20 Late-Round Fantasy Football Draft Steals (2026)

Here are the late-round fantasy football draft steals that our Featured Pros think are worth targeting to help turn a good draft into a great one.

Late-Round Fantasy Football Draft Steals

Which one RB outside the top 45 in half-PPR RB ADP do you plan to target in all drafts as a late-round steal and why?

Keaton Mitchell (RB – LAC)

“If I’m digging for half-PPR value in the late rounds, I’m looking for players that have at least some standalone value that could then be vaulted into must-have territory should the primary back miss time; Keaton Mitchell checks those boxes. The Chargers will have one of the strongest offensive lines in the league, a new and projected high-scoring offense, a head coach that plays through the run game, and a new Offensive Coordinator in Mike McDaniel that “WANTED” Mitchell on the team. This offense just screams 2023 Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane, and while I think Omarion Hampton will have a great year, he’s expensive; if I miss on him, I’m perfectly happy landing Mitchell.”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)

“Keaton Mitchell is one of my favorite late-round running back targets because his explosiveness is unmatched, averaging over 6.0 yards per carry and leading all qualifying running backs with a 14.49 MPH average rushing speed last season. His move to Mike McDaniel’s offense is an ideal fit, as McDaniel has maximized speed backs like Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane consistently. Omarion Hampton will lead the backfield, but Mitchell has a clear path to a change-of-pace role with designed touches that can create fantasy value. At his current ADP outside the top 45 running backs, he’s the type of high-upside swing I’m targeting in every draft.”
– Ryan Linkletter (Blitz Sports Media)

Tyler Allgeier (RB – ATL)

“The running back I’m targeting in the late round of my drafts is Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier. I know what you’re thinking: didn’t the Cardinals just use the third overall pick to draft Jeremiyah Love? Yes, they did, but that’s exactly why I am taking a shot on Allgeier. Allgeier has already proven that even when he is assumed to be the backup to a talented rookie, as he was in Atlanta, he is going to see far more involvement than any Love owners are going to be comfortable with. Rookies, even highly drafted ones, rarely start the season with a full workload. So regardless of what the Cardinals are telling me, I’m going to grab some shares of Allgeier with the expectation that he is going to be a thorn in the side of rookie-year Love, just as he was to rookie-year Bijan Robinson. At RB47 (133rd overall) cost, there is almost no downside, and if they start Love off slowly, Allgeier could be a steal.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)

Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)

“Jaydon Blue’s quiet rookie season explains why he remains available near the end of drafts. But Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer praised his offseason and said Blue will be a “huge part of what we want to do.” He’s the early favorite for the No. 2 job behind Javonte Williams, whose injury history and uneven play create upside for the second-year back.”
– Kevin English (Draft Sharks)

Demond Claiborne (RB – MIN)

“Demond Claiborne is going to be a late-round target for me since he’s an intriguing prospect faced with a depth chart that should be reasonably easy to ascend. Claiborne has 4.37 speed and a bagful of moves. He’s also surprisingly good at bouncing off contact for a 5-10, 188-pound back. Aaron Jones is 31, and his rushing metrics fell off in 2025. Jordan Mason is a one-dimensional bruiser. Although the hit rate isn’t great for sixth-round RBs, it doesn’t seem far-fetched for Claiborne to quickly carve out a meaningful role in the Vikings’ offense.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)

“Give me the old dog in Alvin Kamara. Prior to the bottom dropping out last season thanks to ankle and knee injuries, Kamara had never finished lower than RB13 in fantasy points per game at any point in his career. The Saints signed Travis Etienne and paid him handsomely this offseason, but they also reworked Kamara’s deal, allowing him to stay with the team at a lower salary. He’s no longer the locked-in RB1 of yesteryear, but in this fast-paced Kellen Moore offense, Kamara still has some upside. With an ADP in the Round 12-13 range, there’s minimal risk to clicking on a player with Kamara’s track record.”
– Wolf Trelles-Heard (FantasyPros)

