Fantasy Football: Deep Sleepers Worth Considering

Sep 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Tevin Coleman, Atlanta Falcons

ADP: 101.8

Owned %: 86.3

Position: Running Back

2014 Season Statistics: N/A

The Atlanta Falcons have no one locked in as the long-term starting running back. It doesn’t matter what’s been said or committed to, for Devonta Freeman is a coming off of a season during which he ran for 248 yards on 3.8 yards per carry.

For that reason, Tevin Coleman could easily break through and become the full-time starter.

Coleman is owned in upwards of 86 percent of ESPN leagues, which makes him an unlikely waiver wire pickup. He’s not being selected until the 9th or 10th rounds of most drafts, however, which warrants the sleeper tag.

By that time, your starters at running back, wide receiver and the flex should be filled.

Coleman is a rookie, but he’s a good runner who can work between the tackles and erupt into the open field. He’s a big play waiting to happen, and that always creates fantasy value.

Don’t reach too high for him, but Coleman could become the starter in Atlanta within the first few weeks of the season.

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