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
801–825 of 1,251
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (Going as the WR12, 30th overall)
Going as the WR12, 30th overall, one analyst has him as his WR10
DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (Going as the WR29, 65th overall)
Going as the WR29, 65th overall, one analyst has him as high as WR20 and would consider him as early as round four.
Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost (Going as the WR42, 106th overall)
Going as the WR42, 106th overall, one analyst has him as high as WR38 and considered pushing him even further.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Javonte Williams to outplay his draft cost (Going as the RB16, 34th overall)
Going as the RB16, 34th overall, one analyst has him as a top-12 back and would consider taking him as early as round two
Javonte WilliamsDallas Cowboys
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (Going as the QB21, 161st overall)
Going as the QB21, 161st overall, one analyst ranks him as high as QB14 ... all support a real breakout case
Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost (Going as the QB17)
Going as the QB17, one analyst views this as real value ... setting up a real bounce-back case.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (Round 5)
Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAX) is an easy breakout candidate entering his second season.
Bhayshul TutenJacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Dalton Kincaid to outplay his draft cost (Round 10)
If his role simply expands, he has real upside to smash his current price
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (Round 10)
Isaiah Likely (TE – NYG) should run a lot more routes this year than a rival late-round tight end target
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Zay Flowers to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
Zay Flowers (WR – BAL) is set up for touchdown regression in the best way... a near-lock for touchdown correction this year
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (Round 15)
real efficiency backing up a name still available at the very end of drafts
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Jalen Hurts to outplay his draft cost (Round 6)
Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI) offers access to elite quarterback play at a real discount... he's currently going outside the top five at the position
Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Jayden Higgins to outplay his draft cost (Round 13)
A more reliable quarterback situation this year should mean more catchable targets and real breakout potential.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (Round 7)
Parker Washington (WR – JAX) is the true upside swing to take at wide receiver this year.
Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost (Round 4)
Colston Loveland (TE – CHI) has real number-one-overall tight end upside, not just top-12.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Jakobi Meyers to outplay his draft cost (Round 11)
remains one of the more underrated target earners in the league
Jakobi MeyersJacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
James Cook to outplay his draft cost (Round 1)
James Cook (RB – BUF) has already shown flashes of every skill needed to be the overall RB1
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Tre Harris to outplay his draft cost (Round 13)
positioning him as a potential riser in the pecking order over two more established, higher-drafted teammates
Tre HarrisLos Angeles Chargers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Wan'Dale Robinson to outplay his draft cost (Round 12)
supporting confidence he can do it again this year
Wan'Dale RobinsonTennessee Titans
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Deebo Samuel Sr. to outplay his draft cost (Round 11)
Deebo Samuel (WR – SF) has an ADP that's unlikely to catch up to his actual talent level fast enough.
Deebo Samuel Sr.San Francisco 49ers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Chase Brown to outplay his draft cost (Round 2)
Chase Brown (RB – CIN) has real top-three overall ceiling that isn't being discussed enough.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (Round 4)
Jaylen Waddle (WR – DEN) has a genuinely high ceiling in his new offense.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Quentin Johnston to outplay his draft cost (Round 9)
Quentin Johnston (WR – LAC) is the real wide receiver one of his offense, not the more hyped teammate typically drafted ahead of him.
Quentin JohnstonLos Angeles Chargers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Jaxson Dart to outplay his draft cost (Round 8)
Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG) offers real rushing upside paired with rookie-year efficiency that was genuinely elite
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (Round 15)
real top-12 quarterback upside at an end-of-draft price
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
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NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)
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