Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith have formed a college-like bond in Chargers camp, trading ideas and meals as they push a rebuilt receiving corps with Keenan Allen, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.

Omarion Hampton adds depth behind Ekeler as LA faces Kansas City in Sao Paulo. Herbert praises the rookies, while Harbaugh rolls out a bold Super Bowl goal amid a season of offensive changes.

RotoBaller's 2025 fantasy football rookie wide receiver rankings get September updates, with Tetairoa McMillan atop the rookie WR list for Carolina after the Thielen move, followed by Travis Hunter, Emeka Egbuka, Tre Harris, Kyle Williams and Jalin Noel. The piece highlights sleepers like Elic Ayomanor and Dont'e Thornton Jr. for dynasty and redraft leagues.

Team context drives the outlook: McMillan could see a larger target share early, Hunter carries a rare dual role for Jacksonville, Egbuka is pegged for immediate work in TB, and Ayomanor and Thornton Jr. offer Week 1 upside behind the vets in Titans and Raiders.

Tetairoa McMillan headlines Week 1 fantasy rookie starts for Carolina after Adam Thielen’s exit, with Canales signaling heavy targeted work for the 8th pick. McMillan’s size and route potential give him WR1 ceiling right away, especially in the Jaguars matchup that should yield plenty of opportunities.

Travis Hunter projects as a WR2 with a two-way role, reportedly handling up to ~80% of offensive snaps, making him a solid Week 1 start despite positional split. Tre Harris enters a crowded Chargers WR room, likely as WR4 behind Johnston, McConkey, and Allen, so he’s more of a wait-and-see option Week 1.

In short, McMillan is a Week 1 must-start in most formats, Hunter carries upside with some risk due to multi-position use, and Harris is a risky Week 1 play to bench in shallow leagues but worth monitoring in deeper formats.

Four rookie wideouts—Higgins, Burden III, Harris, and Williams—sit at the heart of 2025 fantasy discussions, each as a WR2 or better with late-round upside. Higgins faces Houston’s O-line and Stroud’s learning curve but could mke quick, meaningful impact as a bench play. Burden III lands in Chicago with a chance to grow into a bigger role behind Moore and Odunze. Harris profiles as a tech-savvy, physical target for the Chargers, while Williams carries big‑play upside in New England, potentially nudging into the WR2 mix. Tank Dell, Ladd McConkey, and Rome Odunze add nuance to the rookie WR landscape as fallback options. Draft darts in 10–13 to chase late-season upside.

These profiles hinge on QB development, surrounding cast, and volume shifts as teams adapt. If Stroud stabilizes Houston’s line, Burden III’s role expands behind the Bears’ top duo, Harris lands clearance to a near-every-down role in Los Angeles, and Maye unlocks Williams’ downfield game in New England, the quartet could deliver steady fantasy value down the stretch. Accountability here is on coaching, health, and opportunity alignment.