Sleeper Calls
Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.
- Takes logged
- 1,251
- Graded
- 179
- Average accuracy
- 53.1
- Pundits
- 79
14% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
179 / 1,251
graded
1,072 still pending
By season
- 2025179 of 183 graded
- 20260 of 1068 graded
Who is good at sleeper calls
- Simon Hunter100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Tom Strachan75 accuracy · 16 graded+100.0
- Seth Woolcock67 accuracy · 3 graded+66.7
- Derek Brown60 accuracy · 34 graded+40.0
- Pat Fitzmaurice56 accuracy · 28 graded+22.4
- Ryan Wormeli55 accuracy · 11 graded+20.0
- Sean Kerner50 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Mason Dodd47 accuracy · 15 graded-13.3
- Andrew Erickson46 accuracy · 25 graded-17.1
- Chris Raybon43 accuracy · 7 graded-28.6
- Joe Pisapia40 accuracy · 6 graded-40.0
- Chris Welsh33 accuracy · 11 graded-66.7
- Joe Dolan33 accuracy · 6 graded-66.7
- Scott Bogman33 accuracy · 3 graded-66.7
- Terrell Furman Jr33 accuracy · 3 graded-66.7
- Jake Ciely17 accuracy · 8 graded-133.3
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)44.1 · 179 graded
Every sleeper calls take
376–400 of 1,251
- PendingKurt BlakewaySleeper Calls2026 season
Harold Fannin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (later rounds)
Despite Cleveland drafting two rookie wide receivers in the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, I still believe Harold Fannin Jr. will be a focal point of Todd Monken's offense.
Harold Fannin Jr.Cleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026 - PendingKurt BlakewaySleeper Calls2026 season
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (the final few rounds of drafts)
You can target Schultz in the final few rounds of drafts, giving you plenty of upside without having to spend premium draft capital.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Cam Ward to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
A positive-regression case that the notes love as a late-round lottery ticket... Cheap, and trending up.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Jaxson Dart to outplay his draft cost (a discounted cost)
Dart profiles as a strong QB1 at a discounted cost.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (a last-pick price)
A wonderful late-round quarterback who could return QB1 weeks at a last-pick price.
Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026 Brock Bowers to outplay his draft cost (the back half of the second round or early in the third round of 12-team fantasy drafts)
Bowers is worth a look in the back half of the second round or early in the third round of 12-team fantasy drafts.
Keon Coleman to outplay his draft cost (late round)
we're looking maybe Kean Coleman becomes one of those late round guys that can pop a little bit
Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost (late round)
there's the groundswell of support based on Sean Payton's love of Jonah Coleman. Sure, right, so late round sleeper
- PendingSkyler CarlinSleeper Calls2026 season
Terrance Ferguson to outplay his draft cost (FantasyPros’ Consensus ADP: 194.7 (TE26))
Terrance Ferguson, TE, Los Angeles Rams — FantasyPros’ Consensus ADP: 194.7 (TE26) ... three players with an ADP of at least 180 to target in 2026 fantasy football
Terrance FergusonLos Angeles Rams
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026 - PendingSkyler CarlinSleeper Calls2026 season
Pat Bryant to outplay his draft cost (FantasyPros’ Consensus ADP: 230.0 (WR82))
At the same time, Pat Bryant shouldn’t go completely overlooked in deeper leagues. ... there's room for Bryant to have spike weeks in 2026.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026 - PendingSkyler CarlinSleeper Calls2026 season
Ray Davis to outplay his draft cost (FantasyPros’ Consensus ADP: 209.5 (RB64))
Although Cook figures to handle a decent-sized workload in 2026, Ray Davis is a valuable handcuff to consider in later rounds.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026 Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (his current ADP)
His ADP has skyrocketed, but he still might be a value at his current ADP. ... Brooks is someone to continue targeting in drafts.
DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 3.09)
League Winners — DeVonta Smith , Philadelphia Eagles (ADP: 3.09) ... The league winners are early-round targets with a better chance than similarly priced players to deliver first-round value.
- PendingNic BodifordSleeper Calls2026 season
Amon-Ra St. Brown to outplay his draft cost (1.08, WR4 consensus pick by average draft position (ADP))
St. Brown is being drafted as the half-point-per-reception (half-PPR) format's 1.08, WR4 consensus pick by average draft position (ADP)... His current ADP can reasonably be viewed as a buy-low opportunity.
Amon-Ra St. BrownDetroit Lions
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026 - PendingRyan KirkseySleeper Calls2026 season
George Kittle to outplay his draft cost (TE9 fantasy football ADP)
Even if you get something close to that in 2026, he is a steal at his TE9 fantasy football ADP.
George KittleSan Francisco 49ers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026 - PendingRyan KirkseySleeper Calls2026 season
Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost (ECR: RB26)
For a rookie with first-round draft capital, pass-catching ability and a high early-season workload, Price’s stock is moving up.
Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026 - PendingSteve KrebsSleeper Calls2026 season
Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (after the 10th round)
Brock Purdy is going to be completely overlooked on draft day, which makes him one of the easiest players to add to our recommendations as a must-have quarterback... In Purdy, you're getting one of the most efficient and productive quarterbacks in the league after the 10th round.
Brock PurdySan Francisco 49ers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026 - PendingSteve KrebsSleeper Calls2026 season
Dak Prescott to outplay his draft cost (QB8 in ADP)
Prescott is the QB8 in ADP, which seems egregious... You don't have to reach for a quarterback when a top-five option can be had later.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026 - PendingSteve KrebsSleeper Calls2026 season
Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (TE16 in ADP)
Juwan Johnson is the TE16 in ADP... Should Johnson see an increase in receptions in the end zone, we are easily looking at a top-five finish.
Juwan JohnsonNew Orleans Saints
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026 Caleb Douglas to outplay his draft cost (the final rounds)
Douglas is worth a look in the final rounds.
Kaelon Black to outplay his draft cost (drafted late)
Black should be drafted late with McCaffrey's status in doubt.
Quinshon Judkins to outplay his draft cost (a third-rounder)
if Judkins does that, he'll produce like a third-rounder at the very worst
- PendingKurt BlakewaySleeper Calls2026 season
Nico Collins to outplay his draft cost (2.01)
Collins was the pick because he has a higher ceiling with Jayden Higgins out for the season.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026 - PendingKurt BlakewaySleeper Calls2026 season
De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (12th round of a 12-team mock draft)
I highly doubt he falls this far in real drafts, but I love De'Zhaun Stribling in all formats.
De'Zhaun StriblingSan Francisco 49ers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026 Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
Greg Dulcich could be THE late-round tight end to draft in 2026.
By sport
NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)
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