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    Popular Sleepers: Buy or Sell the Hype? (2025 Fantasy Football)

    By Amanda CollinsAugust 24, 202524 Mins Read
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    Which 2025 fantasy football sleepers are the real deal-and which ones are just hype? Our Featured Pros break down the most talked-about breakout candidates, giving you clear buy-or-sell advice to help you crush your draft.

    2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit

    Popular Fantasy Football Sleepers: Buy or Sell the Hype?

    Which of the players listed in our consensus sleepers article has the best chance to outperform his ECR and ADP?

    Tyler Warren (TE – IND)

    “In 2023 and 2024, we saw Sam LaPorta and Brock Bowers rise from late-round rookie tight ends to become the overall TE1s. Tyler Warren offers that same kind of upside later in drafts. With an ADP of 99th overall and TE10, there’s clear value if you choose to wait on drafting a tight end. I have Warren ranked as my TE7, and I believe the Colts will utilize him heavily in the red zone with Daniel Jones at quarterback.”
    – Brady Auer (BA Sports Podcast)

    “Tyler Warren. His ECR and ADP put him in low-end TE1 territory. I’ll be surprised if Warren doesn’t outperform his price. He’s played nearly every snap with the Colts’ starters in the preseason and has reportedly been tearing it up in training camp. Warren is a sure-handed pass catcher who turns into an absolute berserker after the catch. He even adds some rushing value (four TD runs last season at Penn State). Could we possibly see a third consecutive rookie TE finish as the top fantasy scorer at the position?”
    – Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

    “Tyler Warren – Warren was the engine of Penn State’s offense last year, as shown in his 30.2% dominator rating (90th percentile). The team looked to get him the ball however they could, handing him 26 carries in 2024, on which he averaged 8.4 yards. Warren now walks into a situation where he could see a large workload immediately – the Colts’ leading receiver last year had 824 yards (Alec Pierce). The move to Daniel Jones provides much more stability to Warren’s prospects – Jones has a career completion percentage of 64.1%, while Richardson’s is 50.6%. His ADP of TE11 feels close to his floor; Warren possesses upside far beyond that, which does not seem properly priced into his cost.”
    – Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)

    Ricky Pearsall (WR – SF)

    “Give me a redo for my breakout call of San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall last year, as the rookie suffered a gunshot wound ahead of the season. WR Brandon Aiyuk is out until at least Week 5, WR Jauan Jennings is not a happy camper coming off a fourth-year breakout, and RB Christian McCaffrey is always an injury risk. This leaves Pearsall and TE George Kittle as the only sure things in the Bay Area. It’s a small sample size, but in games last season when Pearsall earned at least six targets, he averaged six receptions, 94.3 receiving yards, and a touchdown. While he still needs to improve on his win rate against man coverage, his efficiency metrics like his 182.% true catch rate (first among receivers) and 116.2 QB rating per target (17th) signal that a breakout is looming as the volume likely increases.”
    – Seth Woolcock (FantasyPros)

    Jordan Love (QB – GB)

    “I already wrote about my feelings on Ricky Pearsall for the consensus sleepers article, so instead, I’ll pivot from my original QB sleeper since Daniel Jones has been named the Colts’ starter and show some love for Jordan Love. In large part due to Love’s injuries last year, Green Bay’s pass rate over expected dipped from +1.9% in 2023 to -4.5% in 2024. Despite that and playing through an MCL sprain and groin injury, Love was the QB13 in fantasy points per game last season but is now the QB17 in ECR. He’s a screaming value, especially after the Packers spent a first-round draft pick on a wide receiver, Matthew Golden, for the first time in over 20 years.”
    – Meng Song (Footballguys)

    Braelon Allen (RB – NYJ)

    “Maybe the market will catch up to Braelon Allen at the very end of draft season, but I don’t think it’s there yet. Allen has a reasonable chance to be New York’s goal-line back, and he’s younger and probably more explosive than Breece Hall at this point. The Jets also might dangle Hall in trade, be it now or in-season. Keep scooping up Allen’s plausible upside.”
    – Scott Pianowski (Yahoo! Sports)

