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Video: Best Late Round Sleepers - 2026 Fantasy Football Mock Draft
Montgomery is the ultimate like safe pick...he's going to get all the goal line work...but I don't think he goes out there and has like 1500 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. So, a very safe pick, but not a league winner.

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Montgomery is safe floor play with goal-line work; unlikely to reach league-winner ceiling.

JJ Zachariason characterizes Montgomery as the ultimate safe running back pick—reliable for decent yardage and touchdowns with consistent goal-line work, backed by a strong defense that allows the team to lean on run game. However, he's unlikely to reach 1,500 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, making him a floor play rather than a league winner. Montgomery's loss may force the Lions into a more pass-heavy approach near the goal line, though Gibbs can also catch, potentially increasing quarterback passing volume.

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