The NFL Draft is in the rearview, and now it is time to turn attention toward the upcoming season. Best Ball drafts have been taking place for a while and some players are starting to see significant boosts in their average draft position.
This is a look at the biggest risers of the past week in Best Ball drafts.
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2025 NFL Best Ball ADP Risers
WR Tyreek Hill, Dolphins | ADP: 26.6 (biggest week-to-week riser)
(Dolphins RB De’Von Achane was the second-biggest riser)
The Dolphins traded their tight end, Jonnu Smith, to the Steelers. To replace him, they signed the previously-retired Darren Waller. Even if Waller gets somewhat close to the form that he had in his final NFL season, it will be a downgrade from Smith. Smith finished fourth among all tight ends in receiving yards and led the Dolphins in receptions and receiving touchdowns last season.
In response to that move, Best Ball players are buying stock in Tyreek Hill. Hill had 959 receiving yards last season despite awful quarterback play while Tua Tagovailoa was out. If Tagovailoa can manage to stay healthy for a whole season. Hill should show why he has been one of the best receivers in the league for nearly a decade.
The second-biggest riser in ADP over the past week was Dolphins running back De’Von Achane. Achane’s stock is also rising after a great second half of last season and the departure of Jonnu Smith. Achane finished the season with 1,499 scrimmage yards and was the Dolphins’ fourth-leading receiver, all despite the poor quarterback play and splitting carries during the first part of the season. The Dolphins moved on from their backup running back Raheem Mostert, so Achane should have an even bigger role next year.
RB J.K. Dobbins, Broncos | ADP: 117.0 (fifth-biggest riser)
J.K. Dobbins had a change of scenery this offseason, moving from the Chargers to the Broncos. It was just a one-year stint in Los Angeles, albeit but a productive one for Dobbins. Most importantly, he stayed healthy enough to play 15 games while rushing for 905 yards and nine touchdowns. Despite that good season, the Chargers opted for a change and their division rivals leapt at the opportunity to bring in the veteran.
The Broncos had a great 2024-25 season, making the playoffs despite having a rookie quarterback. This offseason, they looked to improve the running game and give Bo Nix more weapons to work with. Denver added Dobbins in free agency and rookie RJ Harvey in the draft. The two are likely to split carries, but as the more experienced back Dobbins could see more goal-line touches and score more touchdowns. While it’s a risk due to the crowded backfield, Best Ball drafters are feeling more optimistic about J.K. Dobbins.
RB D’Andre Swift, Bears | ADP: 69.2 (10th-biggest riser)
D’Andre Swift had a solid first year in Chicago. Things didn’t quite click for the new-look Bears last season but Swift ended the year with 959 rushing yards, 386 receiving yards and six touchdowns. It was actually the most all-purpose yards in any season of Swift’s career, but due to the struggles of the Bears’ offense, he received some unfair criticism.
The offense should take a big step forward this season. Caleb Williams showed flashes of special play last season, but the offensive line play was dreadful and the coaching was worse. The Bears made the biggest hire of the offseason, bringing in former Lions OC Ben Johnson as their new head coach. Johnson should be able to mold Williams into a star and make this offense more exciting and productive.
The Bears also improved the offensive line, which will give the whole offense a boost but impact Swift in particular. The running game should be more productive, due to the offensive line blocking better and an improved pass game unlocking the run. Johnson and Swift are reunited from their days in Detroit, and Johnson will use him to the best of his ability. It should be a big year for Swift in Chicago, so people are starting to buy stock in Best Ball drafts.
