Preseason Pro: The top ranked players in the world each reveal their No. 1 sleeper, bust, breakout, comeback and stash & cash player of the year!
Dr. Roto | Shawn Childs | Brad Kruse | Bill Enright | Kimra Schleicher | Mark Deming | Adam Ronis | Scott Atkins | Jim Day | Darren Summer
Mark Deming
- Former #1-ranked Fantasy Football player in the world
- Highest Win % of any player in high-stakes history
Sleeper: RB Tevin Coleman, San Francisco 49ers
I see a player slipping until the sixth round, and that’s San Francisco newly-acquired RB Tevin Coleman. If you plan to go with an early WR draft strategy and need a solid RB2, Coleman is your guy. Coleman’s 4.79 yards per carry and nine total TDs via 2018 is going overlooked thus far by drafters. Kyle Shanahan is under pressure to win and specifically signed his former RB in a surprising move. Jerick McKinnon could be cut before Week 1, and you can draft Brieda as a cheap handcuff. There will be matchups you could start both Coleman and Brieda. Don’t sleep on HC Kyle Shanahan’s offense and the return of Jimmy G like most drafters are doing passing on Coleman.
Bust: WR D.J. Moore, Carolina Panthers
I’m not a hater and hope no players busts. I approach the bust selection on who’s being drafted the highest that I would personally avoid. I don’t see DJ Moore producing numbers that validate him being taken in the fifth round in most competitive drafts. He’s got to compete with an emerging WR in Curtis Samuel, the best hands on the team belong to RB McCaffrey, and Cam still loves veteran Greg Olsen. I’m avoiding Moore at his current price tag, and many experts are playing Moore to shine.
Breakout: RB Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns
Each year some players and rookies catch our eye and are must-drafts the following year. That player for me is Nick Chubb. You probably haven’t seen too many people on the Chubb hype train, but you should be. While drafters are pondering other RBs that are currently holding out and coming off down years, Chubb is ready to blow up. Watching him closely during his rookie season, Chubb will run over, around and past defenders. Cleveland’s offense is innovative, high-powered, and ready for Chubb to be a fantasy star. Draft Chubb ahead of his ADP (15) and ride him to the bank.
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Comeback: WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
With all the Kyler Murray hype, I laugh when I see Fitz going in round 9. Fitzgerald’s size, track record, and intelligence are a great match for rookie Kyler Murray. Fitz can still body up a majority of the top NFL defenders and word is he’s been revitalized by HC Kliff Kingsbury and Murray’s arrival. I anticipate the Cardinals offensive scheme will design several plays where Murray takes a snap and immediately throws on the run. Look for Fitzgerald to be active in these scenarios and the main red zone threat in the air raid offense.
Stash & Cash: WR Miles Boykin, Baltimore Ravens
Miles Boykin is a player to target. Drafted in the third round out of Notre Dame, Boykin is athletic and has the intelligence to be a significant factor in the unique Ravens offense. With Lamar Jackson’s ability to extend plays, I believe Boykin is the perfect compliment and could surprise with substantial production. Boykin can run most routes and has a nose for the end zone.
