Ah, keeper season—when we dig through last year’s benchwarmers and waiver wire rejects like they’re JD Vance searching for a black person who ate a cat… only to emerge clutching a dusty TE2. Anyhow, here are the official keeper rankings for 2025.
But this isn’t just about how good your players are, it’s about value. It’s about digging a diamond out of the 15th round instead of using your 1st-round pick like you just learned how drafts work.
So without further ado, here are your 2025 Fantasy Keeper Rankings.
1. MICHAEL EVANGELIST
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Malik Nabers (Rd 4)
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Brian Thomas Jr. (Rd 10)
The doctor is still in—but now he’s scrubbing in on the Giants’ WR room. Nabers is nursing a toe injury, which, for a wide receiver, is like a chef slicing their taste buds. Still, assuming he eventually remembers how to walk (and run crisp routes), Mike landing him in the fourth round feels less like a draft pick and more like fantasy malpractice.
But let’s not pretend Nabers is even the crown jewel here. That honor goes to Brian Thomas Jr., the real playoff hero of Evangelist’s 2024 title run. Mike keeping him in the 10th? That’s not a pick—that’s a clean incision with surgical precision. The defending champ didn’t just pull a keeper; he performed fantasy triage.
Now the only real question is this: Can these two wideouts repeat their heroics in 2025, or will the sophomore slump strike like a hospital food hangover? Last year, they somehow thrived in two of the most lifeless offenses in the league. But change is afoot: the Giants upgraded to a real signal-caller, and Trevor Lawrence has a functioning knee again in Jacksonville.
A hiccup? Maybe. A faceplant? Doubt it. These guys didn’t just survive—they balled out in disaster zones. Now they’ve got real QBs throwing to them? That’s could be bad for the rest of us.
2. ROB MASTERSON
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Chase Brown (Rd 7)
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T.J. Hockenson (Rd 15)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: if you’re using high picks to keep players, you’re doing it wrong. Masterson, against all odds and possibly his own instincts as a Jets fan, is doing it right.
Let’s start with Chase Brown, who came out of nowhere last season. Sure, he finished 14th among running backs, but down the stretch he was top-5—basically the fantasy football equivalent of a late-season anime power-up. I actually thought the Bengals would draft someone to replace him in 2025, but apparently they like stability, so Brown’s job is intact. If he can again stay on the field for 75% of the Bengals’ offensive snaps, Rob won’t just pencil him into the starting lineup—he’ll Sharpie him in.
And then there’s is T.J. Hockenson in the final round. That’s not a keeper, that’s fantasy grand larceny. A top-5 tight end for the price of a kicker? Please. Even if Hock misses a few games early, when he’s back he’ll be catching darts from an upgraded arm in Minnesota—and making Rob look like a genius.
These two keepers come loaded with upside, which must feel deeply unfamiliar to Masterson. After all, this is a Jets fan we’re talking about—he’s more accustomed to shattered dreams and fourth-quarter tears than to competent fantasy football management.
But hey, even broken franchises can produce sharp fantasy minds. Maybe.
3. JEFF GREENBLATT
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Drake London (Rd 3)
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Chuba Hubbard (Rd 10)
Drake London finally has a quarterback who can throw a football—allegedly. So this might be the year we stop calling him “Drake Landfill.” (Fun fact: absolutely no one has ever called him that.)
After a couple of seasons flirting with bust status, London finally cracked the top-10 last year, and he did it with a quarterback whose primary skill appeared to be “interception artist.” Enter Michael Penix Jr., who has an actual arm and a college résumé that suggests he’s not just here to turn over the ball. With MPJ at QB for just three games last year, London caught 22 balls for 352 yards and two scores—which is basically a fantasy fever dream. Jeff locking him in as a third-rounder (one round later than his projected value) is business… and business is good.
Then there’s Chuba Hubbard, possibly the most underappreciated guy in fantasy. Seriously, all he does is produce whenever he’s given the rock, and yet he gets treated like a backup dancer in a boy band. Greenblatt scooped him off the wire last year like a guy who pays attention, and it paid off. The usual concern lingers—will Chuba get the volume? With Jonathan Brooks still in rehab mode, the Panthers added Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne, which is like stocking your fridge with off-brand soda and hoping no one notices. Unless Carolina gets really weird, Chuba should still be the guy.
This pair of keepers isn’t a moonshot, but it’s a solid double off the wall. Not flashy, not league-breaking—but definitely the kind of foundation that can quietly rack up points while other managers are busy overdrafting injured running backs and praying.