    “Braelon Allen. I can’t figure out why Jordan Mason has an ADP of 33 compared to 46 for Allen. They are basically in the exact same situation, getting a chance to split the backfield for their respective teams. And Allen is going 13 running backs later than Mason. I like both players, but think Allen is a great bargain at his current price tag, getting a chance to split the work at running back in a run-heavy offense and the goal-line work.”
    – Jeff Paur (RTSports)

    Luther Burden III (WR – CHI)

    “I’m starting to come around on Luther Burden potentially being a breakout candidate, partially due to his ECR and ADP being so low, and partially due to his new head coach. By now, I’m sure you’ve heard that Ben Johnson is in Chicago, and I think that bodes well for the entire offense there. Moreso, I think Burden will be a prime target out of the slot for Caleb Williams on quick routes. He’s a rookie, so I don’t expect a hot start, but once he gets into the groove, he could challenge DJ Moore for the best receiving option in Chicago for fantasy purposes.”
    – Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)

    Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)

    “Emeka Egbuka (ECR 90 in PPR) is my top pick to smash his consensus sleeper status. He’s been a standout all offseason, showing improved footwork, route running, and reliable hands that have earned him buzz in camp. Pairing him with Baker Mayfield gives Tampa a dynamic connection that’s already flashing in preseason reps. With Mike Evans and Chris Godwin consistently drawing defensive attention, Egbuka is set to thrive in softer coverage and carve out a consistent role. He’s not just a sleeper; he’s a breakout waiting to happen in a suddenly potent Buccaneers passing attack.”
    – Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)

    J.J. McCarthy (QB – MIN)

    “The answer to this question is easily J.J. McCarthy. Yes, I know we haven’t seen J.J. McCarthy play outside of an abbreviated preseason sample last year, but I’ll be targeting him everywhere this season. This should remain a pass-happy offense after ranking eighth in neutral passing rate and third in pass rate over expectation last year (per Fantasy Points Data). The Vikings remain loaded with skill players and added to the offensive line this offseason to give their new signal caller all the time in the world to dice up opposing pass defenses in 2025. Sam Darnold (yes, that Sam Darnold) finished as the QB9 in fantasy points per game last year, continuing a long history of Kevin O’Connell’s quarterbacks finishing as QB1s. I believe McCarthy will keep that streak alive. He was a stellar prospect who had been airdropped into the perfect situation. In his final collegiate season, McCarthy ranked inside the top 12 FBS quarterbacks in passing grade, adjusted completion rate, yards per attempt, adjusted completion rate with downfield throws, and against pressure (per PFF). It’s wheels up for McCarthy in 2025.”
    – Derek Brown (FantasyPros)

    Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)

    “I like Jaylen Warren fine enough as a talent, but he really wasn’t heavy on my radar this summer until I started scouting and charting all the preseason games weekly… To my surprise, Kaleb Johnson has looked awful on tape and has been running as the No. 3 RB (in games and in practice) behind lead Jaylen Warren and No. 2 Kenneth Gainwell. Warren has been deserving of the top spot in Pittsburgh for years, over Najee Harris…and it looks like he’s about to get his first full chance right off the bat this season with the failings of the rookie Kaleb Johnson, but also the experience and talent of Warren. I’ll take that value play all day for Fantasy 2025…especially in PPR, where Warren really can shine.”
    – R.C. Fischer (Fantasy Football Metrics)

    Trey Benson (RB – ARI)

    “There are a lot of excellent calls from this list, but I’m going with a guy who is certain to outperform his ECR and ADP: Mr. Trey Benson. Benson is currently going in the 12th round (and in the 11th round of sharper leagues), which puts him squarely in RB5 territory. However, the drumbeat and talk coming out of Arizona is that Benson will have an immediate role in 2025, in addition to the contingent upside he possesses should starter James Conner go down with injury. Benson is locked into backend RB3 production at a minimum, and will absolutely destroy his expected production should he either take over for an injured Conner or simply beat him out throughout the course of the season.”
    – Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)

    Stefon Diggs (WR – NE)

    “Stefon Diggs is a name that many people are not paying attention to this year. He is going to be the WR1 for an up-and-coming Drake Maye. Young quarterbacks like to lean on veterans whom they see as players they can trust. Many owners are fearful of Diggs’ injury from last year, but all reports are that he is back and healthy, with any non-participation as precautionary. Currently, Diggs is WR38, and he will easily outperform his ranking and even challenge for a WR2 in 2025!”
    – Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

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    Which of the players listed in our consensus sleepers article are you least interested in drafting?

    Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAC)

    “I’m least interested in drafting Bhayshul Tuten. His current role in the Jaguars’ backfield is murky, with Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby ahead of him, and he was even out-snapped by rookie LeQuint Allen in the first preseason game. Tuten’s ball security issues, noted fumbles in college, could limit his opportunities in a crowded committee. Despite his explosive traits (4.32 40-yard dash, high yards-after-contact), his hamstring injury in training camp and lack of a clear path to touches make him a risky pick. At his ADP (RB45+), I’d rather target players with more defined roles, and even his backfield mate Tank Bigsby.”
    – Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)

    Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)

    “Cam Skattebo has plenty of believers, but I’m not there yet. He’s slow. The Giants likely have a below-average offense. I liked what Tyrone Tracy Jr. showed last year, too. There are many other lottery tickets I’ll scratch before I get to Skattebo.”
    – Scott Pianowski (Yahoo! Sports)

    Matthew Golden (WR – GB)

    “Matthew Golden has been rising up boards, WR49 in ADP (109 overall), but I am not buying into the hype. This Packers WR room is super crowded, and you can capitalize on other valuable players in the range Golden is going. Give me guys like Emeka Egbuka, Tyler Warren, Zach Charbonnet, Keon Coleman, and even his teammate Jayden Reed instead around pick 100-110.”
    – Brady Auer (BA Sports Podcast)

    Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)

    “I want nothing to do with the New Orleans Saints offense this year except for Alvin Kamara. Therefore, you couldn’t get me to draft Juwan Johnson even in an 18-team league. Last year, he was a popular sleeper candidate. Unfortunately, the veteran finished the season as the TE17, averaging 7.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Johnson’s fantasy points per game average has declined in three consecutive years. After totaling a career-high seven receiving touchdowns in 2022, the veteran tight end has seven total over the past two seasons. The Saints have the worst quarterback unit in the NFL and a talented set of wide receivers. Johnson has no fantasy value, especially after New Orleans traded two Day 3 NFL Draft picks for Devaughn Vele.”
    – Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

    Romeo Doubs (WR – GB) | Darius Slayton (WR – NYG) | Cedric Tillman (WR – CLE)

    “I have zero interest in bench receivers like Romeo Doubs, Darius Slayton, or Cedric Tillman. Guys like this are a dime a dozen on the waiver wire, and if I end up missing out on a breakout because I was too late, so be it. I’d much rather take a chance on a rookie or backup RB in my later rounds than one of these later WR players.”
    – Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)

    “Darius Slayton is probably the only player in the article I haven’t drafted at least once in 2025. Not that Slayton is a bad player, but it would probably take an injury or two for him to become fantasy-relevant. I’m not crazy about the Giants’ QB situation, either. There are other darts I’d rather throw in the late rounds of drafts.”
    – Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

    “No offense to New York Giants Wide Receiver Darius Slayton as a player, he’s had a pretty good career to date. He is viewed and used just as a role player and not someone to be looking at for putting up any type of serious production.”
    – Justin Jaksa (Dr. Roto)

    Tyjae Spears (RB – TEN)

    “Tyjae Spears is the sleeper I’m steering clear of in every format. Tennessee’s offense has been stuck in neutral since Derrick Henry‘s prime, and there’s little evidence the backfield will suddenly become fantasy-relevant. The offensive line ranks 21st heading into the season according to PFF, which only adds to the concern about run-game efficiency. Spears has battled injuries throughout his career, stemming back to college, and hasn’t shown enough consistency or durability to earn trust. Until Spears proves he can stay healthy and command volume, I’m out.”
    – Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)

    Anthony Richardson (QB – IND)

    “Anthony Richardson. Sure, he has some potential because of his rushing ability, but Richardson can’t throw the ball, which is why he is starting the season on the bench. I want no part of Richardson, especially considering how deep the quarterback position is this year. I would much rather take a chance on Bryce Young or Michael Penix if I really want to wait late on getting a QB2.”
    – Jeff Paur (RTSports)

    Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)

    “Quinshon Judkins – Currently unsigned by the Browns, Judkins has not been present at training camp. Should he be signed by Cleveland this year, which is not a guarantee, it seems likely he would be placed on the commissioner’s exempt list or be suspended for roughly six games. A world exists where Judkins temporarily evades punishment for the 2025 season, but even then, we don’t know how much he would be able to produce in what projects to be a below-average offense. Rumors have circulated that the Browns are in the market for an RB, indicating they heavily question Judkins’ availability. Drafting Judkins seems like a poor risk-reward proposition.”
    – Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)

    “I am not interested in drafting Quinshon Judkins this year. While the Browns currently have an interesting group of running backs in Judkins, Jerome Ford, Dylan Sampson, and Pierre Strong Jr., I have trouble seeing how any of these backs would pull ahead in their current situation and make the backfield anything more than just a timeshare. While Judkins may have been the most likely to lead this backfield following the draft, the legal and contract issues have kept him out of camp and of the preseason games, allowing the other backs to get some run. Pair that with his rising ADP, the potential carousel of quarterbacks in Cleveland, and the fact that the Browns are set for what seems like bottom-5 offense in 2025, and I’m out on Quinshon Judkins.”
    – Jacob Piccolo (TrueRGM)

    Bryce Young (QB – CAR)

    “Bryce Young. Yes, Young sprang up near the end of 2024 with some reasonable stats to finish out the season. Three top-ten fantasy finishes in the last six games sound impressive, but before the Panthers’ bye week, Young was at the bottom of the barrel. Near the end of the season and playing out the string, the impetus is different. There is some post-hype noise with Young, but I’m not buying a ticket.”
    – Richard Savill (Fantasy Six Pack)

    Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL)

    “The Kyle Pitts hope and hype train is off the tracks. I can’t do it. Last year’s performance should scare everyone off, even at his depressed cost this season. Last year, Pitts was the TE20 in fantasy points per game. Among 47 qualifying tight ends, Pitts ranked 24th in target share, 19th in receiving yards per game, 26th in yards per route run, and 39th in first downs per route run, per Fantasy Points Data. There’s nothing statistically I can point to that gives me hope for 2025 and beyond. Pitts is off my draft board.”
    – Derek Brown (FantasyPros)

    “Aside from the other sleeper QBs…it’s probably Kyle Pitts for me. We’ve seen him in this Atlanta Falcons offense get vastly underutilized. I think he needs a fresh start on a new team before we see him return to his rookie year form. Pitts is drafted close in ADP to Drake Maye, along with several other sleeper RBs I’d prefer to take a shot on. Keep in mind that during his rookie year, Pitts was the No. 1 target on his offense. Unless Darnell Mooney isn’t healthy, it’s hard to see carving out a massive target share between Mooney and alpha WR1 Drake London.”
    – Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

    “Please, everyone, enough of Kyle Pitts. Yes, the cost is next to nothing, but what are we still waiting for? He has been trending backwards for years now, and only this year is when people are beginning to draw a line on his lack of success. 19th in receiving yards per contest, 24th in target share, that is JUST at the tight end position from 2024. While he scored in week 17, Pitts still recorded less than 45 yards in all of Michael Penix‘s starts at the end of last season. I cannot bother with this one; the dream is dead.”
    – Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)

    “Kyle Pitts is a player who has a lot to prove to fantasy owners. He came into the league touted as the next Travis Kelce or Antonio Gates….actually, he was supposed to be better. In his rookie year, he looked promising, but since then, he has been disappointing owners who think, “This must be the year.” Due to that fact and my expected Drake London explosion, Pitts is a player I am avoiding in the draft, especially when there are players going undrafted that are safer than or will give owners the same production as Pitts.”
    – Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

    Jakobi Meyers (WR – LV)

