
4 Hidden Fantasy Football Gems to Target in Your 2021 Draft
As fantasy football draft season approaches, here are four undervalued players who could provide excellent value in 2021:
Darnell Mooney (Bears WR)
- Clear WR2 behind Allen Robinson
- Excelled in rookie season despite poor QB play
- Only caught 7/23 deep balls due to inaccurate passing
- Should benefit from Justin Fields' downfield accuracy
- First full NFL offseason to expand route tree
Tyler Boyd (Bengals WR)
- Reliable slot receiver in explosive offense
- Proven chemistry with Joe Burrow
- Undervalued compared to Chase/Higgins
- High-volume passing attack expected
- Strong short/intermediate route runner
Baker Mayfield (Browns QB)
- Ideal veteran QB2 to pair with rookie QBs
- Demonstrated high ceiling in past seasons
- Best Browns offensive supporting cast yet
- Provides steady floor with upside
- Browns expected to take step forward
Michael Carter (Jets RB)
- Rookie getting first-team reps in camp
- Being treated as potential starter
- Upside similar to higher-drafted RBs
- Could improve throughout season
- Clear path to significant touches
These sleeper picks offer strong upside at their current draft positions while providing different paths to fantasy relevance in 2021.
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