NCAA FB Draftkings Picks for Week 5, 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
Taylen Green ARK $9,100 28.34 3.11
Sawyer Robertson BAY $10,100 26.74 2.65
Devon Dampier UTAH $9,600 25.91 2.70
Marcel Reed TA&M $9,300 24.60 2.65

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brendan Sorsby CINCY $6,400 24.38 3.81
Fernando Mendoza IU $6,800 21.73 3.20
Taylen Green ARK $9,100 28.34 3.11
Haynes King GT $7,900 24.20 3.06

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryson Washington BAY $9,100 24.42 2.68
Jonah Coleman UW $6,900 22.87 3.31
Jeremiyah Love ND $8,500 21.19 2.49
Demond Claiborne WAKE $5,900 17.89 3.03
Eli Sanders USC $4,900 17.62 3.60
Waymond Jordan USC $6,400 17.58 2.75

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Malachi Hosley GT $3,800 14.72 3.87
Eli Sanders USC $4,900 17.62 3.60
TJ Engleman Jr. ECU $1,000 3.49 3.49
Jonah Coleman UW $6,900 22.87 3.31
Briggs Bartosh ARMY $1,400 4.50 3.21
Keyjuan Brown UL $3,300 10.48 3.17

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremiah Smith OSU $9,000 19.59 2.18
Makai Lemon USC $7,300 19.32 2.65
Josh Cameron BAY $6,300 18.65 2.96
Mario Craver TA&M $5,200 18.22 3.50
O’Mega Blake ARK $6,000 17.09 2.85
Chris Brazzell II TENN $5,800 16.57 2.86
Omar Cooper Jr. IU $5,500 15.92 2.89
Elijah Sarratt IU $5,900 15.53 2.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeff Weimer WVU $3,000 11.73 3.91
Justin Bowick IL $3,000 10.61 3.54
Mario Craver TA&M $5,200 18.22 3.50
Bryce Yates PITT $3,000 10.44 3.48

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.