Josh Doctson (WR, WAS) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~130

CURRENT ADP: ~140

ANALYSIS: Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson provides everything from an aesthetics perspective that we could desire in a big play wide receiver, and while expectations were high heading into last season, Doctson did not completely disappoint amassing six touchdown receptions on just 35 receptions.  While the receptions number leaves much to be desired, Doctson was extremely efficient on both Comeback routes and ‘Go’ routes, ranking in the top 3 of each in 2017. A Comeback route relies a receiver's ability to not only shake a defender with a crisp sprint, but can also require the receiver to snatch the ball out of the air or out of the defender's hands.

Doctson finished behind only Adam Thielen (112.5) and Michael Crabtree (104.2) with a rating of 102.5 on Comeback routes according to Pro Football Focus, who have the league average at 75.4. If you’re running a ‘Go’ route, chances are you’re either fast enough to beat your defender downfield, or you’re big enough to go up and compete with the defender for a ball the air.  Doctson again ranked 3rd on these types of routes due to his 6’4” frame and ability to compete with defenders in-air, with a rating of 128.5 according to Pro Football Focus, behind only Tyreek Hill (132.6) and Marvin Jones Jr. (130.2).

Doctson should be viewed as more of a standard league target with his ability to score touchdowns as his primary function, and thus should be targeted in the middle rounds of your drafts. In PPR, take him a round or two later than standard, and watch those touchdowns roll in.