Dynasty PPR Rookie QB Rankings 2026

Updated on Sun, 1 Feb 2026

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RK	Player	ADP	Bye	Age	1yr. Proj	3yr. Proj	5yr. Proj	10yr. Proj	DS Analysis	3D Value +


Tier 2
1	Fernando Mendoza F Mendoza RK QB10	N/A	18	22.3	248	779	1,329	2,683	Mendoza won the Heisman for the Big Ten Champion Indiana Hoosiers. He has two straight 3,000 yard passing seasons at Cal and Indiana and is expected to be a top selection in the NFL Draft. He showcases a strong arm and great mid-range accuracy while showing toughness in the pocket. Mendoza can scramble some too, which should help his fantasy output. He lacks the upside of recent top QBs like Caleb Williams, but has potential to be a top-15 fantasy QB.	24
5yr. Proj 1329 10yr. Proj 2683 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Mendoza won the Heisman for the Big Ten Champion Indiana Hoosiers. He has two straight 3,000 yard passing seasons at Cal and Indiana and is expected to be a top selection in the NFL Draft. He showcases a strong arm and great mid-range accuracy while showing toughness in the pocket. Mendoza can scramble some too, which should help his fantasy output. He lacks the upside of recent top QBs like Caleb Williams, but has potential to be a top-15 fantasy QB.

Tier 4
2	Ty Simpson T Simpson RK QB25	N/A	18	23.1	162	675	1,134	2,248	Simpson flashed elite ball placement and mechanics at Alabama, but heading into the NFL Draft with only 15 starts is concerning. He threw for 3,567 yards with 28 TDs and 5 INTs this past season. Simpson has a good pocket presence and scrambling abilities, but his lack of experience shows with holding onto the ball too long. He could go high in the first round or fall to Day 2, making him a risky bet.	4
5yr. Proj 1134 10yr. Proj 2248 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.1 DS Analysis Simpson flashed elite ball placement and mechanics at Alabama, but heading into the NFL Draft with only 15 starts is concerning. He threw for 3,567 yards with 28 TDs and 5 INTs this past season. Simpson has a good pocket presence and scrambling abilities, but his lack of experience shows with holding onto the ball too long. He could go high in the first round or fall to Day 2, making him a risky bet.

