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
751–775 of 1,251
- PendingScott PianowskiSleeper Calls2026 season
Jaylen Warren to outplay his draft cost (the current market is giving you a lovely RB27 price)
Warren was a solid RB16 performer last year, but the current market is giving you a lovely RB27 price.
Jaylen WarrenPittsburgh Steelers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026 Travis Hunter to outplay his draft cost (WR70 ADP)
Travis Hunter could be the best bang for your buck with a WR70 ADP
Chris Godwin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (WR42)
he could be a massive steal at his ADP (WR42) if he can return to his 2024 form
- PendingRichard JanvrinSleeper Calls2026 season
Kyren Williams to outplay his draft cost (the RB15)
Per FantasyPros’ average draft position (ADP) data, Williams is the RB15, which could mean ample value for whoever drafts him.
Kyren WilliamsLos Angeles Rams
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026 - PendingRichard JanvrinSleeper Calls2026 season
D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost (the RB23)
since 2023, he’s finished as the RB17, RB19 and RB15 in PPR, and this season he’s going as the RB23. Yes, Kyle Monangai looms, but there’s something to be said for Swift’s consistency.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026 - PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season
Matthew Stafford to outplay his draft cost (we rank him as the QB15)
I’m happy with Matthew Stafford as my starting quarterback this season... Yet, since he’s long in the tooth, we rank him as the QB15.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026 Matthew Golden to outplay his draft cost (130.1)
If his route participation climbs in Year 2, Golden has clear breakout potential in an evolving Packers offense.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. to outplay his draft cost (Overall RK127 | ECR vs. ADP: +30)
he’s a nice late-round pick in all formats
Jayden Higgins to outplay his draft cost (Overall RK124 | ECR vs. ADP: +32)
Jayden Higgins fits the bill as a possible late-round breakout candidate for 2026
Tyrone Tracy Jr. to outplay his draft cost (Overall RK126 | ECR vs. ADP: +12)
Tyrone Tracy slots in as a strong handcuff this season.
Jalen Coker to outplay his draft cost (Overall RK130 | ECR vs. ADP: +32)
Coker is a late-round priority for me this season. The massive divide between McMillan and Coker in ADP should not exist.
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Tre Harris to outplay his draft cost (ECR: WR64)
Tre Harris has to be one of the best WR sleepers to take in 2026. ... That suggests he could see much more playing time (and targets) than his bottom-dwelling ADP would indicate in 2026.
Tre HarrisLos Angeles Chargers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Jayden Higgins to outplay his draft cost (ECR: WR49)
Jayden Higgins fits the bill as a possible late-round breakout candidate for 2026
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026 Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 10.04)
Isaiah Likely , New York Giants (ADP: 10.04) ... If he can maintain his explosive playmaking efficiency while taking on a significantly larger workload, Likely has legitimate elite fantasy upside.
Dalton Kincaid to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 9.07)
Dalton Kincaid , Buffalo Bills (ADP: 9.07) ... If healthy, he has the talent and role to finish among the league’s top fantasy tight ends.
Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 6.08)
Tucker Kraft , Green Bay Packers (ADP: 6.08) ... He is currently one of the best values on the board, particularly on ESPN.
- PendingCaleb SkinnerSleeper Calls2026 season
Ted Hurst to outplay his draft cost (third round)
However, there has been another standout, this time on the offensive side of the ball, that I am buying the hype of: rookie wide receiver Ted Hurst... it's time to really slow down and imagine how big of a role Hurst will have in the Bucs' offense that is already one of the more talented in the league.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026 - PendingEllis Bryn JohnsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (WR27 average draft position (ADP))
How many missed games are baked into his WR27 average draft position (ADP)? The answer is too many... is a great value at his current ADP.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026 AJ Barner to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
The Seahawks didn’t add any pass catchers of note in the offseason, so if they either throw more frequently in 2026 or Barner carves out a bigger target share, Barner could take another step forward.
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
Dulcich could be a sneaky-good fantasy option this year.
Dallas Goedert to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
2026 Fantasy Football Draft Advice: Top Late-Round TE Targets ... Dallas Goedert (PHI) ... The 31-year-old Goedert clearly has gas left in the tank.
- PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls2026 season
Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost (seventh‑round average draft position (ADP))
The rookie's seventh‑round average draft position (ADP) is ideal for Zero RB builds. That range usually produces rotational backs, not rookies with a locked-in workload and RB1 upside.
Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls2026 season
Quinshon Judkins to outplay his draft cost (sixth round)
Judkins is being drafted in the sixth round, the exact range Zero RB managers need to hit value... legitimate RB1 upside at a price normally reserved for committee players.
Quinshon JudkinsCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls2026 season
D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost (seventh round)
Swift's average draft position is in the seventh round, which is excellent value for a player with RB1 upside.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls2026 season
David Montgomery to outplay his draft cost (as early as the seventh round)
Montgomery is being drafted as early as the seventh round, yet he walks into a workload most teams reserve for their No. 1 RB.
David MontgomeryHouston Texans
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026
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