Here are some super-sleepers

Time to dig deep. Forget about telling you I think your 12th rated RB can become a top 10 guy.You already made your mind up for the top of your rankings and even who you’d like to see as starters for your team. I am going to give you some names that you may have never considered drafting until now!Let me add, I play in a league where there are 32 rounds, most of you do not. So some of these names I list will not apply because you league may not be deep enough, but you might want to keep an eye on these guys nonetheless.

QUARTERBACKS

Not as important a task for leagues that start just one. But here are some guys that you may just be able to grab late as backups that could blossom into solid number twos.

Jason Campbell, Washington

Played half a season last year and was very efficient throwing 10 TD’s to ony 6 INT. Also did that with no Clinton Portis and with Santana Moss struggling with injury, not much else on the outside. He has had a great offseason and has shown the ability to grow into the position like he did at Auburn. Look for 20 TD’s and over 2500 yards, a great option as a backup.

Kellen Clemens, NY Jets

A lot of backups obviously have more upside based on if their starter gets hurt, but here is a guy that may not be too far off from winning the job, especially if Pennington struggles out of the gate. Keep an eye on that situation.

Daunte Culpepper, Oakland

Can’t question the upside, that’s the reason I list him. If you take Peyton Manning, you may as well wait on taking a backup QB for as long as possible, and it is very possible that you could sneak Culpepper in the last round. And would you rather have Byron Leftwich, or maybe take a chance that Culpepper bounces back and you suddenly have an asset you can trade?

RUNNING BACK

LaMont Jordan, Oakland

Has the job to himself, lost weight, and gained perspective this offseason. Will get goal line carries and not that you should expect his numbers of two seasons ago, but he could be good for 10 TD’s which at least puts him in the Marion Barber neighborhood, a guy who is going much higher in drafts.

Tatum Bell and Kevin Jones, Detroit

At this hour KJ hasn’t been placed on the PUP, if he is watch Bell. For a team that will be a threat passing, that could open things up for the explosive Bell to put up numbers similar to two seasons ago where he had 1000 yards and 8 TD’s. If KJ isn’t placed on PUP, then he’ll have a chance to carve out a spot before Bell takes over and you could have a committee that cancels this projection out, but I’d still advice you to keep an eye on Jones regardless. He may only play 10 weeks, but he put up 1200 combined yards and 8 TD’s in just 12 games last year and you may “steal” him in the last round by owners wary of him missing the start of the season.

DeAngelo Williams, Carolina

I know he is still the backup, but the Panthers o-line is in better shape this season, and they switched to a zone blocking scheme that should benefit Williams as that is what he ran to success behind at Memphis making him a first round pick. Sooner than later, Williams will take the job from Foster.

Tony Hunt, Philadelphia

Tough runner with some versitility. Drafted out of Penn St and in a position where you don’t think much, but consider Brian Westbrook is a small back and has missed an average of 3 games a year. Hunt will take over before Correll Buckhalter, and could be a nice last round pick that may pay you back sooner than later.

Keep an eye on Ladell Betts (top 10 rusher last year after Portis went down), Anthony Thomas, Jerious Norwood, and Cecil Sapp (could be a real vulcher this year!).

WIDE RECIEVERS

Devery Henderson, New Orleans

Big IF on him staying healthy, but now that he slides into that number two slot, could be a threat as a late pick to be a legit #2 fantasy WR. Marques Colston will draw much more attention with Joe Horn gone, and Henderson could be a big beneficiery.

Santonio Holmes, Pittsburgh

Finished last year strong, and is now starting which means more looks his way. Look for close to 1000 yards and 5 TD’s turning him for a late round pick to a solid #3 fantasy WR.

Kevin Curtis, Philadelphia

Has great speed and being only the 4th option in the offense on an offense known for spreading it around, and the fact he’ll face a lot of single coverage, he could easily become a solid option off your bench as a flex position candidate.

Here are some LOOOOOONGER Shots (only if you have a deep league)

Ronald Curry, Oakland- 1100 and 7 just 3 years ago before injuries hit

Joe Jurevicious, Cleveland- a solid guy, strong red zone threat

Brandon Lloyd, Washington- strong bounce back candidate

Jacoby Jones, Houston- youngster maybe starting soon

Greg Jennings, Green Bay- if you are open, Favre will find you

Sidney Rice, Minnesota- explosive at S. Carolina, 15ypc and 23 TD’s in 2 seasons

Laurent Robinson, Atlanta- they love his speed, and much keeping him on the bench

Tab Perry, Cincinnati- sitting in Chris Henry’s spot for 8 games, could be early season surprise

TIGHT ENDS

David Martin, Miami

Athletic and playing in a system with a quarterback where the tight end is a top target. You can take him as a starter in the last round or use a flyer pick on him as a backup who will net you around 600 yards and 3-5 TD’s.

Reggie Kelly, Cincinnati

Especially in the first half of the season where the absence of Chris Henry will require someone else stepping up and being a threat.

DEFENSE

San Francisco

Were top 20 last year and with multiple defensive additions not far-fetched to think they could climb into the top 10.

Carolina

Pretty solid group that fell from top 5 fantasy D out of top 20. Odds are they climb back into the top 10, especially when you consider they play Bucs and Falcons offense twice each.

Jacksonville

Look, defenses outside of Baltimore and Chicago are kind of a crap shoot anyway. Jags defense ranked 27th in fantasy last year in large part to the fact they only recovered 4 fumbles! Are you kidding? Law of averages says they climb back to the league average of 12, which will put them just outside the top 10.

KICKERS

Don’t bother. Take someone who is realible on a good team as late as possible and don’t look back.

Good luck! -Mike Tuck

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