New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller was listed as one of the six fantasy football sleepers to watch during training camp by Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay.
As the NFL season approaches, fantasy football will become a larger focal point. The second-year running back won’t find himself in the first half of your drafts. He could end up as a late-round steal depending on what he does during training camp.
Miller has the attributes to be successful in Klint Kubiak’s offense. In addition to his performance on the ground in the season finale rout of the Atlanta Falcons, Miller showcased his ability as a receiver versus the New England Patriots early in the season, catching all four of his targets to gain 53 yards.
Opportunities have to arise for any of those abilities to turn into production. Miller has to beat out Jamaal Williams in their training camp battle to maximize how many opportunities Miller receives.
If he can do that, he’ll be second on the running back depth chart to Alvin Kamara. It’s unclear how much rotating the Saints will do at running back this year, but Miller will definitely see more touches than he did as a rookie by winning his battle.
That’s why it’s important for fantasy owners to study the Miller-versus-Williams battle in camp. It’ll make or break whether Miller is worth a late draft pick or should be an undrafted fantasy free agent.
