2025 Fantasy Football Expert League Draft Results

Michael Fabiano | Aug 19, 2025

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb was the third overall pick in the 2025 Kings Classic Fantasy Football Experts League draft. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The 2025 Fantasy Football Expo took place this past weekend in Canton, Ohio, and included several industry "expert" drafts. I participated in what's called the Jim Brown Division, a 14-team full-point PPR league (snake draft) that is typically very wide receiver heavy.

The starting lineup consists of a quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and three flex players (no kickers or defenses). The bench includes six players (no limitations).

The members of the league include myself, Andrew Cooper (Fantasy Alarm), Jody Smith (Full-Time Fantasy), Doug Orth (USA Today), Colby Conway, Dennis Clausen (Rotoballer), J.J. Zachariason (Late Round QB), Pat Dougherty (Rotoworld), Brian Drake (Fighting Chance Fantasy), Andy Behrens, Matt Harmon (Yahoo!), Jeff Ratcliff (FTN), Bob Harris (Footballguys) and Jim Coventry (Rotowire).

For those of you playing in bigger leagues (14-plus), here's a look at the complete draft. Below, you can see the round-by-round picks plus my own mindset during each round of the draft. After all, if you can draft like the "sharks," you can make chum of your league mates!

Fantasy Football Expert Draft Results

Round 1

Round/Pick	Team	Player
1.01	Cooper	Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals
1.02	Smith	Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons
1.03	Orth	CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys
1.04	Conway	Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions
1.05	Fabiano	Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings
1.06	Clausen	Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles
1.07	Zaccharison	Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers
1.08	Daughtery	Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions
1.09	Drake	Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders
1.1	Beherns	Malike Nabers, WR, Giants
1.11	Harmon	Nico Collins, WR, Texans
1.12	Ratcliff	Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens
1.13	Harris	Brian Thomas Jr., WR Jaguars
1.14	Coventry	Chase Brown, RB, Bengals

Fabs' Notes: I knew I was going to get a wide receiver in what projected as a wideout-heavy draft, so I was likely either getting Lamb or Jefferson at No. 5. I landed with the latter. While he's been dealing with an injured hamstring in training camp, the expectation is that Jefferson will be good to go for Week 1. I'm not concerned about J.J. McCarthy hurting his value, either.

Round 2

Round/Pick	Team	Player
2.01	Coverntry	Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers
2.02	Harris	De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins
2.03	Ratcliff	Puka Nacua, WR, Rams
2.04	Harmon	Drake London, WR, Falcons
2.05	Beherns	Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts
2.06	Drake	Brock Bowers, TE, Raiders
2.07	Daughtery	Bucky Irving, RB, Buccaneers
2.08	Zaccharison	A.J. Brown, WR, Eagles
2.09	Clausen	Kyren Williams, RB, Rams
2.1	Fabiano	Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets
2.11	Conway	Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers
2.12	Orth	Trey McBride, TE, Cardinals
2.13	Smith	Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR Seahawks
2.14	Cooper	Breece Hall, RB, Jets

Fabs' Notes: I wanted to get another wide receiver in this round (unless a stud running back fell to me, which was unlikely). Wilson was the best wideout on my board, so it was an easy choice. The WR10 from a season ago, he'll see a ton of targets from his old college pal, Justin Fields. I like Wilson more than some analysts, and I was pleased as punch to get him in Round 2.

Round 3

Round/Pick	Team	Player
3.01	Cooper	Kenneth Walker III, RB, Seahawks
3.02	Smith	Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals
3.03	Orth	Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers
3.04	Conway	Davante Adams, WR, Rams
3.05	Fabiano	James Cook, RB, Bills
3.06	Clausen	Josh Allen, QB, Bills
3.07	Zaccharison	Tyreek Hill, WR, Dolphins
3.08	Daughtery	Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens
3.09	Drake	Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers
3.1	Beherns	George Kittle TE, 49ers
3.11	Harmon	Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders
3.12	Ratcliff	Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals
3.13	Harris	Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos
3.14	Coventry	DJ Moore, WR, Bears

Fabs' Notes: I was hoping to get a solid running back or wide receiver in this round, and Cook was the best player on my board at those positions. This draft happened before he signed an extension with the Bills, so obviously I'm pretty happy about that. While I do expect touchdown regression (he scored 18 last year), I still like him as the top back in the Bills offensive attack.

