Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers: Jerome Ford, Marquez Callaway, Puka Nacua, Zach Evans

When you’re drafting in a league with 14 or more teams, the later rounds are crucial. The talent pool quickly dwindles, and you find yourself trying to grab sleepers that have a chance to make an impact. We need to dig deep into the depth chart and find gold. Look at these players in the later rounds that you could potentially use in your starting lineup.

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Jerome Ford (RB – CLE)

Nick Chubb will be one of the few workhorse running backs in 2023 and worthy of being one of the top-ranked backs. Ford is making a case to be second on the depth chart.

I think to myself, the Browns need a RB2, then I see this Jerome Ford clip and I take back that thought.

Would it be nice to have an established RB2, yes, but at some point Jerome needs to be given the opportunity to showcase his talent. This is his chance. #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/XeuLl1xFxG

— Noah Schaefer (@Brownscentral_) July 4, 2023

The 2022 fifth-round pick out of Cincinnati was buried down on the depth chart last season behind Kareem Hunt and D’Ernest Johnson. He could be an injury away from a starting role but could be the change-of-pace back and in passing down situations. He’s dealing with an injury of his own currently, so continue to monitor reports.

Marquez Callaway (WR – DEN)

This is a name you might be familiar with. Callaway was an undrafted free agent in 2020 and signed with the New Orleans Saints. He had a moderately successful 2021 campaign with 698 yards and six touchdowns, but he could not replicate that in 2022.

This offseason, he signed with the Broncos and coached Sean Payton, who had Callaway in New Orleans. This gives him the advantage of knowing Payton’s system over all other receivers, which could earn some increased playing time.

Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)

The Rams’ rookie wide receiver is putting up highlights early in camp and has people believing he could move up the depth chart.

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This isn’t a prediction, it’s a spoiler, Puka Nacua will be featured pic.twitter.com/un9Zl9YQ0d

— John “Supi” Supowitz (@ImThatSupi) August 9, 2023

If you watch his tape, he has incredible speed and can separate from a defensive back for a big play. He displayed that flash by averaging 16.3 yards per catch in four seasons at Washington and BYU.

Zach Evans (RB – LAR)

Cam Akers is the starting running back in Los Angeles, but we know his history as the starter. He’s had ups and downs, seeing his usage diminish with Darrell Henderson Jr. and Malcolm Brown getting snap shares in the past.

Evans is a brute, north-to-south runner, and he could quickly find a role in short-yardage or goal-line situations.