Expert 2026 Fantasy Football Draft

Alec Pierce was a targeted player for the speaker, who would have drafted him at the 906 position had he been available.

Amon-Ra St. Brown's health status is used as a conditional factor for Luther Burden's potential to reach a top-10 wide receiver ceiling.

The source remains cautious about drafting Ashton Jeanty due to an ankle injury, preferring to draft Derrick Henry until further clarity is provided on Jeanty's status.

Blake Corum was selected at the 809 draft position.

Brian Robinson Jr. was acquired as part of a trade package to provide additional depth to the roster.

Brian Thomas Jr. was selected in the sixth round of the mock draft.

Brock Bowers is considered an elite tight end option, coming off the board at the 2.10 in this draft format.

Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell are unlikely to both be startable simultaneously; if Gainwell secures the receiving role, Irving's fantasy value becomes difficult to justify.

CeeDee Lamb was selected at the 1.09 position in this mock draft.

Chase Brown was selected at the 1.11 position in the mock draft and later noted as going at the 1.12 position.

Chris Godwin is being selected at the 6.11 draft position. His rising ADP is attributed to the injury status of Emeka Egbuka.

Chris Olave is viewed as a lower-tier asset compared to elite players like Justin Jefferson, with the speaker noting significant injury concerns. Olave had a disappointing 2024 season, finishing as the WR55 in points per game, though there is some optimism for improvement in a better New Orleans offense.

While the source expresses comfort drafting Christian McCaffrey at the 1.08, they also note they are currently avoiding him and other running backs like Derrick Henry and Javonte Williams in the mid-round range.

Christian Watson was selected in the sixth round of the mock draft at the 6.02 position. He is currently rostered as the wide receiver four on the team's depth chart.

Chuba Hubbard was drafted at the 7.04 position. While his hamstring injury is noted as a significant concern, it is cited as the primary reason for the increased draft value of Jonathan Brooks.

Colston Loveland is a high-upside pick in the fifth round, where the potential reward outweighs the downside risk. However, the speaker warns against drafting him too early, such as at the 3.12, where he would be reached for over other comparable wide receivers.

Courtland Sutton is a target in the middle of the eighth round to address wide receiver depth after starting with three running backs; the speaker noted a preference for selecting him over Justin Herbert during the draft.

D'Andre Swift is considered a strong pick at the 4.07 position, with the speaker noting that the selection is bolstered by the context of the Manungai injury.

Dak Prescott was selected at the 909 draft position.

Dalton Kincaid is viewed as a preferred target over Xavier Worthy, with the drafter eventually selecting him in the 11th round.

David Montgomery was selected at the 5.04 position in the mock draft.

Devon Achane was selected at the 2.11 position in the mock draft.

While preferred over an injured Ashton Jeanty, the host is not a 'big Derrick Henry guy' and avoids him in the current draft range alongside other running backs like Christian McCaffrey and Javonte Williams.

The drafter suggests they should have considered drafting Deshaun Watson earlier in the draft process.

The speaker prefers Tetairoa McMillan over Emeka Egbuka due to Egbuka's current toe injury. Egbuka is also categorized in a tier with Garrett Wilson, Ladd McConkey, and Jalen McMillan.

Garrett Wilson was selected at the 4.06 position in the mock draft and is considered part of a specific wide receiver tier that includes Ladd McConkey, Emeka Egbuka, and Jalen McMillan.

George Kittle is considered a quality draft pick at his current cost, despite being taken off the board in the ninth round.

J.K. Dobbins was selected at the 7.09 position in the mock draft.

Jalen Hurts was drafted at the 7.06 position. His fantasy value is lower in six-point passing touchdown formats compared to four-point passing touchdown leagues, where his rushing upside is more heavily prioritized.

Jalen McMillan is identified as part of a specific tier of wide receivers that includes Wilson, Egbuka, and McConkey, which should be considered when evaluating draft value.

James Cook was selected at the 1.10 position in this mock draft.

The speaker selected Jameson Williams at the 5.08, citing his health, offensive environment, and consistent production over the last two seasons as reasons to like him in the fifth round. The speaker also notes he has a higher floor than Luther Burden and admits to a personal bias toward drafting him.

Javonte Williams is the highest-ranked player available in the third round, though drafting him as a third running back is a non-standard strategy; he is currently being avoided in the draft range alongside Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is being drafted at the 1.06 position in this mock draft, which is slightly later than his typical 1.05 ADP.

Jayden Daniels was selected at the 6.02 position in the mock draft.

Jaden Higgins is confirmed to be out for the entire season, which negatively impacts the roster status of teams that drafted him; he was previously selected at the 7.09 position.

Jonathan Taylor was selected at the 1.08 position. The source expresses high expectations for him to be a top performer this season and considers him a strong draft pick, noting a preference for a 'Jefferson and Taylor' start in previous drafts.

Jonathan Brooks is being selected at the 6.09 draft position. While the speaker views this price point as aggressive, it is considered understandable due to the hamstring injury currently affecting Chuba Hubbard.

The speaker views the 6.10 draft position for Jordan Addison as an aggressive price point, noting that he is typically available at a lower cost in other drafts.

