I Crush a 2026 Fantasy Football Draft

Aaron Jones is used as an example of a player the source hopes to avoid having as their RB2, indicating a preference for a more balanced roster build.

The source views Amon-Ra St. Brown as a safe, high-floor pick in a 12-team double flex format, placing him in the same tier as Jonathan Taylor, CeeDee Lamb, and Justin Jefferson.

The source strongly prefers drafting Bijan Robinson at the 1.02, citing a significant value gap between him and Jahmyr Gibbs. Additionally, the source notes that if Devon Achane were a Charger, he would rank him as an S-tier running back, potentially even ahead of Bijan Robinson.

The source expresses dissatisfaction with drafting Breece Hall and Kenneth Walker III, stating they do not see either as a league-winning player.

Brian Thomas Jr. was considered as a draft option alongside Rome Odunze, with the source noting the selection process was a difficult choice between the two.

Cam Akers is removed from consideration in the draft, as Jaylen Wright is selected instead at the 10.03 pick.

The source argues that drafting Chase Brown over Devon Achane is reasonable, citing Brown's strong production once Joe Burrow returned and the superior quality of the Bengals' offense. He is considered a superior option to players like Kenneth Walker.

Chris Godwin was selected at the 8.11 in the mock draft.

Chris Olave is ranked as a top-two pick on custom draft sheets and is noted as the preferred pick if following Sleeper ADP.

Chuba Hubbard was selected at the 7.04 and 7.10 in mock drafts. The source explicitly criticizes the current market trend of drafting Hubbard ahead of Jonathan Brooks, labeling it as "insane."

Courtland Sutton was selected in the mock draft after a tough decision against Jordan Addison. The source prefers drafting Sutton at the 8.01 in double-flex leagues, noting that tight ends are easily replaceable on the waiver wire.

The source views Achane as a highly talented, consistent veteran alternative to younger players at the 2-3 turn. While acknowledging his current situation is poor, the source maintains he is a superior running back option compared to peers like Kenneth Walker.

Derrick Henry is ranked neck-and-neck with Kenneth Walker for the second round, though the source notes that drafters can easily justify taking Drake London or Brock Bowers ahead of him.

DK Metcalf was identified as one of the top two picks in the source's rankings before being selected in the mock draft.

The source notes that Dontayvion Wicks is not currently part of the Packers' wide receiver rotation in this context, contributing to the potential for Jaylen Reed's role to expand.

Garrett Wilson is ranked as a top-tier name for consideration at the turn in 12-team PPR double flex drafts, appearing alongside Jacobs, Etienne, Egbuka, Teterola, and Ladd.

The source intended to draft George Kittle in the 9th round if he had remained available.

George Pickens is identified as a standard draft selection at the 2-3 turn.

J.K. Dobbins' status is uncertain after being "banged up" at practice. The source is prioritizing other options like RJ Harvey until further clarification on Dobbins' health is provided.

Ja'Marr Chase is identified as a foundational player drafted in the first round of a previous year, serving as a core piece the roster is built around.

James Cook is identified as a running back coming off the board shortly after the first-round pick in the current draft context, alongside Jonathan Taylor.

The source prefers Jameson Williams over Terry McLaurin in a draft scenario, noting the decision is very close. McLaurin is viewed as needing a discount following the Stefon Diggs signing and the injury to Laremy Tunsil, which negatively impacts the Washington offense.

Jaylen Higgins is selected at the 10.07 pick in the mock draft.

Jaylen Waddle is ranked in the same tier as Zay Flowers and is considered a comfortable fourth-round draft pick.

Jaylen Wright is selected at the 10.03 pick in the mock draft, replacing Cam Akers on the source's draft board.

The source targets Joe Burrow in six-point passing touchdown leagues, preferring him over rushing quarterbacks who are more advantageous in four-point passing touchdown formats.

The source identifies Jonathan Taylor as an upside-chasing pick, noting that in formats with only one flex spot where floor matters less, they would prioritize Taylor's ceiling. He is placed in the same tier as Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, and Justin Jefferson.

The source identifies Jonathan Brooks as their highest-ranked player and a primary draft target. They criticize the market trend of drafting Chuba Hubbard ahead of Brooks, labeling that order as insane.

Jordan Addison was considered as a draft option alongside Courtland Sutton, with the source ultimately choosing to draft Sutton instead.

