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Trey McBride is a 2023 fantasy football draft sleeper at tight end and an ADP draft value. Target McBride as an undervalued TE in fantasy football drafts.
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~201 Overall
CURRENT ADP: ~269
ANALYSIS: Trey McBride led the 2022 class in draft capital as the first tight end selected at 55 overall. It was a landing spot with more long-term upside because Zach Ertz was the starter. Ertz went down in Week 10 with a season-ending knee injury, opening the door for McBride.
It took him a few weeks to get going, in part because Kyler Murray was injured. Murray only played one game during the final eight weeks, forcing the team to lean on Colt McCoy, Trace McSorley, and David Blough, none of whom are worthy of being an NFL starter. McBride did blow up in championship week, hauling in seven receptions for 78 yards and a score, showcasing his upside.
The Cardinals' win total sits at 4.5, meaning they're not going to be winning many games this season. However, that will also put them in a negative game script, forcing them to throw the ball more. They're currently on track to trot out Colt McCoy to begin the season unless Clayton Tune can steal the job. They're likely to get Murray back at some point in 2023, it's really just a matter of when.
Additionally, the team elected to cut DeAndre Hopkins, confirming he won't be a part of the roster this year.
It does appear Ertz will take the field in the near future. But the team is so void of proven weapons that there's still an opportunity for McBride, who typically goes undrafted at 221 overall. He's a player to monitor in shallow leagues and grab late in deeper ones.
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