That leaves a gaping hole tight that Brate could fill quickly. As a rookie, he caught 33 passes for 446 yards and a touchdown. He took advantage of injuries to the position while averaging three targets and 31 yards per game. Abram Smith, a converted LB, somehow went undrafted despite tying for fourth in the FBS with a school record of 1,601 rushing yards and leading the team with 12 rushing touchdowns on 257 carries. Brady enjoys players he trusts in his offense, and Brate has now played two years with him. He totaled 958 all-purpose yards. Additionally, with the legal issue Kamara is facing, WanDale could be some insurance there with his RB experience during his time at Nebraska. He possesses good vision and speed for his size (5'11 220) and is one of the more alluring sleepers in the 2022 running back class. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. In Houston, Pierce is easily the most talented and promising back on an otherwise lackluster depth chart. 1 target in this offense. Justyn Ross is one of the most talented receivers in this entire class. Looking more at 2022, Bates has an opportunity to start right away in the offense. Areas he struggles with relate back to his size. But will it stay this way? . Michael Penix Jr is having a major breakout season. His 1 season at Kentucky showed that compared to his 2 years at Nebraska. Nyheim Hines (RB IND) Top 2023 Free Agency Targets for the Cleveland Browns, Deep Stash Quarterback Options in Dynasty Fantasy Football. 7 TDs at Nebraska. Conklin was the other tight end the Jets added in free agency, inking him to a 3-year, $21 million contract this offseason. This past season he led the ACC in yards per carry with an average of 6.20 yards. He also grabbed 40 receptions for 348 yards. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? Austin, on the other hand, could end up flying under the radar just enough, despite his elite speed and big-play ability. Ill stash Weston based on size, which cannot be taught. Hes more of an option in 2QB leagues but could be a viable streamer in certain matchups. He actually finished as the TE17. Amari Cooper is gone, and Michael Gallup is still working his way back from last years knee injury, leaving plenty of opportunities open for Tolbert. He averaged nearly two yards per team play and was responsible for 55.1-percent of his teams offensive touchdowns. During this offseason, the entire dynasty and NFL community seemed to be infatuated with Christian Watsons metrics. Mayfield finished as the QB17 in 2020 before stubbornly playing through a shoulder injury last season. There's always plenty of value to be had down the stretch. As the summer heat is turned up on rookies taking part in their individual camps, here are some 2022 deeper rookie sleepers to target for dynasty fantasy leagues. In an effort to shine a light on the unnoticed or outright ignored, we've built a list of players with average draft positions outside the top 200 who could become fantasy relevant if things fall their way this season. Additionally, he rushed for 822 yards and 11 touchdowns. 1,742. With only one year to evaluate him due to a transfer from Texas A&M and a torn hamstring in 2019, which hampered his 2020 season, Corbin has his work cut out. At 62 and 203 pounds, he has a physical play to him and could find himself being a Day 2 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Here are some sleepers to keep an eye on as the 2023 NFL Draft slowly nears. In tight-end premium leagues, Kincaid could hold some value but also holds value in blocking as he grades out to be a good blocker in the NFL. Sermon battled injuries and before you knew it Elijah Mitchell was tearing up NFL defenses with his quick zone jumps and elite speed. When Marlon Mack and Rex Burkhead are your competition, you have to at least take a look at the alternative. He said so himself back in May. While all the attention in Alabama is focused on Jahmyr Doubbs, McClellan could be a nice sleeper somewhere in the NFL. @DanT_NFL continues our #DraftNerds series with a full 7-round Cleveland Join over 25,000 subscribers and get updated on player values & trends, articles of the week, new podcast, mock drafts, a weekly free film room tape, and more We hate spam. 6. Romeo Doubs, WR - Green Bay Packers. !In this video Zach and Badake give you 2 DEEP DEEP Slee. Nico Collins (WR HOU) The Colts are expected to throw the ball more in 2022 now that Carson Wentz is out of town. This type of experiment has been mostly uninspiring in the past. Both Strong and Mitchell also played at smaller NCAA schools in South Dakota State for Pierre and Louisiana University for Elijah. So Ingram has shown to be productive when given the opportunity, but the sales pitch is Ingrams athleticism. Once one of the top JUCO prospects in the country coming out of Blinn College, Gray was selected at pick No. He will be a slot WR with ideally some chances to be motioned around, jet sweeps, and potentially true RB carries. Parris Campbell hasnt been able to stay on the field despite his raw talent, and the franchise lost Zach Pascal in the offseason. 