RB #11 Ashton Jeanty LV

Ashton Jeanty comes into the 2025 NFL Season as the second most hyped rookie, and the running back prince. He has a skill set that has caused offensive coordinators and football lovers drool. He is paired with Pete Carroll and his philosophy of running the football. All those bode well for the rookie running back, but is he overhyped?

His ADP is RB #6 and 13th overall. That seems overpriced for a player that is going to split time with Raheem Mostert. Brock Bowers will command targets, specifically around the redzone. Geno Smith may feel more comfortable trusting his wide receivers on third down, among other scenarios. Jeanty will also need to hold up to the grueling and long NFL schedule. Something most rookies have difficulty with.

This is not to say Jeanty will be bad, just that they hype has priced him over his value. If he does fall down the board, draft him and don’t think twice. But do not reach for a rookie running back, on a team with a new coach.

LB #11 Frankie Luvu WAS

Frankie Luvu is a star on the Washington Commander’s defense. Head Coach Dan Quinn is utilizing Luvu like he did Micah Parsons when he was a defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys. In Luvu’s first year at Washington he set career marks in sacks (8.0), quarterback hits (14.0), and passes defended (7). He also earned 99 combined tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception. It is rare for a player to be great at rushing the quarterback and perform well in coverage. Especially in addition to a high tackle floor. Luvu is special enough to do just that.

He played 1,081 snaps and 720 of them were in the box. He did play 288 snaps on the defensive line, and 47 in the slot. He is a dynamic player, and at 6′ 3″, 235 pounds is a tackling force. Washington brought in Javon Kinlaw, Von Miller, and Will Harris to help on the defensive line and in the box. Luvu may become more of a pass specialist with Miller on the opposing side, and 10+ sacks is within reach.

Luvu is not being drafted for his appropriate value. He can be drafted in the mid double digit rounds, if not later. Grab him and be joyful during his huge spike weeks.

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