Round 4

Round/Pick	Team	Player
4.01	Coverntry	DK Metcalf, WR, Steelers
4.02	Harris	Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals
4.03	Ratcliff	Jameson Williams, WR, Lions
4.04	Harmon	Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints
4.05	Beherns	Terry McLaurin, WR, Commanders
4.06	Drake	Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles
4.07	Daughtery	Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs
4.08	Zaccharison	Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Panthers
4.09	Clausen	Calvin Ridley, WR, Titans
4.1	Fabiano	Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers
4.11	Conway	DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles
4.12	Orth	George Pickens, WR, Cowboys
4.13	Smith	Rashee Rice, WR, Chiefs
4.14	Cooper	Zay Flowers, WR, Ravens

Fabs' Notes: I really wanted DK Metcalf, Xavier Worthy or Terry McLaurin in this round, but all were taken a few spots before I could get them. So, I audibled and went with the best player on my board at running back or wide receiver, Hubbard. Do I love the pick? No. After all, there's a chance he could be a one-year wonder ... but he should lead the Panthers in touches in 2025.

Round 5

Round/Pick	Team	Player
5.01	Cooper	Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins
5.02	Smith	James Conner, RB, Cardinals
5.03	Orth	RJ Harvey, RB, Broncos
5.04	Conway	TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots
5.05	Fabiano	Travis Hunter, WR, Jaguars
5.06	Clausen	Sam LaPorta, TE, Lions
5.07	Zaccharison	Rome Odunze, WR, Bears
5.08	Daughtery	Jerry Jeudy, WR, Browns
5.09	Drake	Tony Pollard, RB, Titans
5.1	Beherns	Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs
5.11	Harmon	Chris Olave, WR, Saints
5.12	Ratcliff	Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers
5.13	Harris	D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears
5.14	Coventry	Jakobi Meyers, WR, Raiders

Fabs' Notes: I have drafted Hunter in a few leagues so far, so why not get nuts and do it again? I wanted to have three wideouts in the first five rounds, and he was the best player left on my board. Based on what we're seeing in camp and the preseason, Hunter is looking like a starting wide receiver and a reserve cornerback. That could change, of course, but at this point I'm hoping Hunter gets more snaps on the offensive side of the football during this rookie year.

Round 6

Round/Pick	Team	Player
6.01	Coverntry	Kaleb Johnson, RB, Steelers
6.02	Harris	David Montgomery, RB, Lions
6.03	Ratcliff	Aaron Jones Sr., RB, Vikings
6.04	Harmon	Emeka Egbuka, WR, Buccaneers
6.05	Beherns	Stefon Diggs, WR, Patriots
6.06	Drake	Deebo Samuel Sr., WR, Commanders
6.07	Daughtery	Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings
6.08	Zaccharison	Jauan Jennings, WR, 49ers
6.09	Clausen	Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, Giants
6.1	Fabiano	Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs
6.11	Conway	T.J. Hockenson, TE, Vikings
6.12	Orth	Josh Downs, WR, Colts
6.13	Smith	Khalil Shakir, WR, Bills
6.14	Cooper	Cooper Kupp, WR, Seahawks

Fabs' Notes: I had my eyes on Jauan Jennings in this round, but he was taken just a couple picks ahead of me. Sniped! I audibled and went with a tight end instead, in this case, Kelce. I do have T.J. Hockenson ranked ahead of him, but I already had Jefferson and had noticed that Jordan Addison was still available. So, in an effort to not have three Vikings (if I were able to land Addison in the next round), I took Taylor Swift's boyfriend in this round.