    “I cannot get behind the cost of Jakobi Meyers right now. Meyers is the obvious 2nd target in an improved Las Vegas Raiders passing attack, and he’s a very good player. He also finished 2024 as the PPR WR19 with only 4 TDs on the season. Geno Smith is also a massive improvement at QB. And still, I’m out on ‘Kobi at cost. The fact is, Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty will absolutely cap Meyers’s upside as they dominate touches in the offense. And while Meyers saw the most targets, receptions, and yards of his career last season, the fact of the matter is that he was unable to do much more than usual with it. We know who Meyers is: he’s a back-end WR2 with little upside to speak of. Throw in the fact that you’ll have to pass on the likes of Jaylen Waddle, Stefon Diggs, Matthew Golden, and Emeka Egbuka to draft him, and I’m all the way out on Meyers. Give me all these upside shots in the 7th round over a Steady Eddie Meyers.”
    – Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)

    Buy/Sell Debate

    Occasionally, our Featured Pros will disagree on how they view a player. When that happens, we like to present both arguments for you to make your own conclusions. Here are a few players who are being debated heavily right now.

    Drake Maye (QB – NE)

    Buy

    “Drake Maye has the best chance to outperform his ECR (QB22) and ADP (QB16). His 421 rushing yards last season and 10.8% scramble rate provide him with a strong floor for fantasy. The Patriots’ improved offensive line and additions like Stefon Diggs and Kyle Williams boost his passing potential. Josh McDaniels’ play-calling and a favorable schedule enhance his breakout potential. Maye’s dual-threat ability and low draft cost make him a high-upside pick.”
    – Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)

    “Drake Maye. Well, a top ten finish might seem a stretch to predict, but I’m going with it. And is it really that bold? You might criticize the worn tires of Stefon Diggs, and that’s fair enough with another patchwork receiving corps behind him. But Maye also has solid pass-catching running backs to make up for any shortfall on the deeper looks. We saw enough growth potential from Maye in 2024 to generate fantasy upside possibilities.”
    – Richard Savill (Fantasy Six Pack)

    “Drake Maye. The Patriots QB quietly finished as the QB15 in points per game (18.1) in his full starts as a rookie. He possesses immense rushing upside (1 of just 7 QBs to hit 30 rushing yards per game last season), and his offensive environment has significantly improved compared to last season. Bet on the Patriots’ second QB making the leap in 2025.”
    – Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

    Sell

    “The football world is about to find out that Drake Maye isn’t a very good QB, and a QB crisis is about to hit New England…they just don’t know it/don’t wanna believe it yet. Maye has been flimsy in the preseason and up-and-down in camp. We are finding out that Mike Vrabel showed some of his frustration with the offense recently by making Maye start and go two series in Week 2 of the preseason to try to spur Maye/the 1st-team offense. Maye has struggled against 2nd and 3rd-team defenses this preseason, going a combined 7-of-12 (58.3%) for 58 yards passing (a dismal 4.8 yards per attempt) with no TDs…again, this is happening with him working against 2nd/3rd-team defenses, and about half of his completions are screen/flare passes to his RBs. I have zero interest in Maye for FF 2025, and he’s likely taking down the FF-hopes of his WRs and TEs as well.”
    – R.C. Fischer (Fantasy Football Metrics)

    Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)

    Buy

    “Full disclosure, Jaydon Blue was my top sleeper pick in the article. I have been pounding the table for the former Texas star all offseason, as he is my favorite sleeper target. He has limited competition for the starting role. Last year, Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders had an explosive run rate of 2.9% or lower, ranking in the bottom 20 of 68 running backs with at least 55 attempts (per Fantasy Points Data). Meanwhile, Blue is a home run runner, running a 4.38 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine despite dealing with a groin tear. More importantly, he has massive upside in the passing game. His six receiving touchdowns last season were the most among running backs in college football despite ranking 27th in routes run (229). Blue has been standing out at training camp, earning first-team reps. Don’t be surprised if he is this year’s Bucky Irving and a league winner.”
    – Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

    Sell

    “Look, Dallas Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue can run a wheel route with the best of them, but that doesn’t translate to NFL production or, better yet, fantasy points. Blue entered the 2025 College Football season as the presumptive starter for the Texas Longhorns. However, even with CJ Baxter going down with a season-ending injury early, he was usurped by Quintrevion Wisner. Though Blue often worked in on third downs, they were usually to run routes, as he handled under 30 pass-blocking reps last season. The lack of pass-blocking experience, rookie camp criticism about his work ethic (https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-rookie-rb-jaydon-blue-criticism-work-ethic-first-team-reps-camp), and being behind both RBs Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders on the Cowboys’ final unofficial preseason depth chart make him a fantasy roster clogger if drafted.”
    – Seth Woolcock (FantasyPros)

