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  • Player Notes
    DJ Giddens Apr 26 2:50pm CT
    DJ Giddens

    The Indianapolis Colts have selected Kansas State running back DJ Giddens with the 151st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He's a big-bodied runner with decent speed and the ability to find gaps at the line of scrimmage. Over his final two collegiate seasons, he totaled 2,569 rushing yards, 581 receiving yards, and 21 total touchdowns. Presumably, he'll have a chance to compete with Khalil Herbert for the No. 2 running back role behind Jonathan Taylor. Of course, Taylor remains the workhorse in Indianapolis, so Giddens would only become fantasy-relevant if Taylor gets injured.

    From RotoBaller

    Trevor Etienne Apr 26 2:13pm CT
    Trevor Etienne

    Dynasty | With the 12th pick of the fourth round, the Carolina Panthers add RB Trevor Etienne. Dynasty Analysis: The Panthers had been focused on the defensive side of the ball since grabbing Tet McMillan in the first round, but circle back around to address the offense and another missed year from Jonathon Brooks. Etienne should lighten the load for Chuba Hubbard, but will most likely be featured on third downs, allowing the veteran to keep a lot of the early-down load. Hubbard should remain in consideration as a fringe RB2/3 option.

    From Dynasty League Fantasy

    Joe Mixon Apr 26 2:13pm CT
    Joe Mixon

    Dynasty | With the 14th pick of the fourth round, the Houston Texans add RB Woody Marks. Dynasty Analysis: Houston was rumored to be in the mix for a running back way before this, but spent most of Day 2 addressing their offensive line and wide receiver depth, so this is ultimately good news for the veteran Joe Mixon. Though the Texans did trade up for Marks, Mixon should remain a top-15 RB option for contending Dynasty squads.

    From Dynasty League Fantasy

    Jaydon Blue Apr 26 1:50pm CT
    Jaydon Blue

    The Dallas Cowboys have selected Texas running back Jaydon Blue with the 149th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Blue isn't a dominant tackle breaker, but he has good downfield speed and can make an impact as a dual-threat option out of the backfield. He rushed 134 times for 730 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground last year, and he added an additional 42 catches, 368 receiving yards, and six receiving touchdowns through the air. Entering the draft, Dallas' backfield was headlined by Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and Deuce Vaughn, so Blue has a chance to carve out a role right away. He's an intriguing rookie selection and could be worth a late-round flier in redraft leagues.

    From RotoBaller

    Deebo Samuel Apr 26 1:40pm CT
    Deebo Samuel

    The San Francisco 49ers have selected Ole Miss wide receiver Jordan Watkins with the 138th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Watkins doesn't possess game-changing speed, but his physical playing style and dependable hands make him a solid slot receiver who can play through contact. His receiving skills were on display at Ole Miss, where he caught 49 passes for 906 yards and nine touchdowns. San Francisco shipped away Deebo Samuel Sr. this offseason, but Watkins is still buried on the depth chart behind Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and Ricky Pearsall.

    From RotoBaller

    Sam Howell Apr 26 1:20pm CT
    Sam Howell

    The Minnesota Vikings have acquired quarterback Sam Howell and the 172nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for the 142nd overall pick, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Vikings were in need of a backup quarterback after a busy offseason that saw Sam Darnold depart in free agency, leaving J.J. McCarthy (knee) as the team's presumptive starter. Ironically, Darnold went to the Seahawks, and Seattle also drafted Jalen Milroe on Friday, leaving Howell as the odd man out. Now, he'll bring his experience and leadership to Minnesota. It's an important addition for the Vikings given that McCarthy, who was last year's first-round pick, has not played a regular-season snap yet. He should start Week 1 this season, but Howell will be next in line if McCarthy suffers another injury or struggles.

    From RotoBaller

    Shedeur Sanders Apr 26 1:20pm CT
    Shedeur Sanders

    The Cleveland Browns have selected Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the 144th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. After one of the most historic slides in draft history, Sanders is finally off the board. There were times when Sanders was mocked to the Giants at No. 3 overall, so seeing him fall to the fifth round was truly fascinating. The general consensus around the league seems to be that Sanders possesses clear arm talent and quarterbacking skills, but his character is a major concern. Plus, many teams likely passed on him because they didn't want their backup quarterback to be a potential distraction. Whatever the reason, his slide ended with the Browns. Cleveland has an extremely crowded quarterback room with Deshaun Watson (Achilles) recovering from injury, followed by Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Sanders. Any of those quarterbacks could make the 53-man roster, so Sanders will need to have a very strong training camp if he wants to earn a roster spot or playing time.

