Dynasty fantasy football is all about the long game, and there's no better feeling than identifying potential prospects and getting them on your roster before your leaguemates, especially when those players turn into league winners.

Let's look to the future and build a five-man roster of unheralded prospects under the age of 25—dynasty fantasy football sleepers, per se.

Five Sleeper Targets In Dynasty Fantasy Football

Jalen Milroe, QB - Seahawks

Officially listed as the No. 3 QB on the depth chart, third-round rookie Jalen Milroe is a fascinating prospect. The Seattle Seahawks are hoping Sam Darnold can recreate some of his Minnesota magic from a season ago, while veteran Drew Lock appears to be the frontrunner for the backup role.

Coming out of Alabama, Milroe was initially thought to be someone who could go in Round 1 of the NFL Draft. In his final two collegiate seasons, he racked up 39 passing TDs and 32 rushing TDs. That type of dual-threat ability, coupled with an elite college experience, automatically makes him an intriguing player to watch.

Despite needing some overall refinement at the next level, Milroe posted a 64% or better completion rate in his final two seasons at Alabama.

All eyes will be on Darnold this season. We have more data showing us the bad parts of his game, but he parlayed a phenomenal 2024 season into a three-year deal worth up to $100.5 million. Even if he plays well this season (and next), neither Darnold nor Lock represents barriers that Milroe couldn't overcome.

Be patient with this young player as he develops, but he has the tools to develop into a consistent NFL (and fantasy) contributor within the next few years.

DJ Giddens, RB - Colts

The Colts drafted DJ Giddens in Round 5 at the NFL Draft, where he joined a backfield headed by Jonathan Taylor.

Giddens spent three years at Kansas, where, in his final two seasons, he totaled:

• 428 rushing attempts
• 2,569 rushing yards
• 17 rushing TDs
• 50 receptions
• 581 receiving yards

He's a do-it-all RB with top-notch athleticism. He posted a 92nd-percentile score or better in the 40-yard dash, speed score, and burst score. Giddens also ranked as the RB12 in our Rookie RB Model.

Despite the presence of Taylor, there's a narrative for why you should be keeping an eye on Giddens for the future. Taylor is a star player with a strong track record of high-volume production. He's coming off a 300-plus-carry, 1,400-plus-yard season and is locked in as the clear-cut starter for the near future.

However, injuries have plagued Taylor throughout his five-year career. Giddens is only 21 years old, and both Tyler Goodson and Khalil Herbert pose virtually no threat to meaningful work beyond this season. Be patient with the talented rookie as we wait to see how the Colts offense unfolds this season.

Devin Neal, RB - Saints

Drafted by the Saints in Round 6, Devin Neal joined Kendre Miller and Clyde Edwards-Helaire as the trio of options behind an aging Alvin Kamara.

For some perspective, Neal has been on our radar here at Fantasy Life for a few months now. Thor Nystrom tabbed him as his biggest RB riser coming out of the Senior Bowl.

"Neal is an instinctual, finesse slasher. His feet are elite—choppy, blur-fast, and precise. In space, he is slippery, and hard to square up. Neal adds to the illusion by toggling speeds, messing with defenders’ angles. He runs with vision and patience, staying on schedule behind his line. If a cutback lane opens, he’s going to find it."

In college, Neal dominated. He topped 1,000 rushing yards in his final three years at Kansas and finished his four-year career with more than 4,300 rushing yards and 53 total TDs.

CEH is on his second team after starting his career with the Chiefs, and Miller has never consistently produced enough to give coaches (or fantasy managers) the necessary confidence.

There's a clear path to meaningful work for Neal, and while Kamara will look to maintain his lead-back duties for another season, Neal has the tools to succeed in the NFL for a long time.

Elic Ayomanor, WR - Titans

The argument for the Tennessee Titans offense is pretty simple—if you believe in Cam Ward, and many of us do, then someone besides Calvin Ridley is going to have value within the next season or two.

I'm targeting Elic Ayomanor, the fourth-round rookie out of Stanford.

His production profile is interesting. He only played two seasons in college and finished with a total of 125 receptions, 1844 receiving yards, and 12 TDs. However, his 40% dominator rating gives significantly more context to his profile.

Ayomanor is also a plus athlete. He posted 75th-percentile marks or better in each of the 40-yard dash, speed score, burst score, and catch radius.

Perhaps most famously, he torched Travis Hunter in college to the tune of 294 receiving yards and three TDs. Despite the one-game sample size, it's always nice to see these types of splash performances from players looking to make it at the next level.

The Titans don't project to be a very good team this year, and it's very possible that Ward doesn't live up to expectations. Even so, we need to project a few years into the future to find the more valuable diamonds on the rough, and Ayomanor fits the bill nicely.

Jaylin Lane, WR - Commanders

It's always a good bet to target young, talented wideouts tied to great offenses with budding superstars at QB. That perfectly describes rookie Jaylin Lane, whom the Commanders drafted in Round 4 as they continue to build around Jayden Daniels.

Up until this week, the Commanders were about to head into the season with massive question marks at the receiver position, but it's been somewhat solidified now with the extension of Terry McLaurin. However, even with that piece falling into place, there are questions a few seasons down the road.

Deebo Samuel is aging and has battled injuries throughout his career. That leaves guys like Noah Brown, Luke McCaffrey, and K.J. Osborn to battle with Lane for playing time. Candidly, Lane offers more long-term upside than any of those other options at this point.

From a physical trait perspective, Lane has it all. He's an elite athlete, posting the following metrics:

• 97th percentile - 40-Yard Dash
• 80th percentile - Speed Score
• 95th percentile - Burst Score
• 89th percentile - Agility Score
• 90th percentile - Catch Radius

Yes, raw athleticism doesn't always guarantee on-field production (or even opportunities, for that matter), but it's a great place to start.

Within the next couple of seasons, it shouldn't be surprising to see Lane with a significant role on this team alongside both McLaurin and Samuel, assuming age and health to catch up with the veterans in the meantime.

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