Tier 8
3	Trinidad Chambliss T Chambliss RK QB35	N/A	18	23.4	100	378	641	1,268	Chambliss tried to go back to college, but he was denied a waiver by the NCAA. He may fight that up to the draft, which leaves his status still in doubt. He played for four years at Ferris State before transferring to Ole Miss and leading them to a playoff berth. He offers dual threat ability, but at 6'1 and 200 pounds he stands a bit thin at the QB position.	-39
5yr. Proj 641 10yr. Proj 1268 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.4 DS Analysis Chambliss tried to go back to college, but he was denied a waiver by the NCAA. He may fight that up to the draft, which leaves his status still in doubt. He played for four years at Ferris State before transferring to Ole Miss and leading them to a playoff berth. He offers dual threat ability, but at 6'1 and 200 pounds he stands a bit thin at the QB position.
Tier 9
4	Garrett Nussmeier G Nussmeier RK QB38	N/A	18	23.9	95	350	591	1,141	Nussmeier showcased a strong arm in 2024 at LSU, throwing for 4,052 yards with 29 TDs and 12 INTs. He dealt with an abdominal strain all season in 2025, causing him to miss the final four games. He is a pure pocket passer who can get the ball out quickly and likes taking risks, but he may be tough for NFL teams to trust before Day 3.	-43
5yr. Proj 591 10yr. Proj 1141 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.9 DS Analysis Nussmeier showcased a strong arm in 2024 at LSU, throwing for 4,052 yards with 29 TDs and 12 INTs. He dealt with an abdominal strain all season in 2025, causing him to miss the final four games. He is a pure pocket passer who can get the ball out quickly and likes taking risks, but he may be tough for NFL teams to trust before Day 3.
Tier 10
5	Drew Allar D Allar RK QB42	N/A	18	21.8	78	234	399	804	Allar was a potential top-100 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft but opted to go back to school. That led to only 8 TDs and 3 INTs in 6 games before Allar broke his ankle. He has some interesting traits, including a bit of rushing upside. But, Allar has never pulled together a full college season and may be overdrafted based on his physical tools.	-59
5yr. Proj 399 10yr. Proj 804 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Allar was a potential top-100 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft but opted to go back to school. That led to only 8 TDs and 3 INTs in 6 games before Allar broke his ankle. He has some interesting traits, including a bit of rushing upside. But, Allar has never pulled together a full college season and may be overdrafted based on his physical tools.
Tier 11
6	Carson Beck C Beck RK QB44	N/A	18	23.2	25	168	286	565	Beck's strong end of the season in the college football playoff could prop him up, but the Miami QB was volatile throughout the season. Beck has a ton of experience and strong footwork makes him an ideal back-up QB in the NFL. With three years starting for high-end programs, Beck could find his way to start in the league before his career is over.	-71
5yr. Proj 286 10yr. Proj 565 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.2 DS Analysis Beck's strong end of the season in the college football playoff could prop him up, but the Miami QB was volatile throughout the season. Beck has a ton of experience and strong footwork makes him an ideal back-up QB in the NFL. With three years starting for high-end programs, Beck could find his way to start in the league before his career is over.
Tier 14
7	Luke Altmyer L Altmyer RK QB52	N/A	18	23.3	10	67	114	225	Altmyer found success as a three year starter for the Illini. He peaked in 2025 throwing for 3,007 yards and 22 TDs. He also ran for over 200 yards and 3 TDs every season. His dual threat ability could make Altmyer an intriguing fantasy taxi stash.	-85
5yr. Proj 114 10yr. Proj 225 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.3 DS Analysis Altmyer found success as a three year starter for the Illini. He peaked in 2025 throwing for 3,007 yards and 22 TDs. He also ran for over 200 yards and 3 TDs every season. His dual threat ability could make Altmyer an intriguing fantasy taxi stash.
8	Diego Pavia D Pavia RK QB53	N/A	18	23.9	10	65	109	211	Pavia became a Heisman finalist after leading Vanderbilt to a top-25 season. He started his playing career at the New Mexico Military Institute followed by two years at New Mexico State. He ended his career with two years at Vanderbilt, helping to elevate their offense. Pavia's toughness and leadership combined with his athleticism could make him an intriguing fantasy option if he moves up draft boards	-86
5yr. Proj 109 10yr. Proj 211 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.9 DS Analysis Pavia became a Heisman finalist after leading Vanderbilt to a top-25 season. He started his playing career at the New Mexico Military Institute followed by two years at New Mexico State. He ended his career with two years at Vanderbilt, helping to elevate their offense. Pavia's toughness and leadership combined with his athleticism could make him an intriguing fantasy option if he moves up draft boards
9	Taylen Green T Green RK QB54	N/A	18	23.3	9	63	106	210	Green spent two years at Boise State before transferring to Arkansas. He has a strong arm, but Green's advantage is in his rushing ability. Over the past two years, he has rushed for a combined 1,379 yards and 16 TDs. Standing at 6'6 and 235 pounds, Green is an athletic freak who could become a fantasy starter if he gets the opportunity to play for a team.	-86
