Fantasy Football Sleepers: 5 Sleepers That Are Too Sleepy for Your Roster

Everyone and their fantasy brother has players they feel are going to be fantasy sleepers. And for good reason. Identifying quality sleepers in the later rounds can drive teams to fantasy championships.

However, some players get pegged for being sleepers with such great regularity that they aren't really sleepers at all, and they end up being drafted higher than their likely production warrants. The following five guys are so called "sleepers" that should be avoided.

Redskins' RB Tim Hightower

Mike Shanahan has coached his share of running back fantasy starters. He went through a stretch in Denver where every running back he threw back there was rushing for big gains, lots of touchdowns and 1,000 yard seasons. However, his magic running back touch faded as his Denver offensive line, aged.

The Redskins' line has some potential, but they are going to be limited in opening up holes due to the weak quarterback play they are about to receive. Hightower is going to be facing eight-men in the box all season long.

49ers' WR Michael Crabtree

Michael Crabtree can't be counted on in real life or fantasy life. His diva attitude leaves him constantly at odds with fans, teammates and coaches. It is only a matter of time before his relationship with high strung coach Jim Harbaugh finds him sulking his way to the bench.

And even if he does manage to stay on Harbaugh's good side, he still has to deal with trying to catch passes from Alex Smith.

Cardinals' QB Kevin Kolb

Kevin Kolb has the luxury of throwing passes to Larry Fitzgerald. He can also throw to Larry Fitzgerald, or he could throw to Larry Fitzgerald. You get my point? Arizona has one weapon for Kolb. This will make for some good fantasy numbers for Fitz, but not so much for Kolb.

Also, Arizona's offensive line is garbage.

Colts' RB Donald Brown

Donald Brown had a solid stretch in 2010. However, the Colts don't have the best offensive line, and now there are serious concerns about when Peyton Manning will be able to play. It will be a lot different for any Colt trying to run the ball with a QB other than Manning in the backfield.

I also have serious reservations about Brown's ability to stay healthy.

Seahawks' RB Marshawn Lynch

Marshawn Lynch had one amazing game last year in the playoffs, and he scored a handful of touchdowns during the season.

Lynch is durable and tough, but he is also running behind an amazingly pathetic offensive line. There are going to be very few holes for Lynch, and his QBs aren't going to draw defenders away from the line.