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Dan Fornek identifies his favorite best ball picks after Round 10 for the 2025 fantasy football season. His top favorites include Cam Ward, Trey Benson, Dallas Goedert, and more.
All 32 teams have finally begun training camp, marking the official start of the 2025 NFL season. In less than two months, we will be sitting down to enjoy the first game of Week 1.
Redraft leagues have never been closer. However, many have been spending the offseason enjoying best ball draft formats. In best ball, you draft your team and then let the highest-scoring players fill your lineup without any action required. Of course, there are no waiver wires, so drafting the right players is even more crucial.
This article will break down the best sleepers to target after the 10th round in best ball drafts. ADP and positional rankings are courtesy of Underdog Fantasy’s best ball product, which has been running 2025 drafts since the end of the NFL Draft.
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Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins
ADP: 150.2 (QB22)
2024 was another injury-riddled season for Tua Tagovailoa, but when he was healthy and on the field, he was able to produce well from a fantasy standpoint. Tagovailoa completed 72.9% of his passes for 2,867 yards, 19 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 11 games.
Big pickup of 63 yards by Jaylen Waddle 🐧 #GoFins
📺: #JAXvsMIA on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/DztwTD51nu— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
Tagovailoa finished as the QB14 in fantasy points per game (minimum eight games played) with 17.1. However, it was the stretch of games from Week 11 to Week 14 that showed the upside that the veteran quarterback still possesses when healthy.
During those four games, Tagovailoa was the QB2 in fantasy points per game (25.2). In that stretch, he completed 75.1% of his passes for 1,301 yards and 11 touchdowns with zero interceptions. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long after that for his season to end.
The Dolphins still have three of the most explosive pass catchers in the NFL on their team (De'Von Achane, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle). Tagovailoa has shown that he can support multiple pass catchers in fantasy when healthy. Miami did try to upgrade its offensive line in the offseason, but the loss of left tackle Terron Armstead looms large.
In a lot of ways, Miami’s offense is a discount version of the Bengals with cheaper players in ADP. Both teams have oft-injured quarterbacks trying to survive behind a bad offensive line. Both teams have a dynamic running back who provides value as a pass catcher. And both teams feature numerous weapons who can finish as the positional leader for their group in fantasy.
Cam Ward, QB, Tennessee Titans
ADP: 157.9 (QB25)
The fantasy community is starting to wake up to the value of Cam Ward in the late rounds. However, we still have a long way to go before his ADP climbs to an unreasonable level. Ward completed 67.2% of his passes for 4,313 yards, 39 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in his final season of college. His film consistently showcased an NFL-level arm, strong functional mobility, and accuracy to all levels of the field.
2 minutes of #Miami QB Cam Ward being an absolute menace in the pocket
Incredible houdini-like instincts#NFLDraft #Devy pic.twitter.com/DiuIRfM2Ss
— Cory P. (@FF_Guitarist) January 24, 2025
Even more impressive is that Ward produced the way he did with only two major offensive contributors making it to the NFL in a second-round tight end (Elijah Arroyo) and a UDFA slot man (Xavier Restrepo).
In years past, we would boost Ward well past a reasonable ADP given his offensive environment and his physical talent. But this year, nobody seems to care. The perception that this rookie quarterback class was bad (spoiler: it kind of is) has suppressed Ward’s ADP late into the summer.
Ward will enter the NFL with a strong supporting cast consisting of weapons like Calvin Ridley, Chig Okonkwo, and Tyler Lockett, and an upgraded offensive line. That is far better than anything Will Levis has had since joining Tennessee.
If Ward is simply average, he has more than enough at his disposal to beat his ADP. He’s also a must-draft as long as his ADP sticks at QB20 or higher heading into August.
Trey Benson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
ADP: 141.6 (RB44)
Trey Benson was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Given the injury history of starting running back James Conner, it seemed like Benson would have an opportunity to have fantasy-relevant weeks.
Instead, Conner only missed one week, and Benson (63 carries for 291 yards and a touchdown) was limited to just 13 games and a pure handcuff role. It was a disappointing season for fantasy managers who hoped to secure part of a strong run game in the later rounds of their draft.
Every Trey Benson rookie season rush + target pic.twitter.com/3cPV07FVqY
— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) July 1, 2025
Benson’s situation entering 2025 is no different. The Cardinals still have Conner in front of him on the depth chart. If Conner is healthy, there is no doubt that he will dominate opportunities out of the backfield.
That said, there has been a steady drumbeat of positive reports and interviews coming from training camp. He has been routinely praised by the coaching staff and general manager and has been described as “an RB1” and “poised to take a step”.
Time will tell if Benson can siphon carries from Conner when both players are healthy. However, given Conner’s lengthy injury history, Benson is one of the best handcuff running backs in football.
Justice Hill, RB, Baltimore Ravens
ADP: 200.7 (RB63)
Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson deservedly get all of the recognition for their brilliance in the backfield, but Justice Hill quietly had a bigger role than anybody anticipated in 2024.
Hill played on 42.4% of Baltimore’s offensive snaps in 2024, handling 47 carries for 228 yards and a touchdown while adding 42 receptions on 51 targets for 383 yards and three touchdowns. He finished as the RB38 in PPR fantasy points per game (8.5), but had two top 10 scoring weeks and another top 24 week at running back.
