Peyton Barber (RB, TB) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~120

CURRENT ADP: ~160

ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber has a lower ADP, which clearly indicates massive disinterest by potential owners, despite growing evidence that he will enter Week 1 with a considerable workload. Head Coach Dirk Koetter has been effusive in his praise for the 5'11", 225-pound Barber, who has averaged 5.3 YPC while performing as the Buccaneers' primary back during the preseason. Meanwhile, second-round selection Ronald Jones labors in the midst of a formidable growth process, has struggled as a receiver and pass protector, and has managed a paltry 0.92 YPC against backups.

Barber led Tampa Bay with 423 rushing yards last season - 335 of which were assembled from Weeks 13-17 - as the third-year runner took advantage of his opportunity to operate in the lead back role during those five contests (15.6 attempts per game). He is now primed to inherit similar responsibilities when the Bucs travel to New Orleans in Week 1.

As Ronald Jones continues his painful learning curve toward functioning effectively as an NFL running back, Barber gradually becomes more entrenched as Tampa Bay's RB1.