In what's become a trend over the past few seasons, wide receivers are dominating in the early rounds of fantasy football drafts. In many mock drafts, six or even seven receivers are going in the first round.

Last season, the top three receivers were drafted in the first round, while others were third and eighth-round picks.

For the 2025 season, there's more confidence that drafting a top wide receiver in the first round will yield good results by the end of the season.

5. CeeDee Lamb , Dallas Cowboys

Just two seasons from a WR1 finish, Lamb has a chance to get back on track after a 2024 WR8 finish. Lamb's slower year can be attributed to Dak Prescott missing nine games.

With Prescott healthy again, a less-than-ideal defense and run game, the Cowboys are expected to throw the ball

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