The Top 10 Overall Players for Fantasy Football (Part 1)

Every year, the first 2 rounds of fantasy drafts are filled with hidden landmines.

Injuries. Overhyped rookies. Veterans with declining efficiency.

But if you want to win your league this year, you need to start with the right foundation — players with elite roles, great usage, and proven ceilings.

Let’s break down The Top 10 Overall players you should be drafting in 2025 - Part 1:

10. Brian Thomas

He finished 3rd in receiving yards last season with Mac Jones as his QB for nearly half the games.

Now he gets Trevor Lawrence back & a coaching upgrade in Liam Coen. That's Top 10 upside locked in – even if he has to compete with Travis Hunter for targets...

9. Malik Nabers

He was Top 5 in targets & catch as a rookie… with Tommy DeVito, Tim Boyle, Drew Lock & Daniel Jones at QB.

Now he gets a QB room upgrade in Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston & Jaxson Dart. No new WRs added. Nabers is the guy. Don’t overthink it...

8. Nico Collins

He produced 1000+ yards in just 12 games last season.

And over his first 5 healthy weeks? Nico averaged 113 yards and was a Top 3 fantasy receiver. Now his main competition is Christian Kirk and 2 rookie WRs...

7. Puka Nacua

From Week 8 on last season Puka was the 2nd best WR averaging 19.8 points per game.

Now Cooper Kupp is gone & Davante Adams takes his place. Adams is great but likely won't earn a 30% target share. Puka is a 10-target lock attached to Matthew Stafford...

6. CeeDee Lamb

Last year he lost his QB and dealt with multiple injuries - yet still averaged 17.6 points per game.

But with a healthy Dak in 2023? Lamb averaged 23.7 PPG — the 2nd best season ever. And the addition of George Pickens should only complement Lamb's skillset...

Bottom Line:

If you want a top-tier start to your draft — these are the names to circle in Round 1.

And that’s exactly what the Fantasy Blueprint does in every round of your draft - identify the best and worst values so you always stay ahead of your leaguemates.

Part two of the Top 10 will be in your inbox in a few days. Stay tuned!

— Sal

P.S. This is your leaguemate's face when you land Brian Thomas 1 pick before him

P.P.S Curious how I help thousands of fantasy players win more leagues? You can learn more about The Fantasy Blueprint here.