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Fantasy Football Sleepers: Isaac Guerendo, Braelon Allen, Jaydon Blue

Fantasy Football Sleepers: Isaac Guerendo, Braelon Allen, Jaydon Blue

Finding value late in fantasy football drafts can be the difference between a good team and a championship contender. That’s why we asked our Featured Pros — a trusted collection of industry-leading fantasy football analysts — to share their favorite late-round draft steals for the 2025 season. Specifically, we wanted to know: Which one running back outside the top 45 in half-PPR ADP do you plan to target in all drafts and why? Whether you’re looking to stash upside on your bench or hit big with a sleeper pick, this expert-driven list of fantasy football sleepers at RB is loaded with insights to help you win your draft in the later rounds.

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Which one RB outside the top 45 in half-PPR RB ADP do you plan to target in all drafts as a late-round fantasy football sleeper and why?

Isaac Guerendo (RB – SF)

“Well, another injury to Christian McCaffrey in 2025 would add another wrinkle to things, wouldn’t it? Now, who stands to benefit if McCaffrey cannot stay healthy? Issac Guerendo. Guerendo is now the clear handcuff to McCaffrey with Jordan Mason in Minnesota, and any McCaffrey injury will have Guerendo as a minimum top-20 weekly play. Last season, when Guerendo was the guy in the backfield for the 49ers (without Mason or McCaffrey), he finished no worse than the RB25 in weekly scoring and as high as the RB2. For any McCaffrey managers, Guerendo is a must-have. For any non-McCaffrey managers, Guerendo has league winner written all over him and is one of the best lottery tickets in fantasy for 2025.”
Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)

Isaac Guerendo fits the suit nicely, slotted behind an aging Christian McCaffrey and tied to a Kyle Shanahan offense. Of course, the Niners likely have a below-average offensive line, but Shanahan has found a way around that before. When San Francisco traded Jordan Mason (a nice sleeper himself, though he’s too pricy for today’s assignment), it was a quiet endorsement for Guerendo.”
Scott Pianowski (Yahoo! Sports)

“We’ve already seen the 49ers make stars out of relative unknowns at running back. Isaac Guerendo is next in line should something happen to Christian McCaffrey. And we’ve already seen something happen to McCaffrey. It’s unlikely Guerendo will stay this low, as he’s the must-have handcuff of a top-ranked stud running back, so snag him if he’s available anywhere beyond round 10.”
Matt De Lima (Athlon Sports)

Braelon Allen (RB – NYJ)

“The Jets want to run the football in 2025 with a stable of backs. And that means we could see a lot of second-year running back Braelon Allen. Allen earned a role as an extremely young rookie last season (20 years old), despite Breece Hall being healthy to start the season. Allen is a no-nonsense rusher and could very much be the “David Montgomery” in the Jets’ offense under new offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand (formerly of the Lions). Allen converted on 11 of his 12 carries on 3rd-and-1 last year, a 91.7% rate that was not only the best among all NFL backs in 2024 but the best by any back from 2021-24. With Justin Fields under center, expect Allen to take full advantage of wide-open rushing lanes.”
Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)

Jaydon Blue is a high-upside late-round steal in fantasy drafts, particularly in half-PPR formats, due to his elite speed, pass-catching ability and potential opportunity in Dallas’ backfield. Despite being a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Blue turned heads at Texas’ Pro Day, running a 4.25 and 4.28 40-yard dash. Now, he’s already stealing the show in Cowboys organized team activities (OTAs), impressing coaches and analysts with his explosiveness and versatility. With Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders ahead of him on the depth chart, he still appears in line to cement himself as the No. 1 RB in Dallas. Dallas has a strong history of producing fantasy-relevant running backs, and Blue could carve out a valuable role, particularly in passing-down situations. If his speed translates to the field and he earns increased touches, he has the potential to be a league-winning late-round pick.”
Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)

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