Fantasy Football Sleepers 2025: Top Must-Draft Players
February 18, 2025
Fantasy Football Sleepers 2025: Top Must-Draft Players
February 18, 2025

Fantasy Football Breakouts 2025: Top 4 Players Ready to Shine

Breakouts for Fantasy Football

Breakouts for Fantasy Football

Introduction

Fantasy Football never sleeps, and as we approach the 2025 season, it’s time to start identifying the top breakout players who could elevate your team to championship status. If you’re tired of the same old copy-and-paste rankings and want real winning advice, you’re in the right place.

In this article, we’ll break down four potential breakout stars who could dominate in 2025. These players have the talent, opportunity, and upside to exceed expectations and give fantasy managers a serious edge. Let’s get into it.

1. Ricky Pearsall – WR

Why Ricky Pearsall is a 2025 Fantasy Breakout

  • Draft Capital: First-round pick with elite talent.
  • Resilience: Overcame a near-tragic injury and still performed well in 2024.
  • Opportunity: Potential shake-up in the WR room opens the door for a true No. 1 role.

2024 Stats Recap:

  • 31 receptions
  • 400 yards
  • 3 touchdowns
  • 11 games played

Pearsall was limited last season but showed flashes of brilliance. The WR depth chart is uncertain with Brandon Aiyuk’s knee injury and Deebo Samuel’s future in question. If Pearsall steps into a WR1 role, expect an increase in targets and fantasy production.

2025 Fantasy Projection:

  • 75+ receptions
  • 1,000+ yards
  • 8-10 touchdowns

Ricky Pearsall is a must-watch sleeper heading into the draft. He has a clear path to be the WR1 on the 49ers.  Remember Jennings was a 7th round pick and Aiyuk looks like he is injury prone. Can’t wait to see what round Pearsall comes off in 2025 fantasy drafts. I feel he will be good value.

Marvin can breakout in 2025! (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire)

2. Ben Sinnott – TE

Why Ben Sinnott is a 2025 Fantasy Breakout

  • Second-round draft pick with elite measurables (6’4″, 245 lbs).
  • Athletic ability and great college production.
  • Prime for more volume with a young QB.

2024 Stats Recap:

  • Limited snaps due to veterans ahead of him.
  • 90+ targets available with key departures likely.
  • Jayden Daniels is emerging as a potential star QB.

Sinnott has everything you look for in a breakout TE: draft pedigree, athleticism, and a clear path to targets. If the depth chart clears up, he could be a top-10 fantasy TE in 2025.

2025 Fantasy Projection:

  • 65+ receptions
  • 750+ yards
  • 6-8 touchdowns

Draft him late and reap the rewards.

3. Marvin Harrison Jr. – WR

Why Marvin Harrison Jr. is a 2025 Fantasy Breakout

  • Exceptional talent: One of the best WR prospects in years.
  • Target volume: Already had 116 targets as a rookie.
  • Kyler Murray’s primary weapon: Clear-cut WR1 in the offense.

2024 Stats Recap:

  • 62 receptions
  • 860 yards
  • 8 touchdowns
  • 116 targets

Even in a struggling offense, Harrison produced solid numbers as a rookie. He has room to improve his catch rate and chemistry with Kyler Murray, which could result in a huge sophomore jump.

2025 Fantasy Projection:

  • 85+ receptions
  • 1,200+ yards
  • 10+ touchdowns

Harrison Jr. has top-10 WR upside, making him a draft-day steal.

Chase is safe as long as they don’t draft another RB (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire)

4. Chase Brown – RB

Why Chase Brown is a 2025 Fantasy Breakout

  • Showed RB1-level production in 2024.
  • Strong rushing and receiving ability.
  • Bengals offense could take a step forward.

2024 Stats Recap:

  • 229 carries
  • 990 rushing yards
  • 4.5 YPC
  • 7 rushing touchdowns
  • 54 receptions, 4 receiving touchdowns

The biggest concern for Brown is whether the Bengals will trust him as their RB1 or bring in competition from the 2025 NFL Draft. If they don’t make a major move at RB, Brown could be a top-15 fantasy back with his dual-threat ability.

2025 Fantasy Projection:

  • 1,200 total yards
  • 10 total touchdowns
  • 50+ receptions

Monitor the Bengals’ offseason moves, but as of now, Brown is a strong breakout candidate.

Final Thoughts

These four players – Ricky Pearsall, Ben Sinnott, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Chase Brown – have huge breakout potential in 2025. Drafting them at the right value could be the difference between winning your league or missing the playoffs.

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Joseph Robert
Joseph Robert
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