5yr. Proj 106 10yr. Proj 210 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.3 DS Analysis Green spent two years at Boise State before transferring to Arkansas. He has a strong arm, but Green's advantage is in his rushing ability. Over the past two years, he has rushed for a combined 1,379 yards and 16 TDs. Standing at 6'6 and 235 pounds, Green is an athletic freak who could become a fantasy starter if he gets the opportunity to play for a team.
10	Haynes King H King RK QB55	N/A	18	25	9	62	103	194	King played for three years at Texas A&M before transferring to Georgia Tech as their three year starter. He's dealt with injuries throughout his career including a fractured leg and ankle in 2021 and a torn labrum in 2024. King is only an average thrower, but his rushing ability is the selling point. King went 185-953-15 on the ground this season. He could be a late round draft pick with his experience and athleticism.	-86
5yr. Proj 103 10yr. Proj 194 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 25 DS Analysis King played for three years at Texas A&M before transferring to Georgia Tech as their three year starter. He's dealt with injuries throughout his career including a fractured leg and ankle in 2021 and a torn labrum in 2024. King is only an average thrower, but his rushing ability is the selling point. King went 185-953-15 on the ground this season. He could be a late round draft pick with his experience and athleticism.
11	Cade Klubnik C Klubnik RK QB56	N/A	18	22.3	9	59	101	204	Klubnik came into college football as a five-star recruit who became a starter before the end of his first season. He never reached his potential, especially in terms of developing more arm strength. He flashed some athleticism in 2024, going for 119-463-7 on the ground. He could be a late-round draft pick with some upside.	-86
5yr. Proj 101 10yr. Proj 204 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Klubnik came into college football as a five-star recruit who became a starter before the end of his first season. He never reached his potential, especially in terms of developing more arm strength. He flashed some athleticism in 2024, going for 119-463-7 on the ground. He could be a late-round draft pick with some upside.
12	Sawyer Robertson S Robertson RK QB57	N/A	18	23	9	54	92	182	Robertson was a four-star recruit who went to the Air Raid scheme at Mississippi State. After transferring to Baylor, Robertson showed a strong arm and good footwork through his three years. He took a slight step back in 2025 throwing 12 INTs, but Robertson has flashed as a pro passer. He could be a late round draft pick.	-87
5yr. Proj 92 10yr. Proj 182 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23 DS Analysis Robertson was a four-star recruit who went to the Air Raid scheme at Mississippi State. After transferring to Baylor, Robertson showed a strong arm and good footwork through his three years. He took a slight step back in 2025 throwing 12 INTs, but Robertson has flashed as a pro passer. He could be a late round draft pick.
Tier 15
13	Jalon Daniels J Daniels RK QB58	N/A	18	23.3	9	42	72	142	Daniels flashed early in his career at Kansas, but he never crossed into NFL potential territory. He did throw for 2,531 yards with 22 TDs and 7 INTs in 2025. The turnovers and poor decision making certainly hurts Daniels' pro prospects. His rushing makes him intriguing though with two straight 400+ yard rushing seasons.	-89
5yr. Proj 72 10yr. Proj 142 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.3 DS Analysis Daniels flashed early in his career at Kansas, but he never crossed into NFL potential territory. He did throw for 2,531 yards with 22 TDs and 7 INTs in 2025. The turnovers and poor decision making certainly hurts Daniels' pro prospects. His rushing makes him intriguing though with two straight 400+ yard rushing seasons.
14	Cole Payton C Payton RK QB59	N/A	18	22.9	8	27	46	91	Payton is a small school prospect with only one year of starting. He led a successful NDSU offense throwing for 2,719 yards with 16 TDs and 4 INTs. He is a big QB who can take hits and keeps his eyes downfield, but Payton will be a developmental prospect.	-91
5yr. Proj 46 10yr. Proj 91 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.9 DS Analysis Payton is a small school prospect with only one year of starting. He led a successful NDSU offense throwing for 2,719 yards with 16 TDs and 4 INTs. He is a big QB who can take hits and keeps his eyes downfield, but Payton will be a developmental prospect.
15	Behren Morton B Morton RK QB60	N/A	18	25	8	25	41	78	Morton spent five years in college at Texas Tech. He helped carry the offense to a playoff berth, but Morton is a bit of a one-trick pony. He has a strong arm and not much else. The lack of rushing upside makes Morton a longshot to make a fantasy impact.	-91
5yr. Proj 41 10yr. Proj 78 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 25 DS Analysis Morton spent five years in college at Texas Tech. He helped carry the offense to a playoff berth, but Morton is a bit of a one-trick pony. He has a strong arm and not much else. The lack of rushing upside makes Morton a longshot to make a fantasy impact.

