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NFL running back Melvin Gordon is a potential 2021 fantasy football sleeper and ADP draft value. Target him as an undervalued RB in fantasy football drafts.
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~57 Overall
CURRENT ADP: ~67
ANALYSIS:
Look, I understand the Denver Broncos drafted Javonte Williams in the second round making Gordon's time/value in Denver apparently short-lived. But this is about now. The Broncos have utilized a running back by committee in the past and with Williams, Royce Freeman, and Mike Boone, 2021 looks to be no different. The upside is Gordon still produces fantasy-viable stats when on the field. In 2020, he played in 15 games, rushed for nine touchdowns, averaged 4.6 YPC, and was targeted 44 times for 32 receptions, 158 receiving yards, and a TD.
Gordon had a snap share of 64% and totaled 986 rushing yards last season. His current ADP of 67 seems a tad low for a running back who is not only running for a contract but on a team with questionable quarterback play. He also comes into the season with the eighth-easiest schedule for running backs.
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