This was a major turning point in the game. Money down and Lamar hands it off pretty much to justice hill. Hope Justice continues to get pass down snaps with Mitchell returning. Hill has been a factor as a receiver pic.twitter.com/Z5Zi5q8hqM
— Yuri (@Yuri_Ravens) November 4, 2024
Among running backs, Hill finished third in fantasy points per opportunity (1.3), sixth in yards per reception (9.1), and seventh in both target share (12.5%) and yards per route run (2.42). Hill will never take on the workload of Henry, but he’s proven to be a capable PPR FLEX option in weeks where the Ravens will be in a negative game script.
Joshua Palmer, WR, Buffalo Bills
ADP: 153.8 (WR60)
Joshua Palmer was a consistent presence in the Chargers’ offense over the last four years, but never quite broke through as a consistent weekly presence in fantasy football. Over the last four seasons, Palmer averaged 70.5 targets, 45.5 receptions, 571.8 yards, and 2.5 touchdowns per season.
What are the Bills getting in WR Joshua Palmer
Boundary Receiver
The ability to separate downfield
Elite against main coverage
Still only 25
Very very solid move #BillsMafia | #GoBills
pic.twitter.com/RhwWKQ20Lu— Peter DiBiasi (@DibiasiPeter) March 10, 2025
More importantly, Palmer has developed into a reliable deep threat, averaging over 15 yards per reception IN each of the last two seasons. Los Angeles allowed the veteran to hit free agency, where he found the ideal landing spot— the Buffalo Bills.
The current iteration of the Bills' offense lacks a true number one receiver, but instead spreads the ball around to different players. No Buffalo wide receiver had more than 100 targets last season, and five different players had at least a 9% target share.
Palmer stood out early in camp and could earn the every-down role that was vacated by Mack Hollins (31 receptions for 378 yards and five touchdowns).
In the late rounds, it is always a good bet to take players who will have roles on good offenses. Palmer fits the bill, and his contract (three years, $29 million) suggests that the team wants him to be on the field.
Dyami Brown, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
ADP: 187.6 (WR76)
2024 was shaping up to be another underwhelming season for Dyami Brown in Washington. However, the veteran receiver got an opportunity to close out the season and made the most of it. From Weeks 13 to 18, Brown played in four games and caught 14 passes for 137 yards.
That production was nothing special, but it did translate into a bigger role in Washington’s offense during a surprising playoff run. In three playoff games, Brown caught 14 of 18 targets for 229 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 16.4 yards per reception and a 74% snap share during that stretch.
Dyami Brown hauls in his first career playoff touchdown pic.twitter.com/S38ME0oYgi
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) January 13, 2025
He was then rewarded with a one-year, $10 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brian Thomas Jr. is the unquestioned WR1 in Jacksonville, but there will be an interesting battle for the next in line for targets.
Rookie Travis Hunter will be playing both offense and defense, making his weekly role ambiguous. Brown, however, will certainly be on the field for three receiver sets and could even be the WR2 on weeks where Hunter is focusing on cornerback. It certainly doesn’t hurt that Brown got rave reviews from new head coach Liam Coen throughout the offseason.
Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
ADP: 138.8 (TE14)
Dallas Goedert’s ADP has been suppressed all summer based on trade rumors that involved him during the NFL Draft. Goedert wound up reworking his deal, which gives him at least one more season in Philadelphia.
The veteran tight end struggled with injuries yet again in 2024, playing in just 10 games. His final stat line was very underwhelming (52 targets, 42 receptions, 496 yards, and two touchdowns), yet he still finished as the TE10 in PPR fantasy points per game (10.4).
DALLAS GOEDERT HAVE A GAME 🔥
10 RECEPTIONS 170 YARDS
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/Renb1h8so5
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) September 22, 2024
Goedert now has six straight top 12 finishes at the tight end position in fantasy points per game. He is the clear third option in Philadelphia’s passing attack, but still sees enough passing volume to maintain a consistent TE12 floor in fantasy. He’s averaged 72.0 targets, 52.7 receptions, 625.2 receiving yards, and 3.3 touchdowns while playing an average of 13 games per season since 2019.
If the Eagles are forced to pass more or suffer an injury at wide receiver, then Goedert's role in the offense will expand quickly. He has a legitimate injury risk, but the reward is a top 12 tight end if he’s on the field.
Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seattle Seahawks
ADP: 189.1 (TE26)
The Seahawks selected the Miami tight end in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Arroyo was a limited producer through his first three seasons in college as he navigated injuries, catching just 11 passes for 163 yards and a touchdown in 23 games. However, he was finally able to stay healthy in 2024 and show what he could do with Ward.
Elijah Arroyo is a monster vertical threat at tight end.
He effortlessly creates separation and is an athletic mover for his size. Also doesn’t drop the ball, just a 2.1% career drop rate.
Inline blocking is a question, but not quite a concern. Likely a “big slot” in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/gxvKtw3ZTj
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) January 16, 2025
Arroyo played a career-high 13 games in his fourth season, catching 35 passes for 590 yards and seven touchdowns. The tight end showed an ability to make plays down the field, generate yards after catch, and secure contested catches. He further boosted his draft stock at the Senior Bowl when he was unguardable until a minor knee injury ended his week early.
The runway was cleared for Arroyo to be the top tight end in Seattle once the team released Noah Fant in July. Not only can Arroyo be an inline option at tight end, but he has the athleticism and fluid route running to win in the slot or on the outside at receiver.
Arroyo’s ADP has skyrocketed since Fant was released, but he’s still an excellent value at TE26. He will be a factor in a Seattle passing attack, looking for production outside of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp at receiver.
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