2026 NFL Draft Overview: What It Means for Dynasty
This was a fascinating draft class for dynasty purposes. The quarterback class is a two-man show at the top, wide receiver depth is tremendous through the middle rounds, the running back class has some high-upside names but widespread concerning landing spots, and the tight end class is sleeper-heavy.
One headline: the Cardinals made Jeremiyah Love the highest-drafted running back since Saquon Barkley in 2018, and the Titans shocked the world taking Carnell Tate fourth overall. Those two decisions alone reshuffled dynasty rookie boards significantly. Meanwhile, Day 2 was a wide receiver and tight end bonanza — 12 wideouts and 8 tight ends went in Rounds 2 and 3 — providing extraordinary depth for dynasty managers willing to do their homework.
Let's break it all down position by position.
Quarterbacks: Dynasty Rankings & Analysis
Fernando Mendoza — QB, Las Vegas Raiders (Pick #1 Overall)
Dynasty Tier: SF1 | Standard: Late Round 1
Mendoza was the consensus top quarterback in this class and the Raiders wasted no time making it official, taking him with the No. 1 overall pick. He becomes the cornerstone of the Las Vegas rebuild and lands in a situation with Brock Bowers at tight end, giving him an immediate safety valve. He threw for over 4,000 yards in the SEC and demonstrated excellent touch passing and on-field awareness. He's not a prolific rusher, which limits his fantasy floor, but his arm talent and the Raiders' offensive system set him up as a legitimate future QB1.
Player Comp: Kirk Cousins with better draft pedigree and a cleaner situation. His ceiling is a top-12 fantasy QB if the Raiders' offense develops around him.
Dynasty Outlook: In superflex formats, Mendoza is a consensus top-5 overall pick in rookie drafts. In 1QB leagues, he slides to the back of the first round. Buy aggressively in SF if you need a young quarterback.
Ty Simpson — QB, Los Angeles Rams (Pick #13 Overall)
Dynasty Tier: SF2 | Standard: Mid 2nd Round
The Rams made a calculated bet on their post-Matthew Stafford future, taking Alabama's Ty Simpson at 13, but McVay did not appear thrilled. The Rams are a pass-heavy, well-coached offense — one of the best possible landing spots for a young QB. Simpson won't start immediately, but this is very much an "apprentice to a legend" situation. He has strong arm talent and mobility to complement his pocket presence. The Rams also drafted TE Max Klare in Round 2, potentially building a long-term connection.
Player Comp: Early-career Jared Goff with better athletic traits. His ceiling in the right system is a low-end QB1.
Dynasty Outlook: The premier "dynasty stash" QB of this class. Superflex managers should grab him in the back half of Round 1 in rookie drafts. He's unlikely to contribute in 2026 but the long-term upside in LA is real. Don't overpay, but don't miss him either. Closely watch the Matthew Stafford’s contract extension discussions.
Carson Beck — QB, Arizona Cardinals (Pick #65 Overall, Round 3)
Dynasty Tier: SF3 | Standard: Deep Stash
Beck fell all the way to the third round and landed with the Cardinals, who had already taken RB Jeremiyah Love at #3. There are real concerns here — his UCL injury at the end of his Georgia career, a shaky senior season at Miami, and now a team that appears committed to building around the run game first. The silver lining: with QB questions around Jacoby Brissett and the Cardinals' developing offense, Beck has a legitimate shot to start games in 2026. That's a plus for dynasty managers willing to bet on his talent over his recent struggles.
Player Comp: A poor man's Ryan Tannehill — good enough to start if nothing better arrives, unlikely to be elite.
Dynasty Outlook: Deep stash in superflex leagues only. His dynasty value is tied to Arizona's QB room resolving in his favor. For now, this is Brisett’s team.
Drew Allar — QB, Pittsburgh Steelers (Pick #76 Overall, Round 3)
Dynasty Tier: SF3 | Standard: Waiver Wire
Allar is the most intriguing late-round QB dart throw for dynasty. He had elite physical tools at Penn State but played timidly behind a limited supporting cast. The Steelers took him in Round 3, which raises the Aaron Rodgers question — if Rodgers doesn't return, Allar could see the field faster than expected. The Steelers also acquired WR George Pickens and added WR Germie Bernard in Round 2, so weapons are there.
Player Comp: Kenny Pickett with better physical upside. His ceiling is a mid-tier SF starter if the talent finally translates.
Dynasty Outlook: Stash him in superflex leagues as a speculative pick. If Rodgers walks, Allar becomes a very interesting late-round dynasty investment almost overnight.
