As your 2024 fantasy football draft winds down, the final rounds are crucial for finding those little-known players that can make or break your season. Our team of Featured Pros analysts has scoured the rankings to highlight the top final-round targets you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking for breakout potential, high-upside rookies, or reliable depth, these picks could be the difference between winning and losing your league.

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Final Round Targets: Running Backs

Which one RB outside the top 60 in half-PPR RB ADP do you plan on targeting in the final rounds of all your drafts and why?

Jerome Ford (RB – CLE)

“It’s Jerome Ford in the late rounds. Strong offensive line and proved to be trustworthy when Chubb went down. Chubb can squat 1000 pounds, but that doesn’t mean he can make cuts on that blown-out leg. It’s Ford all year.”
– Steve Anagnos (Double G Sports)

“Nick Chubb, the Browns’ starting running back, is on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list due to a severe knee injury, sidelining him for at least the first four games of the season. This is concerning given Chubb’s age (28) and the multiple surgeries he’s undergone, including medial capsule, meniscus, MCL, and ACL repairs. His history includes a previous ACL tear in college, further raising doubts about his durability. In Chubb’s absence, Jerome Ford had 248 touches last season, making him an intriguing late-round target. Even if Chubb returns, it’s unlikely he’ll see full workload after such a significant injury.”
– Chalk (The Undroppables)

Jordan Mason (RB – SF)

“Right now, the battle for backup RB in San Francisco is between Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason. Mitchell wasn’t practicing for a couple of weeks due to an injury, and Mason has taken advantage of those extra preseason reps and possibly taken over that backup role. The potential is there for whoever claims the RB2 if McCaffrey were to miss any time this year. Mason is currently being drafted after Mitchell at RB69, so grabbing Mason in the last round could end up being a great pick, especially if you have McCaffrey.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)

“Jordan Mason has emerged as the RB2 in San Francisco and is now a must-stash player. He won’t be projected for much while Christian McCaffrey is healthy. But, if McCaffrey missed any time, he would go from must stash to must start. This is a top offense, and we have a long track record of success from multiple backs. You won’t get CMC type of production, but Mason would have an RB2 floor if he took over.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)

“Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell have missed the majority of the offseason with injuries, allowing Jordan Mason to thrive as the 49ers’ potential RB1. SF HC Kyle Shanahan has raved about Mason’s growth, citing how much trust he has in third-year RB. Given how unreliable Mitchell has been since his rookie season and how well Mason has played, it seems clear it’s the latter’s job to lose as the primary handcuff to CMC (who is dealing with a calf injury). Back in 2022, Mason graded out as PFF’s second-highest graded rusher last season (92.9). In 2023, he was PFF’s 8th-highest-graded RB.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

Alexander Mattison (RB – LV)

“Alexander Mattison is a solid last-round dart throw. I’m not convinced that Zamir White will just show up in Week 1 and become an every-down workhorse just because Josh Jacobs is gone. White seems like Mike Davis from a few seasons ago, where we took an overall average backup running back, and we seemed to be up the draft board when the starter in front of him moved on. Opportunity means a lot for fantasy running backs, but that opportunity doesn’t always mean the player is any good. I’m not expecting Mattison to be a league-winner, but we seem that he has the talent to produce as a flex play in a backup situation, as he did behind Dalvin Cook in Minnesota. The Raider’s backfield is likely more of a committee than a workhorse situation. Mattison is currently RB65 off the board and is available on waivers in most leagues after the draft has been completed. He is the perfect target if you can move a player to IR and scoop him up for free.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Football Universe)

“In spot starts during his time behind Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison had shown flashes of dominance. Unfortunately, that same level of performance rarely surfaced in 2023 as the starter, resulting in him finding a new home with the Raiders. Mattison now sits behind Zamir White (who has shown similar flashes of upside behind Josh Jacobs (Now with Green Bay) similar to Mattison behind Cook) as the RB2 and has the potential to provide meaningful weekly contributions. Should anything happen to White or if he’s unable to stay hot, Mattison may find himself in spot-starts once again. As the only clear RB2 in these depths of ADP and a history of ceiling games already in his game-log, Alexander Mattison is a no-brainer. Yes, he’s likely sitting on your bench for most of the year in season-long leagues, but he’s a perfect last man in bestball formats.”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)

D’Onta Foreman (RB – CLE)

