As fantasy football drafts approach, identifying emerging players can be crucial for success. Five second-year breakout candidates are making waves for the upcoming season: Malik Nabers, J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye, Bucky Irving, and Isaac Guerendo. Each has shown flashes of brilliance, making them desirable targets for savvy fantasy managers. Nabers, despite his impressive rookie year, remains a potential sleeper. J.J. McCarthy, recovering from injury, offers high upside as he takes the helm for the Minnesota Vikings. Maye's rushing ability hints at a dual-threat future in New England, while Irving and Guerendo could solidify their roles in Tampa Bay and San Francisco, respectively.