Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers (2025)

Thankfully, the 2025 fantasy football season is just around the corner. Each year, fantasy players want to construct their team with a proper mix of good-value players and upside sleepers while avoiding players with high bust potential. Let’s dive into some notable fantasy football players from the NFC North.

• Fantasy Football Draft Kit
• 2025 Fantasy Football Expert Rankings
• Fantasy Football ADP
• Fantasy Football Trade Tools

Fantasy Football Draft Values/Busts/Sleepers: NFC North

ADP via FantasyPros

Fantasy Football Sleepers to Target

Tucker Kraft (GB): ADP 115.8 | TE12

Many fantasy experts have Kraft as a sleeper tight end this year. Therefore, it’s surprising to see him barely inside the TE1 range in ADP. He had a breakout season in 2024 after a quiet rookie year, despite Jordan Love dealing with multiple injuries. Kraft finished as the TE10, averaging 9.6 PPR fantasy points per game, leading the Packers in receiving touchdowns (seven). He ranked fourth in receiving touchdowns by tight ends but 18th in receptions (50).

Furthermore, Kraft finished first among qualifying tight ends in yards after the catch per reception (9.38). Fantasy players should love that stat. In 2023, George Kittle (7.51) and Jonnu Smith (7.42) were two of the best tight ends in yards after the catch per reception. Both veterans finished as top-four tight ends last year. More importantly, Kraft was extremely efficient last season and could have a career year in 2025 with more opportunities.

* Among 36 tight ends with at least 40 targets in 2024 (via Fantasy Points Data)

Green Bay failed to take advantage of the former South Dakota State star. Despite being one of the more productive tight ends last season, Kraft struggled to see the ball. He had a lower target per route run rate than Malik Heath (21%) and Bo Melton (20%). While the Packers drafted Matthew Golden, the rookie isn’t much of a threat to Kraft’s production. Don’t be surprised if he leads all tight ends in receiving touchdowns this year.

J.J. McCarthy (MIN): ADP 147.2 | QB19

Unfortunately, McCarthy’s rookie season was over before fantasy players could see much from the former Michigan star. He only played in one preseason game, suffering a season-ending torn meniscus. However, McCarthy flashed significant upside, completing 64.7% of his passes for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and 15.3 fantasy points on only 18 attempts. Furthermore, he showed off his mobility, totaling two rushing attempts for 18 yards. Yet, many fantasy players have their doubts about the former Michigan star.

While McCarthy played well in his long preseason contest, that’s not why fantasy players should have high hopes for him in 2025. He is one of my most drafted quarterbacks so far this offseason because of Kevin O’Connell. The Vikings’ head coach made Sam Darnold a weekly starting option for fantasy players last year. He finished as QB9, averaging 18.1 fantasy points per game, ranking fifth in the NFL with 35 passing touchdowns.

Furthermore, Minnesota has an excellent set of pass catchers, giving McCarthy the weapons needed to succeed. Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson form one of the top receiving trios in the NFL. Meanwhile, Aaron Jones’ eight yards per reception ranked sixth among running backs with at least 50 targets last season. More importantly, the Vikings improved the offensive line by adding Donovan Jackson, Will Fries, and Ryan Kelly. Don’t be surprised if McCarthy has a Patrick Mahomes-lite sophomore-year breakout.

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