Cade Klubnik — QB, New York Jets (Pick #110 Overall, Round 4)
Dynasty Tier: Deep Bench / Cut
Klubnik had a functional but unremarkable career at Clemson. At 6-2, 207 pounds with a 4.70 40-time, he profiles as a backup with mobility but questionable processing speed at the NFL level. The Jets already have a crowded QB room. Minimal dynasty interest outside of very deep SF leagues.
Running Backs: Dynasty Rankings & Analysis
Jeremiyah Love — RB, Arizona Cardinals (Pick #3 Overall)
Dynasty Tier: RB1 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 1.01
Jeremiyah Love is the crown jewel of this running back class and the highest-drafted back since Saquon Barkley. The Cardinals went all-in on building a ground game, and Love is the centerpiece. Arizona also prioritized their interior offensive line early in the draft, telegraphing an intent to run the ball frequently. Love is a dynamic, three-down back with legitimate receiving chops out of the backfield.
Player Comp: A more explosive version of Dalvin Cook, with the catch radius and vision to be a genuine three-down back in the NFL.
Dynasty Ceiling: RB1. If the Cardinals commit to the run as heavily as their draft suggests, Love has the talent to be a top-5 dynasty back within two seasons.
Dynasty Outlook: The safest dynasty RB pick in this class and the near-unanimous 1.01 in rookie drafts regardless of format.
Jadarian Price — RB, Seattle Seahawks (Pick #32 Overall)
Dynasty Tier: RB1–2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 1.04–1.06
Price landed in arguably the best possible situation a rookie back could ask for. Zach Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL and is a free agent after 2026, meaning Price has a path to starting immediately. The Seahawks are the reigning Super Bowl champions with a functional offensive line. His Week 1 competition is Emmanuel Wilson and George Holani — very winnable.
The caveat: Price played behind Love at Notre Dame, so his college production doesn't fully capture his ability. He's a physical runner with good hands, and he was highly efficient when given opportunities.
Player Comp: Kenneth Walker III — a physical, downhill back who can be productive when fed volume. Whether he becomes the long-term lead dog depends on how the Seahawks handle 2027 free agency with Charbonnet.
Dynasty Ceiling: RB1. If Charbonnet leaves in 2027, Price has genuine league-winning potential. His low volume / usage in Notre Dame leaves a “prove it” mentality for most fantasy managers.
Dynasty Outlook: Invest in the landing spot as much as the player. Dynasty managers should be comfortable with Price in the 1.04–1.06 range.
Nicholas Singleton — RB, Tennessee Titans (Pick #165 Overall, Round 5)
Dynasty Tier: RB2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.01–2.03
Don't let the fifth-round draft capital fool you on Singleton — he's a dynasty asset. He broke a bone in his foot during Senior Bowl week, which cratered his draft stock, but he's already working his way back to full health for training camp. The Titans situation is legitimately exciting: Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are both free agents after 2026, meaning Singleton is the only back under contract beyond this season on a team with a brand-new coaching staff with no loyalty to those veterans. This is a wide-open opportunity for a young, talented back.
Player Comp: A more well-rounded Javonte Williams coming out — fluid movement, great vision, and burst through the line of scrimmage with serious straight-line speed once he gets going.
Dynasty Ceiling: RB1 long-term. If the Titans commit to him as the starter heading into 2027, Singleton becomes a top-10 dynasty RB.
Dynasty Outlook: One of the best dynasty values in this class. Buy aggressively in the early second round of rookie drafts and embrace the injury discount — he's expected to be a full participant in training camp.
Emmett Johnson — RB, Kansas City Chiefs (Pick #161 Overall, Round 5)
Dynasty Tier: RB3 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.05–2.09
Johnson is the most complete professional running back in this class according to many dynasty analysts — and it's not particularly close. He was the nation's third-leading rusher in 2025, logged the fourth-most carries of at least ten yards in the country, and his yards-after-contact numbers at Nebraska were elite throughout his college career. The problem is the landing spot. He joins Kenneth Walker III in Kansas City — a crowded Chiefs backfield. That said, this is Andy Reid's offense. Every dynasty manager knows the "Andy Reid running back" summer chase is real, and Johnson profiles as an excellent fit in Kansas City's scheme.
Player Comp: A blue-collar, hard-charging back in the Kareem Hunt mold — productive when given volume in a structured offense.
Dynasty Ceiling: RB2. The Chiefs backfield is crowded, but this offense produces. If Walker misses time, Johnson's dynasty value spikes immediately.
Dynasty Outlook: A mid-second-round pick in dynasty rookie drafts. The landing spot hurts near-term value, but the talent and system are both real.
