2026 Dynasty Superflex Rookie Rankings: This Ain't the Year to Find Your QB (Updated April 27)

2026 Rookie Picks Won’t Save You in Superflex

Need QB help? Well you'd better be holding the No. 2 pick in your rookie draft. If you're not, then you'd better check the dynasty trades route.

Fernando Mendoza looks poised to follow Jeremiyah Love at the start of most superflex rookie drafts this year. Ty Simpson was the only other QB to go inside the first two rounds, and he'll have to wait for Matthew Stafford to retire.

Behind them sit career-backup types. And the other positions aren't offering much help.

Check these superflex rookie rankings to see if you can find any bright spots.

2026 Superflex Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Top 100

1. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Arizona Cardinals
2. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Las Vegas Raiders
3. Carnell Tate, WR, Tennessee Titans
4. Jordyn Tyson, WR, New Orleans
5. Makai Lemon, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
6. Jadarian Price, RB, Seattle Seahawks
7. Ty Simpson, QB, Los Angeles Rams
8. KC Concepcion, WR, Cleveland Browns
9. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, New York Jets
10. Omar Cooper Jr., WR, New York Jets
11. Eli Stowers, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
12. Denzel Boston, WR, Cleveland Browns
13. Germie Bernard, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
14. Antonio Williams, WR, Washington Commanders
15. Jonah Coleman, RB, Denver Broncos
16. De'Zhan Stribling, WR, San Francisco 49ers
17. Chris Bell, WR, Miami Dolphins
18. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Tennessee Titans
19. Zachariah Branch, WR, Atlanta Falcons
20. Kaytron Allen, RB, Washington Commanders
21. Drew Allar, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
22. Mike Washington Jr., RB, Las Vegas Raiders
23. Carson Beck, QB, Arizona Cardinals
24. Emmett Johnson, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
25. Ted Hurst, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
26. Bryce Lance, WR, New Orleans Saints
27. Chris Brazzell II, WR, Carolina Panthers
28. Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, Baltimore Ravens
29. Elijah Sarratt, WR, Baltimore Ravens
30. Max Klare, TE, Los Angeles Rams
31. Skyler Bell, WR, Buffalo Bills
32. Cade Klubnik, QB, New York Jets
33. Oscar Delp, TE, New Orleans Saints
34. Brenen Thompson, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
35. Adam Randall, RB, Baltimore Ravens
36. Kaelon Black, RB, San Francisco 49ers
37. Malachi Fields, WR, New York Giants
38. Demond Claiborne, RB, Minnesota Vikings
39. Caleb Douglas, WR, Miami Dolphins
40. Justin Joly, TE, Denver Broncos
41. Sam Roush, TE, Chicago Bears
42. Zavion Thomas, WR, Chicago Bears
43. Marlin Klein, TE, Houston Texans
44. Eli Raridon, TE, New England Patriots
45. Nate Boerkircher, TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
46. Kendrick Law, WR, Detroit Lions
47. Tanner Koziol, TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
48. Taylen Green, QB, Cleveland Browns
49. Dallen Bentley, TE, Denver Broncos
50. Joe Royer, TE, Cleveland Browns
51. Reggie Virgil, WR, Arizona Cardinals
52. Cole Payton, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
53. Seth McGowan, RB, Indianapolis Colts
54. Kevin Coleman, WR, Miami Dolphins
55. Malik Benson, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
56. Will Kacmarek, TE, Miami Dolphins
57. Eli Heidenreich, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
58. Jamarion Miller, RB, New England Patriots
59. Jack Endries, TE, Cincinnati Bengals
60. Emmanuel Henderson Jr., WR, Seattle Seahawks
61. Jeff Caldwell, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
62. Josh Cameron, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
63. Matthew Hibner, TE, Baltimore Ravens
64. Deion Burks, WR, Indianapolis Colts
65. CJ Daniels, WR, Los Angeles Rams
66. Cyrus Allen, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
67. Barion Brown, WR, New Orleans Saints
68. Bauer Sharp, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
69. Jaren Kanak, TE, Tennessee Titans
70. Casen Ryan, TE, Cleveland Browns
71. Josh Cuevas, TE, Baltimore Ravens
72. Riley Nowakowski, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
73. Colbie Young, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
74. Seydou Traore, TE, Miami Dolphins
75. Noah Whittington, RB, Houston Texans
76. Le'Veon Moss, RB, Miami Dolphins
77. Kaden Wetjen, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
78. Lewis Bond, WR, Houston Texans
79. John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
80. Michael Trigg, TE, Dallas Cowboys
81. RJ Maryland, TE, Green Bay Packers
82. Robert Henry Jr., RB, Washington Commanders
83. Eric Rivers, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
84. CJ Williams, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
85. Jaydn Ott, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
86. Desmond Reid, RB, Buffalo Bills
87. J'Mari Taylor, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
88. Eric McAlister, WR, Free Agent
89. Chip Trayanum, RB, New York Jets
90. Vinny Anthony II, WR, Atlanta Falcons
91. Anthony Smith, WR, Dallas Cowboys
92. J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Green Bay Packers
93. Kejon Owens, RB, Minnesota Vikings
94. Lake McRee, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
95. Kentrel Bullock, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
96. Roman Hemby, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
97. Max Bredeson, TE, Minnesota Vikings
98. Da'Quan Wright, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
99. Tyren Montgomery, WR, Tennessee Titans
100. Miles Kitselman, TE, Detroit Lions

Fernando Mendoza: Elite Ball Placement

Fernando Mendoza has been compared to Joe Burrow with his ball placement. His ability to create easy catches for his WRs could make Mendoza a future top-12 fantasy QB.

The Raiders rebuilt their O-line and have an elite weapon in Brock Bowers. That should help support Mendoza's fantasy output early in his career.

Mendoza should be drafted near the top of the class and would contend for the 1.01 pick in rookie drafts if stud RB Jeremiyah Love wasn't in the class.

Projection Over Production at QB

There was only one other QB selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Ty Simpson landed in an ideal spot on the Rams, pairing him with HC Sean McVay for the future. Simpson's lack of experience (15 college starts) does raise a red flag though.  First-round QBs with 15 or fewer starts in the last 10 years:

• Anthony Richardson
• Mitchell Trubisky
• Dwayne Haskins

That’s a bad list to be on. But, Simpson will sit and learn behind Matthew Stafford. That makes him a first round rookie pick.

Late-Round QB Upside

The late-round rookie QBs do offer some upside.

Carson Beck was a third round selection for the Arizona Cardinals. He might end up starting some games this season with Jacoby Brissett set to start for the team, but Beck looks more like a game manager than franchise QB.

The Steelers took Drew Allar in the third round. He does offer upside with his arm strength and rushing ability, but the lack of polish makes him more of a dart throw in rookie drafts.

The Browns took an intriguing fantasy asset in Taylen Green. Green had the best QB workout since Anthony Richardson. At 6'6 and 227 pounds, Green ran a 4.36 40-time with a 43.5" Vertical and 11'02" Broad Jump. All three workouts are 99th percentile according to Mockdraftable. 

Keep an eye on the Eagles selection in Day 3: Cole Payton. A productive passer at NDSU, Payton offers elite rushing upside and a strong enough arm for the NFL. He is an ideal QB to stash on taxi squads in case Jalen Hurts gets hurt.

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