After a busy NFL free agency period, teams are turning their attention to shoring up their rosters through the draft. The 2025 version is expected to be an intriguing one, with a number of high-end prospects poised to find new homes.
The first round will take place Thursday, followed by rounds two and three on Friday and the final seven on Saturday. Each team will have 10 minutes to make its pick. This amount of time will decrease as the rounds progress, with teams getting seven minutes to select their selection in rounds two and three, five minutes in rounds four through six and just four minutes in round seven.
With a crowded backfield in many fantasy leagues, identifying running backs with potential breakout upside remains a priority. Last year, late-round sleepers like Rico Dowdle and Bucky Irving both defied expectations and became a significant factor on their respective team’s offenses.
For those looking to follow suit, a handful of college players may offer upside that could boost your own production this season. Here are some names to keep an eye on: