By Scott Engel, The Game Day

When you get into the later and final rounds of 2022 fantasy football drafts, it’s never good to be the person that struggles to find a name to come up with or drafts a player who is no longer relevant. Winning the endgame with fantasy football sleepers in a draft can help increase your chances of success.

Here are some deeper skill position players, or super sleepers, to consider targeting as you finish off the roster builds before taking defenses and kickers.

Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers For 2022

Running Back

Mike Davis, RB, Ravens: J.K. Dobbins is still on the mend from a major knee injury, and Gus Edwards is on the PUP list. Davis could be the lead RB for Baltimore early in the season and is off the radar of many fantasy players. Kenyan Drake will also be in the mix, but he was added late in the preseason and could play a complementary role to Davis.

Zamir White, RB, Raiders: White is the likely RB of the future for Las Vegas. The new regime drafted him, and Josh Jacobs could be in his final season with the franchise. White may see his role expand as the season progresses.

Dontrell Hilliard, RB, Titans: If Derrick Henry misses more time this season, Hillard should be the next man up in Tennessee.

Jerick McKinnon, RB, Chiefs: Clyde-Edwards Helaire will never become a true featured RB, and Isiah Pacheco is a rookie who still has to learn to patiently choose the right running lanes. During last season’s playoffs, we saw McKinnon make some notable offensive contributions for the Chiefs.

Gary Brightwell, RB, Giants: If Saquon Barkley misses more time this season, Matt Breida cannot be counted on to shoulder a heavy workload. Brightwell seems to be well-regarded internally by the Giants. He could be a surprise fantasy contributor if pressed into more action.

Wide Receiver

Alec Pierce, WR, Colts: He is one of my favorite later value plays at wide receiver. Pierce should operate as the No. 2 WR for Matt Ryan. He might emerge as a fantasy WR3 in his rookie campaign.

Nico Collins, WR, Texans: In his second year, Collins appears ready to become worthy of fantasy lineup consideration. He has looked good in the preseason. Davis Mills is emerging as a respectable passer who can feed him the ball.

Velus Jones Jr., WR, Bears: There is an obvious opportunity in Chicago’s No. 2 WR spot. Jones has some downfield and yardage after the catch playmaking potential.

Tyquan Thornton, WR, Patriots: Once he returns from a preseason collarbone injury, Thornton may eventually push to become a real contributor for New England at WR. The rookie displayed some promise in the preseason before he went down.

Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Browns: When Cleveland’s projected No. 1 QB returns to action, Peoples-Jones can be a deep threat with some upside later in the fantasy season.

Olamide Zaccheaus, WR, Falcons: Someone has to operate as the No. 2 WR in Atlanta. Zaccheaus has flashed big-play ability before.

KJ Hamler, WR, Broncos: Russell Wilson is well established as one of the best deep passers in the NFL. Hamler is a pure downfield artist who should combine with Wilson for some splash plays, and he can be worthy of occasional streaming consideration.

Tight End

Evan Engram, TE, Jaguars: Engram is not being drafted as a top-15 TE in many leagues. The Jacksonville WR crew is mediocre, and Engram will play in a TE-friendly offensive scheme this year.

Austin Hooper, TE, Titans: Hooper might be a featured target on key passing downs for Tennessee.  The Titans lost their best wide receiver and may need a combination of a few pass-catchers to replace him.

Tyler Conklin, TE, New York Jets: Conklin is coming off a good preseason. He may play a notable role in the Jets’ passing game. 

Donald Parham Jr. TE, Chargers: Gerald Everett has never lived up to any previous billings as a useful fantasy tight end. Parham is a massive target with considerable TD potential.

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