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As we race toward August, Footballguys.com will examine one team per weekday with our quick-hitting Team Sleepers feature. These players might not be deep sleepers, but we will be highlighting players our staff thinks will surprise this year and outperform their average draft position (ADP).
Go Deeper: See in-depth projections for every Lions player here >>>
This is a weekday series that will stretch through August 1. If you like this and want another, come back the next workday. Another will be here.
Please note that our staff has identified the players listed below. The official Footballguys stance for every Lion can be found on our projections page.
Sleepers on the Detroit Lions
- WR Jameson Williams - 4 votes
- RB David Montgomery - 3 votes
- No One - 3 votes
- TE Sam LaPorta - 2 votes
- CB D.J. Reed - 1 vote
- DT Tyleik Williams - 1 vote
- WR Isaac TeSlaa - 1 vote
Reasons WR Jameson Williams Could Be a Sleeper
- Maurile Tremblay: With Ben Johnson gone, expect more vertical shots to the speedster and less defensive focus thanks to stacked weapons around him.
- David Zacharias: New OC John Morton is more inclined to take downfield shots than his predecessor. And downfield is where Williams thrives.
- Colton Dodgson: He'll be the biggest beneficiary if John Morton institutes a deep passing element to the Lions offense. He's a well-rounded receiver who can succeed in all phases with an ascending role.
- Craig Lakins: He took a nice step forward in 2024. I'd be comfortable taking him above his current ADP.