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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).
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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 Charger can be found on our projections page.
Sleepers on the Los Angeles Chargers
- TE Tyler Conklin - 4 votes
- RB Najee Harris - 3 votes
- WR Tre Harris - 2 votes
- TE Oronde Gadsden II - 2 votes
- WR Quentin Johnston - 2 votes
- EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu - 2 votes
- QB Justin Herbert - 1 vote
- No One - 1 vote
Reasons TE Tyler Conklin Could Be a Sleeper
- Mike Kashuba: While the rest of the world gets excited about super sleeper Oronde Gadsden II and the wide receivers, the veteran Conklin finds himself as the expected starting tight end with the best situation of his career.
- Meng Song: Chargers tight ends combined for a top-10 target share in 2024. There's a chance Conklin could become a staple in the short passing game for Herbert.
- Matt Waldman: Tre Harris will be up and down because he must learn how to separate like a pro and quit clap-attacking. With heavy run looks likely, Conklin will get red-zone shots and win contested targets. If not, his value was disposable anyhow.
- Julia Papworth: Conklin had a nice end to last year and is now in a much better situation. He is someone you can pick up on waivers and enjoy a solid five targets a game and some red zone shots.