FantasyPros - 12 Draft Picks With MASSIVE UPSIDE You Should Be Targeting in 2025 (Ep. 1603)

Jul 5, 2025

Joe Dolan, Owner and Editor-in-Chief of Fantasy Points and host of SiriusXM's Football Game Day, joins the discussion on high-upside fantasy football players for 2025. They dive into the impact of recent trades, notably Darren Waller’s, and analyze emerging stars like De’Von Achane and Tee Higgins. The team explores the breakout potential of players such as Rashee Rice and Kenneth Walker, while also weighing the risks of veterans like Stefon Diggs. Insights on under-the-radar draft picks provide valuable tips for fantasy enthusiasts.

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INSIGHT

Limited Upside for Darren Waller

Darren Waller's return to Miami offers limited fantasy upside despite reunion with Tua Tagovailoa.
Fantasy points projections rank him 33rd among tight ends, making him barely draftable in best ball formats.

ADVICE

Target Devon Achane's Upside

Target Devon Achane in the second round for massive upside due to increased role post-Jonu Smith trade.
His screen mastery and high designed target percentage behind the line of scrimmage make him valuable.

INSIGHT

Tee Higgins' High Upside Role

Tee Higgins offers high upside as a wide receiver two despite being second to Ja'Marr Chase.
Bengals' likely shootout games project Joe Burrow to be top-3 in pass attempts, boosting Higgins' value.

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Join Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and special guest Joe Dolan, Owner and Editor-In-Chief of Fantasy Points, to break down 12 players with massive upside that you should be targeting in your 2025 fantasy football drafts!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Darren Waller Trade - 0:02:29

De’Von Achane - 0:07:34

Tee Higgins - 0:12:30

Signed James Cook Jersey Giveaway - 0:19:25

Rashee Rice - 0:20:37

Kenneth Walker - 0:24:38

DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:28:50

Jordan Addison - 0:30:25

Stefon Diggs - 0:34:12

Rugiet Ready - 0:36:17

Darnell Mooney - 0:37:57

Drake Maye - 0:41:02

Isaiah Likely - 0:45:44

Luther Burden - 0:49:06

DeVaughn Vele - 0:51:29

Javonte Williams - 0:56:06

Outro - 1:00:53

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