Fantasy Football Late-Round Draft Steals: Demarcus Robinson, Troy Franklin, Adonai Mitchell

Featured Pros analysts have identified the best late-round draft steals for running backs and wide receivers in the 2024 fantasy football season. Finding these little-known gems could be the game-changer that takes you from a good season to a championship run. These deep sleepers have a chance to overperform their draft positions and give amazing value to your team in fantasy leagues. Continue reading to find out which players you should be going after in later rounds in order to maximize your team’s chances of winning.

Here are some wide receivers they are targeting.

Late-Round Draft Steals: Wide Receivers

Which one WR outside the top 60 in half-PPR WR ADP do you plan to target in all drafts as a late-round steal and why?

Demarcus Robinson (WR – LAR)

“I just can’t get enough of Demarcus Robinson late in drafts. He re-signed with the Rams on a 1-year deal that pairs him once again with Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay. When relied upon down the stretch last season, Robinson posted four usable WR2 weeks in a row, posting at least 40 yards and a score in every one of them. Stafford trusts Robinson, which could result in flex usage out of the gate. But, he’s a nice stash to have since he’s got a solid WR2 floor if either of Puka Nacua or Cooper Kupp get injured.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)

“Demarcus Robinson had the best five-game stretch of his NFL career to finish the 2023 season. His consecutive finishes of WR21, WR22, WR26, WR15, and WR29 have him as a potential flex offense. Tyler Higbee suffered a devastating knee injury and late. Robinson could end up being the 3rd option on this offense. He is dirt cheap at WR78 and is the perfect wait-and-see guy for the first two weeks of the season. If he continues to stay hot, you saved a lot of FAAB. If not, cut bait at little to no cost.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)

Troy Franklin (WR – DEN)

“Denver Broncos’ rookie wide receiver Troy Franklin is being drafted as WR74 and the 175th pick overall. Denver has the oft-injured Courtland Sutton and the disappointing sophomore Marvin Mims on the wide receiver depth chart, and it’s easy to see a world where Franklin is the WR1 on this squad. With rookie quarterback Bo Nix set to take over under center for the Broncos, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him instantly make his former Oregon Ducks teammate his go-to guy. Franklin has sneaky upside as the potential WR1 in the Denver offense.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Football Universe)

“I’m sticking with the rookies here at going Troy Franklin at WR73. The competition is minimal in Denver. Plus, he has his college QB throwing to him. The only thing Franklin needs to do is show the coaches that the talent they saw on film is legit. Look, I had Franklin as my WR3 in this rookie class & he landed a prime opportunity to emerge as a top rookie WR in year one. He has the speed and techniques to gain separation. Sutton will start the season as the WR1, but Franklin will take that role before mid-season. DO NOT SLEEP on Troy Franklin.”
– Miguel ‘SC’ Romero (Fantasy Football Universe)

Adonai Mitchell (WR – IND)

“Adonai Mitchell could be a big play machine in this Colts’ offense. Drafted with the 20th pick of the second round, his 4.34-second 40-yard dash and 6’2″ 205lbs frame should find plenty of opportunity in Shane Steichen’s offense. With a healthy Anthony Richardson and Jonathan Taylor, defenses will have their hands full with Mitchell and Michael Pittman Jr. outside. Richardson has a cannon of an arm, and if his health scares you, gun-slinging Joe Flacco is ready to step in. With late-round picks, take a swing on players with the physical attributes to break out with their limited opportunities.”
– Ellis Johnson (RotoBaller)

NFL Sleepers Demarcus Robinson Matthew Stafford Puka Nacua Cooper Kupp Tyler Higbee Troy Franklin Courtland Sutton Bo Nix Adonai Mitchell Anthony Richardson Jonathan Taylor Michael Pittman Jr. Joe Flacco