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
526–550 of 1,251
Zay Flowers to outplay his draft cost (ADP 41.2 | WR19)
Zay Flowers (BAL) – ADP 41.2 | WR19
Daniel Jones to outplay his draft cost (ADP 205.1 | QB26)
Daniel Jones (IND) – ADP 205.1 | QB26 ... Jones should be drafted significantly higher than the 26th quarterback off the board just based on last year's success.
DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (ADP 37.1 | WR16)
DeVonta Smith (PHI) – ADP 37.1 | WR16
Chris Rodriguez Jr. to outplay his draft cost (ADP 155.8 | RB45)
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (JAC) – ADP 155.8 | RB45 ... Rodriguez won't be a benchwarmer for the Jaguars
Chase Brown to outplay his draft cost (ADP 17.8 | RB10)
Chase Brown (CIN) – ADP 17.8 | RB10 ... Let's look at six of my favorite draft values based on Sleeper ADP
Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (ADP 187.5 | TE23)
Juwan Johnson (NO) – ADP 187.5 | TE23 ... Johnson is now the obvious candidate to fill Tyson's role
Justin Jefferson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 1.11)
WR Justin Jefferson , Minnesota Vikings (ADP: 1.11) ... Justin Jefferson is a first-round target
Dalton Kincaid to outplay his draft cost (a ninth-round ADP)
Dalton Kincaid provides value at tight end: Kincaid has produced 2.12 yards per route run over the past two seasons and carries a ninth-round ADP.
Cyrus Allen to outplay his draft cost (last round pick)
Cyrus Allen is just, like, the most fun last round pick you can make... If there's anybody that has a remote chance of being as impactful as, like, a Puka Nacua his rookie year... it's Cyrus Allen.
Ja'Kobi Lane to outplay his draft cost (the fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth round)
when you're picking in the fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth round... why not take a shot at Jacoby Lane who's in a good offense?
Chris Olave to outplay his draft cost (second round pick)
Chris Olave becomes a great second round pick to me... now the targets are gonna be even more funneled through him in a really good offense.
- PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 187.3 (RB68))
He shouldn't go undrafted, as he's precisely the type of player gamers should stash instead of drafting a kicker or defense.
MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Jalen Coker to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 165.0 (WR58))
Coker has demonstrable upside.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 157.3 (RB50))
He has an interesting skill set and warrants stashing on benches early in the season.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Chris Rodriguez Jr. to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 157.3 (RB49))
Rodriguez certainly has the chops to handle short-yardage work... it makes rostering Rodriguez worthwhile to see how the roles shake out in Jacksonville's backfield.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.Jacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Terrance Ferguson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 198.7 (TE26))
Terrance Ferguson is an ideal TE2 for gamers chasing the upside of a top-six season at the position.
Terrance FergusonLos Angeles Rams
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Khalil Shakir to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 157.0 (WR57))
I'm doubling down on my suggestion of Shakir as an exciting player to leave in drafts, with more upside than meets the eye.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Daniel Jones to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 174.3 (QB27))
Daniel Jones is the most intriguing, break-glass-in-an-emergency pick among players selected after pick 150... there's proof of concept of him playing as a QB1 in fantasy football for 10 weeks just last season.
Daniel JonesIndianapolis Colts
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season
Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost (ranked as the RB26 in ECR)
For some reason, Price is ranked as the RB26 in ECR, behind committee/rotational backs like Quinshon Judkins, Bhayshul Tuten and TreVeyon Henderson. I'll invest in Price wherever possible.
Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season
Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost (the QB16 in both average draft position (ADP) and expert consensus rankings (ECR))
Currently ranked as the QB16 in both average draft position (ADP) and expert consensus rankings (ECR), I have little hesitation that Goff will have any issue surpassing that mark in short order.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingEllis Bryn JohnsonSleeper Calls2026 season
David Montgomery to outplay his draft cost (currently going as the RB24)
you can see where the potential lies for the back currently going as the RB24
David MontgomeryHouston Texans
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingEllis Bryn JohnsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Jordyn Brooks to outplay his draft cost (his increasing ADP)
I’d be buying Brooks at his increasing ADP
Jordyn BrooksCarolina Panthers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingEllis Bryn JohnsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (Currently going as the RB23)
Currently going as the RB23, Tuten is finally out of RB3 territory for the first time this offseason... this is the textbook case for a breakout season.
Bhayshul TutenJacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls2026 season
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (late‑round)
He is a perfect late‑round consistency sleeper.
Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Terrance Ferguson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 27)
6 Terrance Ferguson LAR 24 27
Terrance FergusonLos Angeles Rams
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026
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NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)
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