One of the more important parts of any fantasy football draft is finding late-round sleepers that will outperform their average draft position (ADP). Hitting on potential top-10 players late puts you in a great position to win and to show off to your league mates you’re smarter than them.
Here are three players to target late in your draft that could be at the top of their position in 2025.
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Ricky Pearsall (WR – SF)
With Deebo Samuel off to Washington and rumors circulating that Brandon Aiyuk may be traded, this could be the year we see Ricky Pearsall make a significant push. Jauan Jennings looks like the top wide receiver in the 49ers’ offense, but Pearsall could become the No. 2 option.
Pearsall missed the first few weeks of the 2024 season after being shot and was only on the field for 86.1% of the snaps during his first week back. For the next 10 games, he would be on the field for 90% of the snaps in nine games and 100% of the snaps in the other two.
Pearsall’s versatility to line up in different spots will help him — the split was 60% wide and 40% in the slot. The last two games provided a significant indication of how important Pearsall can be, recording 14 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns.
Justin Fields (QB – NYJ)
Justin Fields has all of the capabilities of being a relevant fantasy quarterback, and 2025 could be the time. Last season, although it was known he would likely become the backup, he still excelled in his starting role when put under center. He achieved two top-seven fantasy finishes, including one as the fantasy QB1 overall.
Fields put up some of his best numbers last season, including a career-best 78.2% adjusted completion rate and a 2.8% turnover-worthy play rate. He’s a smart passer, and the athleticism allows him to take off for positive yards. Jets fans may finally have some hope.
Mason Taylor (TE – NYJ)
Mason Taylor will be one of the reasons why Fields finds success. He is already familiar with the NFL life, as his father is Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor. He has the size and pedigree of his dad (6-foot-5, 250 pounds), but he plays like a wide receiver. He didn’t block much at LSU and was used as a pass blocker on just 16.6% of his snaps, so you will see him consistently running routes.
Taylor’s overall numbers from LSU don’t jump out, but when you’re playing with Brian Thomas Jr. and Malik Nabers, you might not get many chances. However, when Taylor was targeted, he moved the sticks. He had an average depth of target (aDOT) of 8.6 yards and recorded 37 first downs.
The second-round pick should become the No. 1 TE for the Jets right away and play a significant role immediately with Fields as his quarterback.
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