11 Late-Round Fantasy Football Sleepers - Undervalued Players to Target in Drafts (2025)

Mike Fanelli's 11 best late-round sleepers and undervalued picks for 2025 fantasy football leagues. His top 2025 undervalued targets and sleepers in late draft rounds.

While the 2025 NFL season is still a few months away, now is the time for fantasy players to prepare for their upcoming leagues.

Every year, fantasy players look for sleepers or undervalued picks that could vastly outperform their average draft position.

Let’s look at 12 sleepers or undervalued picks for 2025 fantasy football leagues. The ADP used for this article is courtesy of RotoBaller.

Quarterback Sleepers

Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars – ADP 130.25 | QB19

Many believe the Jaguars will have the most improved offense in the NFL this year after an aggressive offseason. Therefore, Lawrence is one of my favorite sleeper candidates in redraft leagues. Last year, he struggled with injuries and a dysfunctional offense, ending the season as the QB27, averaging 14.5 fantasy points per game.

Thankfully, Jacksonville hired Liam Coen as their head coach this offseason, improved the offensive line in free agency, and traded up in the NFL Draft for Travis Hunter. Don’t be surprised if Lawrence has a breakout season under Coen like Baker Mayfield did last year after the Jaguars drastically improved his situation.

J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings – ADP 139.83 | QB20

McCarthy is the ultimate wild-card fantasy quarterback. He had little experience in college as the starter and missed his entire rookie year because of a knee injury. However, the former Michigan star is on track to play in Week 1, making McCarthy one of my favorite sleeper candidates for the 2025 fantasy season.

The Vikings have one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, adding three new starters this offseason. Furthermore, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson give McCarthy an excellent trio of weapons in the passing game. While it’s high praise, don’t be surprised if the former Michigan star has a Patrick Mahomes-lite second year in the NFL because of his supporting cast.

Running Back Sleepers

Jordan Mason, Minnesota Vikings – ADP 111.58 | RB39

The Vikings traded for Mason earlier this offseason, swapping Day 3 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft and a sixth-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft for the young running back. Last year, he finished as the RB37, averaging 9.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game as a part-time starter for the San Francisco 49ers.

However, Mason was productive as the starting running back. He averaged 22.8 rushing attempts and 17.9 fantasy points per game over the first four weeks, totaling 16.9 or more in all but one contest. While Aaron Jones re-signed with Minnesota earlier this offseason, Mason will have a role as a co-starter. Furthermore, he has league-winning upside if Jones misses significant time due to an injury.

Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco 49ers – ADP 133.25 | RB45

Hopefully, Christian McCaffrey can stay healthy in 2025 after missing 13 games last season, including the first eight with Achilles tendinitis. However, the superstar’s injury history makes Guerendo the top handcuff in fantasy football, especially after the 49ers traded away Mason this offseason.

Last year, Guerendo was outstanding when earning enough volume. He averaged 15 half-point PPR fantasy points per game in the five contests with more than five rushing attempts. While San Francisco used a fifth-round pick in the NFL Draft on Jordan James, Guerendo showed enough as a rookie to be the team’s featured guy if McCaffrey misses time.

Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills – ADP 143.58 | RB48

Buffalo led the NFL with 32 rushing touchdowns last season. James Cook led the league with 16 rushing touchdowns, while Josh Allen had 12 scores. However, Davis also had an impact on the ground, totaling three rushing touchdowns. More importantly, he shone when Cook missed time due to an injury.

Ray Davis takes it in for the TD! Time for snowballs in Buffalo ☃️

📺: #SFvsBUF on NBC/Peacock
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— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2024

The former Kentucky star was outstanding in the one game Cook missed with an injury last year. Davis finished Week 6 as the RB14, totaling 23 touches for 152 scrimmage yards and 16.7 half-point PPR fantasy points despite not scoring a touchdown. The second-year pro is a solid flex option with significant upside if Cook’s contract situation leads to a holdout.

