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Kacey Kasem's five sleeper wide receivers to draft and trade for in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Her top wide receiver buys and targets ahead of the 2025 fantasy football season.
Fantasy football dynasty startup season is one of my favorite seasons. While league mates elbow each other for those shiny first- and second-round toys, jumping on late-round value is where the real fun comes into play. Quietly stashing these guys and seeing them morph into weekly starters by Thanksgiving is something that gets me in my feels.
So, what makes a dynasty wide receiver a "sleeper?" First, the price tag: you're looking for the WR50-plus ADP guys -- cheap enough that a miss won't completely sink your team. Second, a clear runway to snaps -- vacated targets, aging veterans, or a new play-caller with no accuracy concerns. You'll want to focus on youth, along with a bankable trait, such as elite yards after the catch, a 4.3 40-yard dash, and no drops.
With that blueprint in mind, let's explore five names who check those boxes in different ways: volume-magnet Wan'Dale Robinson, chemistry cheat code Xavier Restrepo, alpha wideout Jakobi Meyers, post-injury dart throw Tory Horton, and third-year WR Marvin Mims Jr. These are players who need to be rostered, as a breakout is imminent.
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Wan'Dale Robinson, New York Giants
The New York Giants are not an offense I want to target in dynasty leagues outside of Malik Nabers, but there's another intriguing wide receiver on the roster worth considering due to sleeper potential.
Wan'Dale Robinson is your classic "small-but-mighty" slot receiver. He has quick feet, sharp cuts, and doesn't fear the middle of the field. Last season, the 24-year-old tallied 93 catches, finishing just 16 receptions behind Nabers, while nobody else on the team cracked relevance. Those grabs translated to 699 yards and three scores on a healthy 22 percent target share, so the volume is there.
TD Wan'Dale Robinson!
📺: #NYGvsSEA on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/a2JZA3It0X— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2024
A problem for Robinson last season was the accuracy of his quarterbacks. His QBs tossed balls everywhere -- high, wide, short, everywhere you can think of.
Now, 2025 sees a new trio in the QB room: Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and first-round rookie Jaxson Dart. Each has shown the ability to feed a slot receiver in spurts. Head coach Brian Daboll needs just one competent quarterback to unlock a higher catch-to-yardage ratio for Robinson.
In a season that produced just three scores on a healthy 17 red-zone targets, positive TD regression is in the cards for Robinson. The depth chart hasn't welcomed any real challengers, so Robinson is still the No. 2 playmaker behind Nabers.
In PPR formats, the Kentucky product is one of the sneakiest late-round grabs around. Double-digit targets are a given for the player, and even a slight uptick in efficiency could push him into weekly starter territory.
Average Draft Position: 230.85
Xavier Restrepo, Tennessee Titans
You love to see college quarterbacks and their wide receivers reunite in the NFL, and that storyline happened after the 2025 NFL Draft. Cam Ward was selected No. 1 overall by the Titans in the 2025 draft. He got his college buddy back when Tennessee picked up undrafted free agent Xavier Restrepo.
Restrepo had impressive numbers at Miami -- snagging 69 balls for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns, plus a 2024 All-American honor. Ward trusted him in college, and the Titans are hoping for continued chemistry. It's no surprise to see the 23-year-old join Calvin Ridley in a wide receiver room desperately seeking a star.
Cam Ward to Xavier Restrepo for 6. These two have one of the better QB/WR connections in CFB.pic.twitter.com/2KMcPdkyux
— Full-Time Dame 💰 (@DP_NFL) November 30, 2024
Opportunity is screaming Restrepo's name in Year 1. Along with an aging Ridley, the Titans just added Tyler Lockett from Seattle as a veteran presence -- but he's been on the decline. Treylon Burks, Van Jefferson, and Elic Ayomanor are all listed as depth pieces as well. If Restrepo can lock down the WR2 gig, 90-plus rookie targets could be in his future.
Why take a shot on a guy who wasn't even drafted? Well, a hammy tweak turned his pro day 40 into a 4.83 disappointment, sinking his draft buzz.
Let everyone else overreact to this while you scoop up a built-in Ward connection for next to nothing. He's a small player who's not known as a burner, but he gets open. The rookie is worth a shot for teams looking for youthful upside at wide receiver.
Average Draft Position: 287.35
Jakobi Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders
Last season, Davante Adams bolted from the Raiders after Week 6 (and only three games played). The Raiders desperately needed someone to help keep the ship afloat. Enter Jakobi Meyers. Mr "I'm Open" lives where the quarterback's eyes naturally go.
