The 2025 NFL season is less than 50 days away, and we’re certainly looking forward to the action. The offseason gets long without any football, but we’re getting close to the season starting, which means that fantasy football is right around the corner.
Everyone knows about the Ja’Marr Chases and Justin Jeffersons of the world, but what about the league-winning players that are taken in round 10 or later? That’s what we are here to discuss, hoping to help you win your leagues with our favorite sleeper players.
We’re using ADP data from Underdog since there have been lots of drafts throughout the offseason, but this should translate pretty well to your home leagues with friends, family, and co-workers. Let’s get into it!
Jared Goff (Current ADP 117.8, QB 15)
Jared Goff scored the sixth-most points amongst quarterbacks in 2024 and seventh-most in 2023. So why is he the 15th QB off the board in best ball drafts? He’s the picture of consistency at the position, and while he doesn’t have the rushing upside of a Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, or Josh Allen, he has lots of weapons to support downfield to help his cause.
Goff might not be a “sexy” pick, so to speak, but if you can get him late in your draft, it’s certainly worth taking him, especially if you can pair him with either Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon Ra St. Brown, or Sam LaPorta. Don’t overthink Goff here.
Tucker Kraft (Current ADP 123.8, TE 11)
Tucker Kraft finished 2024 as the TE7 behind the usual suspects at the position. He wasn’t a highly touted player coming into the season, but it was clear that he and Jordan Love developed a great relationship on and off the field.
The Green Bay Packers have a lot of receiving options, which might cap his ceiling a bit, but at this price, he’s certainly worth a pick, and someone you won’t hate to have as your TE1.
Hollywood Brown (Current ADP 136.3, WR 61)
Hollywood Brown was slated to have a massive season with the Kansas City Chiefs last year, but his injury limited his upside and ability to contribute. He’s said to be healthy ahead of 2025, and he should be a key contributor alongside Patrick Mahomes.
The Chiefs have an embarrassment of riches with Brown, Xavier Worthy, and Rashee Rice in their wide receiver room, but with Brown being the cheapest option of the three in fantasy, he’s a great buy-low. At minimum, Brown should be a solid weekly flex play, but he has WR1 upside at his peak.
Jack Bech (Current ADP 156.8, WR 66)
The Las Vegas Raiders are going to look a lot different in 2025 than they did in 2024. A new head coach in Pete Carroll and a new QB in Geno Smith are big changes, but those aren’t the only ones. The Raiders should receive a major boost in their running game thanks to first-rounder Ashton Jeanty, the rookie everyone is talking about.
But, we’re more excited about newcomer Jack Bech, a wide receiver who had a lot of clout coming into the draft, who isn’t getting a lot of respect from a redraft perspective. We’re thinking Bech will be the WR2 behind Jakobi Meyers, and if Smith has a similar season to what he did in Seattle last year, there will be a lot of targets to go around. Look for Bech to be a strong addition to this offense and a great selection in the late rounds of your draft.
Kareem Hunt (Current ADP 210.8, RB 66)
Kareem Hunt doesn’t necessarily scream RB1 material, especially given his ADP, but he was a solid player for the Chiefs last year. He finished as the RB31 in the year in 13 games, getting lots of goal-line work for the Chiefs. Isiah Pacheco’s impact with the team is undetermined, depending on his response to injury.
If he misses any time, Hunt could save the day and be an impactful back for this organization. He might not make your starting lineup every week, but if you can take him in the last few rounds of your draft, Hunt could be a great player to stash for when you need him.
