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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Terry McLaurin
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All The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Terry McLaurin
NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
JJ Zachariason notes that while McLaurin remains a target in his draft guide, he is no longer the high-priority value he once was due to ADP shifts; Zachariason is now only one or two wide receiver spots ahead of the market.PositiveBreakoutJul 24, 2026
Terry McLaurin is expected to benefit from David Blau's coaching, who is expected to go more under center and pass-heavy, focusing on McLaurin. In 2024 without Devo Samuel, McLaurin posted career-high markers in end zone targets and PPG. When Devo was injured last year, McLaurin was targeted on 30% of his routes, the eighth-highest rate in the league from Jayden Daniels. Zachariason is backing McLaurin for a bounce-back.PositiveBreakoutJul 24, 2026
Under new coach David Blau, the Commanders are expected to go more under center and pass-heavy, focusing on McLaurin. In 2024 without Devo Samuel, McLaurin posted career-high end zone targets and PPG. When Samuel was injured, McLaurin was targeted on 30% of his routes (eighth-highest in the league) from Jayden Daniels. JJ Zachariason is backing McLaurin.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
JJ Zachariason notes that Terry McLaurin can stretch the field really well, supporting the fit with Stefan Diggs who is past the point in his career of being a deep-threat receiver.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
JJ Zachariason groups Terry McLaurin among a tier of elite wide receivers he likes, alongside Jalen Waddle and Garrett Wilson, indicating he views McLaurin as a premium receiving option.NegativeValueJul 22, 2026
Terry McLaurin is mentioned as part of a tier of wide receivers (alongside Jalen Waddle and Garrett Wilson) that Luther Burden could potentially escape from via a camp-driven rise; McLaurin is currently in the mid-to-late fourth round range where Burden is being targeted.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Zachariason groups McLaurin among a tier of elite wide receivers alongside Jalen Waddle and Garrett Wilson, indicating he views McLaurin as a top-tier option at the position.NegativeValueJul 22, 2026
Terry McLaurin is mentioned as part of a tier of wide receivers (alongside Jalen Waddle and Garrett Wilson) that Luther Burden could potentially escape from via a camp-riser effect similar to Zay Flowers and Emeka Buka.PositiveValueJun 3, 2026
Terry McLaurin is a player I like quite a bit this year, adding to the depth of talent available in the round four to five wide receiver range.PositiveRoleMay 21, 2026
Terry McLaurin had a career-high 2.22 yards per route run last year, and with David Blough as the offensive coordinator, the offense is expected to revolve around him with a target goal of 10 per game.PositiveRoleMay 19, 2026
Terry McLaurin is expected to be the centerpiece of the Washington offense, with plans to target him around 10 times per game.NegativeRoleNo date
Terry McLaurin is mentioned as part of a strong wide receiver tier in round four that JJ Zachariason likes, alongside Jalen Waddle, Luther Burks, Tedro McMillan, Garrett Wilson, and Vlad McConkey. This tier is relevant context for evaluating whether to take Malik Neighbors in round three or four in shallower leagues.PositiveValueNo date
McLaurin is another favorable candidate for outperformance based on first-downs-per-route-run metrics, though he may not be liked enough by the market to reach top-18 ADP.