3 Dynasty Draft Deep Sleepers: Tight Ends (2023 Fantasy Football)

Several factors go into building a consistently elite dynasty team. One is finding bargain buy or off-the-radar players on every NFL team. Everyone loves a dynasty buy low article. However, they typically have names most fantasy players already have on the roster and don’t want to trade away.

Meanwhile, everyone loves to see a massive blockbuster deal happen in their dynasty league. Nothing is more exciting than seeing two teams trade seven or eight big-name players and multiple future rookie draft picks in a trade that shakes the league’s balance.

However, those aren’t the trade that will win your fantasy league. Instead, it’s the ones that fly under the radar. I have one player under the radar or almost completely off the radar on every NFL team. Below we dive into a few deep sleepers.

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Dynasty Sleepers (2023 Fantasy Football)

Darnell Washington (TE – PIT)

While Pat Freiermuth remains the unquestioned No. 1 tight end in Pittsburgh, Washington will have a role as a rookie. He didn’t put up significant numbers at Georgia because of Brock Bowers. However, Washington is an athletic freak and should have a role in the red zone this season. Meanwhile, Freiermuth’s contract expires after the 2024 season. While it’s over two years away, Washington could have a starting role for the Steelers starting in 2025.

Brenton Strange (TE – JAC)

Last year Evan Engram ended the season as the TE6, averaging 8.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, half of his fantasy production for the year came over a four-week span. More importantly, the Jaguars placed the franchise tag on Engram before using a second-round pick on Strange. The former Penn State tight end had five receiving touchdowns and averaged 1.51 yards per route last season, both career highs. If Engram doesn’t sign a long-term deal this offseason, expect Strange to take over as the starting tight end in 2024.

Daniel Bellinger (TE – NYG)

Bellinger showed some potential as a rookie. He had 30 receptions on 35 targets for 268 receiving yards and two touchdowns last season, ending the year averaging five half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Unfortunately, the addition of Darren Waller crushed any hope Bellinger had for a second-year breakout. However, the veteran tight end has struggled to stay healthy over the past few years. Meanwhile, the Giants lack an alpha No. 1 wide receiver. While it’s a long shot, Bellinger could become a reliable receiver for Daniel Jones. Yet, fantasy players likely can find Bellinger on the waiver wire.