Video: Rookie RB Sleepers ... Plus 1 Potential TRAP

Are there hidden gems in what looks like a weak class of rookie RBs? Matt and Shane go digging to see who can help your dynasty team, and whom you should be wary of.

By Matt Schauf • Updated on April 3, 2026 5:28 PM UTC

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Everyone hates this rookie RB class, but you might still find hidden gems in our dynasty rookie rankings. Matt and Shane hit five players who could go later than they should in your dynasty rookie drafts, including teammates with different red flags. But we're starting with a player who has already gone from sleeper to potentially overrated. If you're trying to build a perennial dynasty fantasy football powerhouse, you'll need guys like this.

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Timestamp	Show Notes
0:00	Intro
1:02	Mike Washington: from sleeper to overrated?
6:08	Nicholas Singleton & Kaytron Allen
13:24	Seth McGowan
17:37	Eli Heidenreich
22:11	Desmond Reid

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Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.