Raiders Who Could Be Fantasy Football Sleepers

But who are those sleepers? 

Let’s identify three Raiders who could offer high upside late in fantasy drafts. 

Wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. - If you do not play in a points per reception league, Thornton would be an underrated option. 

The fourth-round rookie out of Tennessee has been impressing the coaching staff throughout minicamp and OTAs, showing he may not be as raw as expected. He will compete for snaps as a depth receiver with explosive play upside. 

Thornton could be the recipient of long touchdowns, making him a major stat sheet stuffer. It may not be a bad idea to grab him at the end of a draft or off the waiver wire. 

Tight end Michael Mayer - Maybe Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly will utilize 12 personnel much better than Luke Getsy did. 

They used it a lot last season, but Mayer missed six weeks and was not a factor when he was on the field. A year removed, Mayer could be the impact player he was expected to be after his impressive rookie season. 

Mayer is a talented tight end in his own right. If he shares the field with Bowers, it will make life difficult on defenses, and he could be worth a late-round flex spot add. 

Running back Raheem Mostert - A fantasy darling in the years he has been healthy, Mostert doesn’t offer RB1 or 2 upside, but he could be a good stash. 

Mostert is a speed back who used to make explosive plays when he was in San Francisco and Miami. He will not be a lead back with Jeanty in the fold, but he should get a healthy amount of carries. 

Like Mayer, Mostert could be a good late-round flex option because he still has some explosive runs left in the tank.

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