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Jake Ciely
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Senior Writer, The Athletic
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Biography
Senior Writer for The Athletic, award-winning analyst and among the best in fantasy football rankings (baseball too). Inside the Top 5 for football and baseball accuracy, including multiple first-place finishes. I enjoy the tireless quest to #BanKickers and never anything less than 100% all in... whether ranking football, cereal, shows or anything. It's why you'll be bringing home the chips by following me @allinkid
NFL Draft NFL MLBFantasy Football Fantasy Baseball
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By Jake Ciely Verified| The Athletic Verified The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly here, and Dane Brugler's The Beast is out, so now I can drop my column on the best rookies for fantasy football. As always, my goal is to help decipher the fantasy potential. This year, I had even more fun with mashup comparisons (Geno Burrow and Kyler Powell, for example). Like my wife says with my mixing cereals, energy drinks, candy and more... maybe I went too far?
By Jake Ciely Verified| The Athletic Verified NFL free agency is already a whirlwind with trades and early re-signings. As always, the fantasy football impact is of interest, and I'll cover all the important free agency winners and losers for fantasy football, including trades, franchise tags and more. As mentioned, we have a few impactful moves before free agency starts - we're getting into this already, but be sure to check back as I'll spin all the relevant moves throughout the free agency period.
By Jake Ciely Verified| The Athletic Verified The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly here, and Dane Brugler's The Beast is out, so now I can drop my column on the best rookies for fantasy football. As always, my goal is to help decipher the fantasy potential. This year, I had even more fun with mashup comparisons (Geno Burrow and Kyler Powell, for example). Like my wife says with my mixing cereals, energy drinks, candy and more... maybe I went too far?
Company Info
The Athletic
The Athletic Community, founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a sportswear company dedicated to building meaningful relationships through durable, active-lifestyle products. The company emphasizes community and celebrates movement, whether by bike, foot, or other physical activities. The Athletic Community specializes in athletic apparel and accessories, offering technical tees, casual clothing, and performance-oriented wear. Their product range includes workout gloves, foot bands, arm sleeves, body mats, and high-quality sport socks. Many items are available as limited editions, with styles rotating frequently to keep the offerings fresh. The brand appeals to individuals seeking both casual and technical clothing for sports, outdoor activities, and everyday wear, reflecting Portland’s active lifestyle culture. Currently, The Athletic Community is promoting a 30% off "Moving Sale" to celebrate its relocation to N. Williams Ave. in Portland. The company is backed by investors like O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and competes with other brands in the athletic apparel market.
San Francisco, California, United States
+1 650-464-1363
Founded: 2016