Possibly more than you ever wanted to know about a talented group of defenders who have gotten less press than their play deserves.
Last week I profiled what was generously described as a "massive" batch of underrated players on offense. This week I'll tackle the defensive side of the ball. Before I get started, a quick reminder that the definition of "sleeper" has changed in the last few years:
With the explosion of media coverage focused on the NFL Draft the term "sleeper" does not really mean the same thing it used to. Months of continuous professional coverage and a booming cottage industry focused solely on the draft means that very few prospects retain their true "unknown" sleeper status.