The volume spike was prominent in 2024. Meyers saw 126 targets, a career-high, and turned those into 87 catches for 1,027 yards, even though he missed two early games with a hurt ankle. The 28-year-old registered those numbers from the arm carousel of Gardner Minshew II, Aidan O'Connell, and Desmond Ridder. Yes, he racked up a 22 percent target share while dealing with that quarterback mess.
Such a beautiful double move here by Jakobi Meyers. Easy pitch and catch. pic.twitter.com/JDP5wufjO9
— Marcus Johnson (@TheMarcJohnNFL) January 7, 2025
He'll see his quarterback play finally level up with Geno Smith steering the offense. Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty will force defenses to respect the run. Jack Bech was drafted in the second round, while Tre Tucker still has a role in the offense, but they don't threaten his WR1 role.
The only pass-catcher Meyers will have to compete with for targets is tight end Brock Bowers. Vegas didn't add anyone who truly threatens his role in the offense; it just beefed up his support.
Dynasty managers are pricing him like he's a WR4 when he's the WR1 in his offense. Meyers is the undervalued WR1 hiding in plain sight. His cost will barely hurt your draft wallet. Pounce on his 132.53 ADP and watch other managers scramble to figure out how they let this talent slip through the cracks.
Average Draft Position: 132.53
Tory Horton, Seattle Seahawks
On paper, Tory Horton's situation doesn't look ideal -- he was "just" a fifth-rounder who missed a portion of 2024 with a knee injury. In dynasty terms, he's a shiny 22-year-old lottery ticket that could cash big if his numbers line up.
The Colorado State alum posted an impressive 3.45 yards per route run, per PFF. He was known for breaking tackles in college, something the Seahawks hoped to bring over when they took him in this year's draft.
His college production sets the stage: he had back-to-back 1,100-yard, eight-score seasons in 2022 and 2023 before the knee shut him down in 2024. Five years of school (two at Nevada, three at Colorado State) means he is polished and pro-ready -- but pump the brakes on thinking he'll have a Puka Nacua rookie season. We're not there with Horton, but he could still have a breakout season.
Good to see Tory Horton moving so well today pic.twitter.com/FMAqDsephm
— Justin Michael (@JustinTMichael) April 3, 2025
Seattle's depth chart looks a lot different in 2025 than it did in 2024. Tyler Lockett packed for Nashville, DK Metcalf was shipped to Pittsburgh, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling is Horton's main roadblock to WR3 status. Jaxon Smith-Njigba sits atop the depth chart, 32-year-old Cooper Kupp lives in the slot, and rookie Ricky White III is still developing. If the Texas native clears the post-surgery hurdle, there's a clear lane for reps.
The quarterback play in Seattle isn't glamorous. Sam Darnold is there as a bridge QB, rookie Jalen Milroe is a project, and Drew Lock is there as a break-glass option. Horton doesn't need elite accuracy to turn plays into chunk gains. Stash him at the end of your roster, hope he remains healthy, and you might land Seattle's future WR2 without breaking the bank.
Average Draft Position: 199.35
Marvin Mims Jr., Denver Broncos
The Broncos wide receiver you want to stash now and brag about later is Marvin Mims Jr. Drafted in Round 2 (2023) for his 4.3 wheels, the 23-year-old spent most of two seasons impressing as a Pro Bowl returner while limited to part-time snaps outside. Even so, Mims showed flashes of wide receiver glory down the stretch last year.
From Weeks 1-12, the wideout delivered an unimpressive 2.2 targets, 1.3 catches, 10.1 yards, and one TD per game. From December on? The 23-year-old registered 5.2 targets, 4.6 grabs, 68.2 yards, and five scores, capped by a Week 17 gem -- eight catches for 103 yards and two TDs.
With that, his two-year totals were 61 catches for 880 yards, which may not seem like much but is noteworthy considering his limited usage.
One of the most underrated players by Broncos fans this offseason has got to be WR Marvin Mims. Myself included at times.
Mims had the most yards of separation per target last year (5.2) and was top 10 in EPA per targetpic.twitter.com/zkrmtIm42A
— Sayre Bedinger (@SayreBedinger) April 28, 2025
Second-year QB Bo Nix looks to improve on his impressive rookie campaign. The offensive line grades top 10, and the offense just added stud TE Evan Engram and rookie RB RJ Harvey. Rookie third-rounder Pat Bryant is the sleeper buzz at the moment, but Mims should own the WR2 role behind Courtland Sutton.
Many managers still look at Mims as just a gadget guy. Perfect opportunity for you to strike. He's got Round 2 draft capital, prime Year 3 breakout timing, and a solid coach/QB combo in Sean Payton and Nix. Scoop him up while he's priced like a WR6. He could see 100 targets and finish as a WR2.
Average Draft Position: 172.35
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