John's favorite rookie waiver wire pickups, fantasy football breakout candidates heading into Week 4 of 2025. Which NFL rookies have league-winning fantasy upside?

Acquiring the right rookies on your team early is one of the best sneaky ways to make your fantasy football team stronger. We've seen a variety of rookie league-winners in recent years. For those who are under 70 percent rostered in fantasy leagues, you actually have a real chance at getting them, too.

From Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua to Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving , first-year players can often go from relatively unknown in the fantasy football community to absolute must-starts, and some of the biggest names in the business.

First-year NFL players can give you a unique opportunity, as you

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