Mike Washington (RB – LV) | Nicholas Singleton (RB – TEN)

“There are a lot of solid handcuffs RBs to stash on the bench, but if you are looking at late-round RBs that do not require an injury to return even some value, look no further than Mike Washington and Nicholas Singleton. Both are tied to coaching staffs that are known for split backfields, have ideal measurables, and don’t have much competition for the #2 role. Washington could have some standalone value if Kubiak continues a version of his painful almost 50-50 backfield. For Singleton, his main competition is a cap casualty, and the other has poor grades no matter the way you look at them and has no ACL.”
– Justin Weigal (FantasySharks)

“Prior to breaking his foot at a Senior Bowl practice, Nicholas Singleton was viewed by many as one of the better backs in the class, often being mocked inside the top 100 on NFL Mock Draft Database. Despite falling into the 5th round, Singleton landed on a favorable depth chart in Tennessee, where he sits behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears, both of whom are on expiring contracts. Should Singleton receive a chance to start, he has the size for goal-line work (6’0, 219 lbs) and pass-catching chops (102 receptions at Penn State) that he could pop for fantasy. ”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)

“Nicholas Singleton lands in an interesting spot. Singleton has the ideal size and offers an explosive skill set. This is a new coaching staff and both of the top running backs are free agents in 2027. There are a lot of scenarios that could lead to a path for Singleton in this backfield. Right now he is free and worth a shot with your last pick in drafts.”
– David Heilman (Dynasty Trade Calculator)

Brian Robinson Jr. (RB – ATL)

“If you snag Brian Robinson Jr. before the Bijan Robinson team has a chance, there is a great chance that the Bijan team is going to give you a lot of value in a trade. Not only would Brian Robinson Jr. have RB1 upside if Bijan misses any time, but he is also a deep flex insurance during the bye week blues. If you do end up drafting Bijan Robinson, make sure you draft Brian Robinson Jr. earlier than his ADP suggests. Just make sure to triple-check you are drafting BIJAN in the 1st Round.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

Isiah Pacheco (RB – DET)

“Analysts who think that Jahmyr Gibbs will get all of David Montgomery‘s volume are wrong. Lions’ GM Brad Holmes knows how vital Gibbs is and doesn’t want him to wear down or get injured, so he will keep him on the strong side of a RBBC instead of making him a bell-cow. That’s why Isiah Pacheco was signed in free agency, to take some of the workload off of Gibbs. In his three years with the Lions, David Montgomery finished at RB 13th, 18th, and 27th in half-point PPR, so regardless of whether Gibbs gets injured, Pacheco should have standalone value. The only concern with Pacheco is that his violent running style increases his injury risk. However, considering Isiah Pacheco‘s ADP is at RB 50, the risk is worth the reward, especially on a high-powered offense like Detroit has, imo.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

“If you’re looking for a running back who is being undervalued with plenty of upside, it has to be Isiah Pacheco. Despite the expectation that Jahmyr Gibbs will take another step forward in 2026, Pacheco should still carve out a meaningful role in Detroit’s offense. Even in what was considered a down season, David Montgomery finished as the RB27, showing there is fantasy value to be had alongside Gibbs. Pacheco could realistically produce around 600 rushing yards and six touchdowns while serving as the Lions’ secondary back. With Detroit projected to have one of the league’s easiest schedules, there should also be plenty of opportunities for Pacheco to see extra work late in games and outperform his current value.”
– Steven Pintado (QB List)

“If Isiah Pacheco is even 50% of David Montgomery, we like the value here. If Gibbs misses time this year, all of a sudden we are talking fringe RB1 production.”
– Fantasy Football Goonz (Fantasy Football Goonz)

Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE)

“Dylan Sampson finished 2nd in yards per route run and first in target rate per route run (28%) among qualifying RBs last season. As a rookie. The other RBs who he ranked around? CMC, Bijan and Gibbs. Maybe you’ve heard of them.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

