Fantasy football: Target this sleeper from the Chargers in your drafts

After limited opportunities and injury setbacks with the Ravens , running back Keaton Mitchell signed a two-year deal with the Chargers this offseason, perfectly positioned to be a sleeper in fantasy football leagues.

The pairing of Mitchell's elite, game-breaking speed with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is a match made in heaven. McDaniel has proven himself at maximizing players of his archetype, recently turning Dolphins RB De'Von Achane into a fantasy powerhouse.

Mitchell boasts an eye-popping career average of 6.3 yards per carry and a historic 14.9% explosive-run rate over his first three NFL seasons. Now fully healthy and two and a half years removed from his 2023 ACL tear, he is primed to reach his peak in Los Angeles.

While Omarion Hampton will lead the Bolts' backfield, Mitchell does not need immense volume to dictate a fantasy matchup, as he has what it takes to take one touch to the end zone. If he commands the clear change-of-pace role over Kimani Vidal, Mitchell provides standalone high-upside RB2 value if Hampton misses time.

This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Target this sleeper from the Chargers in your fantasy football drafts