Sleeper Calls

Justin Jefferson to outplay his draft cost (We are only getting a small discount on Jefferson at the draft table)

We are only getting a small discount on Jefferson at the draft table, but that's because he is one of the most likely bounce-back candidates for this fantasy football season.

Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings

Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost (being drafted outside of the top 12)

If they do that, Goff could finally crack the top-five after years of knocking on the door.

Jared GoffDetroit Lions

Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (being drafted outside of the top 12)

You can scoop up a player like Willis, who ranked first in fantasy points per dropback (1.35) in 2025 and second (0.84) in 2024, late in drafts to be your backup quarterback.

Malik WillisMiami Dolphins

Jaxson Dart to outplay his draft cost (being drafted outside of the top 12)

I've highlighted five signal-callers being drafted outside of the top 12 who have a realistic path to finishing as a top-five producer.

Jaxson DartNew York Giants

Matthew Stafford to outplay his draft cost (being drafted outside of the top 12)

It's not difficult imagining Matthew Stafford putting up a top-five fantasy season.

Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams

Pat Bryant to outplay his draft cost (going undrafted almost everywhere)

4. Pat Bryant scores more fantasy points than Courtland Sutton ... Bryant, meanwhile, is going undrafted almost everywhere and could be one of the better early-season waiver targets.

Pat BryantDenver Broncos

Brock Bowers to outplay his draft cost (the back half of the second round or early in the third round of 12-team fantasy drafts)

Bowers is worth a look in the back half of the second round or early in the third round of 12-team fantasy drafts.

Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders

MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost (RB31 in ECR)

MarShawn Lloyd is still ranked as the RB31 in ECR... If — and yes, that is a massive if —Lloyd can stay healthy, he has a shot at low-end RB1 value.

MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

Chris Rodriguez Jr. to outplay his draft cost (Currently the RB46 in ADP)

Currently the RB46 in ADP, Rodriguez, is being viewed as the fly in the ointment of Tuten's breakout campaign, but I think he can be the more valuable player to roster by season's end.

Chris Rodriguez Jr.Jacksonville Jaguars

Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost (Currently ranked as the RB35)

Currently ranked as the RB35, I'm fine rostering him in the FLEX spot most weeks and am happy to stash him as an investment with one of the highest ceilings at the position.

Blake CorumLos Angeles Rams

Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (RB32 in average draft position (ADP))

it appears the market overcorrected, sinking Brooks back down to RB32 in average draft position (ADP)... He simply has a better skill set than Hubbard and a much higher ceiling.

Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers

Jalen Coker to outplay his draft cost (WR58 ADP)

If (and yes, it is a major if) Coker stays healthy all season, he should blow past his current WR58 ADP cost.

Jalen CokerCarolina Panthers

Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (WR18)

Waddle is currently ranked as the final receiver in Tier 3 in the expert consensus rankings (ECR) as WR18, and he should beat that mark if he remains healthy for 2026.

Jaylen WaddleDenver Broncos

Emmett Johnson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 182 (RB57))

Emmett Johnson (RB – KC) | ADP: 182 (RB57) ... If you are looking to take a shot on a running back in the last round of your home league, Johnson would be an excellent choice.

Emmett JohnsonKansas City Chiefs

Chris Bell to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 209 (WR73))

Chris Bell (WR – MIA) | ADP: 209 (WR73) ... for someone with an average draft position (ADP) in the mid-200s, Bell offers enough upside to warrant your attention.

Chris BellMiami Dolphins

Isaac TeSlaa to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 245 (WR86))

Isaac TeSlaa is seen as a potential breakout candidate in 2026, which makes his ADP a bit of a head-scratcher.

Isaac TeSlaaDetroit Lions

Terrance Ferguson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 168 (TE22))

Terrance Ferguson (TE – STL) | ADP: 168 (TE22) ... While Ferguson has plenty of competition at the position, I think he offers the most upside of any Rams tight end.

Terrance Ferguson

Sam Darnold to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 183 (QB24))

Sam Darnold (QB – SEA) | ADP: 183 (QB24) ... For a player going outside of the top 175 picks, Darnold is by far the most appealing quarterback in this range, and he could have spike weeks where he is a top-12 option at the position.

Sam DarnoldSeattle Seahawks

Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (going as the RB25)

Even with all of this, he is going as the RB25. ... Considering he is still going outside RB2 territory, I don't want to leave a draft without him this season.

Bhayshul TutenJacksonville Jaguars

Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (ADP of WR30)

Personally, that is my fear with Washington's ADP of WR30. ... He is an excellent shot if you have waited to fill your WR3.

Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars

Evan McPherson to outplay his draft cost (currently going as the K11)

McPherson is currently going as the K11, but with the upside of the Bengals' schedule and how good of a position they're in, he might be too good of a value pick to pass up.

Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals

Tee Higgins to outplay his draft cost (drafted like a late value WR2)

Higgins is undoubtedly a WR1 being drafted like a late value WR2.

Tee HigginsCincinnati Bengals

Kenneth Walker III to outplay his draft cost (RB11 at the back end of the second round)

If Walker can eat into some of that work while also seeing the expected RB1 usage on the ground, he will end up being a league winner. He is currently being taken as the RB11 at the back end of the second round.

Kenneth Walker IIIKansas City Chiefs

Christian McCaffrey to outplay his draft cost (1.03)

I'm not passing on a player with this much league-winning upside because I am scared of what might happen. McCaffrey should be the 1.03, only behind Gibbs and Bijan.

Christian McCaffreySan Francisco 49ers

Malik Nabers to outplay his draft cost (the third and sometimes fourth round; outside the top-10 wide receivers)

Not only does he bring league-winning potential, but you can get him at a discount with a very favorable playoff schedule.

Malik NabersNew York Giants