Kaytron Allen — RB, Washington Commanders (Pick #187 Overall, Round 6)
Dynasty Tier: RB3 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.09–2.12
Allen arrives as a dynasty reclamation project with a surprisingly open path. He was actually more productive than Singleton at Penn State in 2025, which has always made the dynasty community's preference for Singleton feel a bit puzzling. His knocks are his age (already 23), a limited pass-catching profile, and sliding all the way to the sixth round. The Commanders' backfield has JCM, Rachaad White and Jerome Ford, but none are locked-in starters. Allen has a legitimate shot to earn a role.
Player Comp: A bigger, more power-oriented version of Boston Scott — a back who earns his touches through physicality and determination rather than elite athleticism.
Dynasty Ceiling: RB2 in a good situation if he seizes the Washington backfield. The open competition makes this more intriguing than his draft slot suggests.
Dynasty Outlook: A late second/early third round dart throw in dynasty. His draft capital is punishing, but the competition in Washington's backfield is genuinely winnable.
Kaelon Black — RB, San Francisco 49ers (Pick #90 Overall, Round 3)
Dynasty Tier: RB3 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.08–2.12
One of the 49er picks that were head scratchers. Black is one of the more intriguing landing spots in the class. The 49ers offense is elite, and their backfield has historically churned out fantasy production under Kyle Shanahan — a coach with a Hall of Fame-level track record developing running backs. Black is a quicker, shiftier back who fits Shanahan's zone-blocking scheme perfectly.
Player Comp: A Raheem Mostert-type as a rookie, with the ceiling of Christian McCaffrey's successor in the system. We’ll see what Jordan James has to say about that.
Dynasty Outlook: A patient stash in the second round of rookie drafts. The 49ers RB room has natural churn, and patient dynasty managers consistently find value here.
Jonah Coleman — RB, Denver Broncos (Pick #108 Overall, Round 4)
Dynasty Tier: RB3 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.02–2.05
Coleman's dynasty value is driven more by opportunity than raw talent ceiling alone. JK Dobbins has a history of injuries, and the Broncos backfield has struggled to find a reliable lead back. Coleman is a 6-0, 217-pound back with 4.4 speed who can contribute both as a rusher and pass-catcher. He's a realistic candidate to win starting snaps in Denver sooner than expected.
Player Comp: A volume-over-explosiveness back in the Samaje Perine mold — functional and productive when fed carries in a stable offensive system.
Dynasty Ceiling: RB2 if Denver fully commits to him. The pathway is real.
Dynasty Outlook: One of the better values in the second round of your dynasty rookie draft. The landing spot is better than it looks.
Mike Washington Jr. — RB, Las Vegas Raiders (Pick #122 Overall, Round 4)
Dynasty Tier: Stash | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 3.06–3.10
Washington is the definition of a physical freak — 6-1, 223 pounds with a 4.33 40-yard dash. The problem is he's behind Ashton Jeanty on the Raiders depth chart, which is a significant roadblock to immediate fantasy relevance. He's a high-ceiling, high-risk dynasty stash who will likely be irrelevant in 2026 but becomes very interesting if Jeanty misses any time.
Player Comp: Derrick Henry at a younger age physically, but with a much less refined game right now. The upside is enormous if it clicks.
Dynasty Outlook: Late-round stash in dynasty. Don't reach for him, but don't ignore him in deeper leagues if he falls to the third round of your rookie draft.
Wide Receivers: Dynasty Rankings & Analysis
Carnell Tate — WR, Tennessee Titans (Pick #4 Overall)
Dynasty Tier: WR1 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 1.02–1.03
The Titans' selection of Tate at #4 was the biggest surprise of the first round, but it immediately elevated his dynasty value. Tate is the clear WR1 on Tennessee with an uncontested target share from Day 1. The Titans are a rebuilding team, meaning Tate should see heavy volume as they develop their passing game around him.
Player Comp: A more refined Rashee Rice coming out — strong route-running, excellent hands, and the ability to win at all levels of the route tree. His ceiling is a perennial top-12 dynasty WR.
Dynasty Outlook: Lock him in at 1.02–1.03 in your rookie draft. Being the WR1 on a rebuilding team with a young QB throwing to you is the dynasty recipe.
Jordyn Tyson — WR, New Orleans Saints (Pick #8 Overall)
Dynasty Tier: WR1 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 1.03–1.05
Tyson gets to play alongside Chris Olave and develop under second-year QB Cam Ward — a genuine contender for a big jump in Year 2. The Saints' offense has legitimate upside, and Tyson's athleticism and big-play ability make him a must-target in dynasty rookie drafts. The competition with Olave for targets is the primary concern suppressing his value slightly below Tate.
