Adam Rank called Chris Olave a "tremendous value" because concussion issues—not performance—derailed his 2024 campaign. Rank noted that Olave’s talent previously supported a WR1-caliber target share and argued that drafters are getting a discount on a player who can return to top-15 form if he stays healthy.

Adam Rank highlighted that Xavier Worthy scored 19-plus fantasy points in three of Kansas City’s final four regular-season games and crowned him his top-rated Chiefs wideout for 2025 drafts. Rank believes Patrick Mahomes’ growing trust in Worthy’s speed gives the sophomore a weekly boom-bust profile worthy of a mid-round WR3 pick.

Adam Rank expects Adam Thielen to be a "crazy-good value in the first half of the season" as Bryce Young leans on the veteran’s route precision. Rank cautioned that age and a likely shift toward younger Panthers receivers could cause Thielen to fade down the stretch, so redraft managers should plan an exit strategy around mid-season.

Adam Rank named Josh Downs his highest-ranked Colts receiver, citing Downs’ 31.1% targets-per-route rate—third-highest in the NFL among players with at least 100 routes. Rank believes that underlying volume, combined with Anthony Richardson’s quick-hitting scheme, gives Downs weekly PPR flex viability and sneaky top-30 upside if the Colts push tempo.

Adam Rank said he would "rather take the value on Rashod Bateman than reach for Zay Flowers." Bateman is several rounds cheaper yet still tethered to Lamar Jackson. Rank views Bateman as the cost-effective way to gain exposure to a Ravens passing game that could expand if Todd Monken leans heavier on three-wide sets.

Although he placed Zay Flowers in Tier-4, Adam Rank admitted he "doesn't know how he feels about it," pointing out that Flowers has failed to crack the top-30 wide receivers in fantasy points per game in either of his first two seasons. With Baltimore still run-centric, Rank warned drafters not to chase Flowers at a price tag that assumes a breakout that has yet to materialize.

Adam Rank admitted he "might be overvaluing" DK Metcalf but is eager to draft him anyway because Aaron Rodgers’ arrival in Pittsburgh creates a vertical-passing ceiling the Steelers lacked. Rank is willing to select Metcalf a full tier ahead of market to capture what he sees as double-digit touchdown upside in the new offense.

Adam Rank called Tyreek Hill a "potential steal" after seeing him slide down early draft boards. Rank acknowledged last year’s chemistry issues with Tua Tagovailoa but argued that even modest improvement would restore Hill’s top-five upside, making him a pick-two rounds cheaper than 2024 but with the same league-winning ceiling.

Adam Rank said he is "willing to take a huge swing" on Jaxon Smith-Njigba because he expects the Seahawks to funnel a massive target share to the slot receiver now that Tyler Lockett is gone. That anticipated volume vaults JSN into Rank’s Tier-3 as an upside WR2 available at a WR3 draft cost.

Adam Rank is "banking on the Ohio State connection" between Garrett Wilson and new Jets quarterback Justin Fields, anticipating that college chemistry will translate into professional production. Rank elevated Wilson into his Tier-2 group and views the pairing as the catalyst for Wilson’s first true fantasy WR1 season.

Adam Rank projected Malik Nabers to soak up "all of the targets" for the Giants regardless of whether Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, or even rookie Jaxson Dart ultimately runs the huddle. Rank’s volume-over-efficiency stance pushes Nabers into his Tier-2 rankings and positions the young wideout as a top-five upside pick in season-long leagues.

Adam Rank said Puka Nacua will benefit from lining up opposite marquee offseason addition Davante Adams, which should force defenses into more single-coverage looks. After closing 2024 as fantasy’s WR2, Rank believes the lighter coverage makes Nacua a real threat to unseat Ja'Marr Chase as the overall WR1 in 2025 drafts.

Adam Rank predicted a notable bump for CeeDee Lamb now that Dak Prescott is back healthy. Rank added that newcomer George Pickens will "pull the top off the defense," keeping safeties deep and opening the middle of the field where Lamb feasts. With improved quarterback play and better spacing, Rank views Lamb as a Tier-1 receiver capable of matching last year’s elite output.

Adam Rank said Justin Jefferson is "quarterback-proof," stressing that it truly does not matter who Minnesota lines up under center. Because Jefferson has already produced elite numbers with a revolving door of passers, Rank labeled him one of the safest first-round investments in any season-long format. The takeaway: draft Jefferson with confidence even if the Vikings’ quarterback room feels volatile.