Sleepers: 4 Linebackers to Target

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A fantasy draft is all about obtaining the most value with each selection. Value is available throughout a draft; grabbing it is one of the most important keys to a successful fantasy team. This article specifically targets deep sleeper value (players that can be found later in a fantasy draft). To point out this value, we asked our staff to look deeper than the Top 150 and identify players that should significantly outperform their late draft position. These players should be your targets in the second half of your draft. Thanks to the folks at TheIDPShow.com for the ADP. 

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Here are the players who received the most votes:

• K.J. Britt, Tampa Bay
• De'Vondre Campbell, San Francisco

And here are all of the players mentioned and the reasons why.

Sleepers Receiving 3 Votes

K.J. Britt, Tampa Bay

Kyle Bellefeuil: With Tampa Bay opting to let Devin White find a new home in free agency, there is a starting spot for the taking next to Lavonte David. K.J. Britt looks to be the leading candidate for the vacant role. Britt even made a few starts toward the end of last season, compiling 14 tackles (7 solos) and one tackle for loss in the two games he played 90% of the snaps—a small sample size, however. While he will have second-year man SirVocea Dennis nipping at his heels, the coaching staff seems to like what Britt brings to the table. Britt's potential for full-time work makes him an upside late-round dart worth throwing.  

Gary Davenport: Britt is at the top of my “I wish my colleagues here at Footballguys would shut their cakeholes and not ruin this so we can have him for free” list in 2024. The Buccaneers thought enough of Britt to not only let Devin White walk but do little else to fortify the position. Yes, there will be IDP pundits who will argue that youngster SirVocea Dennis will win the job next to Lavonte David, but it's been pretty clear that Britt's the guy barring a terrible camp—the guy who will play the more aggressive, attacking role in Todd Bowles' defense while David is fantastic in coverage for the 23rd straight year. 

John Norton: Lavonte David is 34 years old. Devin White fell out of favor and is gone. Britt is expected to step into the lineup this year at what has been a highly productive spot in years past. I'm not a big fan of the player necessarily, and would suggest that if you pick up Britt, you might want to grab SirVocea Dennis as well. One of those guys is going to land in a great spot.

De'Vondre Campbell, San Francisco

Kyle Bellefeuil: Us IDP gamers all remember the unfortunate Achilles injury Dre Greenlaw suffered in the Super Bowl—such a brutal scene. While Greenlaw's recovery sounds to be going well, there's no clear timetable for his return. The 49ers brought in De'Vondre Campbell to help fill the void if Greenlaw isn't ready and they choose to ease him in. The veteran Campbell could provide some solid production early in the year holding down the fort next to Fred Warner until Greenlaw is ready.

Tripp Brebner: Dre Greenlaw's Achilles injury during the Super Bowl has opened a valuable temp job in San Francisco. One-time All-Pro De'Vondre Campbell will seek a return to form alongside another All-Pro, Fred Warner. No team played fewer snaps in dime personnel than the 49ers in 2023. Campbell will be a reliable IDP for as long as Greenlaw needs to return to play.

John Norton: Campbell is a popular choice among the contributors here, and for good reason. He has a long history of quality IDP production, is a capable three-down player, and has a golden opportunity to stand in for Dre Greenlaw, who is very likely to open the season on the PUP after suffering a serious injury late in the playoffs. The only real concern with Campbell is the possible return of Greenlaw at some point. On the other hand, if Campbell is playing well, there will be no need to rush Greenlaw back.

Sleepers Receiving 2 Votes