Footballguys on Ashton Jeanty

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Jeanty was taken as early as 1.08 (as RB5) and as late as 2.07 (RB11). While your home leagues and other redrafts might not be that aggressive, Round 2 seems like the sweet spot for Jeanty given what we know now.

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Jeanty's ADP ranges 1.08–2.07; Round 2 is the optimal draft window given injury risk.

Across eight 12-team best ball drafts, Jeanty was selected as early as 1.08 (RB5) and as late as 2.07 (RB11). Given current injury uncertainty, Round 2 appears to be the sweet spot for drafting Jeanty, balancing his elite upside upon return against the near-term availability risk.