2026 NFL Draft: 12 BEST fantasy football SLEEPER picks from Round 2 through Round 7

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2026 NFL Draft: 12 BEST fantasy football SLEEPER picks from Round 2 through Round 7 Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer spotlights 12 players picked in the 2026 NFL Draft from the second through seventh round who have the most fantasy football intrigue as rookies and beyond. The Browns drafted a first-rounder at wide receiver but Denzel Boston might have more appeal. Likewise, the Dolphins made a similar selection at the position in Chris Bell, while Malachi Fields and Antonio Williams are set up well to contribute to two NFC East offense. Later, Vinnie sprints to the finish with Emmett Johnson to the Chiefs and other RBs who landed in ideal spots late in a weaker overall class. 1:55 Denzel Boston: Outlook as Browns WR 4:11 Chris Bell Can Make Splash with Dolphins 8:01 Malachi Fields' Giants Landing Spot & Role 14:02 Elijah Sarratt Sneaky Good WR Pick for Ravens Analysis 17:42 Emmett Johnson in KC: Three-Down RB Pop 21:08 Mike Washington Jr. as Raiders Backup RB 23:44 Nicholas Singleton Competes in Titans Backfield 25:13 Kaytron Allen & Rashad White Backfield in Washington 26:34 Demond Claiborne's Opportunity with Vikings Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-fantasy-football/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/ WANT MORE DAILY FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTENT? Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-fantasy-football-daily-nfl-fantasy-football/id1144153396 🎧 Spotify: 5lA3m06Qs70fSyzAE59a9b 🎧 Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/locked-on-fantasy-football-247-21639 🎧 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-on-fantasy-football #NFL #FantasyFootball #Football #NFLFantasy Follow on X: https://x.com/vinnieiyer https://x.com/BallBlastEm Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On Fantasy Football community: https://lockedonfantasyfootball.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnfl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)