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Fantasy Football: 5 San Francisco 49ers Sleeper Picks for Your 2016 Team

By Peter Panacy

Nov 29, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Bruce Ellington (10) catches the ball during warm ups before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Bruce Ellington (10) catches the ball during warm ups before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 13, 2015; Calgary Stampeders player Eric Rogers poses for a photo. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Jul 13, 2015; Calgary Stampeders player Eric Rogers poses for a photo. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receiver Eric Rogers

2016 ESPN Fantasy Projection: N/A

Alright, another player who should fall out of your draft entirely. Hey, you wanted sleepers, right?

The 49ers picked up former CFL wide receiver Eric Rogers this offseason to bolster an incredibly young and inexperienced group. I remember reading how head coach Chip Kelly was one of the first to call Rogers for his services after the former took over in San Francisco.

This could mean Rogers winds up being one of Kelly’s favorites this season. And considering Rogers doesn’t exactly have a proven cast of receivers around him, he could actually wind up working all the way up to the No. 2 receiver position alongside Torrey Smith.

If the latter happens, and there’s a good possibility it does, Rogers might wind up being a nice little steal as a flex player in deeper leagues, bye-week coverage option or when the 49ers have a favorable matchup.

Keep an eye on how Rogers does in training camp and whether or not he climbs the ranks during the preseason.

Next: No. 2: Tight End Garrett Celek