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August 18, 2025
5 Third-Year Fantasy Football Draft Targets: Year 3 Risers (2025) | Fantasy News
Dave Ventresca
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5 Third-Year Fantasy Football Draft Targets: Year 3 Risers (2025) | Fantasy News

In 2025, look for three-year breakout bets at WR, RB, and TE who could redefine value in mid-to-late rounds. Tucker Kraft heads the list as Green Bay signals a bigger role, potentially turning 70 targets from 2024 into a much larger slice of the offense. Tank Bigsby stands out in Jacksonville as a potential workhorse in a backfield that could lean toward him in a split with Etienne, especially if Coen’s system unlocks better rushing efficiency. Indianapolis’s Josh Downs and Green Bay’s Jayden Reed are high-upside third-year receivers who could exploit increased volume with improved route efficiency and rapport with their quarterbacks. Baltimore’s Zay Flowers offers a ceiling-raising profile in a pass-heavy sub-system, while Tucker Kraft’s peers in JAX and GB show how a late-round TE can become a season-long difference-maker if usage expands.

These sleepers aren’t just upside picks; they’re calculated plays tied to projected offensive shifts, improved health, and coaching emphasis on growth within their offenses. If you’re prioritizing youth in drafts, these three-year players offer clear paths to fantasy relevance with manageable risk and a realistic chance to outperform their ADPs in 2025.

Which third-year sleeper has the best chance to outperform their ADP in 2025?Is Kraft the best late-round TE target in standard drafts for 2025?Which teams present the most favorable early-season schedules for these sleepers?Which sleeper has the clearest path to a top-5 fantasy finish at their position in 2025?
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