Jordan Tyson is dealing with an injury that will cause him to miss two months of action.

While Josh Allen is a top quarterback, drafting an elite quarterback in the fourth round is not recommended when the roster construction requires heavy investment in wide receivers.

Josh Downs is viewed negatively due to a recent calf injury and the arrival of Keenan Allen, which is expected to negatively impact his target share and fantasy outlook.

Despite Packers GM comments regarding suspension contingency plans, the source maintains that Josh Jacobs' fantasy situation remains unchanged and has not moved him in rankings. However, the speaker advises against drafting him at his current ADP due to the combined risks of potential suspension and injury.

In a six-point passing touchdown league, Justin Herbert is considered the best pick on the board with the potential to lead the NFL in passing touchdowns and provide trade equity, despite being auto-drafted in one instance where the speaker would have preferred Courtland Sutton.

Justin Jefferson is a core roster anchor and round-one talent. He is viewed as a superior tier of player compared to Kenneth Walker and Chris Olave; he has outscored Olave in PPG over the last three years and carries fewer injury concerns despite poor quarterback play.

Kayshon Boutte was selected in the late rounds of the draft.

The speaker suggests that the player in question would not have lost targets to Keenan Allen, implying Allen's presence does not negatively impact the target share of the player being discussed.

Kenneth Gainwell is considered a potential league winner if Bucky Irving suffers an injury, given his receiving skill set and the team's offensive environment.

Kenneth Walker was traded away as he is viewed as a lower-tier asset compared to Justin Jefferson. He is moving to a Kansas City Chiefs offense projected to be worse than his previous situation and carries more injury concerns than players like Travis Etienne.

Kyren Williams is considered a phenomenal pick at the 3.06, especially when paired with JSN and London as a start to a draft; he was also noted as being selected at 3.04.

Ladd McConkey is viewed as part of a tier of wide receivers including Egbuka, Higgins, Waddle, Flowers, and Smith who are all incredibly similar in value; he is a viable target in the middle of the fourth round. He is ranked as WR37 and the speaker argues he lacks the elite talent of Tetairoa McMillan, noting he lost targets to Keenan Allen previously.

Lamar Jackson is being selected at the 5.01 draft position.

Luther Burden is viewed as having a higher ceiling than Jameson Williams. The speaker suggests that if Amon-Ra St. Brown were injured, Burden could project as a top-10 wide receiver.

Malik Nabers is trending upward on draft boards, consistently being selected in the 2.09 range across recent mock drafts.

MarShawn Lloyd was selected at the 7.05 position in the mock draft.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is the speaker's highest-ranked wide receiver. The speaker argues he has outperformed Parker Washington over the past two years despite fantasy disappointment relative to draft position.

Matthew Stafford is highlighted as a viable late-round quarterback target (round 13) in six-point passing touchdown leagues due to his potential to lead the NFL in passing touchdowns.

Michael Wilson was selected in the draft following the team's eighth-round quarterback pick.

Mike Evans plans to play in Week 1 with a minor groin injury. He is currently rostered as the WR3. While previously drafted at the 5.01, the speaker finds the 5.10-5.11 turn a more palatable price given his age and injury history, noting he is currently their highest-ranked player according to Sleeper ADP.

Mike Washington was selected at the 910 draft position.

Parker Washington was selected at the 6.07. The speaker ranks him as the best available wide receiver after Marvin Harrison Jr. but notes that he cannot justify taking him over Harrison.

Patrick Mahomes was mentioned as being off the board in the current draft context.

Quinshon Judkins is currently the highest-ranked running back in the speaker's rankings, though he is noted as the last player in his current tier.

Rico Dowdle is being selected at the 7.02 draft position.

Rome Odunze was selected at the 5.05 and 6.01 draft positions; the speaker identified him as a target they were considering for the 5.08 pick.

Romeo Doubs was selected at the 808 draft position.

Sam LaPorta is a target at the 7.08 position; while not fully healthy, it is considered unlikely that he will miss Week 1. The speaker also noted that a portion of Jameson Williams' late-season production occurred while LaPorta was sidelined.

Saquon Barkley was selected at the 2.03 position and is identified as the highest-ranked player available, serving as a strong roster foundation alongside Justin Jefferson.

Stefon Diggs was selected in the draft following the team's eighth-round quarterback pick.

The speaker highly values Tetairoa McMillan in the fourth round, citing his status as a dominant prospect with top-10 NFL draft capital.

Travis Etienne is a strong pick at the 3.09/3.11, particularly following the Alvin Kamara injury, which is expected to lead to an expanded receiving role. He is considered a better running back than Kenneth Walker III based on PPG over the last three seasons despite a struggling Jaguars offense, and he has fewer injury concerns.

Trey McBride is viewed as an auto-pick in the early third round, specifically at the 3.04 and 3.05, as an elite tight end option providing roster flexibility.

Tucker Kraft is expected to be a full participant for Week 1, though the source expresses some skepticism regarding the certainty of this recovery timeline.

Wan'Dale Robinson was acquired as a depth piece in a trade package, but the speaker expresses concern about the necessity of starting him due to other roster injuries.