Overview
This podcast episode identifies 25 sleeper players—across all offensive fantasy football positions—projected outside the top 100 picks for 2025 fantasy football drafts. Each player is briefly profiled with rationale for their sleeper status and expected opportunities.
Wide Receiver Sleepers
- Ricky Pearsall (SF, WR45, 102nd overall): Current WR1 with Brandon Aiyuk and Jawan Jennings dealing with injury/contract issues.
- Emeka Abuka (TB, WR49, 116th): Slot receiver with high opportunity due to Chris Godwin’s injury risk; praised by QB Baker Mayfield.
- Wan’Dale Robinson (NYG, WR68, 205th): High-volume target with improvement at QB and no significant new offensive additions.
- Josh Palmer (BUF, WR73, 213th): Major role possible if healthy, given high contract and injuries to Khalil Shakir.
- Dante Thornton Jr. (LV, WR79, 257th): Projected WR2 with strong camp performance; possesses size and speed for big plays.
- Diami Brown (JAX, WR80, 260th): New offense emphasizes passing; potential to exploit defenses focused on other top targets.
- Calvin Austin (PIT, WR84, 269th): Starting slot WR with speed and YAC potential; could thrive with Aaron Rodgers.
- Torrey Horton (SEA, WR97, 302nd): WR4 but making camp plays; next up if veterans are injured.
- Kayshon Boutte (NE, WR100, 319th): Starting outside, explosive, and familiar with adapting to new offenses.
- Malik Washington (MIA): Starting slot WR, prolific in college, and opportunity if Waddle or Hill miss time.
- Demarcus Robinson (SF): Potential early-season starting role if Aiyuk/Jennings miss games, showing good camp form.
- Jimmy Horn Jr. & Hunter Renfrow (CAR): Both standing out in camp; Renfrow could be a security blanket for Bryce Young.
Running Back Sleepers
- J.K. Dobbins (DEN, RB40, 113th): Short-term value as current RB1; high efficiency but known injury risk.
- Tank Bigsby (JAX, RB42, 125th): Possible starter in improved offense with two-back system; late-round, low-risk pick.
- Isaac Guerendo (SF, RB45, 132nd): Valuable Christian McCaffrey handcuff and potential trade piece.
- Trey Benson (ARI, RB52, 150th): Successor to James Conner, who is injury-prone; role expected to grow during season.
Tight End Sleepers
- Kyle Pitts (ATL, TE18, 140th): Drafted below his floor; reduced risk with changes in offense and supporting cast.
- Brenton Strange (JAX, TE21, 168th): Expected to see targets with defenses focused elsewhere; red zone upside.
- Mason Taylor (NYJ, TE26, 202nd): Potential week one starter with Justin Fields, who favors TEs.
- Elijah Arroyo (SEA, TE29, 233rd): Climbing depth chart; could start week one as a red zone target.
- Darren Waller (MIA, TE25, 195th): Late-round flier in high-powered offense; potential if he regains old form.
Quarterback Sleepers
- Drake Maye (NE, QB18, 123rd): Sophomore with enhanced weapons, new coaching staff, and rushing potential.
- Bryce Young (CAR, QB26, 162nd): Shown late-2024 growth; improved supporting cast raises ceiling.
- Geno Smith (LV, QB28, 173rd): Reunites with Pete Carroll, plays indoors, and expected to be steady QB2 in high-scoring division.
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Key Takeaways
- Target undervalued players benefiting from opportunity, injuries, or improved situations.
- Flexibility and late-round stashes offer potential league-winning upside.
- Monitor training camp reports for updates on depth chart changes and player performance.