Training camps are in full swing, and the NFL preseason kicks off with a complete slate later this week.
That means fantasy football managers are already in the thick of draft season, as the upcoming season draws near.
Whether you’re in a dynasty league and looking for gems in this year’s rookie draft, or you’re a redraft manager hoping to land that first-year sleeper who could break out and lead you to a title, here are a few under-the-radar picks from this year’s draft class who could end up being huge bargains this season:
RB Dameon Pierce | Houston Texans
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It seems like more and more teams have committee backfields this year, and some of this year’s top rookie backs (Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker III) have worthy incumbents that could heavily impact their share of the touches.
In Houston, Pierce is easily the most talented and promising back on an otherwise lackluster depth chart. He was already underrated as an overall prospect in this year’s draft class (RB2 on our board, RB7 in the draft), and he landed in a situation that should give him a wide-open opportunity to take control of the entire workload.
WR Romeo Doubs | Green Bay Packers
Syndication: Journal Sentinel
Yes, the Packers traded up to the top of the second round for Christian Watson, but it’s Doubs who has stolen the show in training camp. The fourth-round pick out of Nevada has been making big plays on a seemingly daily basis, earning praise from quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
With Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling both gone, there’s no reason why one of these rookies can’t challenge Allen Lazard to be the No. 1 target in this offense. If Doubs already has Rodgers’ confidence, it won’t be surprising if he becomes that guy sooner than later.
WR Alec Pierce | Indianapolis Colts
Syndication: The Indianapolis Star
Finding rookie gems is about balancing talent and opportunity, and Pierce has tons of both. A third-round pick out of Cincinnati, Pierce has an ideal blend of size, athleticism and physicality, and though I’m not a huge fan of pro comparisons for prospects, Pierce looked way too much like Chris Godwin for me to not get excited about his potential at the next level.
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