    “Well, the easy answer is Anthony Richardson, who lost the starting gig earlier this week to Daniel Jones, but I’ll go with Jaydon Blue instead. While Blue is a good player, he’s undersized (5’9″ 196 lbs.) to handle anything more than a complementary role on passing downs, imo. And while many fantasy analysts have assumed Javonte Williams will win the primary starting role in Dallas, I’m hearing that it’s been Miles Sanders who’s been the most impressive RB of the three. The Cowboys could still bring in someone else, either via trade or from free agency (for example, Dameon Pierce or Breece Hall), but if Dallas stands pat, Ringo is betting on Miles Sanders over both Jaydon Blue and Javonte Williams.”
    – Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

    Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB – WAS)

    Buy

    “At their current ECR and ADP, Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the most likely to outperform. Although they are on a steep rise, they are still often being picked in the late rounds of drafts, and could reasonably finish as a solid RB2 if they get the bulk of the volume. While Ekeler is locked into a passing-down role and will get at least a few drives’ worth of carries, JCM has the opportunity to take the majority of the carries occupied by Brian Robinson (provided he is indeed moved), which could pay off in a big way for managers.”
    – Jacob Piccolo (TrueRGM)

    “Washington Commanders Running Back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a helium riser, continuing to gain notoriety seemingly with every training camp report. JCM was the MVP of the Shrine Bowl, dominated at the Hula Bowl, blew up the Big 12 Pro Day, which ascended him to being drafted in Round 7 by the Commanders. He brings some juice to an offense that needs explosives, and his slashing style gives them a much-needed playmaker in the backfield. Brian Robinson is tied to what sounds like some pretty serious trade rumors, and Austin Ekeler is now 30 years old. The door could open for the rookie to step into a big role sooner rather than later.”
    – Justin Jaksa (Dr. Roto)

    “Jacory (Bill) Croskey-Merritt, and this is almost by default, will easily outperform his ECR and ADP. Brian Robinson has one foot out the door in Washington, leaving room for Croskey-Merritt to take over in a lead role if he can fend off competition from the likes of Austin Ekeler and Chris Rodriguez Jr., which he will. He has been THE name flying around out of preseason for the Commanders, and sticking him in an offense led by Jayden Daniels? Yes, please. Who knows where Croskey-Merritt’s ADP will settle at, but as of the time of writing, he is certainly one to have at cost.”
    – Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)

    Sell

    “The Jacory Croskey-Merritt hype has gotten away from us. He’s an intriguing talent in a strong offense. But Austin Ekeler will definitely remain involved. And it sounds like Chris Rodriguez will have a role, potentially as the primary goal-line back. So we’re talking about an RB in a three-man committee, alongside a rushing QB. Croskey-Merritt will probably have some strong games this season, but he’ll be tough to trust in fantasy lineups on a weekly basis.”
    – Jared Smola (Draft Sharks)

    Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAC)

    Buy

    “Trevor Lawrence remains a huge value in fantasy drafts. He’s been stuck in bad offenses through his first four NFL seasons. Now he gets a top-notch play caller and one of the most talented WR duos in the league. The cherry on top is his sneaky rushing ability. I’ll be shocked if Lawrence doesn’t beat his current ADP. And his ceiling extends into the top-10 QBs.”
    – Jared Smola (Draft Sharks)

    Sell

    “With respect to all my fellow experts who touted Trevor Lawrence as their sleeper, I’d preach a bit of caution. Yes, Jacksonville’s offense should improve following the hire of Liam Coen and the drafting of Travis Hunter. I have Lawrence ranked as my QB17, one spot higher than his ECR of QB18, so I’m not down on him, per se. That said, all the comparisons for the 2025 Jaguars to the 2024 Buccaneers are ignoring one major factor: the offensive line. Tampa Bay’s line ranked top-five last year, whereas Jacksonville’s still projects to be a bottom-10 unit heading into this season…”
    – Meng Song (Footballguys)

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