Tyjae Spears (RB – TEN)

“This is a pivotal year for Tyjae Spears, who has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career. However, if he can stay healthy, taking a chance on him late in drafts (RB49) has the potential to pay off, especially in PPR leagues. Spears has forced more missed tackles per touch than any running back in the NFL over the last 3 years, although that statistic is somewhat skewed because he has not handled a true workhorse workload. Even so, I would much rather target Spears late in drafts than take Tony Pollard at RB32. In the 5 games over the last two seasons where Spears has logged at least 9 carries, he has scored 11 or more PPR fantasy points in every one of them.”
– Brady Auer (BA Sports Podcast)

James Conner (RB – ARI)

“I want to scoop up as much James Conner as possible. I don’t think that he will be on the Cardinals’ roster before Week 1. I still believe there’s a decent chance he is traded to Green Bay or Detroit during the preseason. Isiah Pacheco has looked like a shell of his former self in recent seasons, and we still have to see MarShawn Lloyd stay healthy for Green Bay to believe in him as the locked-in RB2. Last year, during his brief playing sample, Conner still posted a 19% missed tackle rate, which is strong, so any talk about him being washed is probably premature (per Fantasy Points Data). Take swings on the upside that Conner could present as an RB3/flex play this year if he is moved.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)

Which one WR outside the top 50 in half-PPR WR ADP do you plan to target in all drafts as a late-round steal and why?

Chris Bell (WR – MIA)

“Miami is completely gutted, and their WR may be the worst in football, but they’re going to be playing from behind often and will need to throw the ball to someone. While Chris Bell may not be ready early in the season, if you can stomach the wait, he’s far and away the most talented WR on the team and should step into the alpha role as soon as he’s able. He’s currently ranked as the WR 83 in Half-PPR (282 overall), largely going undrafted in season-long leagues, and if your league has IR spots, I’d pick him up and stash him. Let me be clear, this is not a safe pick and comes with considerable risk, but could turn out to be a free WR1 during the fantasy playoffs.”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)

Jalen McMillan (WR – TB)

“The wide receiver I’m targeting in the late round of my drafts is Buccaneers receiver Jalen McMillan. Emeka Egbuka is now the man in town for Tampa with Mike Evans moving on to San Francisco, and with the WR2 slotted to be the aging and injury-plagued Chris Godwin, I’m willing to gamble on McMillan late in drafts. Godwin was recently signed to an extension despite rehabbing from a scary leg injury, but this may have been the Buccaneers buying the injury discount rather than showing actual faith in the veteran. McMillan started slow last season before closing the season on a hot streak with six touchdowns from Week 14-18. I’m going to take a shot on the talent of McMillan and bet against the health of Godwin on this one. Let me declare Jalen McMillan Breakout SZN open for business.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)

“Jalen McMillan sitting at WR58 feels like a fun click. We know Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin are entrenched as starters, but McMillan has a chance to carve out a substantial role now that Mike Evans is no longer with the Buccaneers. Last season, McMillan only played in the final four games after suffering a severe neck injury in the preseason. In those games, he played over 50% of the snaps three times and had one outing with seven catches for 114 yards. And don’t forget, he went nuclear down the stretch in 2024, posting five consecutive top-20 weekly finishes to end his rookie season. If McMillan plays a meaningful snap count in 2026, he has the talent to put up WR3 numbers.”
– Wolf Trelles-Heard (FantasyPros)

“The Buccaneers offense has a lot of changes this year. The biggest one is that there will be no Mike Evans for the first time in a decade. A lot of expectations on Emeka Egbuka, and the hope is that Chris Godwin can bounce back from a scary injury in 2024. Let’s not forget that Jalen McMillan was balling out his rookie year. He is a perfect dark throw with huge upside as this team looks to replace Mike Evans.”
– David Heilman (Dynasty Trade Calculator)

