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
26–50 of 1,251
- PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls2026 season
Jameson Williams to outplay his draft cost (round six)
And you can sometimes get him in round six?
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls2026 season
Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (near the round one/round two turn)
He's an easy click near the round one/round two turn if you still have drafts.
Saquon BarkleyPhiladelphia Eagles
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost (his current ADP)
Most would agree that Corum has standalone value behind Kyren Williams. At his current ADP, he already provides great value as the backup.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Cyrus Allen to outplay his draft cost (his ADP price tag)
It's hard not to buy a ticket at his ADP price tag. He's basically free and has been earning first-team reps while capitalizing on the opportunity.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (high-end WR3 ... in the fifth round)
He's currently going off the board as a high-end WR3, but he has WR1 upside. ... Getting this kind of production as a WR3 is a smash click in the fifth round.
Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)
Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)
Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)
Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)
Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (later-round fliers)
There are even some later-round fliers our experts really like, including Greg Dulcich.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)
Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Jaxson Dart to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)
Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms, and each has either a track record of top-12 quarterback play, real rushing upside, or both.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Bo Nix to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)
Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP))
There's high-end QB1 potential here — as we saw late last season — and yet Lawrence is being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP).
- PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 182 (TE24))
At TE24, Schultz has the starting role locked down, and considering the cost and opportunity for target share, he’s an easy click at his current ADP.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Isaac TeSlaa to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 209 (WR67))
Isaac TeSlaa (WR – DET) | ADP: 209 (WR67) ... You should buy the dip and wait for the rebound.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Kayshon Boutte to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 199 (WR66))
Kayshon Boutte (WR – HOU) | ADP: 199 (WR66) ... in the latter stages of drafts, it’s hard to dismiss Boutte
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Calvin Ridley to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 230 (WR81))
Calvin Ridley (WR – TEN) | ADP: 230 (WR81) ... He’s worth a deep shot, as he could bounce back from a shortened season.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 215 (TE28))
Greg Dulcich (TE – MIA) | ADP: 215 (TE28) ... Dulcich is a sneaky late-round tight end selection.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Emmett Johnson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 167 (RB57))
Emmett Johnson (RB – KC) | ADP: 167 (RB57) ... It’s hard to pass on a running back with a path to passing-down work in an Andy Reid-led offense.
Emmett JohnsonKansas City Chiefs
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Kaleb Johnson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 258 (RB69))
Kaleb Johnson (RB – GB) | ADP: 258 (RB69) ... The running back room isn’t threatening, so Johnson is worth a speculative add.
Kaleb JohnsonGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Dylan Sampson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 206 (RB61))
Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE) | ADP: 206 (RB61) ... He should remain involved under new head coach Todd Monken, giving him standalone value in deep PPR leagues.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season
Chris Godwin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (WR36)
Godwin's ADP is currently floating around WR36, and he is typically selected several rounds behind Egbuka... Godwin will surprise managers with a major return to relevance
Chris Godwin Jr.Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season
Cam Skattebo to outplay his draft cost (RB20)
I'm confident that he can blow past his current RB20 ranking
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls2026 season
Patrick Mahomes to outplay his draft cost (double‑digit rounds)
The market has officially dipped on Mahomes, and it is handing you a historic discount. When a generational talent slips into the double‑digit rounds, you do not hesitate and you pull the trigger.
Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
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