Round 7

Round/Pick	Team	Player
7.01	Cooper	Michael Pittman Jr., WR. Colts
7.02	Smith	Jayden Reed, WR, Packers
7.03	Orth	J.K. Dobbins, RB, Broncos
7.04	Conway	Jayden Higgins, WR, Texans
7.05	Fabiano	Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings
7.06	Clausen	Keon Coleman, WR, Bills
7.07	Zaccharison	Matthew Golden, WR, Packers
7.08	Daughtery	Darnell Mooney, WR, Falcons
7.09	Drake	Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers
7.1	Beherns	Joe Mixon, RB, Texans
7.11	Harmon	Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Commaders
7.12	Ratcliff	Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants
7.13	Harris	Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens
7.14	Coventry	Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Jaguars

Fabs' Notes: Success! I know Addison is suspended for the first three games, but I can replace him until he returns. A top-24 wide receiver from a season ago, I like Addison as the fourth receiver/flex starter on this roster. The Vikings have a very fantasy-friendly offense, so I don't mind having their top two wide receivers in a 14-team league that favors wideouts.

Round 8

Round/Pick	Team	Player
8.01	Coverntry	Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys
8.02	Harris	Christian Kirk, WR, Texans
8.03	Ratcliff	Tank Bigsby, RB, Jaguars
8.04	Harmon	Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots
8.05	Beherns	Baker Mayfield, QB, Buccaneers
8.06	Drake	Rashid Shaheed, WR, Saints
8.07	Daughtery	Evan Engram, TE, Broncos
8.08	Zaccharison	Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs
8.09	Clausen	Chris Godwin, WR, Buccaneers
8.1	Fabiano	Kyler Murray, QB, Cardinals
8.11	Conway	Luther Burden III, WR, Bears
8.12	Orth	Cedric Tillman, WR, Browns
8.13	Smith	David Njoku, TE, Browns
8.14	Cooper	Najee Harris, RB, Chargers

Fabs' Notes: With four wide receivers, two running backs and a tight end on the roster, I was either going to take a quarterback or another running back in this round. I didn't love any of the backs, so I went with Murray. A mobile field general with the league's easiest schedule based on last season's fantasy points allowed data, Murray should have a strong campaign.

Round 9

Round/Pick	Team	Player
9.01	Cooper	Rashod Bateman, WR, Ravens
9.02	Smith	Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers
9.03	Orth	Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals
9.04	Conway	Demario Douglas, WR, Patriots
9.05	Fabiano	Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns
9.06	Clausen	Hollywood Brown, WR, Chiefs
9.07	Zaccharison	Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans
9.08	Daughtery	Jaydon Blue, RB, Cowboys
9.09	Drake	Tyler Warren, TE, Colts
9.1	Beherns	Colston Loveland, TE, Bears
9.11	Harmon	Tucker Kraft, TE, Packers
9.12	Ratcliff	Dalton Kincaid, TE, Bills
9.13	Harris	Adam Thielen, WR, Panthers
9.14	Coventry	Jake Ferguson, TE, Cowboys

Fabs' Notes: This will either be the worst pick of my draft, or it could be a value ... Judkins. I was texting my friends who have ties to the Browns, and literally no one has any idea when and if he will play this season. I find it hard to believe he won't play at all, so even if he misses half the year because of suspension, I could have Cleveland's starting running back down the stretch. This is not a pick for the weak at heart, but based on what else was on the board, I figured ... what the hell!

