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My favorite part of preparing for a new fantasy football season is identifying the players who are flying under the radar in drafts but will burst onto the scene with a breakout season. You know what I’m talking about. The players my league mates are paying little attention to but I just know they’re going to have a big year. And when I get it right—oh baby, does it feel so good.

Kirk is the most obvious breakout wide receiver on the fantasy landscape. He projects to lead the Cardinals in targets as the No. 1 option in a passing game that, with a new coach and quarterback, is in line for more volume and improved efficiency. Kirk’s current ADP in the ninth round provides great value for fantasy gamers looking for high upside outside of the top-100 selections.

The RotoUnderworld Team is conducting its rookie mock draft. We will be splitting up each of the four rounds into four separate pieces outlining the advanced stats and metrics that justify each selection.

Every running back picked in the third round of this mock likely needs an injury to a teammate or two to be fantasy-relevant in Year One. It’s a big part of the reason they’re all available here, which seems appropriate. Benny Snell, despite his elite college dominance, is no exception.

Kenny Golladay vs. Tyler Lockett: Which ascending No. 1 wide receiver is a better dynasty value? What is Justice Hill’s ceiling for fantasy football?

Andy Isabella will make in impact this season. Parris Campbell will produce in year 1, but will he crowd out targets from Devin Funchess?

The Miami Dolphins are in “rebuild mode” and that makes them cheap to acquire in fantasy football. After landing volatile gunslinger Ryan Fitzpatrick, Dolphins skill players are primed to explode despite playing for a bad team.

Albert Wilson’s ability after the catch separates him as a premiere volume slot receiver heading into 2019. If Mike Gesicki lives up to his freakish athleticism, he could have a sophomore year akin to George Kittle. And Kenyan Drake should finally crest a 50 percent opportunity share and land among the elite backs by year’s end.

Sammy Watkins is a one-hit-wonder in search of a his first hit. James Conner should be worried about Jaylen Samuels.

Mike Gesicki is the ideal post-hype sleeper. Bruce Anderson is a worthy final round stash in all formats.

Despite his small frame and overall lack of athleticism, Cohen had a very productive and efficient 2018 season. He had 71 receptions for 725 yards, including five touchdowns. However, if you zoom in and see his statistics and usage game by game, you will notice that his production tailed off near the end of the season.

David Montgomery is poised to be a bell cow. He was severely undervalued less than a month ago but now his value is rising and for good reason. He has the college production and size to be in the RB2 conversation with the potential to slide into the top-12.

The RotoUnderworld Team is conducting its rookie mock draft. We will be splitting up each of the four rounds into four separate pieces outlining the advanced stats and metrics that justify each selection.

Despite his satellite back build, Justice Hill could be the best all-around back on the Baltimore Ravens. As such, he makes for a great pick in both dynasty and redraft leagues.

Carlos Hyde is not a threat to Damien Williams. Julian Edelman is being selected way too late in dynasty start-ups.

Josh Adams and Mike Davis were the biggest losers from the NFL Draft. How much will A.J. Brown presence throttle Corey Davis in fantasy football?

Todd Gurley’s knee is officially a real problem. How high will Darrell Henderson’s ADP soar in seasonal formats?

Better Rams RB stash: Malcolm Brown or John Kelly? Breshad Perriman is in rhythm with Jameis Winston early in camp!

There is still room for Tarik Cohen to improve upon his 86 targets and RB11 finish. Chicago’s +3.50 Game Script in 2018 indicates that the Bears played with a lead at a league high rate and passed the ball on first down just 48% of the time.

The Bears have made a concerted effort to get the ball in Cohen’s hands. Among running backs with an average of 50 targets over the last 2 seasons, Tarik Cohen was second behind only Alvin Kamara in targets per pass route over the last 2 years.