Player Comp: Stefon Diggs coming out — a fluid, precise route runner with excellent hands and the ability to make plays after the catch. His ceiling is a WR1 in a high-volume passing offense.
Dynasty Outlook: Don't let the Olave comp scare you away. Ward's Year 2 development and the Saints' investment in Tyson signal he'll be a major part of their future.
Makai Lemon — WR, Philadelphia Eagles (Pick #20 Overall)
Dynasty Tier: WR1 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 1.05–1.07
The Eagles traded up to grab Lemon, and this is one of the most exciting dynasty landing spots in the entire class. The Eagles run a high-volume, creative passing offense. Lemon is a high-skill slot receiver with elite ball tracking, strong hands, and outstanding route-running polish. He's quicker than fast, but his short-area burst and football IQ make him dangerous everywhere.
Player Comp: A Cooper Kupp - style slot receiver who creates volume through intelligence and precision rather than raw speed. His dynasty ceiling is a perennial top-15 WR.
Dynasty Outlook: Target aggressively. Landing in Philadelphia with A.J. Brown drawing coverage attention away from him makes this a dynasty win.
KC Concepcion — WR, Cleveland Browns (Pick #24 Overall)
Dynasty Tier: WR1–2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 1.08–1.10
Concepcion is a classic landing-spot dilemma. He's a high-end athlete — versatile, dynamic, and capable of threatening deep. He should be WR1 in Cleveland immediately. The problem is the Browns offense — uncertain quarterback play and bad-weather games in the back half of the schedule are recurring Cleveland concerns. The Browns also drafted Denzel Boston in Round 2, which muddies the target hierarchy.
Player Comp: An athletic, versatile receiver in the Keenan Allen mold — productive against most coverages, always useful, never truly explosive.
Dynasty Ceiling: WR1 on his team with a realistic path to WR2 fantasy production if Cleveland solves its quarterback issues.
Dynasty Outlook: First-round dynasty value. In the middle of your rookie first round, not the top.
Omar Cooper Jr. — WR, New York Jets (Pick #30 Overall)
Dynasty Tier: WR2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 1.10–1.12
Cooper is an elite prospect who unfortunately landed on the Jets — a team that also drafted TE Kenyon Sadiq in Round 1 and still has Garrett Wilson. The crowded skill-position room hurts near-term dynasty outlook. His talent is undeniable, and a trade or departure of Wilson at some point could unlock him. He and Sadiq will suppress each other's values in the short term.
Player Comp: A bigger version of Tyler Lockett — an electric playmaker who will carve out a role regardless of scheme.
Dynasty Outlook: Buy because of the talent, temper expectations because of the situation. He's a best-ball darling and a value in the back of your rookie first round.
Chris Bell — WR, Miami Dolphins (Pick #94 Overall, Round 3)
Dynasty Tier: WR1–2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.01–2.04
Bell is the most interesting dynasty wide receiver outside of the first round — and it's not particularly close. He suffered a torn ACL in November, which caused him to fall from a projected first-round grade all the way to Round 3. That injury history creates legitimate concern, but his talent level is undeniable — some analysts believe he's the best pure receiver in this class. With Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle both gone from Miami, Bell lands as the immediate WR1 on the Dolphins with an enormous target share waiting for him. The offense is rebuilding around a young QB who needs a go-to receiver, and Bell is exactly that.
Player Comp: A healthier, more developed version of Rashod Bateman — a receiver with genuine top-15 dynasty upside when healthy who just needs to prove the knee isn't an issue.
Dynasty Ceiling: WR1. If Bell plays a full 17-game season in Miami, the target volume is there for a top-12 dynasty wide receiver year.
Dynasty Outlook: The best dynasty value in the WR class. The injury discount makes him available in the early second round when his talent suggests he belongs in the first. Do your homework on the ACL recovery timeline — if he's ready for Week 1, he's a steal.
De'Zhaun Stribling — WR, San Francisco 49ers (Pick #33 Overall, Round 2)
Dynasty Tier: WR2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 1.09–1.11
Stribling is a big-play receiver who profiles well in the 49ers' creative offense. At 6-foot-2, he brings a physical element that complements the speed already on San Francisco's roster. Kyle Shanahan is one of the best in the league at maximizing receiver talent, and Stribling fits the explosive-play mold San Francisco craves.
Player Comp: An early-career Deebo Samuel with a more traditional receiver skill set and less gadget usage.
Dynasty Outlook: One of the better value picks in the second round of your rookie draft. The landing spot alone justifies the price.