Round 10

Round/Pick	Team	Player
1.001	Coverntry	Brandon Aiyuk, WR, 49ers
10.02	Harris	Marvin Mims Jr., WR, Broncos
10.03	Ratcliff	Tre Harris, WR, Chargers
10.04	Harmon	Joshua Palmer, WR, Bills
10.05	Beherns	Jerome Ford, RB, Browns
10.06	Drake	Roschon Johnson, RB, Bears
10.07	Daughtery	Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks
10.08	Zaccharison	Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys
10.09	Clausen	Jalen McMillan, WR, Buccaneers
10.1	Fabiano	Jonnu Smith, TE, Steelers
10.11	Conway	Braelon Allen, RB, Jets
10.12	Orth	Jaylen Wright, RB, Dolphins
10.13	Smith	Rachaad White, RB, Buccaneers
10.14	Cooper	Hunter Henry TE, Patriots

Fabs' Notes: Things are getting thin at this point in the draft (as you can imagine), so I'm looking for the best players available. For me, that was Smith. Knowing he won't duplicate last season's totals but knowing he could play a big role in the Steelers passing game, I took a chance on the veteran pass catcher. Hopefully I can get top-15 tight end production from him in his reunion with OC Arthur Smith.

Round 11

Round/Pick	Team	Player
11.01	Cooper	Kyle Pitts, TE, Falcons
11.02	Smith	Tyler Allgeier, RB, Falcons
11.03	Orth	Caleb Williams, QB, Bears
11.04	Conway	Bo Nix, QB, Broncos
11.05	Fabiano	Isaac Guerendo, RB, 49ers
11.06	Clausen	Kyle Williams, WR, Patriots
11.07	Zaccharison	Dylan Sampson, RB, Browns
11.08	Daughtery	Isaiah Likely, TE, Ravens
11.09	Drake	Will Shipley, RB, Eagles
11.1	Beherns	Romeo Doubs, WR, Packers
11.11	Harmon	Ray Davis, RB, Bills
11.12	Ratcliff	Justin Fields, QB, Jets
11.13	Harris	Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars
11.14	Coventry	Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles

Fabs' Notes: I've been trying to get Guerendo in all of my drafts, as I'm not confident that Christian McCaffrey will be able to remain healthy for a full 17 games. If I'm right, then I should get some starts from Guerendo in coach Kyle Shanahan's running-back friendly offense.

Round 12

Round/Pick	Team	Player
12.01	Coverntry	Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Giants
12.02	Harris	Zach Ertz, TE, Commanders
12.03	Ratcliff	Xavier Legette, WR, Panthers
12.04	Harmon	Jaylin Noel, WR, Chiefs
12.05	Beherns	DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Ravens
12.06	Drake	Woody Marks, RB, Texans
12.07	Daughtery	Pat Bryant, WR, Broncos
12.08	Zaccharison	Austin Ekeler, RB, Commanders
12.09	Clausen	Blake Corum, RB, Rams
12.1	Fabiano	Quentin Johnston, WR, Chargers
12.11	Conway	Brenton Strange, TE, Jaguars
12.12	Orth	Dyami Brown, WR, Jaguars
12.13	Smith	Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers
12.14	Cooper	Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers

Fabs' Notes: I thought I might get Wan'Dale Robinson in this round, but he went several spots ahead of me. So, looking to grab a young receiver in a solid offense, I went with Johnston. The addition of Keenan Allen hurts his ceiling in terms of target and opportunities in the Chargers pass attack. but Johnston was worth a flier as my fifth wideout.

Round 13

Round/Pick	Team	Player
13.01	Cooper	Justice Hill, RB, Ravens
13.02	Smith	Kareem Hunt, RB, Chiefs
13.03	Orth	Jacori Croskey-Merritt, RB, Commanders
13.04	Conway	Roman Wilson, WR, Steelers
13.05	Fabiano	Rico Dowdle, RB, Panthers
13.06	Clausen	Nick Chubb, RB, Texans
13.07	Zaccharison	Brashard Smith, RB, Chiefs
13.08	Daughtery	Adonai Mitchell, WR, Colts
13.09	Drake	Miles Sanders, RB, Cowboys
13.1	Beherns	Drake Maye, QB, Patriots
13.11	Harmon	Jalen Coker, WR, Panthers
13.12	Ratcliff	MarShawn Lloyd, RB, Packers
13.13	Harris	Keaton Mitchell, RB, Ravens
13.14	Coventry	Mason Taylor, TE, Jets

Fabs' Notes: I took Chuba Hubbard back in Round 5, and I saw little upside on my board at this late stage of the draft. So, I grabbed Dowdle as insurance (a fantasy handcuff) in case Hubbard gets hurt. The former Cowboy is my fifth (and final) running back in this draft.

