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2021 Fantasy Football: 10 Breakout Candidates - Second-Year Studs Will Shine

Josh Allen. David Montgomery. Jonathan Taylor. Justin Jefferson. DK Metcalf.

That's right; the 2020 NFL campaign had its share of players who broke out in the stat sheets. Those statistical monsters became league winners for countless fantasy managers. Finding players who are in a great position to break out can be the difference between a good season and one that leads to a fantasy championship.

With that in mind, here are 10 players who I like to become next season's fantasy heroes.

Cam Akers, RB, Los Angeles Rams

It took a little longer than we hoped, but the Rams did showcase Akers in the second half of his rookie season.