Dak Prescott (QB, DAL) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~110 Overall

Current ADP: ~120

Prescott finished at QB10 in scoring last season, which continued his streak of placing within the top 10 during each of his three professional seasons. However, his current ADP leaves him available after 14 other quarterbacks have been selected during the draft process.

That lack of enthusiasm from owners is a byproduct of Prescott’s unexceptional three-year averages in passing yardage (3,625) and touchdowns (22.3). Those consistent but undistinguished numbers have relegated him to middling rankings in yardage (15th/16th/19th) and touchdowns (16th/14th/16th).

But Prescott has also delivered favorable fantasy points totals by averaging 315 rushing yards on 63 carries during that span. He has also run for six touchdowns in three straight seasons and finished second to Josh Allen among all quarterbacks in that category during 2018.

His ability to maintain a rushing element in his weekly scoring totals will be beneficial for owners again this season. But it is the projected increase in his passing numbers that should fuel a surge in his overall production. Prescott will have Amari Cooper running routes as his WR1 for 16 games, which will allow the tandem to sustain the momentum that they established once Cooper arrived in November (80.6 yards-per-game/6 touchdowns).

At a minimum, Prescott will retain his steady statistical presence. But he is in a position to deliver the most prolific numbers of his career. That provides the incentive to avoid expending draft capital on quarterbacks that require early or mid-round investments while making Prescott an exceptional target after Round 10.