Miami’s 2024 surge was theft-at-the-wire: the Hurricanes produced one of the nation’s most efficient offenses by EPA per play, yet three losses kept them from ACC glory and the playoff. Cam Ward’s exit opens the door for Carson Beck, who comes in with a 90.9 grade since 2023, hinting at upside if he can connect with a stronger pass-catching corps. The secondary’s improvement will be essential, as 2024 showed the weakness there could derail a top-tier offense. Miami counters with trenches that rank among the nation’s best, anchored by Mauigoa on the O-line and Bain on the edge, both potential top-15 NFL picks in 2026. The biggest question: will Beck have enough weapons to rebound and keep the Hurricanes as ACC contenders?

L'Jarius Sneed is back for Tennessee. The Titans activated the cornerback from the physically unable to perform list after he passed a physical, returning from a quad strain that sidelined him last season. A knee cleanup in May and prior surgeries kept him out of OTAs and minicamp, with his return delayed until training camp began. The long rehab process for the sixth-year defensive back is finally over, and coaches have voiced optimism about his readiness and impact.

Tennessee acquired Sneed from Kansas City last year in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and a swap of seventh-round picks in 2024, followed by a four-year, $76 million deal. Prior to last season, he had logged extensive defensive snaps with the Chiefs, providing veteran depth and versatility in the secondary. His return injects a veteran playmaker into a corner group looking to shore up pass defense as camp progresses.

Fantasy angle: Sneed’s return could lift Tennessee’s back-end upside if he earns outside-corner duties, potentially boosting the Titans’ defensive metrics and influencing matchup considerations for fantasy defenses. Early in camp, expect a measured ramp as he shakes off rust and re-acclimates to live gameplay. Monitor practice reports for snap counts and alignment shifts that might affect Titans receivers and opposing offenses.

Fantasy drafts hinge on late‑round launches from players who can flip a season. This piece maps one sleeper from every NFL team for 2025, focusing on no‑name backs and No.3 receivers who could become league‑winners in a crunch. From Trey Benson in Arizona to Jacory Croskey‑Merritt in Washington, each pick is rooted in depth‑chart opportunity, scheme usage, and staying power down the stretch. The aim is straightforward: identify players who can punch above their ADP and swing playoff races in Weeks 14+.

Key clusters emerge: Arizona’s Benson offers breakaway speed behind Conner; Baltimore’s Bateman has route discipline and red‑zone savvy; Los Angeles Rams’ Atwell could seize a bigger third option role if injuries strike. Across the league, sleepers come from every pocket of depth: slot burners, speed threats, and backs who can vulture goal‑line touches. The strategy here is clear—target these value bets in later rounds, monitor camp buzz, and chase players with clear paths to meaningful snaps as the season unfolds.

In practice, the list nudges fantasy managers toward ballots of upside: backs who can handle 3–4 week workloads, receivers who can unlock big plays with even modest targets, and offenses that can sustain multiple contributors. If you’re sitting in rounds 10–14, these sleepers become your runway to top‑tier value. It’s not about drafting a star, but about harvesting leverage from the depth chart and turning it into points when it matters most.