The 2026 NFL Draft was full of excitement and surprises. Now that it is over, it is time to analyze the draft impacts for Dynasty Fantasy Football and prepare for our Rookie Drafts. There are hits and misses every year when it comes to Dynasty Football Rookie Drafts, so there needs to be extensive context to WHY someone should be added to your team, especially with first-round capital in your league. That is where I come in.
I update my rookie and Dynasty rankings weekly. When analyzing players, it is important to continuously dig deeper, analyze coach speak, analyze camp news, and analyze NFL transactions. With that being said, here are my top 12 rookies from the 2026 NFL Draft for Dynasty Fantasy Football, Super Flex (can start two quarterbacks), PPR (points per reception), 12-team leagues.
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Dynasty Fantasy Football: Top 12 Rookie Picks
1.01 – Jeremiyah Love (RB – Cardinals)
2024: 163 ATT, 1,125 rushing yards, 17 TDs
2025: 199 ATT, 1,372 rushing yards, 18 TDs
Career: 63 receptions, 594 yards, 6 TDs
Jeremiyah Love is a 6’0”, 212 lb RB out of Notre Dame, who is likely to be the 1.01 in all Dynasty Fantasy Football rookie drafts. Love was extremely productive at Notre Dame, even with him splitting reps with fellow 2026 NFL Draft prospect Jadarian Price. Love is a three-down back with dual-threat abilities. Love has elite speed (4.36–4.40) and explosiveness, and runs with fierce grinding for those extra yards. Love is a true weapon, as he can run from the slot and be a team’s receiving back. Love forces missed tackles, is agile with cutting and bursting through lanes, and re-accelerates after beating defenders.
Draft Capital: Round 1 – Pick 3
Even though there were plenty of rumors of the Cardinals drafting Jeremiyah Love, it was a true shocker to see them make this move. The Cardinals signed Tyler Allgeier to a two-year, $12.25M contract this offseason, restructured James Conner’s contract to remain with the team, and also roster 2024 third-round selection Trey Benson. What the Cardinals do with that room will be interesting, as I doubt they roster all of these guys in 2026. The Cardinals also signed G Isaac Seumalo (3 years, $31.5M) to bolster their OL.
The Cardinals ran the ball the fewest times in the NFL last season because, due to injuries, they simply did not have a run game. Love gives this offense a major boost as a dynamic playmaking threat in the backfield. This signing creates a more balanced offense. This does impact the Dynasty values of all non-Love Cardinal RBs, but I do not see it as one that hurts Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr., or Michael Wilson. Love is too elite of a prospect not to thrive wherever he lands. He is still firmly the 1.01 of rookie drafts in all formats. Love should be valued somewhere between the RB3–RB5 in Dynasty.
1.02 – Fernando Mendoza (QB – Raiders)
2024: 3,004 passing yards, 16 TDs
2025: 3,535 passing yards, 41 TDs
Career: 473 rushing yards, 11 TDs
Fernando Mendoza is a 6’4”, 236 lb QB who started his career at California before finishing his final season at Indiana, where he led the team to an undefeated season and National Championship. The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner has a high football IQ and is a great leader. Mendoza is a pocket pass QB with elite accuracy, sound mechanics, and a quick release. Mendoza makes plays under pressure, is composed, and highly efficient in the red zone. Mendoza attacks his reads, has high anticipation, and is a huge competitor with clear growth made.
Draft Capital: Round 1 – Pick 1
Fernando Mendoza was officially selected by the Raiders with the first overall pick, which is what has been expected for months. Mendoza anchors the QB room after Las Vegas anchored their RB1 last NFL Draft in Ashton Jeanty and their TE1 in Brock Bowers in 2024. That is a strong trio to be connected with moving forward, with all three of these pieces having strong league potential. The Raiders also strengthened their OL this offseason, signing G Tyler Linderbaum to a 3-year, $81M deal. Jalen Nailor was also brought in to add WR depth. Kirk Cousins was brought in, who should be a great mentor to Mendoza, as he is one of Mendoza’s NFL comps.
We are unsure of when Mendoza will actually take the field with Cousins there, but this should not impact his Dynasty value. In Super Flex formats, we should lock in Mendoza as the 1.02 pick. Mendoza has two excellent playmakers in Jeanty and Bowers, and there is still potential for the Raiders to add their WR room through the rest of the NFL Draft after Day 1. Mendoza can be a strong QB2 for Fantasy Football in the future. This is a long-term bump for both Jeanty and Bowers, with all emphasis on Bowers having his franchise QB.
