The ESPN Fantasy staff explains which players are undervalued and others who might be worth taking on risk.
The NFL draft is in full swing and the first few rounds offer plenty of potential sleepers at every position. But there are a lot of nuances to consider when deciding which rookies to target and when. The best strategy is to find the right balance between a safe pick and one that offers high upside.
With the first few big-name wide receivers off the board, it’s a good idea to target quarterback and tight end prospects. Fortunately, this team has already taken a running back and a tight end in the previous two rounds, so they should have enough value left for another star at those positions.
This team is loaded at the running back position, so you can go back-to-back for your starting lineups if you’re feeling brave. Shaheed Carter possesses the speed to break into the deep ranks and deliver plenty of spike weeks as a pass-catching threat. While he’s not a guaranteed top-10 RB, he can be an excellent flex play if he lands in the right spot with the Saints.
The other running back to target here is Rhamondre Stevenson, who possesses the versatility to thrive in a multiple-back offense and could make a strong case to be your starter at the position. He has a good chance to claim short-yardage work, and he also boasts the skills to make an impact on third-down snaps as well.
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