“Jalen McMillan is one of my favorite late-round wide receiver targets after injuries caused many fantasy managers to overlook him following a promising rookie season. He averaged 2.23 yards per route run and ranked sixth among qualifying receivers in fantasy points per target as a rookie, showcasing legitimate breakout potential. With Mike Evans gone, McMillan is expected to step into a starting role opposite Emeka Egbuka in one of the NFL’s better passing offenses with a favorable schedule. At WR68, you’re drafting him much closer to his floor than his ceiling, making him one of my favorite late-round values in 2026.”
– Ryan Linkletter (Blitz Sports Media)

Stefon Diggs (WR – FA)

“Maybe Stefon Diggs signs in the next few days, and his ADP jumps well into the top-50 among WRs. For now, though, he’s a low-risk stash, especially if he lands with his most likely suitor (Washington). Diggs was excellent last year, tallying 85-1,013-4 despite coming off a mid-season ACL tear. He’d likely see fantasy WR3-level volume with the Commanders, given their lack of depth behind Terry McLaurin.”
– Kevin English (Draft Sharks)

“Stefon Diggs is just outside the top 55 in wide receiver ADP at the moment, but he’ll be safely inside it once he signs with an NFL team – and a signing is inevitable. Despite tearing his ACL in October 2024 and having his snaps carefully managed by the Patriots last year, Diggs was terrific. He played only 55% of the Patriots’ offensive snaps but finished with 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 9.9 yards per target and 2.08 yards per route run. Diggs is bound to sign with a team that needs WR help, so he should walk right into a favorable situation. Diggs is in the twilight of his career, but his performance last year coming off a major injury suggests that he still has juice left.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

“When you have Stefon Diggs in your starting lineup for your Fantasy Football team, you are confident. Diggs is a potential every-week WR2 in Fantasy Football when he is in the right situation. Right now, his legal problems have him in the wrong situation. Right now there is a lot of uncertainty regarding where Diggs will play, but when he signs, his ADP could rise in no time. Not so long ago Diggs was a 2nd Round Pick in all Fantasy Football leagues, and last season revived the Patriots passing offense to the Super Bowl. Worst case scenario you waste a late round draft pick, best case scenario you have a WR you could depend on.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

“Well, if FA WR Stefon Diggs stays outside the top-50, he’s the easy pick, with it looking more likely he becomes a Washington Commander in the coming weeks. But he feels like a cheap answer. So we will dig deeper. I love the parameters as a sleeper outside the top-50 WRs because we have seen first-time WR1s emerge from this ADP range in the past (Nico Collins, Jerry Jeudy and Michael Wilson). My pick? Chargers second-year WR Tre Harris. The second-year WR is being grouped into the “elite” Chargers WR conversation alongside Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston by HC John Harbaugh. And even though his rookie year didn’t feature a ton of highlight-reel plays or counting stats, his playing time increased because of his contributions as a run-blocker. That suggests he could see much more playing time (and targets) than his bottom-dwelling ADP would indicate in 2026. Harris can create big plays (both downfield and after the catch) and is versatile enough to line up all over the formation. He also averaged 5.5 targets in the last two games that QJ missed in the second half of the season. If the Chargers lean into the run game more with their new OC, Mike McDaniel, Harris could be a major benefactor in terms of snaps/routes based on how well he does the dirty work.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

“I know that at the time of writing this, Stefon Diggs is a free agent, but I want to draft him anyway. Diggs had a strong 2025 season that proved that he has plenty left in the tank to post a strong fantasy season in 2026. Last year, he was the WR23 in fantasy points per game with only a 65.4% route share (62nd out of 109 qualifying receivers). Among 109 qualifying receivers, he was stellar on a per-route basis, ranking 22nd in target per route run rate (25%), 20th in receiving yards per game (59.6), and eighth in yards per route run (2.53) and first downs per route run (0.127, per Fantasy Points Data). Diggs could be a WR2/3 again this season depending upon his landing spot.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)