Tier 1
16	Bijan Robinson B Robinson ATL RB1	1.03	5	24	298	840	1,351	2,271	With OC Arthur Smith out of town, Robinson's production exploded to 1,881 total yards and 15 TDs in 2024. While his TD count dropped in 2025, he still posted a career-high 22.0 PPR points per game. He also played all 17 games for the third straight season. At only 24, Bijan should remain an elite fantasy option for the foreseeable future.	100
5yr. Proj 1351 10yr. Proj 2271 ADP 1.03 Bye 5 Age 24 DS Analysis With OC Arthur Smith out of town, Robinson's production exploded to 1,881 total yards and 15 TDs in 2024. While his TD count dropped in 2025, he still posted a career-high 22.0 PPR points per game. He also played all 17 games for the third straight season. At only 24, Bijan should remain an elite fantasy option for the foreseeable future.
Tier 1
17	Ja'Marr Chase J Chase CIN WR1	1.01	10	25.9	275	958	1,553	2,869	Chase took a slight step backward after his triple crown in 2024, but he navigated a 2025 with Joe Burrow missing most of the season. He finished the season as the WR3 in PPR points per game at 19.7 and that felt closer to his floor than ceiling. With a healthy Burrow, Chase will challenge for the top WR yearly for most of his career.	100
5yr. Proj 1553 10yr. Proj 2869 ADP 1.01 Bye 10 Age 25.9 DS Analysis Chase took a slight step backward after his triple crown in 2024, but he navigated a 2025 with Joe Burrow missing most of the season. He finished the season as the WR3 in PPR points per game at 19.7 and that felt closer to his floor than ceiling. With a healthy Burrow, Chase will challenge for the top WR yearly for most of his career.
18	Jaxon Smith-Njigba J Smith-Njigba SEA WR2	3.01	8	23.9	284	953	1,552	2,866	JSN took another step forward in his third season, finishing as WR2 in PPR points per game at a hefty 21.3. Even on a Seahawks offense that wanted to lean on the run, JSN was still dominant. His route running and athleticism leave him open on most passing plays, which led to 163 targets from Sam Darnold. At only 23-years old, JSN is one of the top players in dynasty.	99
5yr. Proj 1552 10yr. Proj 2866 ADP 3.01 Bye 8 Age 23.9 DS Analysis JSN took another step forward in his third season, finishing as WR2 in PPR points per game at a hefty 21.3. Even on a Seahawks offense that wanted to lean on the run, JSN was still dominant. His route running and athleticism leave him open on most passing plays, which led to 163 targets from Sam Darnold. At only 23-years old, JSN is one of the top players in dynasty.
19	Puka Nacua P Nacua LAR WR3	1.11	8	24.7	283	917	1,503	2,810	Nacua had a career year in 2025 finishing as the WR1 overall in PPR with 377 fantasy points. Matthew Stafford pelted him 166 targets as the focal point for the entire Rams' offense. He is locked in as a top WR dynasty option at only 24 years old. There is long term uncertainty with the QB situation that does push Nacua away from being the top dynasty WR however.	94
5yr. Proj 1503 10yr. Proj 2810 ADP 1.11 Bye 8 Age 24.7 DS Analysis Nacua had a career year in 2025 finishing as the WR1 overall in PPR with 377 fantasy points. Matthew Stafford pelted him 166 targets as the focal point for the entire Rams' offense. He is locked in as a top WR dynasty option at only 24 years old. There is long term uncertainty with the QB situation that does push Nacua away from being the top dynasty WR however.
20	Jeremiyah Love J Love RK RB2	N/A	18	20.7	235	673	1,121	2,096	Love has been a marvel with two straight 1,100-yard rushing seasons with a combined 35 rushing TDs. His contact balance and power are among the top RBs in recent years, and he grades out similarly to Ashton Jeanty. This is despite teammate Jadarian Price being a top RB in this class as well. Love offers three-down upside and should be instantly a top dynasty RB. He won't turn 21 until after the draft.	92
5yr. Proj 1121 10yr. Proj 2096 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 20.7 DS Analysis Love has been a marvel with two straight 1,100-yard rushing seasons with a combined 35 rushing TDs. His contact balance and power are among the top RBs in recent years, and he grades out similarly to Ashton Jeanty. This is despite teammate Jadarian Price being a top RB in this class as well. Love offers three-down upside and should be instantly a top dynasty RB. He won't turn 21 until after the draft.
21	Jahmyr Gibbs J Gibbs DET RB3	1.04	8	23.8	291	807	1,281	2,046	Despite a slow start, Gibbs largely delivered as a rookie RB. He averaged 5.2 YPC and popped in 10 TDs on 182 attempts, adding 52 receptions. His production reached new heights in 2024, and he proved more than capable as a workhorse back following a late-season injury to David Montgomery. 2025 turned up much of the same, as he finished as the PPR RB3 even with a few late-season duds. The former Round 1 pick is now eligible for a contract extension.	91
5yr. Proj 1281 10yr. Proj 2046 ADP 1.04 Bye 8 Age 23.8 DS Analysis Despite a slow start, Gibbs largely delivered as a rookie RB. He averaged 5.2 YPC and popped in 10 TDs on 182 attempts, adding 52 receptions. His production reached new heights in 2024, and he proved more than capable as a workhorse back following a late-season injury to David Montgomery. 2025 turned up much of the same, as he finished as the PPR RB3 even with a few late-season duds. The former Round 1 pick is now eligible for a contract extension.

