NCAA FB Draftkings Picks for Week 1, 2025

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devon Dampier UTAH $8,800 27.82 3.16
Gio Lopez UNC $11,400 27.25 2.39
Jayden Maiava USC $9,400 27.21 2.89
Cade Klubnik CLEM $8,800 26.41 3.00

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zach Calzada UK $5,300 18.81 3.55
Blake Shapen MSST $6,800 23.09 3.40
Owen McCown UTSA $5,900 19.92 3.38
Jake Retzlaff TUL $5,500 17.52 3.19

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nicholas Singleton PSU $8,800 22.84 2.60
Darius Taylor MINN $9,000 21.72 2.41
Bryson Washington BAY $9,000 20.47 2.27
Demond Claiborne WAKE $8,600 20.17 2.35
Jeremiyah Love ND $8,500 20.13 2.37
Hollywood Smothers NCST $7,000 19.33 2.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trent Battle TCU $1,600 5.87 3.67
Joe Jackson KSU $1,800 5.61 3.12
DeKalon Taylor COL $3,200 9.27 2.90
Roydell Williams FSU $3,100 8.55 2.76
Hollywood Smothers NCST $7,000 19.33 2.76
A.J. Turner MINN $4,600 12.20 2.65

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Eric McAlister TCU $11,000 20.19 1.84
Jeremiah Smith OSU $9,000 18.59 2.07
Makai Lemon USC $7,300 18.44 2.53
Antonio Williams CLEM $7,400 17.39 2.35
Denzel Boston UW $8,700 17.22 1.98
Elijah Sarratt IU $7,100 16.74 2.36
Ryan Williams BAMA $9,100 16.45 1.81
Trent Walker ORST $6,800 16.17 2.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joseph Manjack IV TCU $1,000 10.51 10.51
Mudia Reuben USF $1,000 6.77 6.77
Jordan Shipp UNC $1,800 10.43 5.79
JeyQuan Smith USF $1,000 5.67 5.67

Tight Ends

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Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.