Gamers don’t need to construct an entire team from undrafted players. Still, looking at players with an average draft position (ADP) after 150 in half-point per reception formats is useful for identifying last-round darts and players to place on the watch list. When considering players for this piece, I asked myself two questions. First, does the player have a high ceiling? Second, do they have a fantasy-friendly schedule early in the season? The answer to one or both of those questions was yes for every featured player. Here are some of our favorite late-round targets for deep fantasy football league drafts.

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ADP (average draft position) of 150+

Quarterback

Geno Smith (QB – SEA): 187.3 ADP

Did you draft Brock Purdy in a tough Week 1 matchup against the Jets or rookies Jayden Daniels or Caleb Williams as your QB1? Geno Smith is an ideal target to use over any of those three in Week 1. Among quarterbacks with more than one game played in 2022, Smith was the QB8 in fantasy points per game (18.5).

Seattle’s new offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb, had a fun, high-octane vertical passing attack at Washington in college last season, with a big-armed quarterback and three high-end wide receivers. Grubb wasn’t the play-caller for the Huskies, but he can replicate the offense with Smith and Seattle’s talented wide receiving corps.

The Seahawks are 5.5-point favorites at home against the Broncos in Week 1, and the game’s total is 42.0 points. As a result, the Seahawks have an implied total of 23.75 points, higher than Washington’s. Smith also has an easier assignment than Purdy, and Smith is a safer choice than Williams in his regular-season debut. It’s not outrageous to use Smith over any of those three quarterbacks in Week 1 or select the veteran signal-caller as insurance for the two rookies.

Running Backs

Rico Dowdle (RB – DAL): 146.7 ADP

Gamers hate uncertainty, but the price for landing Dallas’ potential starting running back or electrifying part of a two-back committee is too cheap. It appears Rico Dowdle is the favorite to start for the Cowboys.

Per @jonmachota of @TheAthletic, Rico Dowdle “has to be a favorite to lead the [Cowboys] in rushing”

In my opinion, Dowdle is the cheapest RB in fantasy that is the favorite to lead their team in fantasy points. Has been the most underpriced RB in best ball the whole offseason pic.twitter.com/oANMV8pwTz

– Sam Sherman (@Sherman_FFB) August 7, 2024

Dowdle isn’t an elite talent. Still, fantasy football often doesn’t need to be treated as rocket science, and using a late-round pick to stash a potential starting running back in an above-average offense is a no-brainer move. While he no longer has an ADP outside the top 150 players as he did when I initially outlined this piece, he’s close enough to that threshold and fits the spirit of this article.

Tyrone Tracy (RB – NYG): 166.0 ADP

It’s been quite a rollercoaster ride following Tyrone Tracy news lately. Per Nathan Jahnke of Pro Football Focus (PFF), Tracy played all but two snaps on New York’s first four drives in their first preseason game, operating ahead of Eric Gray. Devin Singletary had the night off, so Tracy appears to be Singletary’s clear-cut backup.

However, all of the excitement from his preseason deployment was wiped away on August 13 when he suffered what was seemingly a significant injury in practice. Tracy was placed in an air cast and carted off the field. Yet, the fears were misplaced, as he was later diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain. He’s already running and cutting again.

Tyrone Tracy running and cutting on far field with training staff as if his ankle injury scare two days ago was a WWE work.

It wasn’t, of course, but wouldn’t be surprised if Tracy is back at practice next week. Amazing. #Giants100

– Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) August 15, 2024

Tracy was highly productive in his final collegiate season, his only year playing running back after beginning his career as a wide receiver. According to PFF, in 11 games in 2023, Tracy had 114 rush attempts, 714 rushing yards (64.9 per game), 6.3 yards per carry, 4.44 yards after contact per attempt (YCO/A), 46 missed tackles forced, eight rushing touchdowns, 25 targets, 19 receptions (1.7 per game), 138 receiving yards (12.5 per game), 7.3 yards per reception, 1.07 yards per route run (Y/RR), a 0.4-yard average depth of target (aDOT) and a 19.4% targets per route run rate.

Tracy’s experience at wide receiver could allow him to carve out standalone value if he can overtake Singletary for passing downs. The rookie has the requisite size to handle a three-down gig if Singletary is injured or ineffective.

Wide Receivers

Rashid Shaheed (WR – NO): 151.3 ADP

Rashid Shaheed has flashed his potential through two seasons, averaging 2.7 receptions and 44.7 receiving yards per game. A look under the hood is even more encouraging. Shaheed earned a target on 17.0% of his routes and amassed 1.95 yards per route run (YPRR).