Tier 1
22	Brock Bowers B Bowers LVR TE1	1.10	8	23.1	169	792	1,288	2,296	Bowers disappointed in 2025 dealing with a knee injury. He only played in 12 games and ended with 64-680-7 receiving. The talent is undeniable, and Bowers will still be a consistent dynasty starter for the foreseeable future. With a new offense (and QB) in 2026, Bowers should bounce back to being an elite fantasy producer.	59
5yr. Proj 1288 10yr. Proj 2296 ADP 1.10 Bye 8 Age 23.1 DS Analysis Bowers disappointed in 2025 dealing with a knee injury. He only played in 12 games and ended with 64-680-7 receiving. The talent is undeniable, and Bowers will still be a consistent dynasty starter for the foreseeable future. With a new offense (and QB) in 2026, Bowers should bounce back to being an elite fantasy producer.

23	Trey McBride T McBride ARI TE2	2.12	8	26.2	250	758	1,235	2,294	McBride had a dominant 2025 breaking the single season TE receptions record in Week 17. His fantasy season ended at 119-1174-11. McBride's positive TD regression turned him into reliable weekly TE no matter who the QB is. The Arizona Cardinals may be hitting a rebuild and McBride could be in line for a new QB if Kyler Murray is moved. He shoudl be fairly QB proof and an elite dynasty TE.	56
5yr. Proj 1235 10yr. Proj 2294 ADP 2.12 Bye 8 Age 26.2 DS Analysis McBride had a dominant 2025 breaking the single season TE receptions record in Week 17. His fantasy season ended at 119-1174-11. McBride's positive TD regression turned him into reliable weekly TE no matter who the QB is. The Arizona Cardinals may be hitting a rebuild and McBride could be in line for a new QB if Kyler Murray is moved. He shoudl be fairly QB proof and an elite dynasty TE.
Tier 1
24	Josh Allen J Allen BUF QB1	2.01	7	29.7	352	1,037	1,688	3,200	Despite a weak pass-catching corps, Allen led all QBs in fantasy points per game in 2025. At 30, Allen’s run of elite play should continue for the foreseeable future.	46
5yr. Proj 1688 10yr. Proj 3200 ADP 2.01 Bye 7 Age 29.7 DS Analysis Despite a weak pass-catching corps, Allen led all QBs in fantasy points per game in 2025. At 30, Allen’s run of elite play should continue for the foreseeable future.
25	Drake Maye D Maye NE QB2	8.02	14	23.4	302	983	1,664	3,325	Well-built at 6’4, 230, Maye showed he could make any throw on the field as a rookie. Then, alongside an upgraded O-line and an improved WR corps, Maye’s play reached elite levels in 2025. He ranked top five in passing TDs, passing yards, yards per attempt, and passing success rate. His arrow is pointing straight up ahead of Year 3.	44
5yr. Proj 1664 10yr. Proj 3325 ADP 8.02 Bye 14 Age 23.4 DS Analysis Well-built at 6’4, 230, Maye showed he could make any throw on the field as a rookie. Then, alongside an upgraded O-line and an improved WR corps, Maye’s play reached elite levels in 2025. He ranked top five in passing TDs, passing yards, yards per attempt, and passing success rate. His arrow is pointing straight up ahead of Year 3.

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