“D’Onta Foreman (RB72 in ADP) is one of my favorite last-round targets, especially when using a Zero-RB draft strategy. Unfortunately, Nick Chubb will start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform List (PUP), missing at least the first four games. Last year, Foreman was the RB9 from Week 6 through Week 10, averaging 13.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game with Khalil Herbert out of the lineup. Meanwhile, Jerome Ford was a solid player last season. However, the Browns used Kareem Hunt as the goal-line specialist, a role Foreman should take over until Chubb is healthy. The veteran is an excellent last-round option, especially if you draft Chubb or Jonathon Brooks.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

Jamaal Williams (RB – NO)

“Combine Dennis Allen’s apparent hatred towards Kendre Miller and the early back issue for Alvin Kamara, and you come up with a viable target option for Jamaal Williams in the last round of drafts. Sure, 2023 was a very disappointing season, but if opportunity comes knocking in a Klint Kubiak offense, “Swagg” could answer the door.”
– Nate Marcum (Fantasy In Frames)

Dalvin Cook (RB – FA)

“Dalvin Cook (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking RB 102 / Ringo’s Ranking RB 38) Ok, so you want to be a fantasy analyst? I literally just finished typing my blurb for this article on how I thought Roschon Johnson was worth a shot as a late-round sleeper when news broke that the Dallas Cowboys are flying in Dalvin Cook for a tryout. Ugh! I swear they do this stuff on purpose just to tick me off. Anyway, I digress, where was I? Oh yeah, while I like Roschon, I like Dalvin Cook even more if he signs with Dallas. I still think Cook has plenty of juice left in the tank. Remember, it was only two years ago when Dallas’ RBBC with Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard produced RB 19 and RB 7, respectively. I guess you could say Ringo doesn’t think Cook will burn you, or that Cook is cooked, or that there are too many Cooks (Brandin and Dalvin) in the Cowboys’ kitchen. I’ll see myself out now, haha!”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

Dylan Laube (RB – LV)

“The RB I am targeting in the last round of all of my drafts is Raiders’ pass-catching specialist Dylan Laube. It appears Zamir White and Alexander Mattison are ahead of him on the depth chart, but Laube is the superior pass catcher and targets are worth more than carries in fantasy football. We all saw Alexander Mattison in a featured role last season; it didn’t go well.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)

“Once you get to the final rounds of a fantasy football draft, it’s all about throwing something against the wall and seeing what sticks. But in certain cases, it comes down to knowing just a little more than your league’s competition. When digging in the depths of the running back position, finding a player with a path to upside separates title contenders from pretenders. In 2024, that could be Dylan Laube with the Las Vegas Raiders. While in college, Laube showed that he could be invaluable in the passing game (117 receptions over the last two seasons), something that the Raiders could be lacking with both Zamir White and Alexander Mattison focusing on early down work. Early in training camp, he caught the praise of the coaching staff as a player with natural and reliable hands, which could garner more playing time as the year progresses. As a last-round draft pick, Laube could potentially become a factor in for fantasy managers as a Flex option in PPR formats during the season.”
– Brandon Murchison (RotoBaller)

Bucky Irving (RB – TB)

“I was happy to see Bucky Irving listed at 61 because that made this answer very easy for me. Tampa Bay’s rookie RB already appears to have the No. 2 role locked up behind the notoriously inefficient Rachaad White. It remains to be seen if the smaller Irving can hold up to the rigors of the NFL, but his preseason film bolsters a premise that he’s a flat-out better runner than White and could well take a piece of the Bucs’ backfield pie.”
– Des Bieler (The Washington Post)

“Bucky Irving is who I’m going after in the last round of my drafts. Some of Rachaad White‘s inefficiency can be blamed on that horrific offensive line last year, but at the end of the day, 3.7 YPC is wholly underwhelming. Irving is a promising rookie who will be waiting for his shot if White can’t improve his per-play production. I’m not saying it’s likely, but with Irving’s receiving skillset, a path absolutely exists that Irving is the three-down back on this team – a potential league winner going outside the top 60 RBs.”
– Benjamin Klotz (Touchdown Squad)

“Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving is my favorite dart throw at the end of fantasy drafts. In the preseason, he’s averaged 4.44 YPC on 18 carries and has shown the elusiveness that allowed him to have back-to-back 1000-yard seasons at Oregon. His only competition for the RB2 role, Chase Edmonds, was just placed on the IR. Irving is one Rachaad White injury or repeated ineffectiveness from carving out a big role in the Tampa backfield. ”
– James Emrick-Wilson (Armchair Scouting)

