Overview

• USA TODAY’s early-round sleeper list spotlights Ashton Jeanty, Brian Thomas Jr., Drake London, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and George Kittle based on projected volume and scheme-driven upside.
• SBNation urges fantasy managers to fade Ladd McConkey, Tyreek Hill, Marvin Harrison Jr. and DJ Moore at their ADPs, citing run-leaning schemes, aging curves, usage concerns and target competition.
• Running back sleepers highlighted by SBNation include Tony Pollard, Kaleb Johnson, Travis Etienne Jr. and Jordan Mason as value picks within the RB25–RB38 ADP range.
• Deep RB targets flagged by SBNation feature Rhamondre Stevenson, Isaac Guerendo, Tyler Allgeier and Will Shipley as late-round handcuffs or role-driven stashes.
• Receiver and tight end value calls from SBNation include WR sleepers Ricky Pearsall, Khalil Shakir, Emeka Egbuka and Josh Downs, deep WR darts Marvin Mims Jr., Rashod Bateman, Elic Ayomanor and Jalen Nailor, plus TE sleepers Jonnu Smith, Hunter Henry and Isaiah Likely with deep TE options Brenton Strange, Cade Otton and Ja’Tavion Sanders.