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
951–975 of 1,252
- PendingEllis JohnsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (Going as the last pick of the fourth round (pick 48))
With that in mind, I am absolutely reaching for Bhayshul Tuten , even at his rapidly increasing ADP.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls2026 season
Chris Godwin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (round eight)
That's exactly the type of player I want to take shots on in round eight, especially if I'm playing catch-up at the position.
Chris Godwin Jr.Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls2026 season
Michael Pittman to outplay his draft cost (the WR42, typically in the eighth round)
Pittman is currently coming off the board as the WR42, typically in the eighth round... he seems to be the better pick at cost between the two Pittsburgh wideouts.
Michael PittmanPittsburgh Steelers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls2026 season
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (Washington's current fantasy football ADP is 83)
Washington's current fantasy football ADP is 83, meaning he's going around the round seven/round eight turn. That's far too low if he comes out guns blazing and picks up where he left off at the end of 2025.
Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls2026 season
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (At WR30 with an ADP of 63)
At WR30 with an ADP of 63, Watson is an automatic click for me in round six. I'd even be willing to go a bit above consensus and take him in the fifth round
Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls2026 season
Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost (WR46 in Real-Time ADP)
right now he sits at WR46 in Real-Time ADP. You can get him in round nine, but you'll likely need to grab him a round early if you really want him.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026 Ashton Jeanty to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 2.01)
Ashton Jeanty could explode with improved support: ... making him a prime breakout candidate in an improved Raiders offense. Ashton Jeanty , Las Vegas Raiders (ADP: 2.01)
Kenneth Walker III to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 2.06)
Kenneth Walker III captures an elite volume ceiling in Kansas City ... Walker has the upside to finish as a top-five fantasy running back. Kenneth Walker , Kansas City Chiefs (ADP: 2.06)
Omarion Hampton to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 2.04)
Omarion Hampton , Los Angeles Chargers (ADP: 2.04) ... If McDaniel elevates the Chargers' offense into one of the league's best and Hampton handles the clear majority of backfield touches, he could be in for a special season.
- PendingMatthew BerrySleeper Calls2026 season
Luther Burden III to outplay his draft cost (third round, fourth round)
the Luther Burden, yeah, I'm a big fan. I think a monster year is coming for him. Where is he? Is he third round, fourth round?... I think that's about the right range.
Luther Burden IIIChicago Bears
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 22, 2026 Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (fourth round)
I'm just not going to shut up talking about Jayleen Wattle... He's going from a run heavy offense to a pass heavy offense
Terry McLaurin to outplay his draft cost (fourth round)
Barely checks into the fourth round, and I'm willing to take McLaurin all the time here... he's one of my favorite bounce backs this year
Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (round twelve)
My guy in round twelve is Malik Willis... Malik Willis is going to freaking run this year, and if he runs this year, you're getting a QB two that has top twelve upside
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (eighth round)
It's Parker Washington. If he could replicate what he did on the back half of last year, he could be one of those league winning type of players... you're paying for it in the eighth round
Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost (tenth round)
If you can tell me I can get a double digit round wide receiver with the potential for one hundred targets... And it's Josh Downs
Stefon Diggs to outplay his draft cost (Round fourteen)
the last guy that I'm bringing up Stefan Diggs in Round fourteen... a player that's going to be a wide receiver three in ranks that has wide receiver two upside
Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost (third round)
Coleston Loveland, I'm bringing him up in the third round... I think that Colston Loveland is going to be a league defining player
Jalen Coker to outplay his draft cost (twelfth round)
Is Jalen Coker just in this range... those are my two favorite wide receivers to be drafting in this round
Kyren Williams to outplay his draft cost (third round)
It's the value here running back, and it's Kyraen Williams if I can get him in the third round
Cam Ward to outplay his draft cost (thirteenth round)
I'd like thirteenth round cam Ward Again. If I'm waiting on quarterbacks, I want an upside shot at like who could be this year is Caleb Williams
James Cook to outplay his draft cost (eleventh overall)
I think James Cook is the best value on the board. Looking at eleventh overall, he's being valued basically based off of what he did last year.
Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (tenth round)
tenth round... you need to be draft in. Isaiah Likely... you get free access to a tight end one in the later rounds
David Montgomery to outplay his draft cost (fifth round)
fifth round... David Montgomery... he's gonna be the engine of that offense
Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (eleventh round)
Yeah, Jonathan Brooks... it really just comes down to the upside. If he's anything close to one hundred percent, he could take this job mid season
Alvin Kamara to outplay his draft cost (round thirteen)
why is Alvin Kamara in round thirteen... K Kamara is going to move up now to the contract and he's officially here
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NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)
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