Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz Predicting Rookie RB Fantasy Success (Using Data!) | 2025 NFL Draft
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Apr 1, 2025 Fantasy football experts dive into the intriguing world of the 2025 NFL running back draft class. They assess standout prospects like Ashton Jeanty and Cam Skattebo, pondering their potential impact based on draft capital and college performance. The conversation includes statistical models and historical comparisons, evaluating whether some rookies might rise to the occasion or fall short. With a detailed analysis of metrics and player development, this episode is a treasure trove for fantasy enthusiasts gearing up for upcoming drafts.
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RB Supermodel Ratings
- Dwain McFarland's RB Supermodel assigns ratings between 50-100, categorizing RB tiers.
- Scores 70-79 are good, 80-89 are great, and 90-100 are elite, predicting RB1 potential.
Elite RB Prospects
- Only three RBs since 2017 have achieved a 90+ Supermodel rating: Barkley, Fournette, and McCaffrey.
- Saquon Barkley stands out, while CMC and Fournette emerged from the strong 2017 class.
2025 RB Class Evaluation
- The 2025 RB class, while good, isn't as strong as 2017, resembling 2018 more closely.
- 2017 had four RBs rated 80+, while 2025 only has one above 80.