Round 14

Round/Pick	Team	Player
14.01	Coventry	C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans
14.02	Harris	Calvin Austin III, WR, Steelers
14.03	Ratcliff	Dont'e Thornton, WR, Raiders
14.04	Harmon	Jordan Love, QB, Packers
14.05	Beherns	Tory Horton, WR, Seahawks
14.06	Drake	Darius Slayton, WR, Giants
14.07	Daughtery	Jared Goff, QB, Lions
14.08	Zaccharison	Choziem Okonkwo, TE, Titans
14.09	Clausen	Mike Gesicki, TE, Bengals
14.1	Fabiano	Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Dolphins
14.11	Conway	J.J. McCarthy, QB, Vikings
14.12	Orth	Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears
14.13	Smith	Andrei Iosivas, WR, Bengals
14.14	Cooper	Trevor Lawrence, QB Jaguars

Fabs' Notes: I wanted to get a backup quarterback for Murray in this round, so I took Tagovailoa. There were other field generals I liked better, but they all had the same bye week as Murray. If he can avoid injuries, Tagovailoa should be a viable No. 2 fantasy option.

Round 15

Round/Pick	Team	Player
15.01	Cooper	DJ Giddens, RB, Colts
15.02	Smith	Geno Smith, QB, Raiders
15.03	Orth	Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seahawks
15.04	Conway	Tahj Brooks, RB, Bengals
15.05	Fabiano	Jack Bech, WR, Raiders
15.06	Clausen	Josh Reynolds, WR, Jets
15.07	Zaccharison	Theo Johnson, TE, Giants
15.08	Daughtery	Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Lions
15.09	Drake	Elic Ayomanor, WR, Titans
15.1	Beherns	Alec Pierce, WR, Colts
15.11	Harmon	Jarquez Hunter, RB, Chargers
15.12	Ratcliff	Michael Penix Jr., QB, Falcons
15.13	Harris	Bryce Young, QB, Panthers
15.14	Coventry	Samaje Perine, RB, Bengals

Fabs' Notes: The options at this point in the draft are, well, kinda gross. I didn't really see any running back worth my time here, so I took a chance on Bech. While I'd have preferred his teammate, fellow rookie Dont'e Thornton, he had been picked in the previous round. So, Bech was a worthwhile dart throw and will enter the season as this team's sixth wideout.

Round 16

Round/Pick	Team	Player
16.01	Coverntry	Amari Cooper, WR, Bills
16.02	Harris	Noah Brown, WR, Commanders
16.03	Ratcliff	Darren Waller, TE, Dolphins
16.04	Harmon	Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Panthers
16.05	Beherns	Cade Otton, TE, Buccaneers
16.06	Drake	Tutu Atwell, WR, Rams
16.07	Daughtery	Devin Neal, RB, Saints
16.08	Zaccharison	Jalen Royals, WR, Chiefs
16.09	Clausen	Cam Ward, QB, Titans
16.1	Fabiano	Tyler Lockett, WR, Titans
16.11	Conway	Dameon Pierce, RB, Texans
16.12	Orth	Kayshon Boutte, WR, Patriots
16.13	Smith	Diontae Johnson, WR, Browns
16.14	Cooper	Elijah Moore, WR, Bills

Fabs' Notes: I was eying Jalen Royals in this round, but he went two spots ahead of me. So, why not grab the Titans No. 2 wide receiver, Lockett? He's past his prime to be sure, but Elic Ayomanor was gone and it's Round 16! He might be my first release for a free agent.