After the dust settles from a wild free-agent period, NFL teams will turn their attention to shoring up their rosters via the draft. The Titans are expected to select Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward with the first overall pick. Ward is considered a high-risk, high-reward prospect with the potential to be a game-changer at the position.

The rest of the first round will be filled with players that have varying fantasy ceilings. For example, wide receivers ranked third through eighth appear to have no consensus in terms of their draft stock, and it’s possible that all could end up being elite fantasy performers if everything goes perfectly for them. However, the reality is that their production will fluctuate based on new play callers, offensive schemes and competition for targets.

This is the last chance to add a running back that has a good shot at leading his team in carries. Loading up early on RBs makes sense from these middle-to-late spots since the position dries up quicker than WR. TE George Kittle is a great option in this range with his strong production and big-play ability.

Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence is another intriguing fantasy prospect to consider. He was a mixed bag in 2024, but he should improve in new HC Liam Coen’s offense and boasts a strong arm with a high big-time throw rate.