It happens to practically everyone in a fantasy football draft, especially the deep ones: You reach the late rounds and searching around for a few players to queue up, but you don’t see names you like.
We’re here to help! This is the annual list we do to fill up your queue immediately with some of the deeper sleepers available. And this shouldn’t be in the LAST round unless you’re in a league without kickers and defenses, because you should be using your final two picks on D/STs and then on kickers. No exceptions.
We’ve broken it down into two categories: Names for 10-team leagues and those in 12-teamers:
1
WR Rondale Moore, Arizona Cardinals (for 10-team leagues)
We saw serious explosivity last year. But does that mean he could have an expanded role while DeAndre Hopkins is suspended? I’d be willing to find out.
2
RB Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons (for 10-team leagues)
I’m not a believer in Cordarrelle Patterson repeating his 2021. And for that reason, I’m targeting this Falcons rookie late. You should too.
BYU’s Tyler Allgeier showing the nation what he’s all about
— WestCoastCFB (@WestCoastCFB) August 13, 2022
3
WR Julio Jones, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (for 10-team leagues)
I mean, it’s Julio Jones. He’s no longer Julio Jones in his prime. But he could still get a lot of looks from Tom Brady this year, and that’s worth a very late pick.
4
WR George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers (for 10-team leagues)
The hype is getting to be a little much, so he may not last too late.
But if he does? There’s a chance he’ll be a big part of the Steelers’ offense ahead of Chase Claypool.
5
RB Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (for 10-team leagues)
If you’re in a PPR league … could this be James White 2.0 for Tom Brady?
Rachaad White isn’t filling the Ronald Jones role in the Tampa Bay offense
He’s filling the James White role in the Tom Brady offense
— Matt Hicks (@TheFF_Educator) May 17, 2022
6
WR Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers (for 12-team leagues)
The most talked-about player in NFL training camps is this guy, with Aaron Rodgers and everyone else buzzing that he’s become a serious factor in Green Bay. And with a lack of receivers beyond Allen Lazard — Christian Watson could be good too — Doubs is worth a late pick.
7
WR Parris Campbell, Indianapolis Colts (for 12-team leagues)
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Ever hear of post-hype sleepers? Here’s one! The Colts have room for someone besides Michael Pittman to catch passes, and he could be the guy to do it.
8
RB D'Ernest Johnson, Cleveland Browns (for 12-team leagues)
Here’s a theory: Kareem Hunt seems to want out of Cleveland if he doesn’t get a contract extension.
So what if that happens? Johnson becomes the RB2 for the Browns, and that could mean FLEX-like numbers with a pathway to a lot more if Nick Chubb gets hurt.
9
RB Brian Robinson Jr., Washington Commanders (for 12-team leagues)
The third-round pick out of Alabama might have a bigger role if Antonio Gibson continues to be in the Ron Rivera doghouse. Why not take a flier and see how that plays out?
10
WR Joshua Palmer, Los Angeles Chargers (for 12-team leagues)
Is there room for a third wide receiver in the Chargers’ offense? Especially when Austin Ekeler catches a ton of passes out of the backfield?
I’d say there’s a possibility. And it’s worth a pick to see when Justin Herbert is the QB in LA.
Joshua Palmer is a Mike Williams or Keenan Allen injury away from fantasy-relevance and is priced next to guys like Romeo Doubs, Justyn Ross, and Terrace Marshall.
I will consistently be reaching on him in startups. pic.twitter.com/7C2QAMeXag
— Christian Williams (@CWilliamsNFL) June 6, 2022
