Weekly Prospects and Young Players — Week of 2025-10-28 v1 | Analysis by Brian Moineau

1) Year 1/2 Young NFL Players

Rome Odunze — WR, Chicago Bears (Year 1)

Recent stats & context:
Odunze commanded a 19.0% target share and a 33.1% air yards share during his rookie season (fftradingroom.com).

NFL projection insights:

• High contested catch rate (54.5%) indicates physicality and ability to win in tight coverage — a strong indicator of development in NFL 11-personnel sets (fftradingroom.com).
• With D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze occupying perimeter roles, Odunze projects to thrive in the slot with inconsistent off-ball coverage and YAC opportunities.

2) College Prospects Likely Drafted Within 2 Years

Tre Harris — WR, Ole Miss (Junior)

Recent stats & context:

• Led FBS WRs in YPRR (5.15), the highest in PFF College history (fantasypoints.com).
• Averaged 128.8 receiving yards per game (fantasypoints.com).

NFL projection insights:

• Elite route-running and high productivity per snap suggest immediate separation ability.
• Strong upside as a perimeter WR in NFL; his college efficiency translates to potential Day 2 draft capital with WR1 upside.

Elijhah Badger — WR, Florida (Junior)

Recent stats & context:

• Posted 2.96 YPRR, leading Power Conference WRs (min. 200 routes) (fantasypoints.com).

NFL projection insights:

• Emergent role as a deep threat (noted by aDOT jump) suggests ability to stretch the field.
• Limited sample but high ceiling if refined; warrants monitoring across draft scouting.

3) High School 4/5‑Star Recruits

Tristen Keys — WR, Hattiesburg HS (Class of 2026)

Commitment & standout:

• Five-star WR, consensus No. 1 receiver in 2026 class; committed to Tennessee after flipping from LSU (rockytoptalk.com).
• Junior year: 58 catches for 1,275 yards and 14 TDs; played in Under Armour All-America Game (en.wikipedia.org).

Traits indicating breakout & translation:

• Exceptional playmaking in high school with big-play scoring—translates to contested-catch upside and playmaking capability at the next level.
• Size (6'2"), athleticism, and recruiting ranking support upside for early college impact.

Keisean Henderson — QB, Legacy School of Sport Sciences, TX (Class of 2026)

Commitment & standout:

• Five-star dual-threat QB committed to Houston; top quarterback recruit in 2026 class (en.wikipedia.org).
• MVP of 2025 Navy All-America Bowl (3-of-5, 146 yards, 1 TD) (en.wikipedia.org).

Traits indicating breakout & translation:

• Elite arm talent and pocket presence showcased in All-American setting.
• Fluid athleticism and national recognition suggest rapid readiness to compete in college schemes.

Key Takeaways

• NFL young players: Rome Odunze shows high contested catch talent with expanding usage, making him a valuable dynasty asset.
• College prospects: Tre Harris’s historic per-route efficiency and Badger’s deep-threat upside are standout tools for future NFL role converters.
• HS recruits: Tristen Keys and Keisean Henderson represent elite talent with breakout potential—skills and profile align with early college impact and eventual NFL translation.

Sources

• Barrett’s 2025 Rookie WR Dynasty Rankings, FantasyPoints (fantasypoints.com)
• “Who Are the Best Wide Receivers the 2025 Draft Class?”, Hogs Haven (hogshaven.com)
• Dynasty Rookie Draft Primer, FantasyPros (fftradingroom.com)
• “Dynasty Rookie WR Rankings… Analytical Model”, Fantasy Trading Room (fftradingroom.com)
• “Tennessee flips 5-star receiver Tristen Keys …”, Rocky Top Talk (rockytoptalk.com)
• Tristen Keys Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
• Keisean Henderson Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)