1.03 – Carnell Tate (WR – Titans)
2024: 52 receptions, 733 yards, 4 TDs
2025: 51 receptions, 875 yards, 9 TDs
Carnell Tate is a 6’2”, 192 lb WR out of Ohio State, who has produced well even while playing alongside 2027 elite prospect Jeremiah Smith. Tate wins on vertical routes and has quick momentum when going deep. Tate has solid separation at the first two levels and sound route-running abilities in general. Tate has great ball tracking at full speed, timing, body control, and a plus catch radius with natural hands.
Draft Capital: Round 1 – Pick 4
Jeremiyah Love was a hot projection to the Tennessee Titans, but with the Cardinals jumping on Love with the third overall pick, the Titans jumped on who they viewed as the best offensive weapon in Carnell Tate. Tate joins new coaches Robert Saleh (HC) and Brian Daboll (OC), along with pass-catchers Wan’Dale Robinson (four-year, $70 million contract in Free Agency), Calvin Ridley, Chime Dike, Elic Ayomanor, and Gunnar Helm.
Cam Ward flashed towards the end of last season, the coaching staff upgraded greatly with Saleh and Daboll, and the path to being the team’s WR1 is there for Tate. Daboll has his new Malik Nabers. Wan’Dale takes a slight hit on target volume, but should still be a very viable fantasy option as the WR2. Dike, Ayomanor, and Helm take major hits heading into their sophomore seasons. Ridley is hard to gauge, and I would not be shocked if the Titans cut ties there. Tate’s Dynasty value is great following this move, on a team that is building itself up, and they have now drafted their WR1. Tate could have immediate fantasy relevance as a rookie in 2026, and should be drafted between picks 1.03–1.05 in rookie drafts.
1.04 – Jordyn Tyson (WR – Saints)
2024: 75 receptions, 1,101 yards, 10 TDs
2025: 61 receptions, 711 yards, 8 TDs
Jordyn Tyson is a 6’2”, 203 lb WR out of Arizona State, who has been polarizing through production due to injuries. Tyson has alignment versatility, short-area quickness, and very strong body control in the air. Tyson is highly competitive for catches and times the 50/50 catches well. Tyson has a strong football IQ and has craft, improved route-running.
Draft Capital: Round 1 – Pick 8
Jordyn Tyson goes eighth overall to the Saints, which was higher than a majority of mocks had him going. Chris Olave earned 156 targets in 2025, with the next target being tight end Juwan Johnson at 102. The team was desperate for a second receiver. Tyler Shough looked the part throughout his weeks starting as a rookie last season as a dual-threat quarterback. The Saints made some solid offensive additions this offseason with RB Travis Etienne Jr., G David Edwards, and TE Noah Fant.
The Tyson–Olave duo could end up being one of the better ones in the NFL. The Tyson selection is a slight Dynasty hit to Olave, but not one that destroys his value. Both players can be very fantasy relevant. Juwan Johnson takes a big target hit, but Tyler Shough gets a huge boost here in Dynasty formats. Tyson has the upside to be a long-term strong Dynasty WR asset with a high ceiling, and should be selected somewhere between 1.03–1.05 in all rookie draft formats.
1.05 – Makai Lemon (WR – Eagles)
2024: 52 receptions, 764 yards, 3 TD’s
2025: 79 receptions, 1,156 receiving yards, 11 TDs
Makai Lemon is a 5’11”, 192 lb WR out of USC, who is a volume-ready slot. Lemon has elite ball skills and is effective at all three levels. Lemon has solid separation qualities, catch-timing, catch focus, and solid hands through contact. For his size, Lemon is a contested catch winner.
Draft Capital: Round 1 – Pick 20
Makai Lemon fell further in the draft than many people expected, to the Eagles at Pick 20. This should solidify the Eagles moving on from AJ Brown in June. If that is the case, DeVonta Smith and Lemon would operate as a solid 1–2 punch. Eli Stowers was also selected in the second round to add to Dallas Goedert for the TE room. Newcomers Hollywood Brown and Dontayvion Wicks would be complementary pieces. Jalen Hurts is coming off a career-high 25 passing touchdowns and 3,224 passing yards.
At first glance, this move did not seem super fantasy football appealing, but if AJ Brown does indeed get moved, that vacates 121 targets through 15 games in 2025. Even if DeVonta Smith gets the biggest bump here, he himself had 113 targets last year. Lemon can take over as a major target earner. Lemon can be an easy outlet for Hurts from the slot and have a major impact on this offense. Hurts’ Dynasty value gets a boost with two younger playmakers, DeVonta Smith may get a slight boost, Goedert takes a hit, and the combo of Hollywood Brown and Wicks takes big hits for Dynasty. Lemon’s talent speaks for itself, and he is in a solid offense, even if the volume is questionable. Lemon should still be a top-five rookie selection in all formats for Dynasty because we bet on talent, even if another playmaker in Stowers was added.
