A 2026 Fantasy Football Draft

Brown was drafted early in this draft; the source notes 'That's an early AJ Brown. This is a weird room,' indicating the pick was earlier than typical ADP.

The source dislikes A.J. Dillon at his current ADP price relative to other running backs in the range, citing him as an avoid tag in draft guide; however, notes he becomes acceptable if he falls to the source's ranked tier, especially in a wide-receiver-heavy early build. The avoid is price-based, not talent-based.

Ron Stewart explicitly states he is not an Alec Pierce guy, passing on him despite the option to take another wide receiver at this draft spot.

Source selects Kamara despite calling it a 'sexless pick,' but is encouraged by camp activity showing Jordan Tyson in orbit motion with a resulting target to Kamara over the middle; source believes Kamara will be involved in the Saints offense and maintains confidence in his talent despite being in the same draft class as Christian McCaffrey.

Ron Stewart expresses a strong conviction that Anthony Richardson is wired differently and capable of a CJ Stroud-like rookie year, describing it as his most 'hand in the dirt' take. He cites Richardson's background (Cal Berkeley, advanced degree) and the Colts' system as reasons for optimism on his ceiling.

Selected in the draft as a tight end option.

Ron Stewart prefers Tyson over Brian Thomas Jr., citing Tyson's cleaner projection as a guaranteed two-wide-receiver-set player with more route volume than Brian Thomas; Stewart also notes Brian Thomas Jr. isn't cheap, suggesting overvaluation relative to Tyson despite comparable prospect quality. Additionally, the source notes that Brian Thomas was worth easily a first-round pick after his rookie year but has declined significantly in value after a poor second year; the source indicates 'Brian Thomas isn't fetching a first' league-wide, showing the player's market value has collapsed despite potential upside as a vertical threat.

Caleb Williams was drafted early and unavailable when the source needed a QB, forcing a pivot to alternative strategies; his early ADP removal from the board impacted draft flexibility.

Selected in mock draft with conviction; the source notes the pick can be considered a stack to Trevor Lawrence, indicating role alignment and quarterback correlation upside. Described as a pick the source will 'take pretty easily' at that draft position.

McCaffrey goes off the board early in this draft, presented as an alternative to Puka at the 1.01 spot; the source notes 'We go puka. McAffrey goes off the board,' indicating early draft movement and demand. However, the source expresses concern that Christian McCaffrey is 'probably the most concerned about being a bust' in the first round, while also acknowledging the risk of not taking him if he finishes as RB1 overall.

Ron Stewart repeatedly drafts Colson Loveland despite acknowledging tight end can be punted to late rounds in best ball and any format. Stewart states: 'I'm taking Loveland. Taking Loveland. Can't quit it. I've taken so much Loveland.' The source explains the conviction: 'There's target competition, but I also just think that there's a chance that he ends up with the—like he leads the room in all receiving categories. I think that's very much a possibility.' This indicates belief in Loveland's ceiling despite competition, making him a repeated target despite the positional flexibility available.

Selected 4th overall in the draft from the 4-spot as a tight end option.

Ron Stewart's highest ranked ADP player; selected at 2.07 in this draft with strong conviction. Stewart states: 'Devon Achane is our highest ranked ADP player. He's not my highest player, but at this spot, the 2.07, this is where I'm fine taking him. I have only Drake London ranked ahead of him.' This indicates significant value at the 2.07 spot relative to ADP, and Achane was part of a well-regarded early-round start alongside Puka Nacua and DeVonta Smith.

Ron Stewart expressed preference for Deebo Samuel, stating 'I like Debo' and noted that he drafted Debo in a previous draft over another player, despite receiving criticism for the decision. This indicates Stewart views Debo as a valuable wide receiver option.

DeVonta Smith has been going as high as 2.10 in recent drafts but was selected at 4.04 in this draft, indicating value at the later spot. Ron Stewart notes low exposure to Smith at 4.4% and was debating between Smith, Breece Hall, and Ibuka Hasty at 4.04. Stewart states: 'I've seen Devonte Smith go as high as like the 2.10 here,' and confirms 'everyone is kind of in unison that Devonte Smith is a good pick.' However, Stewart also expresses skepticism about the Eagles passing game overall: 'I'm just not a big fan of the Eagles passing game,' indicating the value pick comes with underlying concerns about the offensive environment.

Selected in the draft as a wide receiver option.

Ron Stewart avoids drafting Elijah Moore, citing concerns about his efficiency over the last three years and his role in the Jaguars offense alongside Alvin Kamara. Moore is not an elite pass catcher and will get squeezed in a high-volume, PPR-friendly offense. Even in a favorable 2024 scenario where Tutin was a non-factor and the Jaguars were a top-10 scoring offense, Moore finished as only RB12, making him a difficult player to target in this draft range.

The source selects Garrett Wilson in the draft, noting it was a close decision between Wilson and Josh Allen but choosing Wilson as the 'boring' but solid pick.

Chase is one of the big four tier-setting draft targets at the 1.04 spot; the source states 'You can make a case for whoever you want between Gibbs, Bejon, Puka, Chase, any order, whatever. To me, those are the big four,' indicating he is in the elite tier with a tier break after.

Gibbs is one of the big four tier-setting draft targets at the 1.04 spot; the source states 'You can make a case for whoever you want between Gibbs, Bejon, Puka, Chase, any order, whatever. To me, those are the big four,' indicating he is in the elite tier with a tier break after. Ranked as a top-four running back in draft order preference alongside Josh Jacobs and Chase Puka, indicating strong conviction on his draft capital and early-round positioning.