4. MATT NEATOCK
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Derrick Henry (Rd 1)
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Bucky Irving (Rd 12)
Matt’s gonna be mad about this ranking—and that’s fair. But hey, he’s Neatock, so disappointment is just part of his DNA by now. Still, there’s upside here: if Derrick Henry and Bucky Irving hit their ceilings, Neatock could have the most productive keeper duo in the league. That’s a big “if,” though.
Henry put up nearly 2,000 yards last season—his best since 2020—but he’s 31 years old, which in running back years is basically time for a hip replacement. Sure, he can regress by 400 yards and still be solid, but Father Time is undefeated.
Irving? Finished RB20, but was straight fire down the stretch—over 200 points in 6 of his last 7 games, including three 300+ performances. His carry count doubled, but with White and Sean Tucker still loitering in that Tampa backfield, the question is: can he keep eating?
Even if these two fall short of their peak, Matt’s backfield will still be solid. But if they do hit? He might be polishing his fifth championship mug come December. And we’ll all be miserable about it.
5. BOB CASTRONE
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Jayden Daniels (Rd 7)
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Rd 10)
Bob is a writer for The Tonight Show, but when it comes to fantasy football, he’s not joking around—he’s drafting like a man who’s seen too many punchlines fall flat and refuses to let that happen to his team.
A surprising number of quarterbacks are already off the board before draft night even begins—six in total—but Bob gets a serious steal in Jayden Daniels all the way back in the seventh round. No, Daniels might not be the best of the bunch yet, but as a rookie, he finished fifth among all QBs. That’s not a typo. He topped 300 fantasy points in 12 of 17 games and threw in two 500-point explosions just for fun. Looking ahead, I’m not expecting a sophomore slump—I’m expecting a sophomore leap.
And then there’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba—quietly one of last season’s biggest surprises. Quick quiz: Who finished as the sixth-best fantasy wideout last year? If you didn’t say JSN, don’t feel bad—I know everything, and I didn’t even know. Even more impressive: he did it mostly out of the slot. However, when Metcalf missed time, JSN stepped up and averaged nine targets a game as Seattle’s WR1. This year, he gets Sam Darnold under center. Now, Darnold isn’t exactly Dan Marino, but he showed in Minnesota he can competently feed top-tier receivers.
In classic Tonight Show fashion, Bob’s team setup is all about timing—grab value late, bet on the breakout, and let the punchlines (and points) land.
6. RICHARD BURRIER
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Ja’Marr Chase (Rd 1)
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Brock Bowers (Rd 11)
Keeping a first-rounder? What is this—Fantasy for Dummies: Volume 1? Everyone knows I hate first-round keepers like Belichick hates smiling, so Rich is already starting from behind. That said… I can’t ignore the monster season Ja’Marr Chase just put up. He outscored every other wide receiver by 808 points. You know how good that is? There were 104 receivers who didn’t even score 808 points total. Chase had 1,700+ yards, 17 touchdowns, and basically performed like he was playing Madden on rookie difficulty. He’s an All-Robio lock—even if I hate myself for saying it.
As for Brock Bowers… he broke into the league like someone input a cheat code—and he did it in Vegas, where tight ends usually go to vanish. Bonus points because 80% of this league couldn’t name last year’s Raiders QB, and half of us still don’t know Geno Smith is their starter now. But even Geno can recognize the best pair of hands on the team.
Two All-Robio caliber guys before the draft even starts? Burrier, a Patriots fan, just delivered like 2004 Belichick. Disgusting. Impressive. Both.
7. COLBY HALL
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Josh Allen (Rd 2)
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Ladd McConkey (Rd 9)
Colby limped into the playoffs last year on one good leg and a prayer—mostly answered by Josh Allen, who carried his squad while his RB room played musical chairs with the injury report. Allen finished second among QBs, earning his fourth All-Robio nod. I don’t love using a second-rounder on a QB, but Allen’s earned it.
Now let’s talk about Colby’s new crush: Ladd McConkey. The rookie wideout quietly crept into WR20 territory and absolutely exploded late in the year, dropping 972 points in his final three games, including a casual 197-yard effort in the NFL playoffs. If that second-half surge was a preview of what’s to come, Ladd could flirt with top-10 territory—and Colby might be chasing rings again.