112), Daniel Bellinger is expected to be in the mix as a rookie. That'll help keep Joe Burrow upright while also giving a boost to the ground game. But theres zero doubt in my mind that hes the clear direct back-up for Henry, who showed us last season that he is mortal. Conner is best in a complementary role which is where he finds himself in Jacksonville. But this is about deep sleepers, so we go into it knowing there will be cons on the pros and cons list. While D'Ernest . Hooper has an opportunity to get back to form in Tennessee now. However, keep him on your radar if youre looking for a starter on the waiver wire. Especially in those late rounds. Bo Nix suffered an ankle injury, and essentially lost his job at Auburn. The Michigan product also led his entire class in rushing attempts inside the five-yard line (29), which gives him a real shot at carving out a goal-line role in the pros. Jelani Woods (TE IND) I have high hopes for Pacheco in the Chiefs offense, which is why I personally used a 4th round pick on him in my recent rookie draft. - Powered By PickUp. This time of year, its important to identify value in all fantasy football formats. The Cardinals let Chase Edmonds walk last year who recorded 116 rushing attempts and 43 receptions. Ingram posted a 105th percentile speed score, a 57th percentile burst score while adding a frame of 220 pounds and 60 tall. Eight Dynasty Rookie Sleepers for Fantasy Football NFL. If you have a need at the tight end position, Mayer is someone that could have an immediate day-one impact. Howard is now in Buffalo, leaving Otton as second on the depth chart. 2 and can be acquired with your final pick or after the draft as a UDFA. Jul 22, 2022 There's always gold found deeper in fantasy drafts, but how deep can you find gold as a fantasy manager? With Irv Smith Jr. sidelined in Conklin's final year with the Vikings, Conklin quietly posted the 10th-most receptions (61) and the 13th-most yards (593) among all tight ends. - Powered By PickUp, Y/N: Will Steelers draft a QB in RD 1 of '22 draft? His hands are not a strength. At this years NFL Combine he measured in at 511, 202 lbs. Parker Washington finished the 2022 season with 46 receptions for 611 yards and two touchdowns. Personally, I dont consider Barkley injury-prone. Hooper wont have as tough competition for targets with Geoff Swain and rookie Chigoziem Okonkwo behind him. While the Colts have utilized the position regularly in the passing game and in the red zone, they have religiously done so with multiple players. But with an uninspiring depth chart around him, Collins has an opportunity to start right away and could be an impact player in the red zone given his 6-foot-4 frame. 4. Hes 31 years old, though, and might start to break down if the offense continues to put a heavy workload on his shoulders this year. Especially in Miami, where Mike McDaniel is now the head coach after leaving the 49ers. In an offense with no proven receivers outside of Michael Pittman, Hines could line up as a wideout on occasion too. Nows the time to try your new secret weapon for your draft: Draft Intel! Tolbert is currently ranked as the WR81 around the likes of A.J. O.J. send. This easily could be the fate for Woods. With nearly 2,000 total yards and 18 TDs in 12 starts, Badies sixth-round selection helped cap off a sensational draft for the Ravens. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/fantasy-football-sleepers-2022-nfl-dameon-pierce-romeo-doubs-calvin-austin-jalen-tolbert/, WR Calvin Austin III | Pittsburgh Steelers, earning praise from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He has shown the ability to not only gain yards on the ground but also have a role in the passing game. Im going to focus on 5 under the radar rookies you should consider taking a chance on in your dynasty fantasy football leagues. Fantasy Football 2023: 3rd-Year Breakout Candidates. In 2022, these are three worth grabbing and stashing that could end up being great fantasy options. Nix isnt a top-ranked signal caller, but the ceiling he has is there. If he stays healthy and returns to his 2018/2019 form, he will be lethal as Ross excels in a vertical-style offense. Hooper disappointed during his time in Cleveland after regressing each season since his breakout year in Atlanta. When it comes to a sleeper, you really need to evaluate the prospect much differently. Brate has an ample opportunity to be the starter again in the offense as the likelihood of Rob Gronkowskis retirement will happen. I'm going to focus on 5 under the radar rookies you should consider taking a chance on in your dynasty fantasy football leagues. But its actually been Conklin who has stood out in training camp, developing a rapport with Zach Wilson. So his landing spot will be key. The hope is to see