💥 7 players to draft BEFORE they break out

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• Slept-on draft picks about to breakout 🎯 

• QBs you haven’t even considered yet 🤯 

• Skill players with HUGE upside 📈 

• The latest news from around the NFL 🏈 

Jakobi Meyers (LV), ADP 120.2, WR56:

Meyers has been a consistent producer for the Patriots over the past four seasons.

In 2022, he ranked highly in various categories:

• 16th in slot snaps (333)

• 20th in total TDs (6)

• 19th in yards per route run (2.18)

Plus, the 12th-best dominator rating (30.8%)

Hunter Renfrow’s metrics are all weaker. Plus, Meyers had a preexisting relationship with Josh McDaniels, who brought him in for a purpose.

With his move to Las Vegas and the opportunity to operate from the slot position alongside Davante Adams, Meyers is in line to see high opportunity.

Keep an eye on him in the Las Vegas offense as we go through the summer. If his role overtakes that of Hunter Renfrow, he will be a valuable fantasy asset. .

Desmond Ridder (ATL), ADP 206.8, QB30:

Ridder showcased some ability in limited starts even though he was uninspiring in the fantasy realm.

However, he has some teammates on his side.

Drake London has good reason to sing his praises, as the two are building a rapport, and London’s numbers went up when Ridder took the helm:

• Targets jumped to 9 per game

• Had the best game of career in Week 18, going for 120 yards vs. Tampa

Ridder has other talents around him that can lift his game, including TE Kyle Pitts, RBs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, and a strong offensive line that was in the top-3rd of the league in sacks allowed.

The coaching should keep the pressure off too, as Atlanta had the 2nd-highest run play ratio last year.

While Ridder is no hot commodity, consider a late-round flyer or even a waiver pickup. The rushing potential is there, and he could offer a solid floor as the year goes on.

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Greg Dulcich (DEN), ADP 139.5, TE13:

Dulcich has the advantage of being paired with Sean Payton who always gets good production from his TEs. Think guys like Jimmy Graham or even late-career Ben Watson in New Orleans.

Recently, Payton said he plans to move Dulcich around the field to create mismatches in coverage.

That’s a good sign, and a chance for him to build on some solid numbers:

• 3rd in ADOT (10.6)

• 3rd in deep targets (12)

• 9th in yards per catch (12.5)

• 7th in air yards share (18.6%)

• 7th in target separation (2.36)

• 7th in unrealized air yards (312)

As part of the expected Bronco revival, Dulcich could end up being a fantasy steal at a notoriously hairy fantasy football position.

Take him at current ADP for a likely advantage.

Rashid Shaheed (NO), ADP 164.5, WR75:

Shaheed demonstrated his big-play ability in the latter part ‘22, with some solid numbers in:

• ADOT (12.6)

• YAC per reception (6.2)

• Yards per route run (2.77)

The big plays were most impressive, as he broke some big ones after Week 13 for 68, 58, and 40 yards just to name a few.

While the return of Michael Thomas could impact Shaheed's opportunity share, the potential for a strong passing attack, featuring Shaheed, Thomas, and Chris Olave, makes him an intriguing option.

Additionally, if Thomas doesn't return to form, Shaheed could see an increase in targets with Derek Carr leading the passing game.

Samaje Perine (DEN), ADP 107, RB34:

Perine showed his 3rd-down effectiveness in ‘22:

• 14th yards in per reception (7.6)

• 15th in yards per route run (1.34)

• 11th fantasy points per opportunity (0.97)

He had a couple of explosive games, particularly in Week 13 when he had 3 receiving TDs.

Joe Mixon's huge opportunity share limited Perine’s upside, but there’s no guarantee about Javonte Williams’s health. Even if there was, a split backfield could provide enough standalone value for both.

Consider Perine as a late-round pick with upside, especially if Javonte Williams' recovery hampers his early-season availability.

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN), ADP 129.6, TE12:

Okonkwo’s metrics are quietly impressive:

• 11th in ADOT (7.9)

• 2nd in target rate (33.3%)

• 1st in yards per route run (3.26)

• 1st in yards per reception (14.1)

• 3rd in contested catch rate (62.5%)

If the Titans' passing game becomes more explosive, Okonkwo has the potential to produce elite fantasy TE numbers.

Keep an eye on his development and role within the offense, but with slightly better passing from Ryan Tannehill, he’ll get there.

Sam Howell (WAS), ADP 198.1, QB27:

Howell has earned the starting job in Washington, impressing coach Ron Rivera with his mobility, footwork, decision-making, and arm strength.

Learning from offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Howell has been watching a lot of Chiefs game film. You could definitely do worse than that.

There isn’t much film on Howell to go on, but his lone start against the Cowboys went well, when he scored 19.3 fantasy points.

Back in college, he threw for at least 3,000 yards per season for three straight years. And in 2021, he added an impressive 828 rushing yards.

With that rushing ability and favorable offensive surroundings, Howell has the potential to provide a solid and reliable fantasy floor.

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