Shane Vereen (RB, NYG) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Round 7 as RB3

Current ADP: 96 STD, 68 PPR

ANALYSIS: With Rashad Jennings suffering an injury every year of his career and Andre Williams‘ complete lack of passing game ability, the Giants added Shane Vereen in free agency. Running a west coast passing offense, a pass catching running back like Vereen becomes an integral part of the McAdoo offense. With no one challenging him for his role, and even reports stating that the Giants see Vereen as more than just a pass catching back, Vereen becomes a safe high floor pickup for a fantasy team in need of a starter. We all already know the kind of player Vereen is, so the upside is limited for as long as Jennings is healthy, but if injury strikes again (which it’s very likely to) then who knows what the Giants plan to do with Vereen. Perhaps seeing 10+ carries a game as well as 5 catches becomes the norm at that point.

Maybe they’ll even plan ahead and use Vereen as a means of not depending on Jennings to keep him healthy. Regardless, this is a safe floor for a fantasy need in need.