Ah, man. The 2025 NFL Draft. It’s almost like Christmas Eve for football nuts. Everyone’s buzzing, though I gotta say, quarterbacks are still hogging the spotlight. Not that it’s a surprise—quarterbacks always get the love, even if this year’s batch isn’t exactly earth-shattering compared to previous ones. Maybe it’s because they touch the ball every play? Or am I just rambling? Probably a bit of both.
But hey, enough QB talk for now, right? Let’s flip the script. People are also hyping up the running backs—yes, those guys doing the dirty work, making folks miss while picking up yards. Lots of chatter about these new kids. Ashton Jeanty, especially, he’s the name everyone’s whispering. It’s like he popped out of nowhere and suddenly, boom, top 10 draft pick chatter.
And the teams? Oh boy, they’re all over the map with interest. Jaguars, Raiders, Broncos, Cowboys—sounds like a dinner party guest list, doesn’t it? But wait, what about those sneaky dark horses? Analyst Albert Breer thinks there are some lurking out there, just itching to jump up the draft board and snag Jeanty. Bet you didn’t see that coming. Or maybe you did, if you’re a draft nerd like me.
Something Breer dropped on a radio show is still stuck in my head: “…if there’s a trade up in the top 10, it’s gonna be lower than 2-3…” What does that even mean? It’s all about Jeanty or something like that. But who knows. Maybe he’s overthinking. Or maybe I just zoned out mid-sentence.
Anyway, back to the running backs—Jeanty’s not the only thing on my mind lately. There’s this vibe that RBs are making a comeback in draft importance. Used to be, they slipped down the boards more than I slip down ice-covered steps in winter—awkwardly and painfully. But now, teams are falling head over heels for them again.
If Jeanty delivers like everyone thinks he will, we might be looking at another Saquon Barkley scenario. Remember the magic Barkley brought to the Eagles? That’s what some teams are dreaming of now. Maybe it’s just wishful thinking. But if I had a penny for each time someone compared a prospect to a star, I could probably buy a hotdog at the stadium. Oh, the memories.
Right, where was I? Oh yeah, running backs—definitely some redemption arc happening here. Let’s see where it goes. Maybe I’ll have more to chew on after the draft. Or maybe I’d just be munching on popcorn, happy to see how it all unfolds.
