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Fantasy: 10 deep sleepers for 2016 (Updated)

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Get ready for your season with theScore's 2016 Fantasy Football Draft Kit.

Even with fantasy owners entering their drafts more prepared than ever, there are still players who slip through the cracks.

Last year in this space, we mentioned names like Tyrod Taylor, Kamar Aiken, and Jacob Tamme, all of whom emerged as fantasy starters at some point in the year.

In a continued effort to shine a light on the unnoticed or outright ignored, we've once again built a list of players being taken outside of the top 150 picks who are candidates to become fantasy relevant this season.

Average draft position (ADP) data courtesy of FantasyFootballCalculator and based on 12-team leagues with standard scoring.

Paxton Lynch, QB, Broncos

Heading into the preseason, the assumption was that Lynch would begin the year on the bench while Mark Sanchez or Trevor Siemian handled starting duties. However, neither Sanchez or Siemian has captured the job and Lynch may now have a chance to open Week 1. When he finally does get under center in the regular season, the rookie could be a fantasy option given the Broncos' talented receiver duo and Lynch's ability to pick up yards with his legs.

Overachiever Potential: ★★★★☆
ADP: ​Undrafted

Josh Ferguson, RB, Colts

All that stands between Ferguson and a starting job on what should be one of the NFL's best offenses is a 33-year-old Frank Gore and a few assorted journeymen. Ferguson doesn't exactly have the pedigree fantasy owners covet - he was an undrafted free agent, though the Colts reportedly considered selecting him as early as the fourth round - but he does have an NFL skill set. He might be behind Robert Turbin and Jordan Todman at the moment, but he has a chance to be this year's Thomas Rawls.

Overachiever Potential: ★★★★★
ADP: ​Undrafted

Zach Zenner, RB, Lions

Zenner is part of a crowded backfield in Detroit, with Ameer Abdullah expected to start and Theo Riddick a near-lock for passing downs. Though Zenner's path to carries is muddy, he'll likely begin the season in a situational role as the Lions' short-yardage specialist (including those coveted goal-line carries) and could carve out a bigger role if another of the team's running backs suffers an injury or underperforms.

Overachiever Potential: ★★★★☆
ADP: ​Undrafted

Chris Thompson, RB, Redskins

While he wasn't worthy of consideration as a starter in fantasy, Thompson was a productive player in limited action for Washington last season, compiling 456 total yards and 35 receptions while averaging 6.2 yards per carry. Coming off shoulder surgery, Thompson will resume his role as the Redskins' passing-down back and should see an increase in playing time as he shares the backfield with starter Matt Jones. The 5-foot-8, 193-pound back may not have prototypical size to earn a lead role, but if Jones gets injured like he did in the preseason, Washington doesn't have many options on the roster.

Overachiever Potential: ★★★★☆
ADP: ​Undrafted

Mike Davis, RB, 49ers

It's a lock that Chip Kelly's offense will be up-tempo and run a ton of plays. What's not a lock is who will benefit from those increased touches. Carlos Hyde and Shaun Draughn are currently first and second on the depth chart, but an injury to either back could propel Davis into a prominent role.

Overachiever Potential: ★★★★★
ADP: ​Undrafted

Chris Conley, WR, Chiefs

Jeremy Maclin is the Chiefs' top wideout, but it's second-year man Conley who best fits the mold of a prototypical No. 1. Conley is ultra-athletic and still only scratching the surface of what he's capable of. The Chiefs' passing game hasn't exactly been a fantasy goldmine in recent seasons, but it's worth taking a shot on Conley's upside considering how late you can get him.

Overachiever Potential: ★★★☆☆
ADP: ​Undrafted

Eli Rogers, WR, Steelers

No one listened when offensive coordinator Todd Haley praised Rogers at the start of training camp, but it was impossible not to notice the rookie flashing during preseason action. Recent reports suggest Rogers might have played his way into the slot role, with Markus Wheaton moving outside across from Antonio Brown. In that scenario, Sammie Coates and Darrius Heyward-Bey would be on the sidelines watching while Rogers provides a new spark in the Steelers' attack.

Overachiever Potential: ★★★★☆
ADP: ​Undrafted

Tyrell Williams, WR, Chargers

With Stevie Johnson sidelined for the year due to a torn meniscus, the Chargers are in search of a replacement in their three-receiver sets. Williams has shown well in the preseason and could slide in on the outside, pushing Keenan Allen to the slot. Philip Rivers has made part-time fantasy stars out of plenty of lesser-known receivers; Williams could be next.

Overachiever Potential: ★★★★☆
ADP: ​Undrafted

J.J. Nelson, WR, Cardinals

Nelson averaged a ridiculous 27.2 yards per reception on 11 catches as a rookie, but didn't see the field much playing behind Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd, and John Brown. An uptick in production is likely for Nelson's sophomore season, but the jump could be enormous if any wideout ahead of him on the depth chart suffers a major injury.

Overachiever Potential: ★★★★☆
ADP: ​Undrafted

Virgil Green, TE, Broncos

The 28-year-old is on the verge of getting an opportunity to start in a Gary Kubiak system that has always been tight-end friendly. Green is a capable blocker and receiver and appears to have beat out sophomore Jeff Heuerman. If one of the Broncos' quarterbacks can ignite the passing game, Green could be a decent bye-week replacement.

Overachiever Potential: ★★★★☆
ADP: ​Undrafted

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