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Sleeper tight ends are players expected to exceed their draft position. The tight-end position is volatile; outside of the top-tier assets, the remaining production is variable. Production can be due to touchdowns or weeks where an offensive target leader is injured. Let’s identify versatile sleeper tight ends who will offer upside within the structure of their offense.

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Now, let's look at tight ends drafted outside of the Top 10 who could provide TE1 production.

To be clear, we define sleepers as players who we think will perform better than most expect and be undervalued at their average draft position.

Sleeper TE: Brock Bowers, Las Vegas  (ADP: TE11)

The notion that rookie tight ends can't be quality fantasy assets has been turned on its head recently.. It is plausible for a rookie tight end to produce, like every other tight end, so long as they are a top target on their respective teams. Bowers has the opportunity to claim the second target behind Davante Adams. New Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy’s offense should favor Bowers. During the preseason, Bowers lined up in-line, out-wide, in the slot, and in the backfield, where he caught a play-action pass.

Additionally, there may be carries for Bowers as Las Vegas practiced this during camp. He is being drafted as TE11 or the 99th overall selection. If you are risk averse, this selection is not for you. Some even label Bowers as a potential bust. But Bowers' versatility and opportunity to be a top target makes his perceived risky selection worth the potential reward.