speed and quickness, due to his size.
7.255 – Luke Lachey, TE, Houston
Post ankle surgery, Luke Lachey lost some athleticism for the 2024 season. Houston hopes he can return to form and bring tremendous value to this seventh-round selection. Lachey was on track to be a higher-round selection before his injury.
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