Ray Davis (RB – BUF)

“Selected in the late 4th round, Ray Davis is expected to become the Bills’ No. 2 running back. The organization views Davis as an ideal complement to James Cook, particularly in pass protection and goal-line situations. Standing at 5’8″ and weighing 211 pounds, Davis has a compact build and tested well at the combine, showcasing a three-down skill set from his college days. While he lacks standout traits, Davis’s performance, including 14 touchdowns in his final collegiate year, suggests he could be a valuable fantasy handcuff with potential as a situational flex option, especially given Cook’s lack of production in the red zone.”
– Daniel Mader (Fantasy Football Advice)

Tank Bigsby (RB – JAC)

“Last season, Tank Bigsby might as well have had banana peel as shoes and hands. He was falling when he ran, and he would fumble more than anyone would like to admit. In year two, Bigsby looks like he is ready to be the RB Jacksonville hoped he would be. Expect Tank to be worked in moderately through the 2024 season with the chance to even vulture a few TDs.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

Braelon Allen (RB – NYJ)

“When you get to the final round of fantasy drafts, you are not selecting a starting position player; you are selecting a player with upside if the cards fall right for them. For cards to fall right for Braelon Allen, Breece Hall would, unfortunately, need to go down with an injury, but that is the case with every RB in this range. Allen is fast, powerful, and is on a high-octane offense led by a now-healthy Aaron Rodgers. If something were to happen to Hall, Allen would garner a massive FAAB bid, so you might as well stash him for a couple of weeks and go from there. ”
– Michael Petropoulos (BRoto Fantasy)

Final Round Targets: Wide Receivers

Which one WR outside the top 70 in half-PPR WR ADP do you plan on targeting in the final rounds of all your drafts and why?

Joshua Palmer (WR – LAC)

“The Ladd hype is real, and that leaves Josh Palmer sitting there on a tee for you. Herbert has a history with Palmer, and the Harbaugh game plan won’t stop Herbert from finding his most comfortable target.”
– Steve Anagnos (Double G Sports)

Tyler Lockett (WR – SEA)

“Tyler Lockett is coming off a down year, but the Seahawks re-signed him to a two-year extension, demonstrating their confidence that he will bounce back. An offseason leg injury is keeping his ADP down, but Lockett’s availability has never been an issue in his nine-year career, missing just three games due to injury. Before last season, Lockett consistently put up WR2 numbers. Although he may not reach those heights again with the ascension of Jaxon Smith-Njigba looming, he should still outperform his disrespectful ADP.”
– Chalk (The Undroppables)

Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – NYG)

“Malik Nabers is going to get a lot of attention from defenses this year (and rightfully so). Wan’Dale Robinson, playing out of the slot, could be capitalizing on those Daniel Jones checkdowns if Nabers isn’t open throughout the season. Even if Robinson only gets 5-6 targets a game, that should give him enough production to be a top 50 WR this year. Currently, at WR75, there is some value in taking Robinson at the end of drafts.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)

“Wan’Dale Robinson, 43rd overall pick in the 2022 draft, had his rookie season cut short due to a devastating injury whose recovery process was pushed into the start of the 2023 season. Even so, he still ranked as the WR4 in the NFL in target separation (2.46 yards), WR8 in Average Cushion (6.35 yards), WR3 in contested catch rate (66.7%), and WR4 in true catch rate (98.4%). He also led his team in catches (60), had the second-highest separation rate for the Giants in his first two NFL seasons (93.4%), had the second-highest target rate (27.5%), and in 2023, his 78 targets accounted for a 26.9% target share. On top of that, he was involved in the running game, going 9-87-1 with 9.7 yards per attempt. Admittedly, the data with him and Danny Dimes on the field at the same time is limited, but these numbers point to a WR primed for a massive season. His WR77 ADP (242 overall) is criminal.”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)

Quentin Johnston (WR – LAC)

