*Note- some of these calls aren’t sleepers just players I think could have a good year. It’s difficult to find a true sleeper in today’s fantasy football landscape, but I’ll do my best to uncover some longshots in larger leagues or leagues with deeper rosters.

Ja’Marr Chase
There’s not much to say. If Ja’Marr and Joe Burrow stay healthy, Chase is in store for another big year.

Please pass to all-pro Ja’M-arr.
Excuse me, please pass to all-pro Ja’M-arr.
Please pass to all-pro Ja’M-arr.
Would you please pass to jelly? Haha!

You’ll call him fantastic. You can call him remarkable. But please don’t dare call him jelly, haha!

Malik Nabers
Malik Nabers lived up to the billing and more last year. Nabers finished at WR 7 and that was with him missing two games and having Daniel Jones and Drew Lock behind a shaky offensive line. The Giants appeared to have upgraded QB, at least on paper. The G-Men went out and signed veteran Russell Wilson. If healthy, Wilson will be the starter. The concern is for how long? I’m starting to hear that Jaxson Dart will see the field sometime in 2025. Also, is Malik healthy? He’s had issues with hi toe since college. He also missed OTA’s. That may be nothing or it may be something. Keep an eye on it. Finally, will the Giants line hold up? it’s not exactly the best unit when it comes to pass protection.

Still, it’s hard to bet against Nabers. He’s one of the most exciting WRs in the league. Malik Nabers is “ The Real Deal” with your host Mark Ringo. Hmnn…Ringo doesn’t rhyme as well in that jingle as Bill McNeal does, haha!

Ringo’s comp- Tyreek Hill

Tyreek Hill
Ok, I’ll admit this call is sort of a gamble. The gamble isn’t so much with Tyreek Hill. He’s awesome! Last year he played through a wrist injury. Tyreek is healthy now. The risk centers around the Dolphins’ offense. Can Tua stay healthy? His concussion history is worrisome. The odds are against him. And if Tua goes down, does he take Tyreek’s fantasy chances with him? Zach Wilson is the backup. Zach hasn’t lived up to his draft pedigree, but perhaps without the pressure of being a starter, he can have a resurgence like Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield did when they left for greener pastures?

Keep in mind, the Dolphins are selling assets, if their season goes south there’s also the possibility that Miami trades Hill to a contender like Kansas City, Buffalo, Washington, etc. Note, the Miami just traded Jonnu Smith on June 30th, so there are some receptions available for the taking, at least as of right now. Hill is only one season removed from 2023 where he put up….119 receptions 1,799 yards and 13 TDs. With a consensus ranking at WR 14, Hill seems cheap. No matter how you slice it, Tyreek is still one of the few WRs who has a legit chance of leading the league in receiving yards. Hill is on sale in 2025, I’m rolling the dice with Miami Vice.

Terry McLaurin
UPDATE (6/05) McLaurin is in the final year of his contract and negotiations aren’t going well. Keep an eye on this situation. This situation could trigger a holdout or a trade

If you thought last year was scary for Terry, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Washington actually has a line now. The Commanders traded for all-pro Laremy Tunsil and drafted rookie Josh Conerly. Both should fortify the line. That makes the talented young QB Jayden Daniels even more dangerous. And the more time he has, the more time Terry McLaurin has to get open and make big plays. Ringo is all-in on Washington in 2025. Daniels is sitting on a monster year and Terry McLaurin figures to be one of the main beneficiaries.

Stay calm. Lets not lose our heads. It’s a fine call. It’s going to work. It’s passable, okay. This isn’t terrible. I mean it’s up to you. Your opponents are either going to think here’s a terrible draft pick or here’s McLovin, the 29-year old Washington WR, who is an organ donor, suggested by Mark Ringo.

Davante Adams
Last year was a weird year for Davante Adams. He started out in Las Vegas and then was traded to the N.Y. Jets. He just never seemed to get his footing, even after being reunited with his buddy, Aaron Rodgers. I still think Adams has something left in the tank. And if he does, Matthew Stafford will find it. The former NFC North rivals have now joined forces. The match figures to be a good one. Puka Nacua is the highest ranked WR of the two, but it might be Adams who does better. Nacua has had a difficult time staying healthy. And if Puka gets hurt, Adams suddenly becomes very interesting. Davante’s current consensus ranking of WR 18 seems cheap given the potential for a resurgent year in L.A.

