Isaiah Likely is emerging as an intriguing fantasy football sleeper heading into the 2026 NFL season after ESPN’s Adam Schefter identified the New York Giants tight end as a player worth targeting in drafts.
Isaiah Likely, Giants (ADP: 127.4): Likely followed his head coach to the Giants in free agency so he can be the No. 1 tight end. There's no Mark Andrews around to block him.
Likely enters the year poised to take on a larger role after moving to New York. The change should increase his involvement in the Giants’ passing game and give fantasy managers a potentially valuable option at tight end.
The 26-year-old has shown he can make an impact as a receiver throughout his career, particularly when given additional opportunities. His combination
of athleticism, size, and experience makes him an appealing late-round target for managers searching for upside.
Likely may become one of the more interesting sleeper candidates at tight end this season, with significant production potentially in the cards.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants' Isaiah Likely named a 2026 fantasy football sleeper