1.06 – Jadarian Price (RB – Seahawks)
2024: 120 ATT, 746 rushing yards, 7 TDs
2025: 113 ATT, 674 rushing yards, 11 TDs
Career: 15 receptions, 162 yards, 3 TDs
Jadarian Price is a 5’10”, 203 lb RB out of Notre Dame who was productive as the Jeremiyah Love complement. Price flashes as a change-of-pace back with elite vision. Price extends runs by avoiding tackles, has contact balance with his leg strength, and has proven TD upside. Price has solid awareness with his movements and also can have upside with Special Teams.
Draft Capital: Round 1 – Pick 32
Jadarian Price draws great draft capital with the last pick of the first round from the Seahawks. Kenneth Walker III is now a Chief, who vacates 221 and 36 targets from last season. Zach Charbonnet is coming off an NFL Playoffs ACL tear, and the team signed Emmanuel Wilson this offseason.
Price has a true opportunity to take on the RB1 role if Charbonnet is off the field, with the worst case scenario for him to be in a committee with plenty of touches. This is a great landing spot and opportunity for Price, who will have far less competition than he did at Notre Dame with Jeremiyah Love. Price’s Dynasty rookie draft value will be very high in most leagues, and is the obvious player people will likely reach on.
1.07 – KC Concepcion (WR – Browns)
2023: 71 receptions, 839 yards, 10 TDs
2024: 53 receptions, 460 yards, 6 TDs
2025: 61 receptions, 919 yards, 8 TDs
Career: 431 rushing yards, 3 TDs
KC Concepcion is a 5’11”, 196 lb WR who finished his final college season at Texas A&M after two seasons at North Carolina State. Concepcion is a major handful in man coverage with instant burst and quickness to separate. KC is an easy quarterback outlet with solid footwork and elusive traits. Concepcion is a yards-after-catch specialist with good field vision when the ball is in his hands.
Draft Capital: Round 1 – Pick 24
KC Concepcion drew first-round capital by the Browns, which gives him a boost over going on Day 2. KC joins Harold Fannin Jr. and Jerry Jeudy, who earned 107/106 targets in 2025. Denzel Boston was also selected by the Browns in the 2nd round. The QB situation in 2026 is up for grabs between Deshaun Watson (likely starter) and Shedeur Sanders. The Browns made a move here to continue building and shaping their team for the future.
Targets one, two, and three are going to be debated between KC, Fannin Jr., and Boston. The quality of targets will also be in question until the team finds its franchise guy in the future. Concepcion could have FLEX appeal instantly as a rookie with the potential to be the WR1 in the future. Concepcion offers a reliable target who can do plenty after the catch. The situation feels murky but we should always bet on talent.
1.08 – Kenyon Sadiq (TE – Jets)
2024: 24 receptions, 308 yards, 2 TDs
2025: 51 receptions, 560 yards, 8 TDs
Kenyon Sadiq is a 6’3”, 241 lb TE out of Oregon whose 40-yard dash (4.39) broke a TE combine record and whose vertical jump (43.5 inches) tied for second best by a TE in combine history. Sadiq is an athletic freak who has a diverse route tree and can be effective at all three levels. Sadiq is a chain-mover outlet with yards-after-catch upside. Sadiq wins contested catches via contact, is quick separating on breaks, and competes heavily blocking.
Draft Capital: Round 1 – Pick 16
Kenyon Sadiq lands with the New York Jets, which was a surprise as the Jets invested a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Mason Taylor, who led the team in both targets and receptions last year. Garrett Wilson should operate as the alpha WR1, Adonai Mitchell flashed with his time as a Jet last year, and Omar Cooper Jr. was also selected by the Jets in the first round this year. Geno Smith returns to New York as the veteran bridge quarterback for either someone the Jets draft on day two or draft in 2027.
Sadiq is a freak athlete with upside potential for Fantasy Football, who could benefit from the coverage that Garrett Wilson is going to draw. Sadiq will have to compete for targets and that #2 role with the likes of Cooper Jr., Taylor, and possibly Breece Hall. The target share right now is hard to decipher, but the draft capital speaks volumes here for the Jets’ investment. Mason Taylor is toast in Dynasty because of this move. Wilson is safe, but Cooper Jr. has some question marks now for his target share. Geno gets a boost for now, and the future Jets QB is set up nicely.
1.09 – Ty Simpson (QB – Rams)
2025: 3,567 passing yards, 28 TDs
Career: 223 rushing yards, 5 TDs
Ty Simpson is a 6’1”, 211 lb QB out of Alabama who checks the “QB Mechanics” boxes even as a one-year starter. Simpson has solid decision-making, vision, and reads coverage well. Simpson works through progressions with his eyes and feet constantly moving. Simpson consistently hits open targets. This is a five-star recruit who is still growing in his game.
