Something important to remember is that leagues aren't won in the early part of drafts. They are a won with your later picks. Last year if you drafted WR Steve Smith, TE Jimmy Graham, QB Cam Newton and many others you know what I'm talking about. Those players were a part of many championship fantasy teams last year and it's your job (or my job) to locate players who have that kind of potential later in drafts. My list of sleepers are not players that you should reach for, but if you have the opportunity to select on of these players late in your draft they have a lot of potential and great value. My sleepers are listed in no particular order and I only listed 5 of them. If you would like a more complete list comment and let me know. You can even email me at ffballadvice@gmail.com.
1. WR Titus Young - Word from Lions camp is that Young looks incredible and is ready to start opposite star reciever Calvin Johnson. Last season, while being bothered by injuries, Young racked up 600 yards and 6 touchdowns and this year we expect those numbers to increase. He has a guy named Matthew Stafford throwing him the football which immediately makes him a viable fantasy option. Youngs average draft position is in the 120s and if you select him anywhere near there your getting excellent value.
2. WR Jon Baldwin - As long as Dwyane Bowe continues his holdout Baldwin is the steal of the draft. He will be the top target in the Kansas City offense and theres no better feeling than getting a number one receiver so late in the draft. If you draft Baldwin in the 140's where he is being selected now laugh at the rest of your league participants until at least Dwyane Bowe returns. Even if Bowe does indeed return Baldwin will still be in the starting unit and and at 6"4 230 lbs he's got all the qualities you look for in a WR.
3. RB Rashad Jennings - "Maurice Jones Drew, please return to camp." Maurice Jones Drew, please return to camp." I can hear the cries of Jaguars fans waiting for their star running back to return to the team. In the meantime, fantasy owners should be going with his backup Jennings and avoiding MJD. We all remember what Chris Johnson put his owners through last year, and MJD seems to be in a similar situation this year. There is nothing like football shape and even if MJD returns we don't know what kind of shape he will be in. There is talk from Jaguars camp that even if MJD returns he won't be inserted into the starting role right away. Last year Jennings rushed for 5.5 yards a carry and although it's hard to replace a guy like MJD, Jennings can easily turn into a number two running back if MJD continues his holdout.
4. WR Davone Bess - Last season Bess caught for almost 550 yards and 3 touchdowns opposite Brandon Marshall. This year Marshall is now in Chicago and Chad Johnson was just recently cut by the Miami Dolphins. Everyone that has watched Dolphins camp agrees that Bess has the surest hands on the team and if Tannehill can put in a solid rookie season all signs point to Bess being the go to option. Bess has more value in a PPR league, (point per reception) but i believe that this year he has the potential to be a solid third receiver even without a point per reception. Bess is currently going undrafted in most leagues, and if you can get him late in your draft he is a worthwhile selection.
5. RB Kevin Smith - Recently it has been reported that RB Jahvid Best will most likely be starting the season on the PUP list and RB Mikel Leshoure is also out for the first 2 weeks of the season because of a suspension. Smith will be the lone back for the Detroit offense for at least the first 2 weeks and if he turns in solid performances he may be given a significant role moving forward. Expect the Lions to score a lot of points which will benefit Smith as a fantasy option. Currently, Smith is being drafted in the 120's and if you can get him there it is a great value pick with a lot of potential.
If you have any questions or comments feel free.
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