For those who wait until the end, here’s a look at three late round gems that could add an extra victory or two to the win column, a move that could be the difference of playing for a league title or just watching your friends battle it out.
Dustin Hopkins of New Orleans is a perfect example of a player that many fans don’t know, but could play a big role for the Saints in the coming year. Hopkins and Zach Hocker are battling for the starting call from head coach Sean Payton, but reports have the former Florida State product as the front-runner and for a team that will score plenty of points, he should be a great pickup late in the draft.
Veteran Phil Dawson was hurt by the lack of consistency on offense by San Francisco last season, but the 49ers had kickers ranked in the top-10 in scoring the four previous seasons and with more continuity at the coaching position and a few more weapons on offense, Dawson could be a huge pickup for fantasy football owners in 2015.
The St Louis Rams are another team that has struggled to score points, but a change at quarterback and with several quality youngsters at the skilled positions, it should help the team score a bit more in the upcoming season. Kicker Greg Zuerlein is known for his strong leg and for leagues that award bonus points for field goals over 50 yards, this could be the year the Rams and their star kicker give the fans plenty to cheer about.
The NFL is all about offense and while kickers aren’t a glamour position, they often are the difference between winning and losing. These three all have huge upsides in 2015 and worth the gamble for those who wait to fill the position on their teams.
