The day has finally arrived – it’s “My Guys” time!! Andy, Mike, and Jason discuss their picks and why they believe their guys are due for incredible seasons and could be a massive value for drafters in fantasy this year.
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Andy’s My Guys
Jameson Williams, WR, Detroit Lions
Currently going as the WR27 on Sleeper, that’s the late 5th round. Andy can’t wrap his head around that price after Williams finished last season as the WR19. He thought for sure we’d see him in that Round 3/4 range. Last season, Williams saw 91 targets and turned them into 53 catches, 1,001 yards, and 7 TDs, and Detroit found ways to use him in all kinds of packages. And forget the “just a deep threat” label, he was a full-time guy, running a route on 86% of team dropbacks and lining up all over the field. He even saw some rushing opportunities.
Route quality? Elite. Over half were posts, go’s, and crossers- the same high-upside looks Tyreek Hill has thrived on the last two years. Detroit is scheming plays to exploit his elite separation, and on those three routes last year, Williams was more efficient and targeted more often than Ja’Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson. Fun fact: he’s one of only nine players in the last decade to top 1,000 receiving yards on fewer than 100 targets. The drumbeat is so positive around Jamo this offseason, which is a complete 180 from what we usually hear out of camp about him.
It’s easy to see why Andy is all-in on Williams this year.
Omarion Hampton, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
As a prospect, Omarion Hampton was Andy and Jason’s second-ranked RB in the class — and for good reason. He’s a true three-down workhorse, a strong pass protector, has reliable hands, and is a certified tackle-breaker. He posted a 100th-percentile Yards After Contact among RB prospects. That’s no typo. 100th percentile. His draft cost keeps climbing, and he is currently the RB15 off the board in the 4th round, but Andy doesn’t care about the price. The runway for early-season work is wide open. Najee Harris has been slow to recover from his 4th of July injury, and it’s still unclear when (or if) he will be back. Yes, OC Greg Roman, Hampton definitely is the back on the team with the vision, that’s for sure. Either way, the Chargers are not going to keep Hampton on the sidelines.
He’s an easy draft in the fourth round of drafts.
Chargers OC Greg Roman on Omarion Hampton: “He’s the total package. His vision, I’m really pleased with what I’m seeing right now.”
“You don’t see a lot of guys find the hole like he’s doing right now, which is exciting.” pic.twitter.com/qOZ6asI3BS
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) June 11, 2025
Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts
Over the past two seasons, rookie TEs have been wrecking fantasy. This year? It’s Tyler Warren‘s turn. The Colts didn’t spend the 14th overall pick on him by accident. Warren enters the league with pro-ready polish, sitting just a step behind Brock Bowers as one of the most complete TE prospects we’ve ever seen. His numbers are absurd: 30.5% Targets Per Route Run. 2.79 Yards Per Route Run. He didn’t just crush TE benchmarks—he shattered WR ones too. And the fit? It couldn’t be more perfect for Warren. The Colts had the worst TE production in the NFL last year. His very first preseason game really painted a picture of what he could be in this offense. He never left the field with the starters, commanded the offense like a veteran, and played like the kind of dawg who changes franchises. The buzz out of camp is that the Colts plan to feature Warren in a big way. Andy advises you to feature him on your fantasy teams in a big way as well.
Jason’s My Guys
George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers
We all know Brock Bowers and Trey McBride are THE elite options at TE—the New Kids On The Block. But let’s not forget the seasoned vet who’s been dominating for years: George Kittle. Going in the fourth round of drafts, he’s the most affordable of the elite tier of TEs. Drafting Bowers or McBride means passing on guys like Drake London, Jonathan Taylor, or Meat Higgins. Drafting Kittle? You’re passing on Breece Hall or Terry McLaurin. That’s a big difference. Kittle is too cheap compared to the other ELITE options. Besides, smelling salts are back!
The reports out of camp from ESPN’s Nick Wagoner:
“Kittle and Purdy have been in sync all camp, and that continued with the deep ball Tuesday. Maybe it goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway: Kittle has had a tremendous camp. There are zero signs of a drop off, and he looks every bit like the guy who was the best all-around TE in football in 2024.”
Brock Purdy loves this dude. In 38 games with Purdy, Kittle has averaged 12.67 half-PPR points per game. For context, last year’s TE1 Brock Bowers averaged 12.2, and in 2023, Sam LaPorta averaged 11.5.
Even better, Kittle has become Purdy’s go-to in the red zone. In 2024, he posted career highs in red zone targets, red zone receptions, and red zone TDs. The opportunity has completely opened up for Kittle as well. Deebo Samuel? Gone. Brandon Aiyuk? Injured. Jauan Jennings? Also injured. Honestly, it might be easier to list who isn’t hurt at this point. Kittle is the cheapest elite TE on the board, he’s Purdy’s favorite red zone weapon, and the 49ers’ injuries only make his path to a monster season clearer.
