Fantasy Football Draft: 10 Late-Round Steals

When it comes to fantasy football, big names usually put up big numbers. However, if you want to win a fantasy championship, you're going to have to find some diamonds in the rough along the way.

Following is a list of 10 of the biggest late-round fantasy steals, based on their average selections in Yahoo Fantasy Drafts.

These are players who have been largely overlooked by fantasy team owners, but could help propel your team to the postseason.

Mike Wallace, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

Average Pick: 85.3

Mike Wallace was a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners down the stretch last year. In just his rookie season, Wallace established himself as an outstanding deep threat—averaging 19.4 yards per reception, piling up 756 yards, and six touchdowns.

Not bad for the third receiver on the depth chart.

The Steelers were so impressed with Wallace that they were willing to trade Santonio Holmes to the New York Jets during the offseason. Now, Wallace is not only the biggest home run threat in the Steelers offense, but also the best receiving option outside of Hines Ward.

The Steelers receiver will easily eclipse 1,000 receiving yards this season and should be worth a look for your starting lineup.

Michael Bush, RB, Oakland Raiders

Average Pick: 93.8

Darren McFadden may get the most hype in Oakland's backfield, but Michael Bush has more than proved his worth over the last two seasons.

While McFadden struggled to stay healthy, Bush made the most of his opportunity last season. He averaged 4.8 yard per carry, while on the way to 589 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

Bush has continued to impress during training camp, while McFadden has continued his struggles to stay healthy. He will likely enter the season as the team's No. 1 running back, a role that he will not easily relinquish.

Even if McFadden manages to turn the corner this season, Bush will likely still receive most of the goal-line carries because of his size.

If you're looking for a third running back or a bench player to take a flier on, Michael Bush is your guy.

Malcom Floyd, WR, San Diego Chargers

Average Pick: 100.5

With Vincent Jackson gone indefinitely, someone has to take his place. This guy is Malcom Floyd. A Jackson-less lineup means that Floyd is now the No. 1 receiving option outside of Antonio Gates.

Floyd is by no means as talented as Vincent Jackson, but he should put up some respectable numbers. As the No. 2 option last season, he put up 45 catches for 776 yards. Now that his role has expanded, expect him to finish somewhere around the 1,000 yard mark.

Standing at 6-5, he will also provide a very favorable target in the red zone, so five-to-seven touchdowns isn't unrealistic.

You will be hard-pressed to find more value than Malcom Floyd at pick No. 100. The No. 1 receiver in San Diego should be a serviceable starter for most fantasy formats.

Justin Forsett, RB, Seattle Seahawks

Average Pick: 104.4

If you're looking for a backup running back with the potential to put up some big numbers, you should take a hard look at Seattle running back Justin Forsett.

Forsett has been battling out with Julius Jones and Leon Washington for the starter's spot this offseason, causing his draft stock to free fall. However, there is no reason to believe that Forsett won't end up being the Seahawks' primary ball-carrier.

Julius Jones struggled last season with a disappointing 3.7 yards per carry and, given his history in the league thus far, there is little reason to believe that he will make any major strides in 2010. Leon Washington is an explosive back, but also a very fragile one. He has managed 100 carries only once so far in his four year career and seems more suited for a change-of-pace role.

Meanwhile, Forsett burst onto the scene last year in his first season of play. He averaged 5.4 yards per carry and accumulated 41 receptions in limited playing time.

If you have room on your bench, feel free to take a flier on Justin Forsett. You may not want to have him in your starting lineup on week one, but by the end of the season he could be one of your most productive players.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

Average Pick: 106.4

Brandon Jacobs gets most of the attention in New York, which is totally understandable considering his size (6-4, 264 pounds). However, when it comes to fantasy football, you would be best served paying attention to the Giants' smallest running back, Ahmad Bradshaw.

While Jacobs has been on the decline recently, averaging a career-low 3.7 yards per carry, Bradshaw has been rising, posting 778 rushing yards and seven touchdowns last season.

After an impressive offseason, Bradshaw now appears poised for a breakout season, as well as a spot on top of the depth chart. If Bradshaw can assume the role as the primary ball carrier, expect him to eclipse the 1,000 yard mark and threaten double-digit touchdowns, even if Jacobs does retain most of the goal-line carries.

The sky is the limit for Bradshaw this season and it would be a crime not to take him by the 106th pick.