    From RotoBaller

    Cam Skattebo Apr 26 1:13pm CT
    Cam Skattebo

    Dynasty | The New York Giants select Cam Skattebo with the 105th overall selection. Dynasty Analysis: Tyrone Tracy did a great job with his allotted snaps as a rookie last season, but it was always assumed the team would add more of an early-down grinder to complement him as Devin Singletary continues to age. The selection of Skattebo could push Tracy into more of a third-down specialist, which pushes him down toward the lower end of RB2 Dynasty consideration.

    From Dynasty League Fantasy

    Ashton Jeanty Apr 26 1:13pm CT
    Ashton Jeanty

    Dynasty | The Las Vegas Raiders select WR Dont'e Thornton with the 108th pick. Dynasty Analysis: In addition to Jack Bech in the second round, the Raiders now add 6'4", 4.3-40-yard dash wide receiver Dont'e Thornton. The team is clearly attempting to add some dynamism to their offense, as evidenced by their sixth-overall selection of Ashton Jeanty. Jakobi Meyers has preformed admirably as the de facto WR1, but with so many more mouths to feed, he is being pushed down to WR5/6 status as a Dynasty asset.

    From Dynasty League Fantasy

    Elic Ayomanor Apr 26 1:10pm CT
    Elic Ayomanor

    The Tennessee Titans have selected Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor with the 136th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Less than two days after drafting quarterback Cam Ward, the Titans are making a clear effort to support him with young pass-catchers. Their first three Day 3 picks were used on a pair of wide receivers and a tight end. Ayomanor is a playmaker who can work vertically and projects to contribute in a depth role at the NFL level. He and fellow fourth-round pick Chimere Dike will presumably open the year behind Calvin Ridley, Tyler Lockett, and perhaps Van Jefferson.

    From RotoBaller

    Jalen Royals Apr 26 12:50pm CT
    Jalen Royals

    The Kansas City Chiefs have selected Jalen Royals with the 133rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Royals, who was a candidate to be selected on Day 2, represents the Chiefs' latest attempt to bolster the wide receiver room for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He caught 126 passes for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over his final two collegiate seasons. He is a versatile, well-rounded receiver who can make an impact right away, though he could initially be blocked on the depth chart by Xavier Worthy, Rashee Rice, and Marquise Brown.

    From RotoBaller

    Jaylin Lane Apr 26 12:40pm CT
    Jaylin Lane

    The Washington Commanders selected Virginia Tech wide receiver Jaylin Lane with the 128th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Lane is a physical and speedy runner who is capable of accruing yards after the catch, but his route running needs improvement. He caught 79 passes for 1,004 yards and eight touchdowns over his final two collegiate seasons. Washington's wide receiver room already features Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel Sr., Michael Gallup, and Noah Brown, so Lane's best route to earning playing time could be special teams. The Commanders also presumably aren't ready to give up on Luke McCaffrey, who was last year's third-round pick.

    From RotoBaller

    Dylan Sampson Apr 26 12:30pm CT
    Dylan Sampson

    The Cleveland Browns have selected Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson with the 126th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sampson has previously dealt with fumbling issues, but he possesses a high football IQ and has shown an ability to fight for extra yards after first contact. He is also capable of being a workhorse back, which was on display as he rushed 258 times for 1,491 and 22 touchdowns as a senior last season. It will be interesting to monitor the running back competition in Cleveland this summer. The Browns already had Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr., and now they've added Sampson and Quinshon Judkins via the draft.

    From RotoBaller

    Gunnar Helm Apr 26 12:20pm CT
    Gunnar Helm

    The Tennessee Titans continued to add to their offense by selecting Texas tight end Gunnar Helm at pick No. 122 overall in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The big man's third year at Texas put him firmly on draft radars with a breakout season of 60 catches for 786 yards and seven touchdowns as the Longhorns made the College Football Playoff. At 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, Helm is a big target for new quarterback Cameron Ward, whom the Titans selected first overall. Tennessee added Florida receiver Chimere Dike earlier in the day and recently signed veteran Tyler Lockett, giving the young signal caller some options in the passing game.

