5 Players to Target AFTER Round 10 in 2024 Fantasy Drafts

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Draft day isn't over once you've snagged your starters. When the draft board starts to look slim, it's time to uncover the hidden gems that can win you the league. Read on to discover my favorite late-round targets with sky-high upside!

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• 5 late-round hidden gems to boost your upside 💎 

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• The latest news from around the NFL 🏈

Rashod Bateman (BAL), ADP 160.6, WR70

The Ravens brass believes in Bateman, so you should too. The team gave him a 2-year contract extension through 2026, and offensive coordinator Todd Monken recently praised him. The comment also hinted that Bateman would see a lot of targets this season, now that Odell Beckham is out of the mix.

Bateman has not seen a strong target share so far in his career and he seems to be stuck as the team’s WR2 behind Zay Flowers. But, with the passing improvement of Lamar Jackson, teams having to pay more attention to Derrick Henry in the box, and a middling schedule, Bateman could be primed for a breakout. So, take a chance on him in the 13th.

Nick Chubb (CLE), ADP 126.9, RB40

There’s no telling when Chubb will return from his BRUTAL Week 2 knee injury. But, it’s even less certain how effective he might be when he does return to the fold. He’s undergone multiple surgeries and currently sits on the PUP list.

But, for a chance at one of the best runners in NFL history I’ll gladly spend an 11th round pick. He’s 3rd all-time in career yards per carry at 5.3. He spent 4 straight years as a top-10 back in terms of fantasy points per game. Cleveland is expected to be a run-heavy attack this season. There’s buzz that Chubb might even be ready to dress by Week 1. So, if there’s even a shot of Chubb returning to form, he’s worth the late pick.

Hunter Henry (NE), ADP 158.6, TE18

Henry is slept on right now due to the poor Patriots’ offense from 2023. It didn’t help that he missed 3 games too. But, Henry is a proven veteran at his position and has been a top-10 fantasy TE before. In fact, he turned in
TE1 performances in 50% of his healthy games last year.

The Pats seem to be leaning toward starting Jacoby Brissett this season, which would be very good for Henry. In his last extended stint as the Browns’ starter in 2022, he targeted his tight ends 3rd most in the league. With a roster of young and mid-range WRs, that means Henry could emerge as a top target.

Rico Dowdle (DAL), ADP 134.9, RB43

The opportunity for Dowdle to contribute has arrived in 2024. Ezekiel Elliott is no longer durable at this stage of his career. But, even beyond the risk of Zeke breaking down is the fact that he ranked 49th in fantasy points per opportunity. Dowdle ranked 26th in the same metric, albeit with less playing time.

Still, Tony Pollard left behind the league’s 7th-best opportunity share and the 2nd-most red zone touches. Dowdle and his 16th-ranked yards after contact per attempt could straight up win the job over Zeke, and be a very pleasant surprise from this stage of your draft.

Quentin Johnston (LAC), ADP 169.3, WR75

The community has been quick to write Johnston off after a disappointing rookie season. But, he was buried on the depth chart behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. He was never going to get the type of opportunity some people predicted for him. This year could be different for a few reasons.

First of all, Allen and Williams are gone. Secondly, OC Greg Roman recently spoke about being able to utilize the former first-rounder’s skill set in his offensive system. It seems like he knows the last regime didn’t do him justice. Finally, as much as we all like Ladd McConkey’s breakout chances, it’s still unclear which way that’s going to go. Johnston could be in line to recoup some solid draft value if things break right.

🔥 Cowboys' Dowdle Favored to Lead in Rushing

✍️ 49ers Sign Safety Tracy Walker

🏈 Justin Simmons Visits Saints Amid Free Agency

✈️ Jets Sign RB Deon Jackson for Depth

🩼 Colts' Josh Downs Out 4-6 Weeks with Ankle Injury

🙌 Seahawks OC Grubb Praises QB Geno Smith

🚨 Jets Activate WR Mike Williams from PUP List

✅ Steelers in Talks to Trade for WR Brandon Aiyuk

😩 Saints' Rashid Shaheed Misses Practice with Hamstring

🧀 Packers' Jayden Reed Sidelined with Calf Injury

Remember, it's not just about the big names at the top of your draft. The late-round steals can make all the difference. Stay sharp, trust your instincts, and let's dominate this season together!

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