The source expresses concern about Javante Williams, noting he is a 210-pound back and suggesting caution about drafting him, particularly in the context of already having Jonathan Taylor at RB.

Ron Stewart praises Jaylen Waddle as 'such a strong pick,' indicating high confidence in his draft value at his current ADP.

Ron Stewart explicitly targets Jaylen Warren in his draft guide with strong conviction. Despite initial skepticism about his 2.08 ADP ('That's a high neighbors pick'), Stewart later confirms Warren as a smash pick at his current ADP, indicating undervalued positioning relative to talent. Stewart notes: 'You're doing Warren DK every time. You really like Warren though... I actually have him as a target in the draft guide.' This reflects a shift from draft-day skepticism to documented conviction in his draft guide, suggesting Warren offers value at his current market price.

The source pairs Jonathan Taylor with Saquon Barkley as one of two rare RB1 finishers worth pairing together in a draft; described as 'probably the rarest pairing possible' and presented as a straightforward, non-overthinking pick.

The source expresses strong interest in Josh Allen in the fourth round, noting 'Anytime Josh Allen's there in the fourth, you got to take him' and indicating he will likely draft Allen multiple times this season.

Jacobs is one of the big four tier-setting draft targets at the 1.04 spot; the source states 'You can make a case for whoever you want between Gibbs, Bejon, Puka, Chase, any order, whatever. To me, those are the big four,' indicating he is in the elite tier with a tier break after. Ranked as a top-four running back in draft order preference alongside Jahmyr Gibbs and Chase Puka, indicating strong conviction on his draft capital and early-round positioning.

Jefferson has been going as late as 1.10 in recent drafts; the source states 'I'll say 110 JT is probably the latest I've seen JT go,' indicating a wide ADP range and potential value depending on draft context.

The source expressed openness to drafting Keenan Allen in the last round, stating 'I don't mind Keenan Allen last round,' indicating Allen is viewed as a late-round value option.

The source highlights Lamar Jackson at ADP 64 as the best price seen on the QB, indicating significant value at that draft position.

The source suggests Luke McAffrey might be drafted only once all season, implying limited interest or role clarity concerns despite being available.

The source selects Malik Willis as a fine unstacked quarterback option, noting roster construction flexibility and that the team can be built as a 3663 (three RBs, six WRs, six TEs, three QB) if desired, suggesting Willis fits the draft strategy and provides positional flexibility.

Ron Stewart expressed reluctance to draft Mark Andrews despite draft tool recommendation and draft pressure to select him, stating 'I didn't really want Mark Andrews.' Stewart ultimately built a three-tight-end team instead, indicating a preference against Andrews at his current draft position.

Ron Stewart identifies Matthew Stafford as a reliable fallback QB option in multi-QB or three tight end builds. Stewart states: 'We can always fall back on Stafford in a three tight end or a three quarterback build,' indicating Stafford provides value as a late-round quarterback when early QBs are unavailable, offering flexibility in alternative roster construction strategies.

Ron Stewart groups Parker Washington among fine receiver picks in this draft range alongside Tate Marv, Brian Thomas, and Tyson, all considered acceptable options at the top of a tier.

Nacua is one of the big four tier-setting draft targets at the 1.04 spot and was selected at 1.01 in this draft; the source states 'You can make a case for whoever you want between Gibbs, Bejon, Puka, Chase, any order, whatever. To me, those are the big four,' indicating elite tier status with a tier break after. Rising in drafts; the source notes Puka is being pulled up manually because he seems to be really rising in drafts right now, suggesting upside relative to earlier draft expectations. However, the source later expresses surprise at Puka Nacua's sharp ADP decline, noting he has 'straight up plummeted' in draft rankings, crediting Underdog for removing his content/data, suggesting external factors have driven the decline independent of on-field performance.

Ron Stewart consistently drafts and repeatedly acquires Rashee Rice in leagues. Stewart states: '100% pick Rashee Rice. I keep getting him as well.' This indicates Rashee Rice is a reliable, repeatable pick that Stewart keeps landing in drafts, suggesting strong conviction and consistent availability at his target ADP.

Barkley has been going as high as 1.08 in recent drafts; the source states '108 Saquon's probably the highest I've seen Saquon go,' indicating early draft demand and ADP volatility. The source takes Barkley at pick 1.11 alongside Justin Taylor, emphasizing the rarity of pairing two RB1 finishers in the same draft; source frames this as a no-overthink value play given the late-round ADP context. The source identifies Saquon Barkley as one of two rare RB1 finishers (alongside Jonathan Taylor) worth pairing together in a draft; described as 'probably the rarest pairing possible' and presented as a straightforward, non-overthinking pick.

The source speculates high odds of Diggs landing in Washington for 2026 draft context, citing his Maryland/DC area (DMV) background as geographic reasoning for potential landing spot.

Ron Stewart expressed openness to drafting Tang Dell, stating 'I don't mind him,' indicating Dell is a viable wide receiver option in this draft context, though not a strong preference.

The source recommends taking Trevor Lawrence past ADP as an unstacked option, planning to stack him later in the draft, suggesting value at his current draft position.

Ron Stewart debated between Tyson and Tyler Warren as receiver options in this draft spot, indicating both are in consideration as comparable alternatives at the position.

The source indicates Tyreek Hill could be taken as late as mid-fourth round, suggesting he may be undervalued at that ADP.

Ron Stewart notes that Xavier Worthy 'just got hurt for the millionth time,' indicating a pattern of injury concerns. Additionally, the source observes that 'Xavier Worthy is not beating press coverage,' suggesting limitations in his ability to create separation against tight coverage, which constrains his fantasy upside despite being a draft consideration.