Marvin Harrison Jr.
Don’t be looking at me like that.. I can feel your look. Marvin Harrison Jr. didn't live up to many fantasy drafters (and my) hopes or expectations last year. Sometimes it takes players a few years to make the leap. A lot of people wrote off another one of Ringo's picks, Jameson Williams, last year at this time and they're eating some tasty crow this summer. I like mine with honey mustard, haha! Anyway, I digress....I don't know if it's going to be this year, next year, or 2027, but sooner or later Marvin Harrison Jr. is going to be a fantasy star. He's just too talented and dedicated to his craft not to reach his immense potential.

However, my readers view me with the same frustration like the TSA line at the airport did with John Candy’s character, Harry Crumb, in the movie, Who’s Harry Crumb? Or in my case, Who’s Mark Ringo? Scooter accident when I was a kid. I have a metal plate in my head? Ohh!!! It doesn’t hurt. Ugh!!! Haha!

D.K. Metcalf
This offseason has seen big changes in The Steel City. Both of last year’s starting QBs are gone, Najee Harris left, and George Pickens was traded to Dallas. However, Aaron Rodgers signed and that’s probably an upgrade from Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, at least when it comes to accuracy. Rodgers is one of the most accurate QBs of all-time. And he’s a major upgrade from Geno Smith, who Metcalf had throwing to him last season in Seattle. Even with conservative offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, Rodgers could unlock some of the massive potential D.K. Metcalf has as the undisputed number one WR in Pittsburgh. And if he does, it’s time to celebrate with the Discount DK check! Raji, drop it!

Side note- the third video below is a scene from one of my favorite movies, She’s Out of My League. Since it was shot in Pittsburgh, hail to the Steel City!

Jameson Williams
What a difference a year makes. Last year, I once again listed Jameson Williams on my sleepers list. Only, a funny thing happened. This time it actually worked, haha! The fantasy analyst who ranked Jameson the highest last season in the Draft Rankings for FantasyPros Accuracy contest wasn’t rock stars Sean Koerner, Jeff Ratcliffe, or Pat Fitzmaurice. It was yours truly, Mark Ringo. (Yep the same guy who somehow managed to finish 234th out of 235th in draft accuracy in 2023. Hey, anyone can finish first, it takes real talent to suck that bad in accuracy contests.) Last summer, this was a snapshot of how things looked. Fantasy Pros Expert Consensus Ranking WR 47 / Ringo’s Ranking WR 21). When the clock turned to all zeroes for the regular season, Jameson Williams finished at WR 19. F-ing A baby! No one else was even in the same zip code as ole’ Mark Ringo.

I’ve always loved Jameson’s talent and he finally showed why I liked him. Williams burst on to the season and made some big plays. Even with offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson gone, I think Jameson Williams will do well. The Lions are still one of the most explosive offenses in the league and a big reason why is the talented Williams who possesses blistering speed (see his 2024 highlights below). Jameson isn’t as cheap as last year- damn inflation! That said, he’s still a little undervalued this year with his consensus ranking at WR 27.

Travis Hunter
I don't think some of the fantasy football analysts realize just how talented Travis Hunter is, because if they did, they'd rank him a hell of a lot higher. And in my humble opinion, the most talented WR on Jacksonville, isn't Brian Thomas Jr., it's Travis Hunter. Hunter is tougher with contested catches and is a better route runner. The only concern I have is how many snaps he'll play, but with a current consensus ranking of only WR 31, I'll roll the dice based on his talent alone. That's in Ringo's draft neighborhood- very talented players who don't cost a lot. Travis Hunter is a rock star.

Ringo's comp- Travis Hunter reminds me of a lighter version of Ja'Marr Chase.

Deebo Samuel Sr.
Jayden Daniels is the best QB Deebo has ever played with. Washington not only added OT Josh Conerly in the draft, but also brought in Pro Bowl LT Laremy Tunsil in a trade with Houston, which give the Commanders one of the best offensive lines they've fielded in years. The new fortified offensive line, should propel not just Deebo, but the entire Washington offense (Daniels, McLaurin, Brian Robinson Jr., Ekeler, Ertz, etc.) to even greater heights in 2025.

