Cameron DaSilva recommended Nico Echavarria for a top-20 finish, noting his 21st-place effort in this event last year and his three top-35 finishes thus far in 2025. DaSilva also referenced Echavarria’s playoff loss to Nick Taylor at the Sony Open as evidence of his competitiveness under pressure.

Steve Bamford backed Nicolas Echavarria at 90/1, noting his two PGA Tour wins in recent starts, including the 2023 Puerto Rico Open on a windy, coastal track. Bamford pointed to Echavarria’s strong showing at Waialae (runner-up and 12th across two appearances) and last year’s 24th at PGA National, where he was 11th after 54 holes. With a preference for shorter, Bermudagrass courses, plus local Florida familiarity from junior events and Ponte Vedra residency, Bamford expects Echavarria’s ball striking and comfort in windy conditions to translate into a serious under-the-radar threat this week.

Steve Rawlings said that Nicolas Echavarria is a strong longshot candidate for the Cognizant Classic, pointing to his runner-up finish at January’s Sony Open as a notable indicator for success. Although Echavarria endured a brief slump with missed cuts at The American Express and the Phoenix Open, he showed signs of improvement by placing 34th at the Genesis Invitational. Rawlings emphasized the Colombian’s ability to find form unexpectedly, referencing Echavarria’s missed cut at this event last year right before he won the Puerto Rico Open. These factors, along with his previous post-victory run of top-30 finishes, make Echavarria an appealing high-odds pick this week.

Pat Mayo highlighted Nico Echavarria as a player to consider for the American Express Tournament, noting his recent strong performances, including finishes of 11th, 1st, 6th, and 2nd during the swing season, a 32nd at the Sentry, and currently inside the top 10 at the Sony Open. Mayo suggests Echavarria may have made the leap overall and could continue his good form on the slower greens at American Express.