Wide Receiver Sleepers

Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers – ADP 94.25 | WR41

It has been an interesting offseason for the 49ers. San Francisco traded away Deebo Samuel Sr. and had trade talks surrounding Brandon Aiyuk. While Jauan Jennings was the team’s most consistent wide receiver in 2024, Pearsall is the one fantasy players should target next season, despite a rocky rookie season.

Unfortunately, Pearsall missed the first six weeks recovering from a gunshot during an attempted robbery during the preseason. Yet, the former Florida star shone when getting the ball. He averaged 18.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game in the three contests with six or more targets, scoring three receiving touchdowns. Pearsall should be a popular breakout candidate.

Marvin Mims Jr., Denver Broncos – ADP 154.55 | WR60

The Broncos’ offense became fantasy-friendly late last season. Courtland Sutton was the only non-quarterback whom fantasy players could trust for most of the year. However, Mims started to shine over the final two months. He scored 12.3 or more half-point PPR fantasy points in four of the final seven regular-season games, including at least 18.4 in three outings.

Many believed Denver would have made a splashy addition at the wide receiver position this offseason. However, that didn’t happen because of how Mims ended last year. He averaged 6.5 receptions for 77 receiving yards, two touchdowns, and 22.9 fantasy points per game over the final two weeks, making several big-time plays for Bo Nix and the offense.

BO NIX ABSOLUTE CINEMA.

📺: #DENvsCIN on NFL Network
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— NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024

Kyle Williams, New England Patriots – ADP 158.33 | WR62

New England arguably had the worst receiving corps in the NFL last season. Yet, they only added Stefon Diggs, coming off a torn ACL, and Mack Hollins before the draft. Furthermore, Williams was the only receiver the team selected, making him one of my favorite sleeper wide receivers in dynasty rookie drafts and redraft leagues.

While Diggs should be the team’s No. 1 option in 2025, the Patriots don’t have many appealing options for the other starting role. Last year, New England drafted Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker. Unfortunately, both struggled as rookies. Don’t be surprised if Williams shines as a rookie and pushes Diggs for targets late in the season.

Tight End Sleepers

Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills – ADP 115.22 | TE14

Fantasy players had high hopes for Kincaid last year after the Bills moved on from Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis in the offseason. Unfortunately, the former Utah star fell well short of expectations, ending the year as the TE28, averaging 6.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game.

Furthermore, Kincaid dealt with multiple injuries, including a knee issue that the team later admitted that they should have shut him down over. Therefore, I’m giving him another chance in 2025. Buffalo still lacks a No. 1 caliber wide receiver, meaning Kincaid could lead the team in targets and touchdowns, resulting in a breakout year.

Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders – ADP 147.55 | TE20

Last year, Ertz was the TE9, averaging 8.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game as a reliable go-to target in the middle of the field for Jayden Daniels. The veteran had a bounce-back season after a couple of down years with the Arizona Cardinals, totaling 66 receptions on 91 targets for 654 receiving yards.

More importantly, Ertz had seven receiving touchdowns, the second-highest total of his career, despite being on the wrong side of 30. While the Commanders added Samuel this offseason, the veteran tight end should remain a critical part of Washington’s passing attack. Therefore, Ertz is a steal at his TE20 ADP.

15-play drive ends with an Ertz TD! @Commanders tighten the gap 👀

📺: #ATLvsWAS on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/bWWYViBfpG

— NFL (@NFL) December 30, 2024

Mason Taylor, New York Jets – ADP 169.52 | TE24

Dynasty fantasy players shouldn’t draft Taylor ahead of Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland in their rookie or startup drafts. However, the two first-round tight end picks have a less-than-ideal situation for their rookie year. Meanwhile, Taylor was the third tight end drafted in April and could have a fantasy-impacting rookie season.

The Jets lack proven weapons in the passing game. Garrett Wilson could lead the NFL in targets after finishing in the top five last season despite playing alongside Davante Adams. However, Taylor is the early favorite to finish second on the team in targets. More importantly, Justin Fields made Cole Kmet a top-seven tight end in 2023, his last year as a full-time starter.

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