Denzel Boston — WR, Cleveland Browns (Pick #39 Overall, Round 2)
Dynasty Tier: WR2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.04–2.07
Boston was a standout at Washington and lands in Cleveland's wide-open receiver room alongside Concepcion. He and Concepcion will battle for WR1 status in Cleveland, which creates a dual-threat opportunity in the short term. Boston is a big, physical receiver who excels at making contested catches and winning in traffic. The Browns desperately need pass-catching talent, and both rookies will see targets.
Player Comp: A more physical, contested-catch version of Diontae Johnson — reliable hands with size that lets him win in traffic.
Dynasty Ceiling: WR2 in Cleveland if he wins the target hierarchy over Concepcion.
Dynasty Outlook: A strong second-round dynasty pick. The Browns situation gives him immediate opportunity, and his physical profile translates quickly to the NFL level.
Skyler Bell — WR, Buffalo Bills (Pick #125 Overall, Round 4)
Dynasty Tier: WR2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.06–2.10
Like Chris Bell, Skyler suffered a torn ACL in November that depressed his draft stock significantly. He was considered a first-round talent before the injury. The Bills are a high-powered offense under Josh Allen, and with continued turnover at receiver, there is genuine opportunity in Buffalo. Bell is a dynamic playmaker who, when healthy, creates mismatches in the slot and on vertical routes.
Player Comp: A healthier, more athletic Cole Beasley in scheme fit, but with much greater explosiveness and big-play upside. His ceiling approaches the Tee Higgins tier if the ACL is truly behind him.
Dynasty Ceiling: WR2. If he's healthy and Josh Allen is throwing to him, this is a top-24 dynasty receiver situation.
Dynasty Outlook: Another elite injury-discount play. Buy Skyler Bell in the backend of Round 2 in your rookie draft and be patient. The Bills will find ways to get him the ball.
Malachi Fields — WR, New York Giants (Pick #74 Overall, Round 3)
Dynasty Tier: WR3 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.04–2.08
Fields is a big-bodied pass catcher who made plays for Notre Dame and brings a physical, possession-receiver style to the Giants. New York was aggressive in trading up to secure him, giving up a fourth and fifth-round pick — genuine organizational commitment. The Giants' offense is still developing, but Fields gives them a big target in the red zone with the potential to be a consistent chain-mover. He lacks elite suddenness, but in a Giants offense that needs a primary target, his floor is high.
Player Comp: A younger, more dynamic Darius Slayton — a boundary receiver who wins through size and tracking ability rather than pure speed.
Dynasty Ceiling: WR2 in the right scheme.
Dynasty Outlook: A solid mid-second-round dynasty target. The Giants' need and their draft-day aggression both work in his favor.
Zachariah Branch — WR, Atlanta Falcons (Pick #79 Overall, Round 3)
Dynasty Tier: WR3 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.07–2.11
Branch is one of the most athletic receivers in this class — a speedster with big-play ability who was largely underutilized in Georgia's conservative offense. The Falcons give him a legitimate chance to contribute immediately as a dynamic complement in their receiver room. He's the boom/bust profile that dynasty managers either love or hate.
Player Comp: A Tyrell Williams type — pure speed with the ability to stretch defenses and occasionally pop a massive game when everything aligns.
Dynasty Ceiling: WR2 in a system that unleashes his speed, particularly on vertical routes.
Dynasty Outlook: A high-upside dart throw in the backend of Round 2. The Falcons' offense could surprise, and Branch could be the beneficiary.
Antonio Williams — WR, Washington Commanders (Pick #71 Overall, Round 3)
Dynasty Tier: WR3 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.04–2.07
Williams lands in Washington with a young core and a coaching staff that emphasizes the passing game. At Clemson he showed excellent route-running in a pro-style offense, which should translate quickly. The Commanders don't have a locked-in WR2 behind 31-year-old Terry McLaurin, making Williams an immediate candidate for targets from Jayden Daniels.
Player Comp: A slot-heavy version of Adam Thielen — intelligent, precise, and able to find soft spots in coverage without elite athleticism.
Dynasty Outlook: A very solid dynasty pick in the early second round. The Commanders' open WR2 spot gives him a clear role.
Chris Brazzell II — WR, Carolina Panthers (Pick #83 Overall, Round 3)
Dynasty Tier: WR2–3 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.04–2.08
Brazzell is a sleeper with legitimate upside. He played at Tennessee and was consistently underrated because of competition for attention at a receiver-rich school, but he shows the ability to be a WR2 for the Panthers in Year 1. Carolina's receiver room has Tetairoa McMillan at the top, and Brazzell will battle Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette for WR2 status — a competition he's favored to win. Bryce Young needs weapons, and Brazzell can be one.
