15 players who could be steals in fantasy football

Scott DavisAug 18, 2020, 20:19 IST

Jarvis Landry is being drafted in Rounds 6-7 this year.David Richard/AP Images

Fantasy football season is almost here.
Using FantasyPros' Average Draft Positions (ADP), we compiled 15 players who could be "steals" in fantasy this year.
These aren't necessarily sleepers or breakouts, but players who represent great value based on their ADP this year.

Fantasy football season is around the corner.

We compiled a list of potential "steals" to target in your fantasy draft. This isn't quite a "sleeper" or "breakout" list, but players who can outperform their current draft position. Some might be unknown players, while others are fantasy-relevant names who simply don't have as much buzz this year.

Using FantasyPros' Average Draft Position, we broke down 15 players who could be a boost to your fantasy team based on where they're being drafted.

1. Kenny Golladay, WR

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2. Adam Thielen, WR

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3. James Conner, RB

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4. D.J. Chark, WR

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5. Jarvis Landry, WR

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6. Ronald Jones II, RB

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7. Will Fuller, WR

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8. Tarik Cohen, RB

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9. Jamison Crowder

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10. Sterling Shepard, WR

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11. Hayden Hurst, TE

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12. Duke Johnson, RB

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13. Blake Jarwin, TE

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14. Gardner Minshew, QB

Team: Jacksonville Jaguars

ADP: 168

Why he could be a steal: Minshew finished as QB20 last year while only making 12 starts. He rarely turned the ball over and had 344 rushing yards, but no rushing touchdowns. In Year 2, as the clear-cut starter in Jacksonville, Minshew has a great opportunity to outperform his draft position, especially if he finds the end zone on some rushing attempts. Jacksonville also figures to trail in a lot of games, meaning Minshew will have the chance to air it out. He could be like Blake Bortles in 2015 when he finished as QB4 almost entirely on volume — but, you know, better.

15. Allen Lazard, WR

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