Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates: Terry McLaurin, Anthony Richardson, Greg Dulcich

Welcome to another installment of our Featured Pros series here on FantasyPros.com. This time, we’re zeroing in on a group of gridiron warriors who may not have made many headlines yet, but we believe they’re on the cusp of stardom. Get ready to ride the wave of potential with our carefully handpicked 24 Breakout Candidates.

Our collection of fantasy experts is here to give you an edge in your fantasy football league by identifying the hidden gems and rising stars before anyone else. We’re talking about players who could very well be the unsung heroes of your team this year, the ones who might transform from a last-minute draft pick into your top point scorer.

They’ve combed through stats, analyzed performance trends, and predicted potential opportunities for these promising players. From high-risk, high-reward gambles to those poised for steady growth, these 24 candidates have the potential to make a substantial splash in the 2023 season.

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates

Here are players on the precipice of breaking out in 2023.

“Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin is primed for a big year in Washington. Quarterback Sam Howell has the arm to stretch the ball down the field, and McLaurin will benefit. McLaurin has had to deal with quarterback musical chairs while in Washington until now. I expect Howell to play the full season and McLaurin to get double-digit touchdowns in 2023.”
– Justin Fuhr (Pro Football Mania)

“Injuries curtailed his production, but Greg Dulcich had a super encouraging rookie season. He tallied a 33-411-2 line across 10 games, ranking 10th among TEs in PPR points over that stretch. HC Sean Payton should be a huge upgrade over last year’s Nathaniel Hackett debacle. If QB Russell Wilson bounces back, Dulcich has top-10 fantasy upside.”
– Jared Smola (Draft Sharks)

“Anthony Richardson is my best bet to win Offensive Rookie of the Year and to break out in Year 1. The former Gator brings an exceptional level of athleticism to the table, and with the right coaching staff, his sky-high potential can be fully realized. In fact, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him secure the Day 1 starting position, especially with Gardner Minshew as his only competition. Even if the Colts don’t have a strong real-life record, Richardson’s rushing production and off-script playmaking will put him over the top. At Florida, Richardson averaged 60 rushing yards per game. Also, Richardson’s extremely low pressure to sack rate (sub-10%, first in the 2023 QB Class) further highlights his off-script playmaking.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

“Anthony Richardson landed in the best possible landing spot and is expected to play early. The cast around him, with Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman, and Head Coach Shane Steichen, is ideal. Richardson’s rushing offers both a safe floor and a massive ceiling as he develops as a passer. Richardson could be a top 15 fantasy QB in year 1!”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)