The back end of drafts can be frustrating. There simply are not many slam-dunk contributors outside the top 100 players in Average Draft Position (ADP). Drafters as a whole have become smarter, making the hunt for late-round sleeper targets all the more challenging.

This article aims to ease the stress of filling out your bench.

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2026 Redraft Strategy: Late-Round Sleeper Targets

All five players below have an ADP between pick 101 and pick 150, and all five are potential week-winners.

Malik Willis (QB, Miami Dolphins) | ADP QB21, 146 Overall

Miami's new quarterback makes up for what he lacks in experience with unbelievable rushing upside. Willis put up 104 rushing yards and two touchdowns in just two starts last season. Yes, he's a ho-hum passer with terrible weapons around him. This ceases to matter when he's barely being drafted inside the top 150.

Willis is by far the best deep QB option in 2026.

Jordan Mason (RB, Minnesota Vikings) | ADP RB39, 112 Overall

Early reports out of Vikings camp suggest Mason may take over the lead role in Minnesota's backfield committee. Aaron Jones' pass-catching prowess limits his upside, but Jones has only run for seven touchdowns the past two seasons combined while Mason scored six times last year alone.

The addition of Kyler Murray should make the entire Vikings offense better as well.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, Washington Commanders) | ADP RB41, 117 Overall

The man they call Bill was incredibly efficient as a rookie, averaging 4.6 yards per carry and scoring eight touchdowns. Croskey-Merritt did all this while barely playing alongside star quarterback Jayden Daniels, who was injured for much of 2025. The Washington Commanders did sign Rachaad White in the offseason, but White has never been an effective runner and projects more as a third-down/two-minute drill back.

Expect Croskey-Merritt to hang on to the early down and goal line roles, a workload that should propel him into the top 100 fantasy scorers.

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Jalen McMillan (WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | ADP WR58, 141 Overall

There is a Mike Evans-sized hole in Tampa Bay's receiver room, and McMillan is the player best positioned to benefit from those vacated targets. In 17 career games, McMillan has caught 49 passes for 639 yards and eight TDs. He did this while playing a part-time role.

With McMillan now thrust into the starting lineup, his price does not reflect his ability or opportunity.

Mark Andrews (TE, Baltimore Ravens) | ADP TE15, 122 Overall

Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar both left Baltimore in free agency, opening up the TE position completely for Andrews. Incoming Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle worked under TE guru Ben Johnson and oversaw a massive rookie campaign from Colston Loveland in 2025. Andrews has always been a touchdown machine, and he still has a wonderful rapport with Lamar Jackson.

Give the accomplished veteran one more chance; he's only 31!

Walker Kelly is a writer and podcaster from Michigan. She has been involved in the fantasy football industry since 2018. You can find her voice on the Football Absurdity podcast and her posts on Bluesky @bddrix.bsky.social.