Draft Capital: Round 1 – Pick 13
Ty Simpson at Pick 13 to the Rams was one of the biggest surprises in the first round. Simpson is set to replace 38-year-old Matthew Stafford in the future, which makes sense, but that high of a pick was a surprise. Simpson has Puka Nacua to look forward to in the future, who finished 2025 with 129 receptions, 1,715 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns. Simpson will also operate under Sean McVay, who is an offensive mastermind.
Simpson will be a stash in Dynasty Fantasy Football formats as the Rams will look to compete for at least one more season with Stafford as their QB1. The long-term tie to both McVay and Puka is extremely appealing for Dynasty. Simpson will learn and develop behind Stafford in a great system, with future Fantasy Football upside. In Super Flex formats, Simpson is a locked top-12 pick with plenty to argue about how high he should be selected due to the draft capital and situation.
1.10 – Eli Stowers (TE – Eagles)
2024: 49 receptions, 638 yards, 5 TDs
2025: 62 receptions, 769 yards, 4 TDs
Eli Stowers is a 6’3”, 239 lb TE who was a former college QB turned TE who spent time at Texas A&M and New Mexico State before his final two seasons at Vanderbilt. Stowers broke Vertical Jump (45.5) and Broad Jump (11 ft, 3 inches) TE records at the combine, having one of the best outings this year for the class. Stowers has heavy athleticism and versatility as a guy who can stretch the field. Stowers has a solid catch radius with sound hands and has great run-after-catch abilities. The guy can get up for the big balls.
Draft Capital: Round 2 – Pick 54
The Eagles are building for an AJ Brown departure as well as for the future with the additions of Makai Lemon in the first and Eli Stowers in the second. If AJB departs, he vacates 121 targets in this offense. Dallas Goedert is 31 years old and was brought back on a one-year contract, but this move solidifies his replacement.
Stowers is too much of a weapon not to be utilized in 2026, even with Goedert rostered. Goedert still earned 82 targets last season and has consistently been a big piece of this offense, connected to Jalen Hurts. That is encouraging for Stowers moving forward. Stowers can be a more athletic, playmaking version of Goedert with heavy Fantasy Football implications. Stowers has the upside and potential TE Dynasty impact to be selected in the first round of rookie drafts in all formats.
1.11 – Antonio Williams (WR – Commanders)
2022: 56 receptions, 604 yards, 4 TDs
2024: 75 receptions, 904 yards, 11 TDs
2025: 55 receptions, 604 yards, 4 TDs
Career: 187 rushing yards, 2 TDs
Antonio Williams is a 5’11”, 187 lb WR out of Clemson, who was consistently productive when healthy. Williams has great run-after-catch abilities with solid vision once the ball is in his hands. Williams has crafty route-running and changes his tempo within them. Williams has plus body control in the air. Williams has a creative, versatile skillset and is simply a playmaker with the ball in his hands.
Draft Capital: Round 3 – Pick 71
Antonio Williams was one of my favorite sleepers as a productive, playmaking WR who lands in a great spot. Williams can earn the WR2 role behind Terry McLaurin, who is 30. This could mean an instant role and creative usage for the rookie in 2026.
I will likely be higher than consensus in my rookie rankings on Williams due to my perceived skillset of him on top of the opportunity. Williams could return FLEX value in 2026 for Fantasy Football leagues. A long-term attachment to Jayden Daniels is very appealing for Dynasty. Williams could end up being one of the more productive rookies in this Commanders offense.
1.12 – Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – Jets)
2024: 28 receptions, 594 yards, 7 TDs
2025: 69 receptions, 937 yards, 13 TDs
Omar Cooper Jr. is a 6’0”, 199 lb WR out of Indiana with some heavy ball skills. Cooper has big-play, yards-after-catch upside as a guy who forces missed tackles at a high rate. Cooper has alignment versatility, a high football IQ, and strong field awareness. Cooper also has very reliable hands and can make acrobatic catches.
Draft Capital: Round 1 – Pick 30
The Jets selected Omar Cooper Jr. in the first round after selecting Kenyon Sadiq for their offense at pick 16. Cooper Jr. offers a reliable target with playmaking abilities with the ball in his hands, but the target potential is in question. Garrett Wilson should assume the target #1 as the alpha through the air, but after that, we are unsure of where the targets will go and if that will be consistent. Geno Smith will be the bridge quarterback, who benefits from his core, but for Cooper, this does not look like an ideal landing spot for a high Fantasy Football ceiling.
Cooper likely will be drafted at the end of the first or early second round in Dynasty rookie drafts.
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