“The last round has no certainty whatsoever, so swing for the fences if you can’t play it safe. My risky play is Quentin Johnston of the Los Angeles Chargers. Heading into his rookie season, I had high hopes for Johnston. He had the size and physical tools to be an Alpha WR1. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, and even when he was given the opportunity, he failed to produce. Fast forward a year, and we see a Chargers squad without Keenan Allen and Austin Ekeler for the first time in a decade. The lack of any desirable wide receiver talent leaves this job open for the taking. Fantasy managers have jumped on rookie Ladd McConkey, who was never a high-level producer in college, and Joshua Palmer, who is more likely a WR3-level player. The talent is there for sophomore Johnston, and if he can develop it, he could easily find himself catapulted into fantasy stardom. He is a high-risk and high-reward pick in the final round.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Football Universe)

“Despite people thinking that Quentin Johnston can’t catch the ball, the second-year wide receiver only had three drops last season. I wouldn’t be surprised if Johnston is the Chargers WR1 this year. There is a pathway for him to easily surpass 100+ targets. The former first-round pick looks to have a bounce-back year establishing himself as the team’s number one option.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)

Javon Baker (WR – NE)

“I have been a massive fan of Javon Baker (WR96 in ADP) all offseason, picking him in nearly every dynasty rookie draft and many of my best ball teams. We have seen NFL Draft Day 3 picks turn into fantasy stars as a rookie, including Puka Nacua and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Baker had the 11th-high PFF receiving grade in the draft class last season and posted a higher yards per route run average than Rome Odunze (3.21 vs. 2.93). While he hasn’t had an ideal second half to training camp, the former UCF star is worth drafting with your last-round pick. Given New England’s lack of proven pass catchers, Baker could quickly get on the field and become the No. 1 guy.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

Demarcus Robinson (WR – LAR)

“The Rams ran out of 11-personnel more than any team in 2023, and with Demarcus Robinson set to be their WR3, the floor to outproduce WR80 is pretty stable. Robinson’s upside was on display last year between Weeks 12-17, averaging 13.8 fppg. Over that stretch, he played at least 60% of the snaps. ”
– Nate Marcum (Fantasy In Frames)

“Demarcus Robinson got a grip last season on the WR3 role with the Rams, a valuable spot considering how often they play in 11 personnel for offensive mastermind Sean McVay. Rookie Jordan Whittington made a splash in training camp, conjuring memories of Puka Nacua. Still, as long as Robinson keeps his job, he’s well-positioned to put up numbers and would ratchet up his value in the very conceivable event of another injury to Nacua or Cooper Kupp.”
– Des Bieler (The Washington Post)

Mack Hollins (WR – BUF)

“Mack Hollins (Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking WR 138 / Ringo’s Ranking WR 69) If you’re looking for a real longshot in larger leagues (12+ teams) with deep rosters, Mack Hollins is a guy to consider. The main reason is that the Bills are running out of WRs. Marquez Valdes-Scantling is banged up, and Curtis Samuel is dealing with a turf toe injury. Those tend to linger. TE Dalton Kincaid figures to be the top option, along with rookie WR Keon Coleman and second-year WR Khalil Shakir. Hollins is another big target who could be valuable in the red zone. There are worse dart throws to take late in your draft than hitching your WR wagon to one of the top QBs/offenses in the NFL. Ringo thinks you deserve a break today. Go get yourself a Big “Mack” late in your draft.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

Jalen Tolbert (WR – DAL)

“Outside of newly signed CeeDee Lamb, the only positive news from the Cowboys’ camp regarding wide receivers is Jalen Tolbert’s emergence as the WR3. Tolbert may have the potential to surpass this role, especially given the concerns around Brandin Cooks, who, at 30, has shown signs of decline. Cooks has struggled with under 700 yards over the past two seasons, missing four games in 2022, and his performance metrics were average at best. Last season, Cooks posted a 1.3 YPPR, ranked 66th, a 1.62 target separation, ranked 53rd, a route win rate, ranked 56th, and a win rate vs. man, ranked 79th. Despite his quality target rate being ranked 8th, according to PlayerProfiler, Tolbert’s athletic profile and college performance suggest he could develop into a key player, with comparisons drawn to Adam Thielen and Michael Gallup-two players who notably broke out after their NFL rookie seasons.”
– Daniel Mader (Fantasy Football Advice)