Player Comp: A bigger, red-zone threat version of Hunter Renfrow.
Dynasty Outlook: A target in the second round of rookie drafts. The open target share in Carolina is the hidden gem of this pick.
Ja'Kobi Lane — WR, Baltimore Ravens (Pick #80 Overall, Round 3)
Dynasty Tier: WR3 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.10–3.02
Lane is a tall, jump-ball receiver from USC who profiles as a red zone threat at the NFL level. Baltimore's offense is run-first by design, which limits fantasy volume for all of their skill-position players. However, the Ravens have historically found ways to use big receivers in the red zone, and Lane's size and ball-tracking ability make him a legitimate scoring threat when he does see targets.
Player Comp: An early-career Randall Cobb without the speed — physical, reliable, and excellent in contested situations.
Dynasty Outlook: Best in TE-premium or deeper leagues. Lane isn't a target-volume play — he's a touchdown-rate play. Manage expectations accordingly.
Germie Bernard — WR, Pittsburgh Steelers (Pick #47 Overall, Round 2)
Dynasty Tier: WR3 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 3.02–3.06
Bernard was productive at Washington and Alabama and lands in Pittsburgh, but context matters. He's the third receiver for the Steelers, sitting behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. With questions at quarterback and the team's love of their tight ends, the target share for Bernard in Year 1 is genuinely limited. Long-term upside exists if Pittman moves on and Allar develops, but this is a patient hold.
Player Comp: A reliable slot receiver in the Tyler Boyd mold — not flashy, but dependable and volume-driven when given the chance.
Dynasty Outlook: Temper expectations significantly. The Steelers' crowded receiver room makes him a mid-third-round dynasty pick rather than a first-round target.
Elijah Sarratt — WR, Baltimore Ravens (Pick #115 Overall, Round 4)
Dynasty Tier: WR3–4 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.10–3.04
Sarratt is a possession receiver whose career contested-catch rate exceeded 60% at Indiana. He entered college as a zero-star recruit and improved every single season, ultimately leading the Power 4 with 15 receiving touchdowns in 2025. He's drawn Nico Collins comparisons from multiple scouts for his size, ball-tracking ability, and physicality at the catch point. The Ravens' run-first offense limits his upside, but he profiles as a reliable target when Baltimore does pass.
Player Comp: A less athletic Nico Collins — physical, precise in his route running, and reliable in contested situations, but dependent on volume he may not always receive in Baltimore's scheme.
Dynasty Outlook: Best in deeper dynasty leagues (14+ teams). A solid stash with decent floor but a limited ceiling given the Ravens' offensive identity.
Tight Ends: Dynasty Rankings & Analysis
Kenyon Sadiq — TE, New York Jets (Pick #16 Overall)
Dynasty Tier: TE1 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 1.07–1.09 | TE-Premium: Top 5 Overall
Sadiq was the biggest tight end prospect in this draft and went in the first round to the Jets. He's a versatile athlete with a shredded physique and the ability to operate as a volume target in the middle of the field. His route tree is still developing, but the talent is obvious. The Jets will feature him heavily to create mismatches — target share concerns are present with Cooper and Wilson on the roster, but the Jets' offense should be pass-heavy enough to support Sadiq's involvement.
Player Comp: A younger, more explosive version of Travis Kelce in terms of athletic profile — the ceiling is as high as any TE in this class.
Dynasty Ceiling: Elite TE1. He is much more skilled than Mason Taylor, fantasy managers shouldn’t be worried about that. Jets probably move him all around the field to force targets his way.
Dynasty Outlook: Probably still the TE1 in this class, but the Jets landing spot was not foreseen. Grab him in the backend of your first round in standard dynasty leagues and top-5 overall in TE-premium formats.
Eli Stowers — TE, Philadelphia Eagles (Pick #54 Overall, Round 2)
Dynasty Tier: TE1 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 1.10–1.12 | TE-Premium: Top 8 Overall
Stowers is the most athletically gifted tight end in this class — a 45.5-inch vertical jump speaks to his explosiveness — and the Eagles give him a high-octane offense to land in. He posted 62 receptions for 769 yards and 4 touchdowns at Vanderbilt in 2025. His blocking is a weakness, which is why he slipped to Round 2, but in fantasy football that barely registers. He'll sit behind Dallas Goedert for one season, then could inherit the Eagles' TE job when Goedert hits free agency in 2027.
