Fantasy Football Late-Round Draft Steals: Tank Bigsby, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Rachaad White

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.

Let’s start with some running backs they are targeting.

Late-Round Draft Steals: Running Backs

Which one RB outside the top 55 in half-PPR RB ADP do you plan to target in all drafts as a late-round steal and why?

Tank Bigsby (RB – JAC)

“I’m going back to the well on this one in Tank Bigsby. Bigsby is in the same offensive system for the first time since high school. Bigsby struggled to get traction last year with his 2.6 YPC on 50 touches. Bigsby has the talent to step up in year two to provide a change of pace to Travis Etienne in 2024. The coaching staff said they want to get Bigsby more involved in the offense. Etienne struggled down the stretch last season, giving away for Bigsby to steal more opportunities in 2024.”
– Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches)

Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB – NYG)

“In March, the New York Giants lost Saquon Barkley to the Eagles in free agency. A month later, they drafted Tyrone Tracy Jr., who is going to be an excellent late-round steal for both the Giants and fantasy owners! All he has to do is beat out Devin Singletary to get the featured role on the team. Tracy is already working with the first-team offense and appears to be starting the season with a passing-down role. He comes into the league with good size (5’11″/210 lbs.), and in his senior year, he was third in the nation with a 30% forced miss tackle rate. Tracy will reward fantasy owners as the season progresses when he earns more carries and possibly takes over the Giants backfield, carrying fantasy teams into and through the playoffs!”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

“Tyrone Tracy Jr. is my favorite late-round running back to draft this year. The New York Giants swapped out Saquon Barkley for Devin Singletary this offseason. While the veteran is a solid player, he could lose the starting job to the fifth-round rookie. Tracy earned the 10th-highest rushing grade in the rookie class from PFF last season (90.5). Furthermore, he ranked first in yards after contact per attempt in the rookie class among running backs with at least 90 attempts in 2023, per PFF (4.44). Tracy is also a threat in the passing game, giving the Giants a weapon out of the backfield with Barkley in Philadelphia. Don’t be surprised if he turns into this year’s Isiah Pacheco.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

“Tyrone Tracy Jr. of the New York Giants is currently going off the board as RB57 and 182nd overall. With only the likes of Devin Singletary and Eric Gray on the running back depth chart above him, it’s easy to see a scenario where the rookie could with the RB1 job in New York out of training camp. He is a free shot at a potentially useful running.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Football Universe)

“Tyrone Tracy Jr. Tracy lasted until Round 5, but consider that decent draft capital. The 24-year-old spent only one college season at RB (2023). While his production wasn’t eye-popping, the converted WR brings high-end athleticism and the ability to contribute as a pass catcher (113 career grabs). Tracy has a chance to enter Week 1 as Devin Singletary‘s handcuff — with potential for more.”
– Kevin English (Draft Sharks)

Rachaad White (RB – TB)

“The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to take some of the heavy run off of Rachaad White’s shoulders in 2024, that we know. Bucky Irving seems to be the best bet to help compliment White, with Irving already receiving praise for his burst and acceleration from Tampa coaches. Irving could potentially profile as a better between-the-tackles runner than White, given his ability to shrug off tackles in college, which would lead to more work and even red-zone chances for the former Oregon Duck.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)