Fantasy Football Sleepers: Isaac Guerendo, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, MarShawn Lloyd

The article highlights the importance of late-round picks in fantasy football drafts for the 2025 season, emphasizing that while early-round stars form the foundation, undervalued sleepers selected later can provide league-winning upside. It presents expert recommendations for running backs outside the top 45 in half-PPR ADP as potential steals.

Ben Wasley of The Fantasy First Down targets Isaac Guerendo, arguing that if Christian McCaffrey gets injured, Guerendo would become the San Francisco 49ers' lead back, handling 20+ touches per game with top-10 weekly scoring potential, offering unmatched upside for his draft position.

Pat Fitzmaurice of FantasyPros also endorses Isaac Guerendo, noting McCaffrey's injury history and the high production of running backs in Kyle Shanahan's system. He cites Jordan Mason's performance last season (120 scrimmage yards per game before injury) as evidence but stresses that Guerendo must secure the No. 2 role over rookie Jordan James in training camp.

Adam Dove of The Fantasy Couriers recommends Jacory Croskey-Merritt, a seventh-round pick by the Washington Commanders, highlighting his size (5'11", 206 lbs), the team's unsettled backfield (no 1,000-yard rusher since 2021), and his fresh legs from limited college play. He suggests Croskey-Merritt could gain a larger role by the fantasy playoffs, making him a valuable late-round stash.

Jared Smola of Draft Sharks identifies MarShawn Lloyd as a steal, noting that despite an injury-plagued rookie year, he has a clear path to the No. 2 role behind Josh Jacobs in Green Bay. Smola points out Lloyd's potential as a high-upside handcuff and possible standalone value in Matt LaFleur's committee-friendly system.