Player Comp: A bigger, rawer version of T.J. Hockenson — elite upside as a receiver, system-dependent near-term production.
Dynasty Outlook: A must-target TE in dynasty rookie drafts. Philadelphia's offense gives him immediate opportunities and the athletic upside is rare.
Max Klare — TE, Los Angeles Rams (Pick #61 Overall, Round 2)
Dynasty Tier: TE2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.02–2.06
Klare joins the Rams alongside QB Ty Simpson in what could be a long-term connection built through the first two rounds of this draft. The Rams' offensive system has historically featured a prominent tight end role, and Klare's athleticism and route-running should serve him well as Simpson develops. This is a patient, long-term hold for dynasty managers with roster flexibility.
Player Comp: A young Hunter Henry — reliable, good route-runner, consistent performer in a well-run offense.
Dynasty Outlook: A stash in standard leagues and a draft target in TE-premium formats. The Rams system history and the Simpson connection make him more intriguing than his pick alone suggests.
Nate Boerkircher — TE, Jacksonville Jaguars (Pick #56 Overall, Round 2)
Dynasty Tier: TE2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.04–2.08
Boerkircher is a polished, route-running tight end out of Texas A&M who arrives in Jacksonville's young, developing offense. He's not the freakish athlete Sadiq and Stowers are, but he's a reliable, intelligent receiver with strong hands and good yards after catch. Jacksonville is rebuilding and will likely lean on Boerkircher as a seam-stretcher with volume.
Player Comp: A Mark Andrews type — not the fastest, but always in the right place with excellent hands.
Dynasty Outlook: Best for TE-premium dynasty leagues. His floor is solid but his ceiling is more moderate than the top two TEs in this class.
Marlin Klein — TE, Houston Texans (Pick #59 Overall, Round 2)
Dynasty Tier: TE2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.06–2.10
Klein is a massive tight end out of Michigan who joins a Houston offense anchored by a legitimate young QB. The Texans have leaned into the passing game and Klein could become a trusted red-zone target. His blocking ability makes him a complete player, which should earn him significant snaps from Day 1.
Player Comp: An early-career Kyle Pitts without the pure speed — a big-body target who creates mismatches through size and strength.
Dynasty Outlook: Best in TE-premium and deeper dynasty leagues. Worth a pick in the second round if you need a TE.
Oscar Delp — TE, New Orleans Saints (Pick #73 Overall, Round 3)
Dynasty Tier: TE2 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.10–3.02
Delp is a sleeper who may emerge as a dynasty darling over the next few seasons. At Georgia, he was a gifted seam runner who consistently won against linebackers and safeties. Landing in New Orleans with Cam Ward, who is expected to take a major leap in Year 2, gives Delp a legitimate path to real target volume. This could be one of the most undervalued picks in the entire draft from a dynasty perspective.
Player Comp: A younger Kyle Rudolph with better speed — reliable, efficient, and capable of 60+ reception seasons in the right offense.
Dynasty Outlook: A high-value pick in the late second or early third round of your rookie draft. The Saints are building something, and Delp could be central to it.
Justin Joly — TE, Denver Broncos (Pick #152 Overall, Round 5)
Dynasty Tier: TE2–3 | Dynasty Rookie ADP: 2.12–3.04
Here's a dynasty secret hiding in plain sight. Joly's production at NC State speaks for itself — PFF's sixth-highest tight end receiving grade in 2025, 1.8 yards per route run (18th among FBS tight ends), and a 25.2% target-per-route rate that ranked among the nation's best. He ran 63% of his routes from the slot and was demonstrably more effective in that role than as an in-line blocker. Some respected analysts believe he's actually more talented as a receiver than Kenyon Sadiq, even if he doesn't cut the same imposing figure.
He lands in Denver, where Evan Engram has been a fantasy disappointment. The Broncos desperately need reliable tight end production, and Joly's skill set could win over that room faster than expected.
Player Comp: A slot-heavy version of Jonnu Smith — explosive as a receiver from the slot, best when unleashed as a weapon in space rather than asked to grind as an in-line blocker.
Dynasty Ceiling: TE1 upside if he wins the Denver starting role. The skill is absolutely there.
Dynasty Outlook: One of the best value picks in any dynasty format. He's going in the third round of rookie drafts when his production suggests he could be TE2 in this class. Target him aggressively.
Day 3 Sleepers & Late-Round Stashes {#day3}
Eli Raridon — TE, New England Patriots (Pick #95 Overall, Round 3)
Raridon becomes the backup tight end to Hunter Henry in New England — and Henry is a free agent after the 2026 season. This is a future-value play in Drake Maye's ascending offense. If Henry leaves in 2027, Raridon immediately inherits the starting role. Worth a stash in deeper leagues and a genuine priority target in TE-premium formats.