Jauan Jennings LONGSHOT PICK
Brandon Aiyuk is coming off a torn ACL & MCL. His surgery was November 11th, which was later in the season. This is tougher than your garden variety ACL injury since it’s a multi ligament injury. It’s tough for athletes to come back from any major knee surgery the following year, much less a multi ligament injury involving the ACL. Deebo Samuel was traded to Washington. Things are setting up real nice for Jauan Jennings if the 49’ers stand pat and don’t bring in a free agent like Gabe Davis. Jennings had some real strong weeks last year after Aiyuk got hurt and he could be a sneaky sleeper. Keep an eye on the 49’ers’ WR room this summer.

Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last year. Normally, I’d steer clear of players coming back from reconstructive knee surgery, but the word on the street is that Diggs is ahead of his recovery timeline. Diggs is in a better situation, too. He left Houston and is now the top target in New England. If Diggs can stay in head coach Mike Vrabel’s good graces (aka not be an off the field distraction), and his knee continues to improve, he’s a bargain with his current consensus ranking at WR 43.

Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden
VALUE PICK & LONGSHOT PICK IN LARGER LEAGUES WITH DEEP ROSTERS
Basically, I’m in on Packers’ WRs. Last year, Jayden Reed played 2.5 games with backup QB Malik Willis and still finished as WR 26 (see Reed’s 2024 in first video below- Click Watch on YouTube). Reed’s current consensus ranking is WR 42. The last time the Packers drafted a WR in the first round, back in 2002, I was a young lad. This year they took speedster Matthew Golden. You’re probably thinking, well the consensus rankers must have just ranked Golden higher than Reed to make up the difference. Nope, Golden is currently ranked at the bargain basement price of only WR 64! I sound like a used car dealer- ugh! I mean I’m not even a die-hard Reed and Golden fan, but after I saw where they were being ranked, I was like, okay…well hell, if nobody wants them, I’ll gladly take them. They’re both good players. I know Jordan Love isn’t Johnny Unitas, but he’s not exactly chopped liver either. I mean someone in Green Bay is going to catch his passes.

I guess what I’m saying is that if you’re in a deeper league and the two fall, you just might be Golden? Did you honestly expect me not to say a cheesy joke when talking about WRs in the land of cheese? Obviously you guys just don’t know me at all, haha!

Emeka Egbuka LONGSHOT PICK
Chris Godwin is recovering from a dislocated ankle. it’s unclear if he’ll be ready to start the season. If he isn’t or suffers a setback or if anything happens to Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka is there to pick up the pieces. The Bucs used their first round pick to take the talented rookie. Egbuka is a good route runner who possesses good hands. He’s also very intelligent and mature. Emeka has the character coaches and NFL execs love. There’s no diva, off the field, knucklehead baggage worries here. With a current consensus ranking at WR 58, Egbuka seems very cheap given his talent and the potential to play a big role on a team which figures to be in a lot shootouts.

Keep an eye on Chris Godwin’s health this summer. If Godwin isn’t ready, Egbuka could be a nice sleeper in 2025. And even though Baker is currently ranked a little high for Ringo at QB 7, I still think he’ll have a decent year. And to all of you other drafters out there, if you smell a delicious crispy aroma after Ringo picks Emeka in your draft, that’s not your nose playing tricks on you. It’s a little bit of “eMake & Bake”. Doesn’t that catch phrase just blow your mind? That just happened! It rhymes. They’re both verbs…sort of. Haha!

Ringo’s comp- Ironically enough, Emeka Ebuka reminds me of his teammate, Chris Godwin

Kyle Williams LONGSHOT PICK LARGER LEAGUES 12+ TEAMS WITH DEEP ROSTERS
If there's one word I would use to describe Kyle Williams it's explosive. Williams plays faster than his is 4.40 forty time from the combine, which is impressive. And while Kyle probably won't be a high volume guy, his calling card is big plays. Remember Paul Revere's fantasy ride.....one if by land, two if by sea, and you're going to want to see Kyle Williams play. The Drake Maye and Kyle Williams connection could provide plenty of celebratory musket shots for Patriots Nation.

Ringo's comp- Kyle Williams reminds me a little of former Carolina all-pro WR Steve Smith.