Fantasy Football 2010: Top 10 Sleeper Picks to Draft

While the core of any Fantasy Football team is made up of time tested elite players who will be drafted in the first half of your fantasy draft, the latter part of any draft should provide a few rounds in which an owner can gamble on a sleeper pick with a high potential for a breakout season. It doesn't matter whether that sleeper comes in the form of a veteran bouncing back from a subpar season, a player coming off of injury, or an untested rookie who is slated to receive plenty of playing time, you can find a late round sleeper in any draft. Here then is a list of 10 Fantasy Football sleeper picks to go after in your 2010 Fantasy Football Draft.

Shonn Green (Jets) RB:

Shonn Green had a sensational post season last year and looks to be the Jet's running back of the future. Used sparingly in the first half of the 2009 season, Green gave Jet's fans plenty to cheer about in a second half that included two post season games in which he rushed for over 125 yards a piece. Though he will not help your team as a receiver, this 6-0, 230 lbs former Iowa star should continue to shine in 2010. Look for Green to go over the 1,000 yard rushing mark this season.

Felix Jones (Cowboys) RB:

On a football field Jones has electrifying stuff. The question with Felix always will be, can he remain healthy long enough to spread it out over a whole season? Suiting up for only 20 games over his first two seasons in Dallas, Jones has carried the ball 146 times for 951 yards and 6 touchdowns. Those numbers translate to an amazing 6.5 yards a carry. Add to that the fact that all four of his rushing touchdowns (including playoffs) last year came on runs of over 40 yards, and that he can catches passes out of the backfield, and you begin to see why Felix Jones makes for a great fantasy sleeper pick.

Reggie Bush (Saints) RB:

Though Bush has failed to deliver the type of fantasy numbers expected of him since he was drafted out of USC, the former Heisman Trophy winner may have turned a corner in last year's post season when he seemed willing to square up his shoulders and run through tacklers instead of around them. Always a gifted receiver and punt returner, and one who has found the end zone 32 times in his first four seasons, Bush may finally post the type of fantasy numbers most owners have expected out of him.. The fact that he plays on in the Saint's offense won't hurt him either, so go ahead and take a chance him if you can.

Austin Collie (Colts) WR:

Forget the fact that he has Peyton Manning throwing to him, as a rookie receiver Collie showed he belong in the NFL by catching 60 passes for 676 yards and 7 TDs in the regular season. The former BYU standout then picked up speed in the post season where he caught 17 passes for 241 yards and 2 touchdowns in three games. Collie should be able to build on his freshman season and post even better numbers this time around. Playing with Manning, Reggie Wayne, and Dallas Clark is just an added plus.

LeSean McCoy (Eagles) RB:

The starting role in the Eagles' backfield should be McCoy's for the taking. Last season the rookie out of Pittsburgh enjoyed a product year gaining 945 yards from scrimmage. With a few more touches going his way this year, and with his ability to catch passes out of the backfield, McCoy has a decent shot at posting over 1,500 yards from scrimmage this season. If he is still on the board after the midway point of the draft, take him, you will not regret it.

Darren McFadden (Raiders) RB:

Is it too early to call McFadden a bust, or can he still turn himself into the next Adrian Peterson? So far the Raider's former first round draft pick has only turned in one +100 yard rushing performance in his NFL career, and that came in the second game of his rookie season. Having said that, McFadden has proven valuable as a receiver and it's hard to believe that the Raiders won't give the former Arkansas star plenty of touches this season before deciding his fate. What he does with those touches remains to be seen. Still, now that the hype surrounding him is all but gone, it's time to take a flyer on this former first rounder.

Darren Sproles (Chargers) RB:

With Tomlinson out of the picture in San Diego, it may be time for Sproles to up his Fantasy Football numbers. Already a fantastic all-around talent, Sproles totaled 2,321 yards and 8 touchdowns last year with 840 of those yards coming from scrimmage. It is a safe bet that the Chargers will give Sproles more than the 138 touches he got from scrimmage last season. Look for the explosive back to average at least 15 touches a game this year and watch his yards from scrimmage go up proportionally.

Michael Crabtree (49ers) WR:

Despite missing the first 5 games of the season by holding out his rookie season, Crabtree still manage to post some decent numbers (48 catches, 625 yards). This season with the 49ers quarterback situation finally settled, and Crabtree ready to turn in a full season, there is no reason to believe his numbers can't be in the 75-1000-8 range. Few sophomores this season will have as high a ceiling as Crabtree. If he is available late in the draft, take him.

Alex Smith (49ers) QB:

After suffering through three unimpressive seasons since being drafted first overall in 2005, Alex Smith lost his starting job at the start of 2009. Earning back the starting role by the six game of the season, Smith went on to have a successful year throwing for 2,350 yards and 18 touchdowns over the last 11 games of season. If you can't get an elite quarterback during the draft, Alex Smith should provide suitable insurance for the QB you do take.

Mohamed Massaquoi (Browns) WR:

Given that he was a rookie who played in Cleveland, Massaquoi may be the best receiver you may never have heard of. Last season Massaquoi averaged over 18 yards a reception and had two +100 yard games in the process. With Delhomme now the quarterback in Cleveland, look for Massaquoi's numbers to soar. Fantasy Football wise, he may blossom into a great second or third receiver this season.

Statistical Sources:

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/