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Forbes
4 days ago
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- Forbes
Stash These 3 Rookies in Dynasty Fantasy Football
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 28: Miami wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (7) warms up prior to the game ... More as the Miami Hurricanes faced the Virginia Cavaliers on October 28, 2023, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Samuel Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) With 2025 dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts coming to a close, let's take a look at some stashes for your team. In order to qualify as a stash for this list, these players must be drafted after the 48th overall pick in dynasty rookie drafts. To get this data, we'll be using FantasyPros dynasty rookie ADP. While this may not be as relevant for your leagues with a shallow bench, for deep leagues, getting quality stashes is crucial. Stash These 3 Rookies in Dynasty Fantasy Football One of the more surprising draft slides for dynasty rookies was Xavier Restrepo. To say Restrepo had a bit of a slide is an understatement. Restrepo was thought of highly by many analysts, myself included. After seeing Restrepo run a 4.83 40-yard dash, it was expected for him to fall to day three of the NFL Draft. This wouldn't be the case, as Restrepo would end up going undrafted. Quickly after the NFL Draft, Restrepo would sign with the Tennessee Titans. Cam Ward would advocate signing Restrepo as the two played together at Miami. Restrepo is going to have to be an outlier with his lack of speed, but he's great at finding the soft spot in the defense. The Titans aren't very deep at the wide receiver position, either. Between Van Jefferson and Tyler Lockett, neither had over 650 receiving yards last year. There's plenty of room for a new WR2 to emerge, and you shouldn't totally count out Restrepo, especially with his established chemistry. TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 21: Miami Hurricanes Running Back Damien Martinez (6) celebrates scoring by ... More showing the fans the U with his hands during the College Football game between the Miami Hurricanes and the South Florida Bulls on September 21, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) With Restrepo, I could understand why the NFL wasn't a big fan of his game. The same can't be said for Damien Martinez. If the situation was better, I would be so much higher on Martinez. On film, Martinez showed a strong combination of size, physicality, and burst. Three traits that tend to make great NFL running backs. That said, Martinez would end up sliding all the way to the 7th round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The landing spot was really rough, too, with the Seattle Seahawks selecting him. However, Kenneth Walker is set to be a free agent in 2026. If Zach Charbonnet is the only other back Martinez has to compete with, he could find himself a role in the 2026 season. Coming out of Florida, Chimere Dike wasn't a highly talked about prospect in the dynasty space. Nonetheless, Dike was drafted in the 4th round of the 2025 NFL Draft, yet he's being drafted behind Restrepo. On film, Dike shows great explosiveness, and he's shown the ability to beat man coverage at Florida. With speed being a crucial factor in the NFL, Dike should get a chance to play before Restrepo. While your league mates may be more familiar with Restrepo, the Titans showed what they thought of the two receivers when they were in the war room. It doesn't necessarily matter what we think about the two as prospects; Dike and his draft capital is going to get him a shot on the field. The same argument for the Titans weak wide receiver room applies to Dike as well. With a shot to get on the field early for the Titans, Dike is worth a stash in dynasty fantasy football.
