Best Ball Sleepers To Target On DraftKings: Jalen Nailor, Jonathon Brooks and More

There’s no such thing as “safe” in the late rounds of best ball.

You’re not drafting floor. You’re drafting paths to chaos. Athleticism, opportunity and the kind of “what if?” outcomes that turn into spike weeks when it matters.

In DraftKings’ 20-round, 240-player marathons, the edge lives in the back-half of the board. Late-round best ball isn’t about being right. It’s about being right in ways that matter. You’re not chasing 10-point games. You’re after 25-point outliers that crack your lineup. If these players hit their high-floor outcomes even a few times, you won’t just have depth, you’ll have leverage.

Let’s dig into the top best ball sleepers that can swing weeks and not just fill out your roster.

The Top Best Ball Sleepers To Target On DraftKings

Jalen Nailor | WR | LV

Jalen Nailor goes from being buried in Minnesota to potentially leading a receiver room in Las Vegas. That alone puts him on the radar.

With the Vikings, Nailor played behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson. In Vegas? His competition is far less imposing, and his role is far more flexible.

Yes, Brock Bowers will command targets. So will Ashton Jeanty. But among wide receivers, Nailor has a legitimate shot to lead a group that includes Tre Tucker, Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton, especially with no major offseason addition ahead of him.

Even more important: He’s no longer stuck in the slot.

That opens downfield usage, and that’s where best ball value lives.

Why it works:

10 TDs on just 57 receptions over the last two seasons
Proven efficiency in limited volume
Expanded role + vertical routes = huge upside

The bet: Nailor doubles his career-highs and becomes a usable weekly boom option.

ADP range: ~Round 15-16

Jalen McMillan | WR | TB

We’ve already seen the flashes.

Jalen McMillan’s rookie production (461 yards, 8 TDs in 13 games) quietly hinted at a player who can win in chunks. And when he returned from a neck injury late last season, the usage backed it up.

Project his late-season stretch over a full year, and you’re looking at:

50+ catches
750+ yards
Real touchdown equity

Now factor in the biggest change: Mike Evans is gone. That’s not just vacated targets. It’s elite red-zone usage up for grabs. And don’t forget Chris Godwin is 30 with a growing injury history.

McMillan isn’t necessarily the first read in a Buccaneers offense with Emeka Egbuka and Cade Otton also available, but he doesn’t need to be.

Why it works:

Established ability to produce on restricted volume
Expanded red-zone opportunity
Attached to Baker Mayfield in a high-functioning passing offense

The bet: McMillan delivers multiple multi-TD weeks that sneak into your lineup.

ADP range: ~Round 12-13

Tre' Harris | WR | LAC

I scoured the board, but finally found someone not named Jalen.

This is the profile you want late: Quiet rookie year, late-season usage spike, cheap ADP.

Tre' Harris didn’t do much early, but the trend matters:

5+ targets in three of his final four games
Nearly 70% catch-rate
Growing trust from Justin Herbert

And now? Opportunity.

With Keenan Allen’s 120+ targets gone, there are real looks to distribute. Harris doesn’t need to be the guy in a group with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Oronde Gadsden, just a guy in the rotation with the ability to break a slate.

The offense should also be more creative under new Chargers OC Mike McDaniel.

Why it works:

Efficient when targeted
Late-season momentum
Cheap access to a high-level QB

The bet: Harris becomes a rotational deep threat with a few blow-up weeks.

ADP range: ~Round 15-16

DraftKings Best Ball Sleepers: Honorable Mentions

Hunter Henry | TE | NE

Quarterbacks lean on trust, and Drake Maye clearly trusts Hunter Henry.

Last season, Henry finished:

Second on Patriots in targets, catches and yards
Led team in receiving TDs

And despite offseason noise surrounding A.J. Brown, New England hasn’t meaningfully upgraded the offense thus far.

At a position where consistency is rare, Henry offers something underrated in best ball: Quiet, bankable production with TD upside.

ADP range: ~Round 13-14

Chimere Dike | WR | TEN

This is a volume-based dart throw, but the profile fits.

Chimere Dike’s rookie year wasn’t flashy, but it was consistent.

3+ targets in all but two games
5+ targets in eight contests

That matters in DraftKings’ full PPR format.

Yes, the Titans already have Calvin Ridley, signed Wan’Dale Robinson to likely fill the WR1 role and drafted Ohio State’s Carnell Tate at No. 4, but late-round best ball isn’t about clarity. We’re eyeing paths to relevance, and former first overall pick Cam Ward provides that at QB.

Dike is also a big-play threat, amassing six gains between 20 and 40 yards last season. New offensive coordinator Brian Daboll should have fun with this one.

ADP range: ~Round 17-18

Jonathon Brooks | RB | CAR

This is a pure talent bet with a baked-in discount.

Jonathon Brooks tore his ACL in December 2024, ending his 2025 campaign before it began.

But he’s primed to return to Carolina’s crowded running back room. The depth chart features veterans Chuba Hubbard and AJ Dillon, and the rarely utilized Trevor Etienne.

Rico Dowdle was signed to be the Panthers’ primary back last season, limiting Hubbard’s workload even after a career year with nearly 1,400 scrimmage yards.

That should tell you Dave Canales will be happy to hand the backfield over to the explosive Brooks when he’s ready. The former Texas standout and second-round pick is the most talented back on the roster, and Canales deploys a run-heavy offense. The path is there.

ADP range: ~Round 12-13

Ray Davis | RB | BUF

Every best ball portfolio needs a few contingency plays.

This is one of the cleanest.

If James Cook misses time for the Bills, Ray Davis likely steps into a feature role. Not Ty Johnson.

We’ve seen the blueprint.

Look no further than last year’s regular-season finale. Cook made a brief appearance, then the rest of the game belonged to Davis to the tune of 21 carries, a pair of catches and 174 scrimmage yards.

Even with Cook active in 2024, Davis had usable games. Without him, he’s a plug-and-play RB1—the perfect handcuff in an elite offensive environment.

ADP range: ~Round 18-19