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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

14% settled

Average accuracy
53.1

out of 100

Pundits
79

have made one

How these calls land

Every graded call of this kind, bucketed by score.

Takes in each band

020406080
0 — dead wrongscore out of 100100 — nailed it
95 scored 80+84 scored under 40

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

MissedTakes score for this kind of prediction only — accuracy measured against what a naive guess would have scored. Zero means no better than guessing.

provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.

By publisher

The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every sleeper calls take

1126–1150 of 1,252

  • Hit · 100Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls2025 season

    Jordan Mason to outplay his draft cost (round eight)

    Jordan Mason running back for the Minnesota Vikings... George Mason's going to have some big weeks behind this Vikings offensive line.

    Jordan MasonMinnesota Vikings

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls2025 season

    Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (round twelve)

    round twelve is Bishal toot And running back for the Jaguars

    Bhayshul TutenJacksonville Jaguars

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls2025 season

    Josh Palmer to outplay his draft cost (round fifteen)

    round fifteen my bet on a fifth year wide receiver breakout... Josh Palmer wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills

    Josh PalmerBuffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Tom StrachanSleeper Calls2025 season

    Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost (outside of the top twelve tight ends)

    Took a Craft like just such a good player, and I can't understand why he's going outside of the top twelve tight ends.

    Tucker KraftGreen Bay Packers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls2025 season

    Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (round five)

    That's Roald McMillan, wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers. I just think that he's being drafted closer to his floor than his ceiling, which I mean he could be a fantasy wide receiver one this year.

    Tetairoa McMillanCarolina Panthers

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Tom StrachanSleeper Calls2025 season

    Austin Ekeler to outplay his draft cost (rounds eleven through fifteen)

    Yes, Colston Loveland, Austin Eckler, then Tyler L. G. Cam Ward and I've a missed one'm one Dale Robinson

    Austin Ekeler

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Tom StrachanSleeper Calls2025 season

    Zach Charbonnet to outplay his draft cost (RB thirty five)

    It's Zach Charboney... Charbone at cost RB thirty five... he is a really good player

    Zach CharbonnetSeattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls2025 season

    Omarion Hampton to outplay his draft cost (round three)

    So I went with Omaron Hampton running back for the Los Angeles Chargers because I just want to make a bet on a first round rookie running back

    Omarion HamptonLos Angeles Chargers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls2025 season

    Jacory Croskey-Merritt to outplay his draft cost (RB forty one in real time ADP)

    Bill krossky Merritt running back for the Washington Commanders... I think that round eight is probably the most aggressive I would push him up

    Jacory Croskey-MerrittWashington Commanders

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls2025 season

    Marvin Mims Jr. to outplay his draft cost (round fourteen)

    Round fourteen Marvin Mims wide receiver for the Denver Broncos with a full time role... Martin Mims is about to take over the world

    Marvin Mims Jr.Denver Broncos

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Tom StrachanSleeper Calls2025 season

    Jayden Daniels to outplay his draft cost (round three)

    But I went with Jane Daniel. And it's more because I think that there's still some meat left on the bone there.

    Jayden DanielsWashington Commanders

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls2025 season

    Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost (round nine)

    My favorite late round time end, Tucker Craft. I think that he could be a top five Titan when we're drafting next year.

    Tucker KraftGreen Bay Packers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Tom StrachanSleeper Calls2025 season

    Justin Fields to outplay his draft cost (round nine)

    if you're looking for a massive upside swing at quarterback, Justin Fields, it's hard to go past him

    Justin FieldsNew York Jets

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls2025 season

    Ricky Pearsall to outplay his draft cost (round seven)

    why I like buying into Pearsaw here in round seven... I think Rickey Piersaw is just one of the easiest clicks that you can make

    Ricky PearsallSan Francisco 49ers

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Ryan WormeliSleeper Calls2025 season

    Calvin Ridley to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver thirty in real time ADP)

    he's why did she for thirty in real time ADP... he will be a value this season, assuming health. Like I'm extremely confident on that

    Calvin RidleyTennessee Titans

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls2025 season

    Drake Maye to outplay his draft cost (round ten)

    i want Drake May. That's who I want as my quarterback in round ten... the best late run quarterback you can draft

    Drake MayeNew England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Tom StrachanSleeper Calls2025 season

    Wan'Dale Robinson to outplay his draft cost (rounds eleven through fifteen)

    Yes, Colston Loveland, Austin Eckler, then Tyler L. G. Cam Ward and I've a missed one'm one Dale Robinson

    Wan'Dale Robinson

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Tom StrachanSleeper Calls2025 season

    Brock Bowers to outplay his draft cost (round two)

    Round two is so stacked this year... but brock Bauers... I thought brock Powers was going to be firmly part of round one

    Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls2025 season

    Nico Collins to outplay his draft cost (pick want six through twelve)

    I went for a player that goes outside the top five that out with a pick want six through twelve. You can get this guy... Nico Collins wide receiver.

    Nico CollinsHouston Texans

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Derek BrownSleeper Calls2025 season

    Romeo Doubs to outplay his draft cost (round thirteen)

    it's Romeo Dobbs... If you look at just his separation metrics on a per route basis, this guy screams like big breakout season coming.

    Romeo DoubsGreen Bay Packers

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Mason DoddSleeper Calls2025 season

    Jerome Ford to outplay his draft cost (Round thirteen)

    Love Jerome Ford. He could be a starting running back week one.

    Jerome FordCleveland Browns

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Derek BrownSleeper Calls2025 season

    RJ Harvey to outplay his draft cost (fifth round)

    Yes, RJ. Harvey fifth round every single time, auto lock on pick every single time. I'll take him in the fourth.

    RJ HarveyDenver Broncos

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Mason DoddSleeper Calls2025 season

    Jalen Hurts to outplay his draft cost (middle to possibly the end of the fourth round)

    you can consistently get Jalen Hurts in the middle to possibly the end of the fourth round in drafts... round four is a very reasonable price

    Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Derek BrownSleeper Calls2025 season

    Trey McBride to outplay his draft cost (third round)

    Trey McBride could be one of those guys again talking about drafting players early that could define leagues... people are saying, dude, why didn't I take trade McBride in the first round

    Trey McBrideArizona Cardinals

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Derek BrownSleeper Calls2025 season

    Brashard Smith to outplay his draft cost (round fourteen)

    I've been talk about Burshard Smith... the upside is massive here. He could be the Jack McKinnon in this offense... It needs to be drafted a ton of spots.

    Brashard SmithKansas City Chiefs

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →

By sport

NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)

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