Josh Allen is noted as a 3.05 draft pick, allowing teams to pair an elite quarterback with an elite tight end.

The source uses Justin Jefferson's six years of NFL experience as a benchmark to highlight the relative inexperience of his own drafted roster.

Kenneth Walker is selected at the 2.06, noted as neck-and-neck with Derrick Henry and considered the clear play by expert consensus, despite the source previously expressing frustration and labeling him a 'turd' who may not be a league-winner.

The source dismisses concerns about a three-running-back committee for the Chargers, noting that while coaches will not publicly rule out backups, Vidal is likely to see only a touch or two.

The source expresses approval for a draft strategy that pairs Kyle Pitts with Rome Odunze at the 9.09 turn.

The source identifies Lamar Jackson as a high-value target at the 5-6 turn, citing his proven ceiling of 41 passing touchdowns and arguing he remains valuable even in six-point passing touchdown formats; however, the source also explicitly stated they were not taking him at a specific later draft position.

The source considers Luther Burden undraftable in the fourth round due to a groin injury and missing preseason, effectively downgrading him to a late fifth-round pick. The injury situation is described as particularly concerning, and the source notes that he offers no draft discount as he is still being selected in the fourth round.

The source identifies Malik Nabers as a high-value target for the second round, emphasizing that the gap between him and Puka Nacua is significantly smaller than the gap between Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs.

The source notes that Mike Evans has been slipping in draft boards, coming off the board at the 509 position in the current mock draft.

The source strongly advises drafting Puka Nacua in the first round, specifically at the 1.07 position, stating one should not think twice about the selection. The gap between him and Malik Nabers is considered relatively small.

Quentin Johnston was selected at the 7.07 in the mock draft as part of a balanced team-building strategy.

The source identifies Rachaad White as a target for the 10th round, noting his potential as a starting running back in a Jayden Daniels-led offense.

Rakim Jarrett is dealing with injury concerns that complicate his draft outlook, despite being a player of interest.

Rashee Rice is identified as a standard draft selection at the 2-3 turn.

The source labels Rhamondre Stevenson a damn good pick at 8.07, noting his potential to serve as the starting running back for the New England Patriots based on his role in the previous playoffs.

RJ Harvey was a top-two target in the source's rankings and was selected in the mock draft. His value is considered a "smash" pick, especially given the uncertainty surrounding J.K. Dobbins' injury status.

The source considers R.J. Harvey a no-brainer selection at pick 8.06 and their highest-ranked player, despite a recent Sleeper ADP update that negatively impacted his perceived value. He is viewed as a smash pick while J.K. Dobbins deals with a practice injury.

The source considers Rome Odunze a phenomenal pick in the middle of the sixth round and expresses approval for pairing him with Kyle Pitts at the 9.09 turn. Odunze was also a primary consideration during the draft process, where the source weighed him against Brian Thomas Jr.

The source notes that Romeo Dobbs is not currently part of the Packers' wide receiver rotation in this context, contributing to the potential for Jaylen Reed's role to expand.

While the source notes that Laremy Tunsil's injury is a concern, Roschon Johnson retains relative value because he is expected to be the primary pass-catching back.

The source recommends drafting Sam LaPorta over Courtland Sutton at the 8.01, particularly in two-wide receiver, one-flex formats or if the league structure encourages rostering multiple tight ends.

Saquon Barkley is viewed as a high-quality running back benchmark, with the source noting that a 2.06 pick would be worse than him; he is also considered a permanent, non-tradable roster fixture from a previous first-round selection.

Stefon Diggs is considered a solid pick at the 9.08 position, with the source noting he looks good as a WR48 following his signing with Washington.

The source suggests a discount is needed for Terry McLaurin following the Stefon Diggs signing and the injury to Laremy Tunsil, which negatively impacts the Washington offense. The source notes they would have preferred him before these events.

Draft sheets currently identify Tucker Kraft as the target pick, with a 97% probability that he will be available when the team is back on the clock.

The source believes the injury to Laremy Tunsil negatively impacts Zach Charbonnet's outlook.

The source selects Zay Flowers as their primary pick, noting he is ranked highest on their draft sheets and by other experts for these specific league settings. He is considered in the same tier as Jaylen Waddle, with both viewed as comfortable fourth-round draft selections.