“Coming into the 2024 season, most people are asking the question, “Who is this year’s Puka Nacua?”. The answer to that question is quite simple: no one. The question that should be asked is, “Who is this year’s Nico Collins?” Although there are many options to choose from, for me, I have to point towards Cowboys third-year wideout Jalen Tolbert. He has been somewhat of a disappointment after being selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In the small amount of action that he has seen in 25 career games, there has not been much to write home about. But during the Cowboys training camp, there was a sense that Tolbert was finally putting it all together. Playing on an offense that will be high-scoring once again in 2024, Tolbert has the chance to ascend to the WR2 role. At WR81 and 270th overall, he is well worth the gamble for a player with WR4/Flex upside if his usage were to increase.”
– Brandon Murchison (RotoBaller)

Rashod Bateman (WR – BAL)

“I know we say this every year, but I just can’t quit the Rashod Bateman train yet. Bateman’s talent has been evident whenever he’s been healthy, and besides Flowers being the locked-in WR1, the competition for the WR2 spot is weak. If Bateman can stay on the field, he should play a huge percentage of snaps on an offense that is projected to be top-10 in points this year. The other benefit is you’ll likely find out if he’s a hit early, so you won’t have him lingering on your bench waiting to see if he’ll pay off.”
– Benjamin Klotz (Touchdown Squad)

Odell Beckham Jr. (WR – MIA)

“Odell Beckham Jr. still has a little upside in the tank, and the Dolphins are a great team to use what is left with their vertical, open-field, big-play approach. Odell is definitely more of a Best Ball WR than a WR5 to start the season, but one injury to Waddle/Hill and Odell will be an automatic WR2 with WR1 upside.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

Jermaine Burton (WR – CIN)

“Jermaine Burton is a player that could have some stand-alone value in this offense. We have seen a third wide receiver produce in this offense for years with Tyler Boyd. But, if Tee Higgins or Ja’Marr Chase were to miss time, Burton could see a big bump. Being tied to Joe Burrow is a big piece of this, and Burton’s big-time explosiveness brings huge upside with this pick. Andrew Erickson said it best: you don’t play for second place. Don’t draft a guy that will score you 8 points each week, your last picks should be high upside picks. Burton absolutely fits the bill.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)

Jordan Whittington (WR – LAR)

“Jordan Whittington set the preseason ablaze with 11 receptions for 126 yards in two preseason games. Starters Cooper Kupp and Puka Nakua are oft-injured, and his competition for the WR3 role, Demarcus Robinson, is a 29-year-old journeyman. Whittington was a running back in high school, and a 5-Star Athlete recruit. His experience as a running back will prove to be useful. Per The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue, Whittington may be utilized in a variety of ways by the Rams as the season progresses, perhaps even giving them position flexibility at running back on sweeps and stretch plays.” Whittington will be the most fun dart throw you can make in fantasy football.”
– James Emrick-Wilson (Armchair Scouting)

Darnell Mooney (WR – ATL)

“Darnell Mooney said he and Kirk Cousins are locker neighbors. Mooney added Cousins is always giving him insight this preseason. “Kirk’s the guy. He’s the reason why everything’s flowing.” While so many are gravitating toward the Drake London-Cousins connection, I think Mooney can be a major benefactor of the QB upgrade. Per Sharp Football, nearly 40% of deep targets to Darnell Mooney have been inaccurate in his career. Over that period, the #1 most accurate QB on deep targets (20+ yards downfield) is Cousins. The Falcons’ current director of player personnel, Ryan Pace, drafted Mooney in the fifth round in 2020 and saw him break out with over 1,000 receiving yards and a 27% target share a few years ago. Every year, we get WR contracts in free agency that make us go like “Huh?” Last year, it was Jakobi Meyers; the year before that, it was Christian Kirk. Usually, you want to shy away from WR in FA switching teams, but Mooney has so much upside in this pass-heavy offense. I at least want to get one step ahead of my league-mates before seeing this offense in action in Week 1.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

“Darnell Mooney had an impressive first couple seasons in the league, including a 1000+ yard campaign as a sophomore. He has struggled to stay on the field the last couple of seasons and has seen his production drop tremendously from when he was a hyped-up rookie and sophomore. Mooney is still just 26, though, and finds himself as the clear-cut WR2 for the Falcons, behind Drake London, with nobody of note creeping for his spot (I dare you to try to guess the other players in the Falcons receiving room. Not easy huh?). With gunslinger Kirk Cousins at the helm, Mooney has a chance to work his way back into being a solid fantasy asset once again. ”
– Michael Petropoulos (BRoto Fantasy)

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