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
- 1,252
- 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 / 1,252
graded
1,073 still pending
By season
- 2025179 of 183 graded
- 20260 of 1069 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
901–925 of 1,252
Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.02)
Colston Loveland , Chicago Bears (ADP: 4.02) ... These three tight ends are well-positioned for career-best seasons, making them excellent values at their current ADP. ... Loveland should be able to build off that 2025 momentum.
Chig Okonkwo to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 13.12)
Chig Okonkwo , Washington Commanders (ADP: 13.12) ... Okonkwo is one of the ideal targets at tight end for someone who wants to focus entirely on running backs and wide receivers earlier in the draft and punt on the position.
D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost (the RB2/dead-zone range)
If looking at veteran backs currently going in the RB2/dead-zone range, Breece Hall and D'Andre Swift are the guys with a viable pass-catching resume to this point.
TreVeyon Henderson to outplay his draft cost (the RB2 dead zone)
If we are paring down that initial list with overlap as pass catchers, Love, Skattebo, and Henderson are the best bets.
Jeremiyah Love to outplay his draft cost (the RB2 dead zone)
If we are paring down that initial list with overlap as pass catchers, Love, Skattebo, and Henderson are the best bets.
Breece Hall to outplay his draft cost (the RB2/dead-zone range)
If looking at veteran backs currently going in the RB2/dead-zone range, Breece Hall and D'Andre Swift are the guys with a viable pass-catching resume to this point.
Cam Skattebo to outplay his draft cost (the RB2 dead zone)
If we are paring down that initial list with overlap as pass catchers, Love, Skattebo, and Henderson are the best bets.
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (QB20)
He could very well give you low-end QB1 production at a QB20 price this season.
Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost (QB17)
As the QB17 off the boards, he's an absolute steal in fantasy drafts.
Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (QB21)
we are in on him at his current price. He's being drafted as the QB21... He has league-winning upside
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Pat Freiermuth to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE26)
If new Steelers head coach Mike McCathy and new offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio make Freiermuth a bigger part of the Pittsburgh offense than he was under Smith last year, the veteran tight end could surprise.
Pat FreiermuthPittsburgh Steelers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Mark Andrews to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE15)
He’s worth taking a flier on late in drafts as your tight end two with the hopes that he can rebound with more playing time in a new offensive system and give us a throwback season in 2026.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE36)
Greg Dulcich could be THE late-round tight end to draft in 2026. ... No tight end in this class has a wider gap between his projection rank and his consensus rank than Greg Dulcich, at +14
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE5)
Kraft could easily be a monster value at the tight end position in 2026 if he comes roaring back at 100% earlier than we anticipate
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026 Tony Pollard to outplay his draft cost (lingering in the RB3 range in plenty of drafts)
Pollard will be lingering in the RB3 range in plenty of drafts, but I think he returns strong RB2 value and production this season.
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Ted Hurst to outplay his draft cost (RK76)
the athletic profile, target-earning ability, and landing spot make Hurst an appealing upside bet for both dynasty and deeper redraft formats
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (RK66)
Stribling is a great late-round selection in fantasy football drafts in 2026.
De'Zhaun StriblingSan Francisco 49ers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Carnell Tate to outplay his draft cost (RK30)
Drafting Carnell Tate is a bet on talent and Cam Ward's ability to take off in his second season... I'll be drafting Tate a ton.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Makai Lemon to outplay his draft cost (RK42)
Still, Lemon's talent and long-term upside make him an intriguing bench stash and rookie breakout candidate
Makai LemonPhiladelphia Eagles
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
K.C. Concepcion to outplay his draft cost (RK53)
his ability to create offense on his own makes him one of the more intriguing rookie sleeper receivers in fantasy football considered he has first-round draft capital
K.C. ConcepcionCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Antonio Williams to outplay his draft cost (RK77)
Antonio Williams is a sneaky Day 2 value who projects into an immediate slot role in Washington's offense.
Antonio WilliamsWashington Commanders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Jordyn Tyson to outplay his draft cost (RK38)
If so, he could take off in his rookie season for a team that could easily be pass-happy.
Jordyn TysonNew Orleans Saints
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026 Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 6.07)
When healthy, he's a big-time play-maker, so I like the value with him in the middle of Round 6.
Jameson Williams to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 5.10)
I believe this will carry over in 2026, making Williams a great value at the end of the fifth round.
Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost (9.08)
Kyle Monangai & Blake Corum, RBs, Bears/Rams. ADP: 8.07/9.08. ... if either D'Andre Swift or Kyren Williams gets hurt, Monangai and Corum will provide Round 2-3 production.
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NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)
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