8. RICH CALDERON
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Saquon Barkley (Rd 1)
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Eagles DST (Rd 14)
Ah yes—a lifelong Giants fan keeping two Eagles. Somewhere, Eli Manning just shivered and doesn’t know why. First, Barkley: the top RB in fantasy last year, and an absolute wrecking ball in green. He outscored the RB2 by 600+ points—which is the kind of gap that makes other managers weep mid-Sunday. If you’re gonna break my “no first-round keepers” rule, this is how you do it.
But then there’s… the Eagles DST. Really, Rich? You’re gonna keep a defense? In a keeper league? What is this, 2006? Yes, they were the 4th-best D and yes, you got them in the 14th, but let’s be real—Feels like a half-hearted Tinder swipe. You’re better than this, Rich. Or maybe you’re not. Time will tell.
9. ROBIO MURRAY
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Bijan Robinson (Rd 1)
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Tyler Allgeier (Rd 11)
I kept both Falcons running backs. Yes, both. Bijan in the first feels like I paid for guac after already stocking up on avocado—but he’s projected to be fantasy’s top back this year, and with nearly 1,900 total yards and 15 scores last season, the price tag might be justified. A better QB in Atlanta should open things up more.
Then there’s Allgeier in the 11th. He’s a handcuff, which is… fine, I guess. But it’s also the fantasy version of taking a nap in the middle of a draft. Comfortable, sure. Useful? Maybe. Exciting? Not remotely. I’ve officially forfeited the moral high ground I built this league on, and as commissioner, I’m disappointed in myself.
10. DON VOZZOLA
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Josh Jacobs (Rd 2)
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Bo Nix (Rd 8)
I’m going to give Don a little credit—yes, actual credit. Knowing the playoff door was closed last season, he did the smart thing: cut bait, made moves, and started looking toward 2025. Unfortunately, none of those trade pieces ended up being keeper-worthy. Instead, we’re rolling into the new season with Josh Jacobs and Bo Nix. It’s a solid foundation—but not exactly screaming “league-winner.”
Let’s start with Jacobs. He finished as the RB4 last year and topped 1,600 total yards for the second time in three seasons. The Packers fed him the ball like he was the only guy left in the cafeteria. But here’s the rub—he’s being kept in the second round, which is exactly where he’s going in most mocks. So, Don’s not getting a value pick here. He’s just… paying retail.
Then there’s Bo Nix, who slides in as the surprise keeper. And honestly? That checks out, because Bo finishing as the QB8 last year was one of the sneakiest fantasy headlines of the season. If Jayden Daniels hadn’t lit the world on fire, we’d probably be talking a lot more about Nix. He showed off more mobility than expected with 430 rushing yards. That number’s probably coming down as defenses catch on, but his passing stats are primed to rise.
Both Jacobs and Nix are reliable starters, no question—but Don isn’t exactly laughing all the way to the keeper bank. These guys are dependable, not explosive. And when it comes to keeper value, dependable gets you a handshake… not a high-five.
11. ERIC VOZZOLA
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CeeDee Lamb (Rd 2)
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Jameson Williams (Rd 9)
CeeDee Lamb is a stud. No notes. He finished WR3 last year even while posting his lowest yardage total since 2021—just imagine what he could do fully healthy with a locked-in Dak. Eric needs 2023 Lamb to show up again: 135 catches, 1,749 yards, 12 TDs. If he gets that, this second-round keeper is pure gold.
Then there’s Jameson Williams—the eternal “breakout candidate” who we keep waiting on like it’s a Marvel post-credit scene. Last year wasn’t bad: over 1,000 yards on just 58 catches with a 17.3 YPC average. But he’s still the fourth option in that offense behind St. Brown, Gibbs, and LaPorta. Elite talent? Sure. Elite opportunity? Not so much. You can’t lead the fantasy world if you’re stuck behind a traffic jam of targets. This keeper is either a sleeper hit… or a sequel nobody asked for.
12. GRIFF COOMER
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Lamar Jackson (Rd 3)
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Baker Mayfield (Rd 15)
Florida Man strikes again, and this time he’s done what no fantasy manager in league history has dared: kept two quarterbacks. Look, Lamar in the third round is solid—he was QB1 last year, and I’m not mad about that pick. But Baker Mayfield? Sure, he was QB6. Sure, he was solid. But we only start one quarterback. That means Baker’s ceiling is… your bench.
This is the fantasy equivalent of buying two jet skis when you live alone in a desert. Fun in theory. Useless in practice.
Griff’s 2024 season was a tragic comedy, and these keepers suggest he wasn’t exactly building for the future as the walls caved in. This isn’t a keeper strategy—it’s a cry for help. Therapy sessions are available upon request.