As the weather heats up, so does our excitement about the 2025 fantasy football draft season. Whether you play in a casual redraft league, an intense deep dynasty format or anything in between, we at ESPN Fantasy are here to help.

The first week of the 2025 NFL preseason is nearly complete, which means fantasy football managers should be one step closer to finalizing their draft boards.

Here's a step-by-step 2025 fantasy football draft guide to help you build the best team, from top picks to late-round sleepers and strategy tips.