Draft Buzz and ‘Coach-Speak’ Boost Ashton Jeanty’s Fantasy Football Stock
By Frankie Taddeo Draft Buzz and ‘Coach-Speak’ Boost Ashton Jeanty’s Fantasy Football Stock Draft rumors and “coach-speak” around Ashton Jeanty’s fantasy football value are fueling significant shifts in both betting markets and ADP ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. As we get closer to this month’s NFL Draft, the buzz around trades and teams locking in their most coveted prospect targets is impacting both the fantasy football landscape as well as several popular betting markets. Among the biggest rumors is the Las Vegas Raiders selecting former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick. We previously highlighted back on March 4 that Jeanty was strongly linked by the experts in the desert to land with the Dallas Cowboys at odds of +260 in their initial offering. Raiders GM’s Comments Shift Jeanty’s Betting Odds Last week, while appearing on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Raiders General Manager John Spytek shared that his 10-year-old son Jack’s draft wish for the Silver and Black is predicated upon fantasy football and touchdowns. My oldest son has made it no secret, if we do not pick Ashton Jeanty at six, that he is walking out of the family and he is gonna find somebody else. Probably whoever takes Ashton. I think he is motivated by fantasy football and touchdowns in fantasy football. Not necessarily all of the team building. John Spytek .@Raiders GM John Spytek is no stranger to opinions on what to do with the No. 6 in the 2025 NFL Draft… Especially those from his son 😂 📻 https://t.co/xM0RxQYoXW#Raiders | #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/dlWbsU6nxL — SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) April 3, 2025 While many around the sport have been quick to dismiss the interview—holding the belief that teams will never openly reveal their actual draft intentions publicly—oddsmakers are taking Spytek’s words seriously. Over the last several days, the Raiders, who were once offered as high as +450 to land Jeanty, are now the prohibitive favorite to land his services at -150 at DraftKings Sportsbook (as of April 24, 2025). DraftKings Sportsbook odds for Ashton Jeanty’s next team as of April 24, 2025. Jeanty’s Fantasy Football Value Soars Amid Raiders Rumors Fantasy football managers are jockeying to land the Maxwell and Doak Walker Award winner, who rushed for 4,769 rushing yards while scoring 56 total touchdowns in three seasons for the Broncos. The prospect of landing in Sin City with the Raiders has resulted in the 2024 Heisman Trophy runner-up catapulting up to back-end RB1 status. With an overall ADP in the early 30s (RB11-14) in early Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC) drafts, it’s clear that managers are enamored with the projection of landing with a RB-needy Raiders offense. Last season, Las Vegas’ woeful ground game ranked last in the league in rushing yards (1,357), yards per carry (3.6), and rushing first downs (78). Adding a player of Jeanty’s caliber would instantly improve a Raiders offense that recently acquired veteran quarterback Geno Smith. Could the Jets Snag Jeanty If the Raiders Pass? While my first instinct was to dismiss the story of Jack giving his dad an ultimatum that would actually impact the team’s draft strategy, it’s clear that the betting markets and fantasy community are taking it quite seriously. On Sunday, ESPN’s Rich Cimini shared that if the Raiders were to pass on Jeanty, he believes he wouldn’t last past the Jets at pick No. 7. We have three running backs on this team that we’re gonna utilize as much as possible. Aaron Glenn As we highlighted last week, new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn recently told reporters the above, referencing the talents of Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis. This was one of the reasons Hall now ranks as an overvalued, risky pick due to his running back ADP range of 6-10. It would be shocking to see the Jets trade Hall in order to replace him with Jeanty in a three-man committee. “It sounds like” Jets HC Aaron Glenn wants to shift to a RB committee, per @RichCimini Cimini notes the Jets may be open to trading Breece Hall if Ashton Jeanty is available at 7th overall pic.twitter.com/oYOyEgq26u — SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) April 6, 2025 Things are only heating up as we are just 16 days away from the best offseason event on the NFL calendar.
Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft Stock Decline: Fantasy Football Impact in 2025
By Frankie Taddeo Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft 2025: How His Slide Affects Fantasy Value The Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft 2025 buzz is heating up, with his slipping prospects sending ripples through his 2025 fantasy football value as the draft approaches later this month. Not long ago, the former Colorado star was widely viewed as the second-best quarterback in this class, trailing only Miami’s Cam Ward. However, fresh reports suggest that teams like the Browns (picking No. 2) and Giants (No. 3) are cooling on the dynamic dual-threat passer. This shift has prompted a major shakeup in betting markets, with DraftKings Sportsbook now listing Sanders’ draft position at 8.5, heavily favoring the over at -200 odds. As the saying goes in betting circles, “where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” Sanders’ 2024 college season was undeniably impressive. He tossed 37 touchdowns—second-most in the nation—while posting a 74% completion rate, also second-best, en route to earning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors. Yet, despite these gaudy stats, whispers of a “brash” personality have emerged, and critiques of his game are gaining traction. Jets safety Andre Cisco, for instance, took to X to jab at Sanders’ pro day performance, writing, “Boy better stop patting that ball, we breakin onnat earlyyyy,” a nod to concerns about his throwing motion. If Sanders doesn’t go to the Giants, there aren’t many clear landing spots for him in the top 10 … and he could slide. I could see a team trading up for him – maybe even the Saints, who have nine picks – but most of these rosters are already set at quarterback. This is a great outcome for New Orleans, though. I like this match a lot. Sanders is my top-ranked quarterback, and his accuracy jumps off the tape. He completed 74% of his throws last season despite being under constant pressure. Playing in the NFC South with good weather and a few indoor stadiums would ease any arm strength concerns. And he wouldn’t be forced to play right away. Derek Carr, 34, will be with the Saints for at least another season; Sanders could learn behind him before taking over. Mel Kiper Fantasy Football Ripple Effects With oddsmakers now pegging the Saints as Sanders’ likely landing spot at No. 9 (+300, down from +700), his fantasy stock is taking a hit. In redraft leagues, his ADP hovers between QB29 and QB31—making him, at best, a late-round stash if he ends up in New Orleans, where he’d likely sit behind Derek Carr initially. In Dynasty formats, such as those at the Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC), Sanders is slipping out of the top 15 in rookie drafts. Meanwhile, Cam Ward is climbing into late first-round territory. However, if Sanders falls further on draft night, his current price tag could prove a bargain—especially if he lands in Pittsburgh. Should Aaron Rodgers bypass the Steelers, Sanders might step into a starting role under Mike Tomlin, one of the league’s premier coaches. April 24 can’t come soon enough. Be sure to check out Jody Smith’s WR/CB Travis Hunter Draft Profile.
