5 Dynasty Buys Under 25 - WR Edition
Chew highlights 5 wide receivers under 25 that you should be buying in dynasty ahead of the 2026 season.
Age is a crucial factor in building a formidable dynasty roster for the long haul. The younger players that still have something to prove are often the most polarizing as dynasty managers draw their figurative lines in the sand.
Here is a look at LAST year’s WR buys under 25.
Wide receivers tend to have a larger window where they are productive for fantasy. Just look at players like Mike Evans, Davante Adams, and Keenan Allen, who have remained productive into their 30’s. But in an ideal world, dynasty managers are acquiring receivers on their ascension and taking advantage of their peak dynasty value via fantasy production or trade. In this article, I highlight five receivers under 25 who are buys in dynasty.
Check out THIS year’s RB buys under 25.
*Qualifying receivers are under 25 years old by the beginning of the 2026 NFL season and outside the Top-36 in WR fantasy points per game in 2025. Dynasty trades sourced from Dynasty Daddy. Trades were based on the following settings:
Quarterbacks: 2 (Superflex)
Scoring Format: 1 (Full PPR)
Tight End Premium: 0-0.5
Team Count: 10-12 (Draft pick range noted below extends to 12-team leagues)
Starter Count: 9-11
Parker Washington (WR 35t — 11.5 ppg — 24 years old)
2025 Stats: [58 catches / 95 targets - 847 yards - 5 TDs]
Okay, so maybe Washington just missed the cut, but I’m bending the rules for this one. The former Nittany Lion experienced his best season in 2025, under a new regime led by first-time head coach Liam Coen. While Brian Thomas Jr. was going through a sophomore slump, Washington stepped up, and over the last half of the season, he posted four top-12 fantasy finishes.
On the cusp of free agency, there are trade rumors surrounding Thomas, which could open up target opportunities for Washington. Though even when Thomas returned from injury, Washington secured a target-rich role in the Jaguars’ offense. If you can’t tell, I am optimistic about Washington’s PPR upside heading into 2026!
Dynasty Trades to acquire Parker Washington:
Parker Washington + ‘26 2.01 ←→ ‘26 1.09
Parker Washington + ‘27 2nd ←→ D.J. Moore
Parker Washington + Christian Watson ←→ R.J. Harvey
Brian Thomas Jr. (WR-47 — 9.9 ppg — 23 years old)
2025 Stats: [48 catches / 91 targets - 707 yards - 2 TDs] & [3 rushes - 21 yards - 1 TD]
Enough about Parker Washington, let’s talk about his teammate, Brian Thomas Jr. Thomas entered his second season after a top-12 fantasy rookie season, and it was rocky to say the least. A new offense resulted in fewer targets as Thomas missed some time due to injury and was among the top-5 in the NFL in drops.
Thomas has been the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason, as teams could try to recapture that rookie season magic. The price for Thomas in dynasty will change once free agency begins because teams will fill their receiver needs. So just like anyone else on this list, Thomas is a buy in dynasty at the right price. Even if he does not replicate his 2024 success, he would likely still serve as a startable receiver in fantasy for years to come.
Dynasty Trades to acquire Brian Thomas:
Brian Thomas ←→ Bhayshul Tuten + Michael Pittman
Brian Thomas + A.J. Barner + Christian Watson + ‘26 3.05 ←→ Tucker Kraft + Marvin Harrison
Brian Thomas ←→ Trey Benson + Travis Hunter
Jordan Addison (WR 48 — 9.7 ppg — 24 years old)
2025 Stats: [42 catches / 79 targets - 610 yards - 3 TDs] & [2 rushes - 81 yards - 1 TD]
2025 was a season to forget for the Vikings’ offense as a whole. It was, essentially, J.J. McCarthy’s rookie year, which was marred by inconsistency and injury. Addison was not immune to the offensive deficiency, as he posted career lows in multiple categories in his third season. The good news is that the issue was less with Addison underperforming, so there is reason for optimism.
Addison enters his fourth NFL season, and as a former first-round pick, I would expect the Vikings to pick up his fifth-year option. This gives Addison some runway to earn a bigger payday, as early offseason news indicates the Vikings are looking to upgrade the quarterback position. Regardless of who is under center in Minnesota, I expect an upgrade to what was a down year for the offense as a whole. This is a buy window for Addison, but it is quickly shrinking.
Dynasty Trades to acquire Jordan Addison:
Jordan Addison ←→ Jayden Reed + ‘26 3.01
Jordan Addison ←→ ‘27 2nd
Jordan Addison + ‘27 1st ←→ Nico Collins + ‘26 3.12
Luther Burden III (WR 57 — 8.5 ppg — 22 years old)
2025 Stats: [47 catches / 60 targets - 652 yards - 2 TDs] & [6 rushes - 37 yards]
The Bears’ offense took a huge step forward in 2025, and Burden was an important part. By the middle of the season, Burden’s snap share more than doubled, and he even peppered in one week as the NFL’s WR-1 (Week 17). Ahead of the offseason, there was reason for Burden optimism, but the youngest receiver on this list got a huge boost from a recent trade.
The Bears continue to generate returns from the infamous “Bryce Young Trade”, with the recent trade of D.J. Moore to the Bills. Chicago moving on from Moore is not a huge shock, considering his wavering involvement in 2025. But what it does is clear the way for all of the Bears’ pass-catchers to earn more targets. I expect Burden to pick up where he left off and to clean up his drops that were one of the few blemishes to a successful rookie season. I would not expect most dynasty managers to let go of Burden go for anything less than a haul, but it is worth a try!
Dynasty Trades to acquire Luther Burden:
Luther Burden ←→ R.J. Harvey
Luther Burden ←→ Mike Evans + ‘26 3.11
Luther Burden + Jonathan Brooks - MarShawn Lloyd ←→ TreVeyon Henderson
Tory Horton (WR 60 — 8.1 ppg — 23 years old)
2025 Stats: [13 catches / 22 targets - 161 yards - 5 TDs]
I was a fan of Horton coming out of Colorado State, and he showed flashes in his rookie season. Unfortunately, Horton only played the first half following a leg injury. The offense flowed heavily through Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but Horton maintained a near a 50% snap share and earned valuable touches. Horton converted a mere 13 receptions into 5 touchdowns, and while touchdowns can vary, it is encouraging to see usage in scoring distances.
The Seahawks enter the 2026 season as reigning Super Bowl Champions and return most of their offensive weapons. A healthy Horton could serve as an exciting ancillary option to JSN, even with the return of Cooper Kupp. Horton, as a buy in dynasty, is still fueled by my initial impression of him coming out of college, but there was little to knock me off my opinion in 2025.
Dynasty Trades to acquire Tory Horton:
Tory Horton + Josh Downs ←→ David Montgomery + ‘27 3rd
Tory Horton + Tre’ Harris ←→ Matthew Golden
Tory Horton ←→ Jacory Croskey-Merritt
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