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NFL Draft 2015: Top 10 Fantasy Football Rookie Sleepers

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 20, 2015; Fairhope, AL, USA; South squad wide receiver Tyler Lockett of Kansas State (22) pulls in a pass during practice at Fairhope Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2015; Fairhope, AL, USA; South squad wide receiver Tyler Lockett of Kansas State (22) pulls in a pass during practice at Fairhope Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Kevin White (West Virginia) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number seventh overall pick to the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Kevin White (West Virginia) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number seventh overall pick to the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kevin White-WR-Chicago Bears

The Bears replaced Brandon Marshall by adding a popular pick Kevin White who got a good reaction from the fans in Chicago. White has the potential to be a special player in the Bears offense, but anyone who invested heavily in the Bears special players last season can tell you how underwhelming Jay Cutler can  be at times.

White will immediately step into the starting lineup, but he won’t have to assume the top WR responsibilities with Alshon Jeffery still lined up on the other side.  Martellus Bennett and Matt Forte are sure to stay involved in the passing game as well which could leave less of the offensive load for White to carry.  While the smaller role is probably good for his long-term development, it will make his fantasy contributions a bit inconsistent.

White is a WR4 at this point and makes a depth addition in late mid-rounds.  The Bears have sustained multiple options as fantasy-relevant before, and John Fox should help this team improve, but White is definitely a player who could be over-drafted by Bears fans and based on his high draft stock.

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