quarterbacks elevate their stock and sneak ahead of Charbonnet so you can snag him in round two. That is where Jashaun Corbin comes into play. Depending on his landing spot, Mayer could be a first-round pick in dynasty rookie drafts. Luckily for Pierre Strong Jr his timing couldnt be better for his entrance into the NFL. Kareem Hunt will likely be on a new team in 2023, so the RB2 role is up for grabs behind Nick Chubb in Cleveland. Acquire as many second-round rookie picks as you can because there is real value there. Edmonds had a 51.4% opportunity share (HB28) in 2021 which is now left for Ingram or 3rd year back Eno Benjamin to compete for. The search for a super-deep sleeper at quarterback forces you to look at backups who might have a path to a starting spot at some point in 2022. Still, Gray brings a verticality to his game which could propel the Day 3 pick into the WR3/4 range for San Francisco. Bates has interesting dynasty value and deep sleeper potential for the 2022 season. The Steelers spent their second-round pick in this years draft to steal Georgia wide receiver George Pickens, but with the (unsurprising) training camp hes having, hes not likely to be much of a sleeper in fantasy drafts. 21 overall, +22 vs. ECR. Yet, given the draft capital and praise from his position coach, as a deep rookie sleeper, Ill target Ezukanma in 2022 for a potential role down the line. Despite tearing his ACL in 2021 and playing just four games in 2022, the Steelers still selected Pickens in the second round. No. The season is winding down but that doesn't mean we can't start looking towards the future. At the end of the day, he had 613 yards on the ground for six touchdowns, and 13 receptions for 164 yards and three touchdowns this past year. Depending on his landing spot, Mayer could be a first-round pick in dynasty rookie drafts. Travis Etienne is a favorite breakout after missing his rookie season due to a foot injury but is unproven. Hassan Haskins (RB TEN) Current starter Logan Thomas is recovering from an ACL tear from last year. For all inquiries contact usfffaceoff@gmail.com. A third-round pick out of Cincinnati, Pierce has an ideal blend of size, athleticism and physicality, and though Im not a huge fan of pro comparisons for prospects, Pierce looked way too much like Chris Godwin for me to not get excited about his potential at the next level. No. 7. Aug 15, 2022 Deep sleepers are the hardest gems to find in fantasy football. His blend of athletic profile and surprising draft capital is worth taking a shot on aggressively in dynasty rookie drafts. As it turns out, Conklin was the one who separated himself from the pack during OTAs, according to The Athletic's Connor Hughes, who specifically mentions Conklin's presence in the red zone and suggests he might be the Week 1 starter over Uzomah. 105 by the 49ers. Coming out of LSU, Daniels is a 63, 200-pound quarterback. The Commanders with Ron Rivera have featured the TE position in the offense. A third-round pick out of South Alabama, Tolbert has the size and length to excel in contested-catch situations, and the long-striding speed to fool opposing defenders as a vertical threat. The running back he tied with was none other than Missouris Tyler Badie. Kamara is facing a likely suspension, leaving a 32-year-old Ingram to be either No. Think of a Javonte Williams/Michael Carter type of scenario. On September 10th at Pittsburgh, Tillman caught nine passes for 162 yards and a touchdown. Their are plenty of running backs you can throw darts on, but Ingram is the right blend for me to prioritize as one of my main sleepers. Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram, and Tony Jones Jr. Brissett's fantasy accolades are limited, but he's shown he can keep an offense productive over short stretches. After those two, it is Ryquell Armstead, Mekhi Sargent, Nathan Cottrell, and Conner. He finished fifth in the class in yards after the catch per reception (8.5). He is a former top 20 recruit who earned All-SEC honors at Texas A&M in his freshman year for his special teams work. Where he lands is where the value will find itself. This is a 2-for-1 on a pair of 7th round picks from the Seahawks who are deep deep sleepers and are going undrafted in the majority of best ball leagues. Deep League Auction Strategy: A Road Map for NL- and AL-Only Leagues . Green, Terrace Marshall, and Sterling Shepard. But that is also why he is a value. That being said, he could very well sneak into the 1st Round of the NFL Draft, or at minimum be a Day 2 pick. While the receiving numbers arent jumping out as top-tier fantasy value, Washington is going to find himself on an NFL field a lot due to his blocking ability. He is a Junior, but if he enters the NFL Draft he can be a very successful NFL quarterback, especially with his running ability. I was one of those people. I think Patrick Mahomes is pretty good at that, right? 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