Every fantasy football season there are a few players selected in the middle and last rounds that come out of nowhere and end up producing huge numbers. Last years sleepers include Drew Brees, Frank Gore, and Marquis Colston (who wasn't even drafted in most fantasy leagues). Every position in your fantasy football league will have somebody that scores fantasy points beyond their expectations. Since most of these players should still be available later in your fantasy draft, you can afford taking a chance on them.
At the quarterback position, you have to look at the Cardinals' Matt Lienart as a potential sleeper pick. Having 2 of the best wide receivers in Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin and an improved offensive line with the addition of rookie Levi Brown almost guarantees that Lienart will improve big-time on his numbers from last year. Eli Manning burned a lot of fantasy football managers last season, and may fall to the late rounds in your draft. He's still young, still a Manning, and passed for over 3200 yards with 24 touchdowns and 18 interceptions, which aren't bad numbers to have for your back up QB.
Top 5 Sleepers at QB in 2007
Matt Lienart
Eli Manning
Alex Smith
J.P. Losman
Matt Schaub
At running back you have to look at Thomas Jones as a potential sleeper. He's not getting any respect this year in most fantasy drafts. The Jets haven't had a solid starter at RB since Curtis Martin. He is a bit of a risk though, as he will have another potential sleeper running back, Leon Washington, possibly stealing some of his carries. Cadillac Williams had a terrible sophomore season in the NFL, and hasn't really produced big at the fantasy level since his first 3 games as a rookie. With Jeff Garcia at quarterback to keep defenses honest he will almost certainly put up much better numbers this year.
top 5 Sleepers at RB in 2007
Thomas Jones
Cadilllac Williams
Cedric Benson
Marshawn Lynch
Jamal Lewis
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