Sadly, Shaheed was pigeonholed as a one-trick vertical weapon with a 13.6-yard aDOT. Furthermore, per PFF, an eye-popping 26.7% of Shaheed’s targets have been 20-plus yards downfield. Still, Shaheed has demonstrated electrifying skills with the ball in his hands as a first-team All-Pro punt returner and ball-carrier, with 11 career carries for 94 yards and a touchdown.

The Saints have replaced Pete Carmichael with Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator. The latter was on San Francisco’s coaching staff last year and should bring more motion to the mix.

Derek Carr pressure to sack splits

Static coverage: 13.9%
– 4th best out of 29 qualifiers

Disguised looks: 30.8%
– Worst out of 29 qualifiers

Saints lowest motion usage in 2023, could aid pass game/protection simultaneously https://t.co/hHIiXuBOkF

– Football Insights ???? (@fball_insights) August 15, 2024

Last season, the 49ers ranked 15th in routes & 7th in rec yards/g when using motion before or during the snap. The Saints ranked 29th in routes & 26th in rec yards/g under same motion conditions (before/during the snap).

Klint Kubiak should help the offense be more efficient.

– Corbin (@corbin_young21) August 17, 2024

Shaheed is a boom-or-bust Flex option if he remains stuck in a one-dimensional field-stretcher gig. Yet, if Kubiak injects life into a stagnant offense, Shaheed could emerge as a more consistent week-to-week contributor.

Jahan Dotson (WR – WAS): 153.0 ADP

Jahan Dotson could be in store for a role change this year. The third-year pro was Washington’s primary slot with the starters in their first preseason contest and the second as well. Slot WRs were highly productive in Kliff Kingsbury’s offense when he was Arizona’s head coach. According to Jahnke, from 2019-2022, Arizona’s slot WRs had the second-most receptions (434) among all teams. Dotson hasn’t lived up to the expectations that accompanied him as the 16th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, but a role change could be the spark he needs to get his career on track. Moreover, Daniels could provide Washington’s offense with a shot in the arm after receiving shoddy play at quarterback in Dotson’s first two years in the NFL.

Tight End

Noah Fant (TE – SEA): 213.3 ADP

Noah Fant can also benefit from Grubb changing Seattle’s offense and opening up the vertical passing game. It frequently takes tight ends time to adjust to playing in the NFL, and Fant is on his second contract after re-signing with the Seahawks. Furthermore, Fant is well-paid after Seattle opted to pay him more than departing teammates Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson. I highlighted Fant as a late-round dart throw in early July, and I remain bullish on the athletically gifted tight end’s outlook this season.

Flex

Dontayvion Wicks (WR – GB): 160.3 ADP

Dontayvion Wicks is another player I’ve previously touted. I called Wicks a value in February and a sleeper in July. The second-year pro had an eye-catching rookie season for the Packers. It’s unclear how Green Bay will deploy their talented young wideouts, but Wicks is the rare wide receiver with multi-way handcuff appeal if he starts the year low in the hierarchy. Yet, after scoring a long touchdown in the first preseason game, Wicks could also quickly claim a significant role in the passing game.

Didn’t take long for Jordan Love ???? @Packers take an early lead!

????: Stream #GBvsCLE on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/yyJlhvP170

– NFL (@NFL) August 10, 2024

Wicks’ talent is unquestionable. Nevertheless, he’s a more palatable pick in leagues with medium-sized to large benches.

Kicker

Jake Bates (K – DET): 241.5 ADP

Jake Bates has a booming leg. He knocked through 21-of-28 field goal attempts for the Michigan Panthers in the UFL, which was an admittedly underwhelming 75.0% success rate. Yet, he nailed kicks from 60, 62 and 64 yards. Five of his misses were from 50+ yards.

ICYMI, @XFLBattlehawks kicker Andre Szmyt made the FOURTH 60+ yard field goal of the season yesterday ????????

The other 3? All made by Jake Bates ????

Tune in to @ESPN at 12pm ET to see if Jake Bates will hit another today for the @USFLPanthers ???? pic.twitter.com/6VX9sqN1NB

– United Football League (@TheUFL) May 12, 2024

Thus, Bates made 14-of-16 attempts from inside 50 yards. Bates has also made all five field goals he’s attempted in the preseason, drilling two kicks from 50+ yards. Finally, Bates won’t have to deal with the elements before Detroit’s bye in Week 5. The Lions have home games in Week 1, 2 and 4, and the Cardinals, their opponent in Week 3, have a retractable roof.

Defense

Seahawks (SEA – D/ST): 244.3 ADP

Streaming defenses is wise, and the Seahawks are a perfect target for streamers. Seattle is a 5.5-point favorite at home against the lowly Broncos in Week 1. In Week 2, the Seahawks are 2.5-point favorites on the road against the pitiful Patriots. Lastly, new head coach Mike MacDonald is a defensive whiz, serving as the defensive coordinator for the Ravens the previous two years and for the Michigan Wolverines in 2021.

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