Jalen Nailor (WR – LV)

“Jalen Nailor is essentially free in drafts at WR70, and he could offer upside as the likely 2nd option in the passing game. There is not much to go off of stat-wise except decent PFF grades. He has flashed when given the opportunity as the 4th receiving option in Minnesota with 5+ touchdowns the last 2 years. He is in the prime years of his career and is being paid at the level of Jalen Coker, Khalil Shakir, and Jauan Jennings. There really isn’t much downside besides losing work to Tre Tucker (WR73), and he was hand-picked by the current regime in free agency.”
– Justin Weigal (FantasySharks)

“Jalen Nailor played in the shadows of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but make no mistake, Nailor is electric in the open field. He’s also a good route runner and has a physicality to his game when it comes to creating YAC (yards after the catch). Nailor is reunited with former Vikings’ teammate Kirk Cousins in Sin City. Waiting in the wings to take over at QB is the number one overall pick, Fernando Mendoza. All Mendoza did was lead the unheralded Indiana Hoosiers to a National Championship. With an ADP at WR 71, Nailor is pretty much free, and I think based on his talent alone, he outperforms his draft cost in street shoes.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

Antonio Williams (WR – WAS)

“After parting ways with Deebo Samuel and his 24.69% target share, Washington added Antonio Williams in the third round of the draft this past April. It will be important to monitor Williams’ usage during training camp – one of the knocks on him coming out of school was his high slot rate (77.2% per The Huddle); however, it is possible he could work his way into two-WR sets ahead of Treylon Burks and Luke McCaffrey. Additionally, while I won’t be betting against Terry McLaurin this year, it remains possible he regresses during his age-31 season. With Brandon Aiyuk likely out of the picture, Stefon Diggs and Keenan Allen are the only major threats remaining on the market – until they sign, I’ll keep drafting Williams at cost.”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)

“Antonio Williams is one of my favorite late-round upside wide receivers to target. He has a legitimate chance to emerge as Washington’s WR2 behind an aging Terry McLaurin, especially if the Commanders’ offense rebounds with a healthy Jayden Daniels under center. Outside of McLaurin, the race to become the team’s second-leading target is wide open, giving Williams a clear path to meaningful playing time. His combination of speed and polished route running should translate well to the NFL. At his current draft cost, Williams is the type of high-upside pick that could turn out to be a good FLEX player.”
– Steven Pintado (QB List)

Jalen Coker (WR – CAR)

“Jalen Coker is one of the easiest late-round targets on the board, and the wide receiver 59 price tag is enough to turn us all into cokeheads. From Week 12 through the end of the season, he outproduced Tetairoa McMillan while posting a 20% target share, 2.30 yards per route run, and a higher first-read rate. He then followed it up with 11 targets and 134 receiving yards in his first career playoff game, proving Carolina had no issue leaning on him when the lights were brightest. He also led all qualifying wide receivers in EPA per target over the last two seasons and ranked sixth in EPA per route run in 2025, per @FantasyPtsData. WR59 is simply too cheap for a player with this kind of profile.”
– James Emrick-Wilson (The Armchair Sports Corner)

Matthew Golden (WR – GB)

“Matthew Golden showed some juice on minimal usage last year. The departure of Doubs and Wicks and the fragility of Christian Watson could give the first-round pick more targets this year.”
– Fantasy Football Goonz (Fantasy Football Goonz)

Tre Tucker (WR – LV)

“Tre Tucker is a wide receiver I’m targeting late in drafts. He led this offense in targets last season, and I expect him to be the clear No. 2 option behind a healthy Brock Bowers this year. This offense has been revamped under new head coach Klint Kubiak, whose scheme is built around maximizing play-action opportunities. Tucker is a low-risk, high-reward late-round pick, especially considering he played at least 88% of the offensive snaps in every game last season.”
– Brady Auer (BA Sports Podcast)