We just concluded our top-10-at-each-position fantasy rankings for 2024, but before I shift gears to other topics on the editorial side, I wanted to share with you my five favorite sleepers who I believe are must-draft selections in the mid to late portions of your fantasy draft.

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Note: ADP stats are via FantasyPros consensus ADP rankings in half-PPR formats.

Sleeper #1: Chase Brown, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

If you have listened to our podcast at all over the last couple months, you are probably already aware about my love for Chase Brown in 2024. In almost every year of Zack Moss’ career, Moss has typically missed at least three games and been less than 100% going into almost half of them. He is not a sturdy running back that can be counted on, as much as I hate to say it, considering I compared him to Le’Veon Bell coming out of college. Brown is more durable, more athletic, and more explosive than Moss, and he is going to make that clear early in the regular season. I would be shocked if Moss is still the starter at the end of the season. With a current ADP of RB38 and OVR120, Brown provides unbeatable value in the later rounds.

Sleeper #2: Jayden Reed, WR, Green Bay Packers

Reed is not a deep sleeper, but he is still being drafted as a low-end WR3, owning an overall ADP of 77. This, to me, is easy money, as Reed was the WR23 last season. He also finished the season strong, scoring at least 13 fantasy points in 7 of the final 8 games he participated in. Ending as a WR1 may be a long shot, but to me, Reed is easily a WR2 in fantasy this season, and I think he could easily finish top 15-20 at the position overall.

Sleeper #3: Ladd McConkey, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

I often buy too high on the rookies, but Ladd McConkey seems like a safe bet. Currently going as the WR43, McConkey steps into a situation that could potentially make him the de facto WR1 in the offense, as Quentin Johnston is the only other one who could potentially take that role. Justin Herbert’s injury is something worth monitoring, but with a healthy Herbert, McConkey will be a candidate for 10+ targets each week. In full-PPR and even half-PPR formats, McConkey is a must-draft player in the later rounds.

Sleeper #4: Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions

I had Justin Herbert in this spot originally, but considering the fact his injury is the type which could linger awhile, Goff is the safer bet to me. Some may not classify him as a sleeper, but he is going as the QB14 and owns an overall ADP of 105. As a reminder Goff finished as the QB7 last season, and Josh Reynolds is the nonly noteworthy target he will not have in 2024 that he had in 2023. Jameson Williams being fully healthy is another boost to this offense, making Goff one of the safest QB options in 2024. I believe you can easily get low-end QB1 numbers from Goff, and his current ADP of QB14 should easily be surpassed during the season.

Sleeper #5: Michael Mayer, TE, Las Vegas Raiders

The upside may not be like Chase Brown’s, which could potentially win you your league, but if you have room for a second tight end on your roster, Mayer is worth a closer look in the later rounds. Currently going as the TE31, Mayer is off most people’s radar. However, when you look at the Raiders offense as a whole, there is still a ton of opportunity for him. Brock Bowers will not be playing a traditional in-line role at tight end, but rather in the slot. Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers will hold down the perimeter roles, but there is still opportunity for Mayer as an in-line tight end. His blocking prowess will get him onto the field often, considering Antonio Pierce’s desire to become a run-first team. His presence on the field, specifically in the red zone, will open up touchdown opportunities. He is a no-risk, medium-reward selection.

BONUS SLEEPER: Pat Freiermuth

Muth may not be as deep a sleeper as Mayer, but he is still going as the TE16, and Arthur Smith’s offense puts a strong emphasis on the tight end. If anyone wants to dispute that, look at the amount of targets Jonnu Smith and Kyle Pitts received in Atlanta last season.