Matt Every highlighted Sam Ryder as an intriguing pick at the 2025 Valero Texas Open due to Ryder's hot putting streak and recent elevated confidence. Every noted Ryder's form makes him feel like the type of golfer capable of taking control on Sunday and ultimately winning at TPC San Antonio. The enthusiastic endorsement referenced Ryder 'putting like a madman' recently, giving him an ideal skill set to succeed at this venue, known for rewarding consistent play on the greens.

Eric Polzin highlighted Sam Ryder as an intriguing DFS GPP-only target, considering Ryder's impressive reliability on the PGA tour with nine straight cuts made. Despite consistently poor course history at this event aside from one notable top-3 finish, Polzin believes continuing Ryder's impressive current form makes him worthy of speculative GPP inclusion.

Pat Mayo endorsed Sam Ryder based on a notable combination of recent excellent putting form and favorable course history at Valero. Mayo highlighted Ryder's third-place finishes here two and four years ago, where Ryder gained significant strokes on approach and putting. Additionally, Ryder's current form standout with consecutive solid finishes including T-16 at Valspar, T-14 at the Players Championship, and persistently strong putting numbers—gaining at least 2.7 strokes putting in all events played since The American Express. Given these factors, Mayo suggested Ryder as a strong DFS play and a betting candidate due to his upside and good course fit.

Brandon Gdula advises caution with Sam Ryder in DFS formats despite consecutive top-20 finishes at The Players Championship and Valspar Championship. Ryder struggles notably around the green, an area crucial at Memorial Park, where he's missed two cuts and managed only a T-64 in three career starts. Thus, his recent positive form is less appealing given his poor history at this demanding venue.

Andy Lang discussed Sam Ryder as a great DFS option for the Valspar Championship. Priced at $7,100, Ryder offers significant value having made the cut in all seven tournaments he participated in this season, and finishing 33rd and 19th in the past two years at Innisbrook Resort. Ryder is ranked 20th in this field for total strokes gained, indicating reliable consistency with worthwhile potential for yielding points in DraftKings.