Pat Gustavson · May 13, 2026
Gustafsson picked Colston Loveland, Marvin Harrison Junior, Jonathan Brooks and Tyler Shuck as his fantasy breakout candidates for the season, citing their draft costs, and also predicted a Cam Ward year-two breakout.
“I think Colston Loveland here is the obvious choice and I think he's still fair for a breakout because he hasn't fully done it yet.”
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- Sleeper CallsColston LovelandChicago BearsMay 13, 2026
Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost (tight end three)
“I think Colston Loveland here is the obvious choice and I think he's still fair for a breakout because he hasn't fully done it yet... The guy's a tight end three, and I think that's very appropriate.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Marvin Harrison Jr. to outplay his draft cost (Seventieth)
“It's Marvin Harrison Junior... His ranking now has got to pull back up the rankings. Where is he at? Seventieth.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Sleeper CallsJonathon BrooksCarolina PanthersMay 13, 2026
Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (139 overall, RB47)
“So I love him. 139 overall, RB47, I think that's a phenomenal later round pick whether you have Chuba Hubbard or not.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Sleeper CallsTyler ShoughNew Orleans SaintsMay 13, 2026
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost
“I'm going Tyler Shuck... I think he is the biggest breakout quarterback candidate”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Sleeper CallsCam WardMay 13, 2026
Cam Ward to outplay his draft cost
“I like the possibility of Cam Ward having a big year two breakout.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Depth Chart CallsJonah ColemanMay 13, 2026
Jonah Coleman to be 2nd on the depth chart
“He's not taking Hamptons job... I think of these guys, he'll have the biggest role from day one.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.