    From RotoBaller

    Cam Ward Apr 26 12:13pm CT
    Cam Ward

    Dynasty | The Tennessee Titans select WR Chimere Dike with the first pick of the fourth round (103). Dynasty Analysis: This is no immediate threat to Calvin Ridley or the top of the Titans' WR depth chart, but Dike can be a nice perimeter piece to rotate in for Cam Ward. Dike could be worth a deep rookie selection, but is more likely to be a waiver wire placeholder with a wait-and-see approach.

    From Dynasty League Fantasy

    Bhayshul Tuten Apr 26 12:13pm CT
    Bhayshul Tuten

    Dynasty | The Jacksonville Jaguars selected RB Bhayshul Tuten with the 104th overall pick. Dynasty Analysis: Jacksonville was quite clearly looking to pull back on Travis Etienne's workload last season, and this is just one more domino to continue his fall. There were rumors that the veteran running back might be moved on Draft weekend, but it hasn't happened quite yet, which puts his Dynasty value in serious jeopardy.

    From Dynasty League Fantasy

    Woody Marks Apr 26 12:10pm CT
    Woody Marks

    The Houston Texans have selected USC running back Woody Marks with the 116th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Houston traded a future third-round pick for the right to select Marks in the fourth round. Marks is an advanced runner with good vision and decision-making at the line of scrimmage. He can contribute in all facets of the offense with his blocking skills in protection, his ability to create missed tackles in the rushing attack, and his reliable hands in the passing game. He showcased this multi-threat ability at USC with 1,133 rushing yards, 321 receiving yards, and nine total touchdowns as a senior. Joe Mixon is still the No. 1 running back in Houston, but Marks has a strong chance to usurp Dameon Pierce as Mixon's backup.

    From RotoBaller

    Jarquez Hunter Apr 26 12:10pm CT
    Jarquez Hunter

    The Los Angeles Rams selected Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter with the 117th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Hunter is a physical runner known for his ability to earn extra yards after first contact. He demonstrates good decision-making skills and football IQ, which, paired with his physicality, makes him an intriguing option in short-yardage situations. With that said, Hunter might not be limited to only short-yardage plays; he led the SEC with 6.4 yards per carry last season. He totaled 1,201 yards on the ground and scored nine touchdowns along the way. Los Angeles' young backfield now features Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, and Hunter.

    From RotoBaller

    Trevor Etienne Apr 26 12:00pm CT
    Trevor Etienne

    The Carolina Panthers have selected Georgia running back Trevor Etienne with the 114th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is the brother of current Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. The younger Etienne is known for his ability to make good cuts at the line of scrimmage, identify gaps, and avoid tacklers. He doesn't have great burst and isn't going to break a lot of tackles, but he still runs well and makes up for any deficiencies with his vision and football IQ. During his senior campaign at Georgia, Etienne totaled 609 rushing yards, 194 receiving yards, and nine total touchdowns. He is capable of being a dual-threat running back but might not earn snaps right away in a backfield that features Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle. Don't forget that the organization also has young running back Jonathan Brooks (knee) recovering from a season-ending ACL tear.

    From RotoBaller

    Arian Smith Apr 26 12:00pm CT
    Arian Smith

    The New York Jets have selected Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith with the 110th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He caught 48 passes for 817 yards and four touchdowns during his senior campaign with the Bulldogs. Smith's speed is undeniable, but there are legitimate concerns about his hands and his ability to come down with contested catches. He should be viewed as a developmental piece for the Jets, as it appears unlikely that he would start over Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, or Josh Reynolds.

    From RotoBaller

  • 2025 AVG Draft Position
  • NFL Week 1
    Ravens46u
    Chiefs-3
    Thu 7:20pm CT
    Packers48.5u
    Eagles-2.5
    Fri 7:15pm CT
    Cardinals48.5u
    Bills-6
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Panthers42u
    Saints-4
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Texans49u
    Colts+2
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Jaguars48.5u
    Dolphins-3
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Vikings41.5u
    Giants+2
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Patriots40.5u
    Bengals-8.5
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Steelers42u
    Falcons-3.5
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Titans45u
    Bears-4.5
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Broncos41.5u
    Seahawks-5
    Sun 3:05pm CT
    Raiders41.5u
    Chargers-3.5
    Sun 3:05pm CT
    Cowboys41u
    Browns-2.5
    Sun 3:25pm CT
    Commanders44u
    Buccaneers-3.5
    Sun 3:25pm CT
    Rams51u
    Lions-3.5
    Sun 7:20pm CT
    Jets44u
    49ers-4.5
    Mon 7:15pm CT
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