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NBC Sports is hosting the 2025 Rotoworld Fantasy Football Draft Day on August 28, featuring live shows, mock drafts, and expert insights across various formats, with coverage available on the NFL on NBC YouTube channel and Sirius XM, including personalized advice through FantasyLife+.
Caitlin Clark, a standout player from Iowa, is set to fulfill her childhood dream of playing in the WNBA as she is expected to be the first pick in the draft by the Indiana Fever. The draft will take place on Monday night, and ESPN will broadcast the event. Clark's potential selection has generated excitement, and her likely team, the Indiana Fever, has announced a national TV schedule featuring several games. Additionally, there is speculation about the second pick, and Clark's impressive statistics and impact on women's basketball have garnered attention.
Kyle Pitts, the highly touted rookie tight end for the Atlanta Falcons, has seen his fantasy football stock drop due to concerns about his playing time and usage in the preseason. Despite his immense upside, Pitts may be more of a part-time player in the Falcons' offense, limiting his opportunities in a low-volume passing game. As a result, fantasy experts are moving him down in their rankings, placing him behind safer options like Darren Waller and Dallas Goedert. Here are the latest TE rankings and salary cap values for the 2023 fantasy football draft.
Fantasy football analyst Heath Cummings identifies several quarterbacks, including Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, and Josh Allen, as players to avoid drafting at their current average draft position (ADP) due to their high cost. Cummings suggests waiting until later rounds to select quarterbacks and prioritizing elite running backs and wide receivers instead. However, he highlights Justin Fields, Tua Tagovailoa, and Anthony Richardson as quarterbacks with good value and upside, recommending pairing them with later-round options like Daniel Jones or Geno Smith. Cummings also provides a list of eight additional players to avoid on Draft Day.
Cam Whitmore, the 6-foot-7 wing from Villanova, was drafted by the Houston Rockets as the 20th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft after being projected as a top 10 pick. Despite his draft day slide, Whitmore remained unfazed and is excited to join the Rockets' young and promising roster. He recently spent time training in Houston and is ready to get to work. Whitmore was named the Big East Freshman of the Year and is known for his athleticism and clean shooting.
The Portland Trail Blazers are exploring all options heading into the NBA draft, including trading their No. 3 pick for an All-Star teammate for Damian Lillard, keeping the pick and selecting a top prospect, or using the pick in a trade for a player like Deandre Ayton or Kyle Kuzma. The Blazers may also look to trade Anfernee Simons for depth or another talented player. Regardless of what happens on draft night, the Blazers will need to add veteran help to upgrade the roster and show Lillard they are committed to winning.
The San Francisco 49ers have three selections in the third round of the NFL Draft and are looking to add contributors and potential starters. Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. from Cincinnati, edge rusher Zach Harrison from Ohio State, and tight end Luke Schoonmaker from Michigan are all prospects that would fit the 49ers' culture. Pace Jr. is a versatile player with superb instincts and football IQ, Harrison is a former 5-star recruit with a long wingspan and special teams experience, and Schoonmaker is an explosive athlete with the skill set to run away from defenders and protect the team from injuries.
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to trade down from the third pick in the NFL draft with the Tennessee Titans, with the Cardinals looking to shore up their offensive line. Mock drafts have trended towards this outcome, with the Texans no longer expected to take a quarterback with the second overall pick. Experts predict the Cardinals will acquire additional draft picks in the trade, with potential targets including Iowa DL Lukas Van Ness, Ohio State OL Paris Johnson Jr., and Georgia OL Broderick Jones.
The Houston Texans are open to trading their No. 12 pick in the upcoming NFL draft, and the Chicago Bears could be a potential partner to trade down to that pick. The Bears and Texans were almost trade partners for the No. 1 pick, but the Bears ultimately dealt it to the Panthers. The Texans' openness to move off the No. 12 pick gives the Bears a potential exit ramp if they want to move down again.
Carolina Panthers' general manager, Scott Fitterer, hinted at a possible trade-up during the NFL draft day. The team is reportedly making calls to figure out the best scenario to target a group of players heavy on pass rushers, interior linemen, and receivers. If they can't successfully target the group, they may move back and pick up an extra pick.
The Minnesota Vikings may surprise fans by drafting a quarterback in the first round, potentially trading up for a future replacement for Kirk Cousins. If they don't draft a quarterback, they may take a big swing at one of the best running back talents in the draft, Bijan Robinson. The team could also trade Dalvin Cook for draft capital if they draft Robinson. Regardless, expect the unexpected on Draft Day.