USA Today
20-06-2025
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- USA Today
Watch: Tennessee Titans rookies take on Nashville Hot Chicken challenge
Watch: Tennessee Titans rookies take on Nashville Hot Chicken challenge With the NFL being in the midst of the dead period between the offseason workout program and training camp, this is a time when rookies and new acquisitions can become familiar with their new cities. For the new faces of the Tennessee Titans, Nashville is an incredible city full of nightlife and delicious food, and of course, Nashville Hot Chicken. The origins of this tasty cuisine are shrouded in betrayal and revenge, yet the spicy delicacy has become famous worldwide and is now, like a meat and three, a must-have when visiting the city. Recently, Hattie B's in Nashville welcomed some new faces and hosted some rookies for a hot chicken challenge. Were these young players up for the challenge? Watch and see. Being cheered on by Cam Ward, Xavier Restrepo, and a chorus of other rookies, Femi Oladejo and David Gbenda took part in the battle, diving into the fiery mixture of peppers and seasoning. Oladejo ultimately pulled out the victory after eating 16 wings, but Gbenda held his own with a respectable 15. While not a traditional football activity, these rookies hanging out and growing together off the field is an excellent sign for the future of the Titans. Even in this hot chicken challenge, the competitive nature of this class comes across loud and clear, speaking volumes about the cultural change being undertaken by the organization this offseason.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
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- Yahoo
The Titans Are Trying Something Different This Offseason
The Titans Are Trying Something Different This Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. 4Hs. That's what the Tennessee Titans are using this offseason. No, it isn't the youth development program that focuses on head, heart, hands and health that provides educational opportunities for youth and promotes a holistic approach to youth development. Advertisement But what it is for the Titan players to be split up into teams and tell their teams their history, hardship, heroes and highlights, along with competing in competitions with their teams and earning points. Some fans have viewed them playing different games and engaging in various exercises as a waste of time. But for the Titans, they look at it a little differently. "I close the door, and I ask my group, 'Tell me your Hs,' and I tell no one to hold back to let everyone know what you have going on," Ridley said at his recent Youth Football Camp. "Maybe we can help." Ridley sees it as a way to come closer, as you can tell from his comments. Not only does it allow people to come closer, but it also allows them to learn more about their teammates, as rookie wide receiver Xavier Restrepo points out. Advertisement "I think in order to lead, you have to know your guys on a personal level," Restrepo said. "I think just to get to know everyone on a personal level, that way when you are asking something from somebody, it is not out of disrespect. You know where they come from. You know their hopes and their heroes, and when in their life they have had a heartbreak. You can just push them that much more because you know how to talk to people." The Titans are a team that is looking to rebound from a rough season last year, and with every little thing, they are moving with intentionality to get better not only on the field but in every single connection with each other off of it. The 4Hs represent a different approach, but they could also be one to help bond this team closer and ultimately achieve their desired outcome in the wins and losses column. Advertisement Related: Titans Trade Pitch Uses Treylon Burks to Land Disgruntled All-Pro WR Related: Brian Callahan Drops Revealing Statement About Will Levis This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Watch: Tennessee Titans' draft picks hit the ground running
The Tennessee Titans wrapped up their rookie minicamp and finally saw their 2025 draft class on the practice field. With Kevin Winston Jr. and Kalel Mullings nursing injuries, only seven of their selections participated in the drills the staff put together during this orientation period. Advertisement Here are some videos of those seven, and a first look at the future Titans on the field. Cam Ward OLB Oluwafemi Oladejo WR Chimere Dike TE Gunnar Helm WR Elic Ayomanor G Jackson Slater CB Marcus Harris Although not a draft choice, here is a video of Xavier Restrepo, who will likely be one of the most discussed Titans' undrafted rookie free agents in quite some time. WR Xavier Restrepo This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Watch: Tennessee Titans' draft picks hit the ground running
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Tennessee Titans officially sign 16 undrafted rookie free agents
The Tennessee Titans officially released their list of undrafted rookie free agents for the 2025 season. While some names were verified earlier and created some buzz, the Titans added 16 players to the offseason roster in a defensive-heavy class. Advertisement The biggest names that created a stir were on the offensive side of the ball, where the Titans added four players. Many analysts believe that Florida tackle Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson and Miami wide receiver Xavier Restrepo have legitimate shots at making the initial 53-man roster coming out of training camp. The Titans added 13 defensive players in this class, heavy along the defensive line and in the secondary. Overall, they brought in seven defensive backs and five defensive linemen with this class. The Titans extensively scouted defensive linemen in their pre-draft process. Still, they failed to address the position during the draft, which opens the door for one of these prospects to seize the opportunity. Linebacker David Gbenda might have the cleanest path to finding a roster spot out of this class. The Titans have overhauled their inside linebacker unit during the offseason, and many questions remain about who will be lining up next to Cody Barton to open the season. Gbenda will compete with Otis Reese, James Williams, and Cedric Gray for a spot on the roster. Here is a complete list of the Tennessee Titans' 17 UDFA signings: Advertisement Utah RB Micah Bernard Auburn DL Philip Blidi Florida OT Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson North Carolina DE Desmond Evans Texas LB David Gbenda Iowa CB Jermari Harris West Virginia DB Garnett Hollis Jr. Boston College DT Cam Horsley Penn State CB Jalen Kimber West Florida CB Virgil Lemons Syracuse CB Clarence Lewis Northern Illinois DT Devonte O'Malley Auburn NT Isaiah Raikes Miami WR Xavier Restrepo Memphis CB Davion Ross Auburn S Jerrin Thompson This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans add 16 undrafted rookie free agents