Jerome Harrison, RB, Cleveland Browns

Average Pick: 107.6

Besides Josh Cribbs, there was no more explosive player on the Browns roster last season than running back Jerome Harrison. Harrison proved himself to be a fantasy star down the stretch, piling up 862 rushing yards and five touchdowns in just under 200 carries.

Harrison is now currently slated as the No. 1 running back on Cleveland's depth chart with no proven options behind him. Rookie Montario Hardesty will look to take away some of Harrison's carries, but first he will have to get healthy.

Barring injury, Harrison should receive over 200 carries which will easily put him over 1,000 rushing yards. He is also a very good receiving option, so you can additionally expect 300+ receiving yards and two or three touchdowns.

With an average pick of 107, Jerome Harrison provides tremendous value and can be inserted in your starting lineup from week one.

Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers

Average Pick: 123.8

If you're looking for a good backup quarterback or find yourself in a bind and need a serviceable starter, look no further than Alex Smith. Smith has been a disappointing No. 1 overall pick thus far in his career, but that doesn't mean he can't provide great fantasy value.

In just 11 games last season, Smith put 2,350 passing yard, 18 TDs, 12 INTs and a QB rating of 81.5. He may not have exactly set the world on fire with these numbers, but he did show definite signs of progress.

Smith is now slated to be the week one starter, and although he probably still won't live up to his NFL draft selection, he should far exceed his fantasy draft stock.

Smith will put up good numbers if for no other reason than his supporting cast. The 49ers have a solid offensive line to protect Smith and he will be blessed with a couple of explosive receivers in Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis. Not to mention, running backs Frank Gore and Brian Westbrook will take a lot of pressure off of the young quarterback.

Alex Smith is a quarterback with a lot of upside who can usually be had in the last rounds of the draft or free agency.

Greg Olsen, Tight End, Chicago Bears

Average Pick: 124.2

Greg Olsen has often been criticized for being a wide receiver in a tight end's body, and while this may be a negative for NFL teams, it is a great thing for your fantasy team.

Olsen doesn't get as much hype as guys like Antonio Gates, Vernon Davis, or Tony Gonzalez, but he still managed to put up huge numbers. In 2009, Olsen had 60 receptions for 612 yards and eight touchdowns. The good news is he is still developing and should improve upon those numbers in the upcoming season.

What makes Olsen even more valuable is the fact that the Bears don't currently have any proven wide receivers on the roster. In fact, their top receiver is return man Devin Hester, who had 757 receiving yard last year. This means that Olsen will be the target of a lot passes this season and should consequently put up some astounding numbers.

If you find yourself looking for a tight end late in the draft, Greg Olsen should still provide you with some elite numbers.

Donnie Avery, Wide Receiver, St. Louis

Average Pick: 129.8

It's rare that a team's No. 1 receiver will slip as low as pick 130, but that is the case with Rams wide receiver Donnie Avery. The skepticism is justified as the Rams passing offense has been nothing short of anemic the past couple of seasons.

The team's receivers are inexperienced and unproven, but Donnie Avery is the best option available.

Avery put up 589 receiving yards and five touchdowns last season, the most of any Rams receiver. The general rule for NFL receivers is that they shouldn't be expected to break out until their third year and Avery just happens to be entering his third season.

Outside of Steven Jackson, the Rams offense is still pretty atrocious, so don't expect record-breaking numbers from the third-year receiver. However, it will be hard to beat the value of a No. 1 receiver with the 130th pick. Expect Avery to be the beneficiary of 700+ receiving yards and somewhere around seven touchdowns.

Donnie Avery is a good choice if you're looking for a late round back up receiver and should be serviceable as a spot starter.

Cincinnati, Defense

Average Pick: 138.4

If you're going to assemble a championship-caliber fantasy team, you can't just fill your roster with skill players.

You're also going to have to find a good defense. Rest assured though, you won't have to spend an early round pick just to get a talented defense. Cincinnati's defense can be had with 138th pick on average.

There are many reasons to like Cincinnati's defense.

It is filled with young, talented players, including arguably the best tandem of cornerbacks in the NFL in Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph. The Bengals also have a disruptive defensive line, led by defensive tackle Domata Peko and defensive end Antwan Odom.

Names are unimportant if your team isn't able to get it done on the field, but the Bengals have already proven that they can live up to (and exceed) expectations. Cincinnati finished last year ranked fourth in total defense while compiling 27 turnovers and 34 sacks.

If the Bengals can duplicate this performance in 2010, they will once again put up some very impressive fantasy numbers.