12 HIGH-UPSIDE Fantasy Football Draft Picks | Target These Sleepers or Avoid the Risk? (Ep. 2013)

May 7, 2026

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Hosts Joey P, Scott Bogman, and guest Bob Harris assess 12 players gaining early draft buzz in best ball, dynasty, and redraft formats post-NFL draft. They reference expert consensus rankings (ECR) from FantasyPros, share personal rankings, and debate upside from rushing stats, new roles, or coaching fits against risks like backfield competition, injuries, or weak offenses. Emphasis falls on late-round value, patience with rookies, and tier-based drafting.

Quarterbacks with Rushing or Scheme Upside

Malik Willis (QB19 ECR) draws interest for his Green Bay relief starts—three games with 78% completions, 972 yards, 6 TDs, 0 INTs, plus 261 rushing yards and 3 scores—and college rushing dominance (263 yards, 27 TDs at Liberty). Hosts project 100+ carries in Miami's rebuild, potentially top-12 via rushing (citing Ian Hartitz stat: QBs with 100 rushes since 2014 finish top-12). Bogman ranks him QB16, Harris sees QB2 value but advises light exposure in Superflex; all note poor weapons (e.g., De'Von Achane holdout risk) limit passing but not floor.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:35) **Episode Intro and Guest Banter** - Joey P introduces Scott Bogman and guest Bob Harris, previews 12 popular sleepers for best ball/dynasty drafts
2 (02:30) **Malik Willis QB Discussion** - Debate Willis's rushing equity as Miami QB despite roster rebuild and poor weapons
3 (08:19) **Tyler Shuck QB Breakdown** - Analyze Shuck's late-season surge and Saints' additions like Tyson/Lance/Achan
4 (12:29) **Bashell Tutin RB Evaluation** - Examine Tutin's speed/upside in crowded Jaguars backfield post-Etienne
5 (18:34) **Jariyan Price RB Hype** - First-round Notre Dame RB's path in Seahawks backfield sans Walker/Charbonnet
6 (24:41) **Rico Dowdle RB Opportunity** - Dowdle's receiving/production vs. Warren in Steelers run-heavy attack
7 (29:14) **Mike Evans-Gone WRs: Meka Eggbuka** - Bucs WR's early burst vs. second-half fade; path as top target sans Evans

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Show Notes

Join Joe Pisapia, Scott Bogman and guest Bob Harris of FootballGuys as they draft or pass on these 12 high-upside fantasy football picks for the 2026 season. Does New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough push for top-12 numbers?

Is Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rico Dowdle the runaway top back in the City of Bridges? Plus, will New York Giants TE Isaiah Likely finally walk the walk?

The Pros disclose when to target and avoid these hot names!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Malik Willis - 0:01:57

Tyler Shough - 0:07:40

Bhayshul Tuten - 0:11:58

Hard Rock Bet - 0:15:29

Jadarian Price - 0:16:42

Rico Dowdle - 0:22:44

Emeka Egbuka - 0:27:24

FantasyPros Dynasty Draft Simulator - 0:30:52

Alec Pierce - 0:31:39

Parker Washington - 0:36:50

Jalen Coker - 0:41:17

Makai Lemon - 0:43:29

Isaiah Likely - 0:47:04

Oronde Gadsden II - 0:51:32

Outro - 0:56:07

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