George Pickens, WR, Dallas Cowboys
The value of George Pickens right now is borderline ridiculous. WR29 in the sixth round? He’s not even being drafted as a WR2. Let’s be real, the Steelers hadn’t exactly set Pickens up for fantasy success. His QB room over the past few seasons has been putrid. We’re talking Kenny Pickett, Mitchell Trubisky, Mason Rudolph, Justin Fields, and Russell Wilson, trying to extend drives and make plays. Combine that with a slow, run-heavy offense and a team built on defense and low scoring? Not ideal. But now? Pickens is traded to Dallas and is stepping into the best situation of his career. He finally gets a legit QB who isn’t afraid to sling it.
The Cowboys love to air it out, and Dak Prescott can support multiple receiving options. CeeDee Lamb being available to draw defenders away should equal big things for Pickens. In addition, the Cowboys also have absolutely no running game. The talent’s never been the question—watch any training camp highlight of him making acrobatic, toe-tapping TD grabs. The reason he’s going this late is simple: we’ve been here before. It’s been five straight years of “this is the year for Pickens,” and he’s yet to truly break out. The “Steelers WR curse” chatter after they leave the team doesn’t help either. But those are just narratives. This is the best opportunity of his career, and passing on him at this price might be the kind of mistake that haunts your season.
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
If you’re looking for a true mispriced player, how about a 1st-round pick, a rookie WR in a high-powered offense, going in the 10th round? Chris Godwin will probably start the season on the PUP, and Emeka Egbuka will get that start to the season, and I do not see the path to him losing the opportunity. He was a 5-star recruit and the #1 WR in the Class of 2021, which included names like Troy Franklin, Brian Thomas Jr., Xavier Worthy, Malik Nabers, and Marvin Harrison Jr. He holds Ohio State’s all-time record for career receptions (205), and you can’t scroll X without seeing or hearing the drumbeat for Egbuka. When Jason Kelce asked Baker Mayfield what he was looking forward to this year with Tampa Bay? Mayfield replied: “Emeka Egbuka is an absolute stud. He is the real deal.” Are we really drafting Javonte Williams ahead of Emeka Egbuka? Come-on FootClan!
Mike’s My Guys
Chase Brown, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Consistently being drafted in the third round, Mike absolutely loves the situation for Chase Brown. Last season, once Zack Moss went down, Brown stepped into the lead role and didn’t look back, finishing as the RB11. And heading into 2025? Nothing has changed to threaten that workload. The Bengals released Moss, ignored the position in free agency, and only grabbed rookie Tahj Brooks in the sixth round. Translation: this is Brown’s backfield. In his final 8-game stretch, he was on pace for 414 total opportunities, with only Saquon Barkley seeing more total opportunities per game in that span. He showed he could handle a true workhorse role without wearing down, and the Bengals clearly trust him in every phase of the offense. Brown flashed in the receiving game, finishing the year with 54 receptions for 360 yards and 4 TDs.
From Week 9 on, he:
He’s efficient, heavily involved in the passing game, and locked into a workhorse role on a Bengals offense that will have to put up points. If he did all that as the RB11 last year in half a season as the starter, imagine what he can do with a full season of lead-back work.
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots
Going off the board at RB24, Hendy brings elite speed to the NFL. (95th percentile explosiveness). Taken 38th overall in the 2nd round, he graded out as the best pass protector in the entire RB class—a huge factor that will keep him on the field early. And unlike Rhamondre Stevenson, Henderson doesn’t put the ball on the ground, which gives him a clear edge in this backfield. Since 2011, 60% of rookie RBs drafted in the first six rounds of redraft have exceeded ADP expectations, and that jumps to 80% when they see 2.5+ targets per game. The track record for Round 1 & 2 rookie RBs is even better: 24 backs since 2011 have seen 210+ opportunities, with 83% finishing as top-24 RBs and 67% cracking the top-15. All three of the Ballers in the UDK projections have Henderson pegged for 210+ opportunities.
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers
When you factor in size, yards per team pass attempt, and draft capital, the historical production comps for Tetairoa McMillan are shocking. Are you ready for this? DeAndre Hopkins, Drake London, and Julio Jones. He was the 8th overall NFL draft pick, and fantasy gamers are acting like it doesn’t matter. Just last season, we saw three rookies finish as top-12 wideouts. The notes from Mike’s film evaluations were:
“Excellent body control, huge catch radius, very sure hands, so smooth.”
He owned the lowest drop rate (2%) among all Power-5 receivers with at least 100 targets. Coverage-wise, he’s a nightmare. Deadly against zone and an absolute menace against man-to-man. Defenses couldn’t keep him locked down, no matter the look. And he’s not just a boundary guy either. Like Drake London, TMac moved all over the formation, showing the versatility to win in any role. Part of this pick is also betting on Bryce Young. The coaching fit matters too. Dave Canales has a history of funneling targets to his X receivers. The Panthers’ defense last year allowed the most points of all time, which meant a lot of back-and-forth shootouts. We absolutely love this for fantasy. These are the kind of offenses you want to target, especially when the gamble isn’t until the 5th or 6th round of your draft.