Fantasy Sleepers

I decided to get away from college football for a second and talk about something else that makes football season more enjoyable, Fantasy Football. Although I have never won my league, I have some how managed to get second every year I have played. Not many would be proud of this, but I like being consistent. I thought I would give you a list of the players that may still be on the board in the 4th round on. So dorks, take your contacts out and grab your retainers because the Fantasy Drafts are starting. Here are some of my sleeper picks.


Willis McGahee (RB, Baltimore Ravens): Although McGahee will probably be take by the 3rd round, he is destined to have a big season. Why you ask? Two words: Lorenzo Neal. That's right, the man that led the way for Eddie George, Corey Dillon and Ladainian Tomlinson to Pro Bowl seasons is now blocking for McGahee.


Anthony Gonzalez (WR, Indianapolis Colts): With Harrison's career beginning to slow down and Reggie Wayne getting all of the attention from DBs, Anthony Gonzalez is set to increase his production from a stellar rookie season.


Chris Henry (WR, Cincinnatti Bengals): He might be a trouble maker off the field, but as long as Chad Johnson is out with a hurt shoulder he is going to causing trouble for many secondaries through out the NFL.


Ricky Williams (RB, Miami Dolphins): He's had his problems in the past, but he's looking very good this preseason. With Ronnie Brown coming back from a tough injury, Williams could become the feature back in this offense.


Leonard Pope (TE, Arizona Cardinals): Pope, an athletic 6-8, 250lbs. TE out of Georgia, is about to enter his 3rd season and I feel like he is going to have a breakout season. You might not want to listen to me on this one because I thought he was going to have a great season last year.


Chris Johnson (RB, Tennessee Titans): Although LenDale White is not the fastest man in the NFL, he is quick for his size. Chris Johnson will give the Titans a dramatic change of pace with his 4.24 sec. 40 yard dash he ran at the Rookie Combine. The Titans love to run the ball and unlike Reggie Bush, another quick RB/WR, Johnson can run between the tackles.



Rashard Mendenhall (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers): Mendenhall is going to be a great compliment to Willie Parker's quick speed. Mendenhall has had a difficult time in camp getting his timing down, but I strongly feel like he will be in a rhythm by week 2 or 3.


Bo Scaife (TE, Tennessee Titans): Yes... Yes... I know that the Titans added Alge Crumpler, but I can guarantee you that Vince Young is not going to leave his fellow Longhorn teammate empty handed.


Michael Bush (RB, Oakland Raiders): Bush had to take last season off recovering from a broken leg he received his last year at Louisville. Although McFadden is the future of the team, the Raiders didn't chose this guy, knowing he was going to have to sit out an entire year, for nothing. Bush has something to prove to the NFL as well as himself.


Donte Stallworth (WR, Cleveland Browns): Stallworth was able to make a few big plays while fighting for PT in last year's New England Patriot's crowded receiving core. He is going to get more playing time this season and many open looks with Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow getting most of the attention.