Bryce Lance — WR, New Orleans Saints (Pick #136 Overall, Round 4)
Lance is Trey Lance's brother, which will generate buzz, but he earned his spot through legitimate production at North Dakota State. He adds another weapon to a Saints offense that already drafted Jordyn Tyson in Round 1 and Oscar Delp at TE in Round 3. The target competition is real, but if Cam Ward continues to develop, the Saints' passing offense could support multiple fantasy-relevant receivers. A deep league flier.
Ted Hurst — WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Pick #84 Overall, Round 3)
Hurst is a physical receiver drawing real dynasty buzz who contributes immediately in Tampa Bay's offense, joining an evolving skill-position room in the post-Mike Evans era. He's a possession receiver with a knack for manufacturing yards after contact. His dynasty value is tied to the Buccaneers' passing volume under their developing offense. Worth a stash in 14+ team leagues.
Adam Randall — RB, Baltimore Ravens (Pick #174 Overall, Round 5)
Randall has a similar build and running style to Derrick Henry and joins the Ravens as his backup. He profiles as the ideal handcuff — if Henry misses any time, Randall's value skyrockets overnight. He's a legitimate Henry-type in a run-first offense. Worth the late-round flier in any dynasty league and a priority in Baltimore handcuff leagues.
Taylen Green — QB, Cleveland Browns (Pick #182 Overall, Round 6)
Green is a freak athlete with a 9.99 RAS score — ranked second out of 1,128 quarterbacks evaluated from 1987 to 2026. He enters a very crowded Browns quarterback room with Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Deshaun Watson, meaning he'll likely be inactive for most of 2026. But if he ever gets a real shot, his athleticism alone gives him meaningful fantasy upside. Deep SF stash only.
Dynasty Rookie Draft Big Board: Top 36
Rankings for a standard non-superflex dynasty format. Superflex adjustments noted.
Rank
Player
Team
Position
Dynasty ADP Range
1
Jeremiyah Love
Cardinals
RB
1.01
2
Carnell Tate
Titans
WR
1.02–1.03
3
Jordyn Tyson
Saints
WR
1.03–1.05
4
Makai Lemon
Eagles
WR
1.05–1.07
5
Jadarian Price
Seahawks
RB
1.04–1.06
6
KC Concepcion
Browns
WR
1.08–1.10
7
Kenyon Sadiq
Jets
TE
1.07–1.09 (TE-Premium: Top 5)
8
Omar Cooper Jr.
Jets
WR
1.10–1.12
9
Chris Bell
Dolphins
WR
2.01–2.04
10
Eli Stowers
Eagles
TE
1.10–1.12 (TE-Premium: Top 8)
11
Fernando Mendoza
Raiders
QB
1.10 (SF: Top 5 Overall)
12
De'Zhaun Stribling
49ers
WR
1.09–1.11
13
Denzel Boston
Browns
WR
2.04–2.07
14
Nicholas Singleton
Titans
RB
2.01–2.03
15
Jonah Coleman
Broncos
RB
2.02–2.05
16
Ty Simpson
Rams
QB
2.06 (SF: 1.06–1.08)
17
Malachi Fields
Giants
WR
2.04–2.08
18
Chris Brazzell II
Panthers
WR
2.04–2.08
19
Skyler Bell
Bills
WR
2.06–2.10
20
Antonio Williams
Commanders
WR
2.04–2.07
21
Max Klare
Rams
TE
2.02–2.06
22
Kaelon Black
49ers
RB
2.08–2.12
23
Emmett Johnson
Chiefs
RB
2.05–2.09
24
Zachariah Branch
Falcons
WR
2.07–2.11
25
Nate Boerkircher
Jaguars
TE
2.04–2.08
26
Germie Bernard
Steelers
WR
3.02–3.06
27
Ja'Kobi Lane
Ravens
WR
2.10–3.02
28
Oscar Delp
Saints
TE
2.10–3.02
29
Kaytron Allen
Commanders
RB
2.09–2.12
30
Justin Joly
Broncos
TE
2.12–3.04
31
Marlin Klein
Texans
TE
2.06–2.10
32
Elijah Sarratt
Ravens
WR
2.10–3.04
33
Mike Washington Jr.
Raiders
RB
3.06–3.10
34
Eli Raridon
Patriots
TE
3.04–3.08
35
Bryce Lance
Saints
WR
3.04–3.08
36
Adam Randall
Ravens
RB
3.06–3.10