Fantasy football managers target nine late-round sleepers for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Fantasy football managers looking to fill roster gaps in the final rounds of 2026 drafts have several late-round options identified as potential sleepers. The list includes rookie wide receivers Ja'Kobi Lane for the Baltimore Ravens and Caleb Douglas for the Miami Dolphins. In the backfield, Keaton Mitchell of the Los Angeles Chargers, Jonah Coleman of the Denver Broncos, and Dylan Sampson of the Cleveland Browns are cited for their potential to earn larger workloads. Tight ends Brenton Strange of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Juwan Johnson of the New Orleans Saints offer depth for those waiting to address the position. Rounding out the options are wide receiver Tre Tucker of the Las Vegas Raiders and quarterback Malik Willis of the Miami Dolphins. Managers are encouraged to prioritize team needs such as kickers and defenses with their final two selections before considering these depth players.
- •Ja'Kobi Lane and Caleb Douglas offer potential receiving depth for Baltimore and Miami.
- •Keaton Mitchell, Jonah Coleman, and Dylan Sampson are highlighted as running backs with potential for more carries.
- •Brenton Strange and Juwan Johnson provide late-round options at tight end.
- •Tre Tucker and Malik Willis are identified as depth players for Las Vegas and Miami.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — 9 late-round fantasy football sleepers who could help you win in 2026
"Who should you target late in fantasy football drafts as sleepers in 2026? Here's our list.
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