Sleeper fantasy football RBs 2025
Introduction: Why These RB Sleepers Will Win You 2025 Fantasy Championships
Every year, fantasy football championships are won not just in the first three rounds, but in the later rounds where you uncover breakout RB sleepers. In this 2025 season, we’re seeing a new class of hungry, explosive running backs who are ready to shock the league.
We’re talking low-risk, high-upside talents that are ripping up training camps, tearing through preseason, and climbing depth charts fast. And yes — we’ve even got an exclusive interview with 2025’s hottest sleeper, Jakori Kroski Merritt (JCM).
Let’s dive into the top 5 RB sleepers for fantasy football 2025, complete with stats, ADPs, rankings, and outlooks.
🥇 RB Sleeper #1: TreVeyon Henderson – New England Patriots
📊 ADP: Late Round 3 – Early Round 4
📈 Consensus Ranking: RB20
Fantasy Football 2025 Projection: RB1 Upside
🚀 Why TreVeyon Henderson Is a Must-Draft Sleeper
Henderson is undervalued at RB20 considering his massive upside in New England’s backfield. With zero legitimate competition, he’s taking over the workhorse role.
“I see this guy finishing top 5 to top 10. He’s like Jahmyr Gibbs — but stronger,” says The Fantasy Football Counselor.
He’s already dominating training camp and exploded in preseason action with speed, power, and low pad level. If you want Henderson, you must draft him in Round 3, or risk missing out entirely. Buzz is building.
🔥 Draft Tip: If you’re in a high-stakes league, don’t be surprised to see him go early Round 2.
🥈 RB Sleeper #2: Kaleb Johnson – Pittsburgh Steelers
📊 ADP: Round 6-8
📉 Consensus Ranking: RB29
Fantasy Football 2025 Projection: Top 15 Potential
⚖️ Boom or Bust? Let’s Break it Down
Kaleb Johnson is Naji Harris 2.0 — but better. With 260 freed-up touches, Johnson has a golden opportunity in the Steelers’ offense. His size and receiving ability make him a 3-down back.
Concerns:
Pass protection inconsistencies
Not as explosive as other backs
Slight camp buzz loss due to media comparing him to Najee
“Montgomery is RB23, Pollard is 24… give me Caleb for youth, upside, and volume.”
Ideal Role: RB4 or flex stash with league-winning upside. Avoid overdrafting. He’s a great value if you go RB-heavy early.
🥉 RB Sleeper #3: Trey Benson – Arizona Cardinals
📊 ADP: Round 10-11
📉 Consensus Ranking: RB47
Fantasy Football 2025 Projection: Potential RB2 Down the Stretch
🏁 Why Benson Is the Ultimate Stash
Third-round NFL Draft pick Trey Benson is hungry and built to win. James Conner is fading (volume-dependent, injury-prone), and Benson is already splitting reps.
“Kyler Murray said Benson’s stepping up. That means something.”
Benson runs with power, breaks tackles, and has a clear path to league-winning opportunity if/when Conner goes down. The Cardinals are a sleeper offense, and Benson could be a key piece.
🛡️ Draft Strategy: Draft him as your RB5. Sit tight, and watch the breakout unfold.
🏅 RB Sleeper #4: RJ Harvey – Denver Broncos
📊 ADP: Round 4-5
📉 Consensus Ranking: RB30s
Fantasy Football 2025 Projection: Explosive RB3/Flex
🔥 The Untapped Gem in Denver
RJ Harvey is a powerful runner with big-play potential and excellent agility. He’s been showing burst to the outside in camp, and even scored a touchdown in preseason running inside — a concern he quickly silenced.
“I think he’s special… a talent that can emerge fast in this Denver offense.”
With J.K. Dobbins competing for touches, Harvey will need to win over the coaching staff. But talent usually wins out — and he’s showing he belongs.
🧠 Insider Tip: Broncos beat writers say Bo Nix and Pat Bryant are legit. That offense is quietly building something — and Harvey is the x-factor.
🐺 RB Sleeper #5: Jacory Croskey Merritt (JCM) – Washington Commanders
📊 ADP: Round 12-13 (climbing fast)
📉 Consensus Ranking: RB52
Fantasy Football 2025 Projection: RB1 Upside If Brian Robinson is Traded
🎙️ Exclusive Interview with JCM – The Breakout Everyone’s Talking About
JCM is electric. With a 27-yard preseason run, 46 total yards, and a touchdown, he’s leapt into the spotlight.
“I love being the underdog. It’s what’s helped me get this far,” JCM said in his exclusive interview on The Fantasy Football Counselor Show.
“You draft me, you can’t lose.” – JCM
With rumors swirling about Brian Robinson trade talks, JCM could rocket to RB1 status. Already drafted in Round 8 in some money leagues, the buzz is REAL.
💡 Bonus Deep Sleepers to Watch
These players might not break out Week 1 — but with injuries or opportunities, they could dominate:
Kyle Monangai
Woody Marks
Ollie Gordon (especially if Achain gets injured)
Stack them as RB6+ for massive upside in 2025.
🧠 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Stack Upside RBs Late
This year, stacking 3-4 RBs in early rounds with high-upside sleepers late is the formula. Let your RB room be a fortress.
Use the 16 Rounds Draft Solution to build an ironclad roster — sleepers, breakouts, and round-by-round optimal picks all included.
🏆 Final Thoughts: RB Sleepers to Target in Every Draft
If you want to dominate your fantasy football league in 2025, these are the RB sleepers you need to stash, draft, and track.
Recap – Top RB Sleepers 2025:
TreVeyon Henderson – League-winner upside
Kaleb Johnson – Volume + youth + upside
Trey Benson – Best late-round lottery ticket
RJ Harvey – Explosive talent in Denver
JCM (Jakori Kroski Merritt) – The buzz is justified
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