DLF’s 2019 Predictions: Sleeper Rookie of the Year

It’s now been over 200 days since the Patriots defeated the Rams in Super Bowl LIII. That’s over 200 days of content including research, articles, podcasts and more getting ready for the next fantasy season.

Well, the wait is almost over, as the 2019 NFL Football season is right around the corner. That also means that it’s time for DLF’s 2019 Fantasy Predictions. As we do every year, we have several different prediction articles for you in the following categories:

• Fantasy Comeback Player of the Year
• Best Dynasty Sell
• Best Dynasty Buy
• Fantasy Sleeper
• Bust of the Year
• Sleeper Rookie of the Year (outside our top 24)
• Fantasy Rookie of the Year
• Fantasy MVP

Next up in the series we will take a look at the new class with our picks for Sleeper Rookie of the Year: 

Darwin Thompson, RB KC

Damien Williams is approaching 28 years of age and we know Andy Reid loves primarily using one back in most of his schemes. With injury concerns looming over Williams, Thompson has terrific speed and unique receiving capabilities that the Chiefs will lean on throughout the year. - Noah Ballweg

Alexander Mattison, RB MIN

Mattison has a solid profile and has already shown well early in the preseason. He likely needs a Dalvin Cook injury (hopefully it doesn't happen) to make some serious noise this year but if he gets some starts, watch out! - Kyle Holden

KeeSean Johnson, WR ARI

Not many times does the 3rd rookie wide receiver selected by one single team in the same draft end up being the most productive. That may very well be the case for the Cardinals and Johnson. I liked him as a late-round prospect coming out of college, and it looks as though in training camp and beginning of the preseason, he has been balling out and could earn a starting gig as the WR3 in an air raid offense. - Levi Chappell