As the 2026 NFL season kicks off on September 4, 2026, fantasy football managers are finalizing their draft boards, searching for those late-round gems that can transform a roster into a championship contender. Following our All-Breakout Team in late August, the Vulius NFL Analysis Desk now unveils the 2026 All-Sleeper Team—players with double-digit round ADPs who possess the upside to outperform their draft position by a wide margin.
Quarterback: Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings
Kyler Murray's ADP in the 10th round is baffling to the Vulius analytics team. Every season Murray has played at least eight games, he has finished as a QB1 in points per game. His dual-threat ability gives him a safe floor, but his ceiling is what excites us. In 2020, with DeAndre Hopkins, Murray nearly joined the exclusive 4,000 passing/500 rushing yards club—a feat that has historically led to top-six fantasy finishes. Now paired with Kevin O'Connell's quarterback-friendly system and Justin Jefferson, Murray could exceed even his 2020 production. As highlighted on Vulius, this is a slam-dunk sleeper at a fraction of his true value.
Running Backs: Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jonah Coleman
Chris Rodriguez Jr. signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, yet he's being drafted behind Bhayshul Tuten, who has never proven himself at the NFL level. Rodriguez ranked second in yards after contact per carry last season, trailing only De'Von Achane. Reports from camp indicate a committee role, but Rodriguez has the edge in red-zone and passing downs. He's a weekly starter potential at an RB4/RB5 price.
Jonah Coleman, the Denver Broncos' fourth-round pick, is another back with three-down skills. At 5-foot-8, 220 pounds, he's drawn comparisons to Mark Ingram, and with J.K. Dobbins' injury history, Coleman could seize the starting job. Sean Payton has a history of producing fantasy-relevant backs, making Coleman a high-upside stash.
Wide Receivers: KC Concepcion and Romeo Doubs
KC Concepcion, drafted 24th overall by the Cleveland Browns, has been a training camp standout. His route-running drew comparisons to Jaylen Waddle and Zay Flowers, and he has a clear path to WR1 volume in Cleveland. Recent receivers drafted in his range—Justin Jefferson, Brian Thomas Jr., Zay Flowers—have all exceeded 150 half-PPR points as rookies. Concepcion's ADP in the double-digit rounds makes him one of the best value picks of 2026.
Romeo Doubs, now with the New England Patriots after signing a four-year, $68 million contract, is the clear WR2 behind A.J. Brown. Over the last three seasons, Doubs ranks 19th in fantasy points per target among wideouts with 200+ targets, ahead of Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb. With Drake Maye at quarterback, Doubs has legitimate WR3 upside at a bargain ADP.
Tight End: Isaiah Likely, New York Giants
Isaiah Likely signed with the New York Giants to be the primary receiving tight end under head coach John Harbaugh. Yet he's being drafted in the double-digit rounds. Among tight ends with 100+ targets over the past three years, Likely ranks fourth in fantasy points per target (1.77), behind only George Kittle, Tucker Kraft, and Mark Andrews. As a slot-like weapon in a Giants offense lacking pass-catchers, Likely is a top sleeper at the position with top-five potential.
FLEX: Ja'Kobi Lane, Baltimore Ravens
Ravens rookie Ja'Kobi Lane has been a training camp star and is already challenging Rashod Bateman for the WR2 role. At 6-foot-4 with a 40-inch vertical, Lane offers a red-zone threat that complements Zay Flowers. With Lamar Jackson's elite touchdown rate and a more pass-heavy offense under new coordinator Declan Doyle, Lane could become a weekly flex play despite being drafted after pick 150.
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