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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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November 22, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) runs the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 22, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) runs the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Nelson Agholor-Philadelphia Eagles

The rookie receiver who I think has the most potential to be the closest thing to Odell Beckham at some point this season is Eagles WR Nelson Agholor who was chosen #20 overall in the first round.

Agholor will be a versatile weapon that Coach Chip Kelly will look to use in a variety of ways.  He could quickly be an athletic matchup nightmare out of the slot and while he isn’t extremely tall will be a solid red zone threat.  Agholor is known as a hard worker and a good route runner, so he should be able to pick up the Eagles offense quickly.

Agholor landed in a great place in Philadelphia’s offensee as the replacement for the departed Jeremy Maclin. While he will be second to Jordan Matthews in terms of targets, Agholor won’t have to worry about being stuck in a struggling offense.  I still would avoid taking Agholor as a top-20 WR, but as a depth option as your third or fourth WR Agholor has as much fantasy upside as any rookie WR as he joins what should again be an extremely prolific offense.

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