There are many underrated picks in fantasy drafts, especially as you go down the list of players. Some names may seem too low, some names may seem too high, or you may even disagree with the average draft position (ADP) of some players. But we’re here to sort that long list so you don’t have to. Here are the top 10 players by ADP value who you need on your team.
*All ADP rankings come from Sleeper
Stefon Diggs, WR, New England Patriots
New England’s prized free agent signing is coming off an injury-riddled 2024 season. When he was on the field, he was a good, not great, WR for the Texans. But that was while sharing targets with Nico Collins, and now Diggs is all alone in the Patriots WR room.
Diggs might fly under the radar during the draft, with a lot of people ignoring him because he’s coming off an ACL tear and an underwhelming final season in Buffalo. His ADP is currently in the 90s overall, which means you can usually grab him in round 8 or 9. If Diggs is healthy, he could be the focal point of this offense with rookie QB Drake Maye.
Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
Bowers had one of the best rookie TE seasons ever last year, and he’s only 22. The Raiders boosted their offense by adding rookie RB Ashton Jeanty and QB Geno Smith, which should only make Bowers more dangerous.
His ADP is 16.2, making him the top-ranked TE across drafts. I’ve seen him go as high as 4th overall, but in many leagues, you can still get him near the end of round two. That’s an absolute steal for a player who could finish as TE1.
Omarion Hampton, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
Hampton is coming off a stellar final year at North Carolina, rushing for 1,660 yards on 281 carries. The Chargers took him 22nd overall, and I expect him to get plenty of work even with Najee Harris on the roster.
His current ADP is in the late 70s overall, which makes him a strong mid-round value. Head coach Jim Harbaugh loves to run the ball, as he showed in San Francisco and at Michigan, and Hampton is in the perfect situation to produce right away.
Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
Allen won MVP last year, even with many believing Lamar Jackson deserved it. Regardless, Allen remains one of the most dynamic fantasy QBs in the league.
His ADP is 20.3, which usually places him late in the second round or early in the third. That flexibility allows you to load up on WRs or RBs early before grabbing one of the best fantasy QBs available.
Brenton Strange, TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Strange stepped into more playing time than expected last season due to Evan Engram’s injury, and with Engram now in Denver, Strange is positioned to be Jacksonville’s starting TE.
Sleeper has him way down at 185.8, meaning he can be drafted in the very late rounds or even scooped up off waivers. That’s incredible value for a young starting TE in a Trevor Lawrence-led offense. Even if he’s average, you’re still getting a weekly starter essentially for free. And if he hits, he could be one of the biggest draft-day steals.
Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders
Daniels won Offensive Rookie of the Year last season after an incredible debut, and his dual-threat ability makes him a fantasy monster.
His ADP is 31.2, which means you can land him near the end of round three. With Washington adding Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil this offseason, I fully expect Daniels to replicate or even exceed his rookie numbers.
Devonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
Smith’s ADP is 53.4, which ranks him as WR24. That is shockingly low for a top-10 receiver talent.
The only knock is that he shares targets with A.J. Brown, but even as WR2 on his own team, Smith should outproduce guys like Davante Adams, Rashee Rice, and Courtland Sutton, all of whom are being drafted ahead of him. At this price, Smith is one of the best WR values on the board.
James Cook, RB, Buffalo Bills
Cook signed an extension this offseason and is locked in as the lead RB for Buffalo. Last year, under OC Joe Brady, he posted over 1,500 total yards and 16 touchdowns.
Despite that, Cook’s ADP sits in the 40s overall, behind players like Chase Brown and rookie Ashton Jeanty. Drafting him in round three allows you to go WR-heavy early while still landing a proven, high-upside RB.
Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Evans is the definition of consistency. Since entering the league in 2014, he has posted 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons. That ties Jerry Rice for most consecutive overall and is the record to start a career.
His ADP is 39.7, which means he’s available in late round three or early round four. That’s a bargain for one of the safest fantasy players you can draft.
D’Andre Swift, RB, Chicago Bears
Swift had a tough 2024 season, but he’s in a much better situation now. He’ll run behind a bolstered Bears offensive line and reunite with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who got the best out of him in Detroit.
Swift’s ADP is 70.6, which means you can grab him in the mid-to-late rounds. Given the lack of serious competition in the Bears’ backfield, Swift has every chance to bounce back and re-establish himself as a fantasy RB2 or better.
Parting Shot
Drafting is all about value. You don’t need every one of these players, but grabbing two or three could tilt your league in your favor. Each of them offers a mix of talent, opportunity, and draft-day discount. Championships aren’t just won with first-round picks, but by finding the mid-round and late-round values that outperform expectations. Hit on a couple of these guys, and you’ll have the backbone of a championship roster.
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