2017 PSDG: Mastermind IDP Sleepers, Creepers, & Impact Rookies (Preview)
Steve Yerger - 8/24/2017

Let’s look at some sleepers, creepers and impact rookies for Individual Defensive Players (IDPs). The following sleepers are players at DL, LB, and DB that you can pick up later in your draft who have a very good chance of outperforming their current ranking. Creepers are players that will be drafted much too early and are likely to disappoint. The impact rookies are self-explanatory, but you should use caution, as these guys have more value in dynasty league drafts.

 

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

 

SLEEPERS

 

1. Jerry Hughes, Buffalo – It seems like the Bills are always switching schemes, but they are back to the 4-3 base alignment, which switches Hughes from the OLB position to a much more desirable DE designation.

2. Melvin Ingram, LA Chargers – The Chargers have been a 3-4 for a long...

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