NASCAR DFS Driver Rankings

Asante (6’0.5/223) falls prey to mental lapses at times, but his high-end speed and agility will make him a considerable special teams weapon in year one. His 1.52-second 10-yard split clocked at the NFL Scouting Combine ties for the positional high. If Asante (24 years old) can improve his decision-making, he can theoretically handle a three-down role, chasing ball carriers on early downs and serving as a part-time blitzer on passing downs. Among 56 Power Five linebackers with at least 100 blitzes over the last two seasons, Asante’s 30.4 percent quarterback pressure rate ranks No. 1 overall and his 14.7 percent pass-rush win rate ties for sixth.

It’s an encouraging sign that Schanuel hasn’t been put on the injured list yet, but that could still happen prior to first pitch of Sunday’s series finale at Target Field. It’ll be veteran J.D. Davis at first base in his absence. The 23-year-old first baseman is slated to undergo additional testing after fouling a ball off his right knee during Saturday’s showdown. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the moment.

Batty (6’6/271) displays a good amount of quickness off the ball. He is physical at the point of attack. Batty showed off his athleticism at the combine, posting an 8.76 RAS. As a pass rusher, Batty is physical and creative with his hands; he doesn’t rely on one move. He also shows a good amount of upper body strength. Batty posted a 75.0 PFF pass rush grade in 2024, though he does play high at times, causing him to lose some of his leverage. As a run defender, Batty shows good vision and is aggressive. However, he’s not very consistent at getting off the ball — that really stood out in his game against UCF in 2024. Overall, Batty has the talent and build to be a productive edge rusher in the NFL.

Angels manager Ron Washington is trying anything to generate a spark as they’ve been outscored 16-5 through the first two games of this three-game series at Target Field. Trout is hitting just .177 through 26 games, but he leads the American League with nine round-trippers during that span. He’s also chipped in a pair of stolen bases, just for good measure.

Joyner (6’4/263) is a twitchy, long-limbed edge rusher with an 81 5/8-inch wingspan and a knack for disrupting passing lanes. A former four-star recruit from Danbury, Connecticut, Joyner developed steadily at Minnesota. It all came together in a 2024 season where he started all 12 games, recording 32 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and seven pass breakups. His 4.60-second 40-yard dash and 1.67-second 10-yard split highlight his explosive first step. Joyner’s pass-rush arsenal includes a potent speed rip and a developing inside spin move, allowing him to keep offensive tackles off balance. However, Joyner’s game is not without flaws. He tends to play high, which can compromise his leverage against the run, and his hand placement can be inconsistent, limiting his ability to disengage from blocks. Despite these concerns, his raw athleticism and length make him an attractive developmental prospect. Joyner fits best in a 4-3 scheme where he can be utilized as a situational pass rusher while refining his technique.

The son of the longtime New York Giants tight end, Cross III (6’1/285) arrived on campus in 2019 and spent three seasons starting for the Irish as a pugnacious, undersized three tech. He emerged as a force to be reckoned with in 2023, recording an eye-popping 66 tackles and 39 pressures with a phenomenal 90th percentile defensive grade en route to being named Second Team All-American. Cross III entered 2024 as a potential Day 2 selection, but he failed to capitalize on that momentum, as his production dropped to a 71st percentile defensive grade with his pressure and stop totals being cut in half despite playing the same amount of reps. While quick with active and loaded hands, Cross III stalls out when latched onto by blockers and gets washed out in run defense. Cross III is squat and light for three tech work at the NFL level, but his high motor and NFL bloodline means he will likely get a shot to make it in the pros. Joining former DC Al Golden in Cincinnati probably won’t hurt his odds of making the roster.