Dynasty Rookie WR Rankings 2026 (Wide Receiver)

Updated on Tue, 3 Feb 2026

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


Tier 4
1	Makai Lemon M Lemon RK WR12	N/A	18	0	122	409	693	1,352	Lemon may be the best contested catcher in the draft despite only sitting at 5'11 and 195 pounds. He was utilized in the slot and outside at USC on his way to winning the Biletnikoff Award this season. Lemon's ball tracking and explosiveness after the catch makes him a dangerous weapon. He could be a PPR machine in the NFL and a high first round pick.	48
5yr. Proj 693 10yr. Proj 1352 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Lemon may be the best contested catcher in the draft despite only sitting at 5'11 and 195 pounds. He was utilized in the slot and outside at USC on his way to winning the Biletnikoff Award this season. Lemon's ball tracking and explosiveness after the catch makes him a dangerous weapon. He could be a PPR machine in the NFL and a high first round pick.
2	Jordyn Tyson J Tyson RK WR13	N/A	18	0	134	395	674	1,358	Tyson had a dominant 2024 going 74-1101-10 as the focal point of the Arizona State offense. He started off hot in 2025 wit 7 TDs in the first 5 games. Tyson has good size and after the catch ability. He can win contested catches and also be used in the screen game. Tyson's athleticism and savvy route running could make him a top-10 pick. He does have a long injury history, tearing his ACL/PCL/MCL in 2022, breaking a collarbone in 2024, and hamstring issues costing him four games in 2025.	47
5yr. Proj 674 10yr. Proj 1358 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Tyson had a dominant 2024 going 74-1101-10 as the focal point of the Arizona State offense. He started off hot in 2025 wit 7 TDs in the first 5 games. Tyson has good size and after the catch ability. He can win contested catches and also be used in the screen game. Tyson's athleticism and savvy route running could make him a top-10 pick. He does have a long injury history, tearing his ACL/PCL/MCL in 2022, breaking a collarbone in 2024, and hamstring issues costing him four games in 2025.

Tier 5
3	Carnell Tate C Tate RK WR15	N/A	18	21	108	393	671	1,351	Tate took a backseat to Ohio State phenom Jeremiah Smith, but Tate flashed elite hand-eye coordination and hands this season. Tate knows how to beat the press and isn't afraid to make tough catches over the middle. His height and range makes Tate a potential top-15 NFL Draft pick who can immediately make a fantasy impact.	44
5yr. Proj 671 10yr. Proj 1351 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 21 DS Analysis Tate took a backseat to Ohio State phenom Jeremiah Smith, but Tate flashed elite hand-eye coordination and hands this season. Tate knows how to beat the press and isn't afraid to make tough catches over the middle. His height and range makes Tate a potential top-15 NFL Draft pick who can immediately make a fantasy impact.

Tier 6
4	KC Concepcion K Concepcion RK WR28	N/A	18	0	103	340	581	1,150	Concepcion flashed at NC State but really came into his own at Texas A&M this year. He went 61-919-9 as a receiver. Concepcion also ran 10 times for 75 yards and a TD. He also is an elite returner who had two TDs this year. Concepcion is a Percy Harvin-level weapon who may end up being a high-end offensive weapon. His role and team will be key, but Concepcion has plenty fantasy upside if he is a first round pick.	31
5yr. Proj 581 10yr. Proj 1150 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Concepcion flashed at NC State but really came into his own at Texas A&M this year. He went 61-919-9 as a receiver. Concepcion also ran 10 times for 75 yards and a TD. He also is an elite returner who had two TDs this year. Concepcion is a Percy Harvin-level weapon who may end up being a high-end offensive weapon. His role and team will be key, but Concepcion has plenty fantasy upside if he is a first round pick.
5	Denzel Boston D Boston RK WR29	N/A	18	0	108	339	575	1,121	Boston sat behind the trio of Rome Odunze, Ja'Lynn Polk, and Jalen McMillan in 2023, but the 6'4, 210-pound WR flashed in 2024. He had his best season this year as an X WR, going 63-834-9 on a Huskies team that prioritized the run. Boston is a unique WR in this class with his size, and he should have good workouts too. Expect him to be a top-50 pick.	30
5yr. Proj 575 10yr. Proj 1121 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Boston sat behind the trio of Rome Odunze, Ja'Lynn Polk, and Jalen McMillan in 2023, but the 6'4, 210-pound WR flashed in 2024. He had his best season this year as an X WR, going 63-834-9 on a Huskies team that prioritized the run. Boston is a unique WR in this class with his size, and he should have good workouts too. Expect him to be a top-50 pick.

Tier 7
6	Zachariah Branch Z Branch RK WR36	N/A	18	0	88	309	523	1,006	Branch is an intriguing prospect. The former five-star recruit is a jack-of-all-trades at 5'10, 180 pounds. He flashed at USC but transferred to Georgia to have his best season yet. Branch went 81-811-6 for the Dawgs. He also is one of the best returners in the country. Elite speed and explosiveness could make Branch a great weapon, though his size may limit how much he is utilized as a top offensive threat.	23
5yr. Proj 523 10yr. Proj 1006 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Branch is an intriguing prospect. The former five-star recruit is a jack-of-all-trades at 5'10, 180 pounds. He flashed at USC but transferred to Georgia to have his best season yet. Branch went 81-811-6 for the Dawgs. He also is one of the best returners in the country. Elite speed and explosiveness could make Branch a great weapon, though his size may limit how much he is utilized as a top offensive threat.
7	Omar Cooper Jr. O Cooper Jr. RK WR37	N/A	18	0	46	319	540	1,073	Cooper led Indiana in receiving this year going 64-866-13. His body control and hands led him to being a major target for Heisman QB Fernano Mendoza, especially in the red zone. Cooper profiles as an NFL contributor, even if he doesn't have the speed to be a No. 1.	23
5yr. Proj 540 10yr. Proj 1073 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Cooper led Indiana in receiving this year going 64-866-13. His body control and hands led him to being a major target for Heisman QB Fernano Mendoza, especially in the red zone. Cooper profiles as an NFL contributor, even if he doesn't have the speed to be a No. 1.
Tier 8
8	Chris Bell C Bell RK WR45	N/A	18	0	92	293	495	953	Bell has been at Louisville his entire career and showed improvement every season over his four years. He is a hefty 220 pounds and can box out defenders to make contested catches. He went 72-917-6 this season including a dominant 9-136-2 game against Miami. Bell profiles as a No. 2 WR in the NFL who can flash for some big games.	20
5yr. Proj 495 10yr. Proj 953 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Bell has been at Louisville his entire career and showed improvement every season over his four years. He is a hefty 220 pounds and can box out defenders to make contested catches. He went 72-917-6 this season including a dominant 9-136-2 game against Miami. Bell profiles as a No. 2 WR in the NFL who can flash for some big games.

9	Malachi Fields M Fields RK WR49	N/A	18	22.3	47	293	490	969	Fields excelled at Virginia with two back-to-back 800 yard receiving seasons in his third and fourth seasons there. He transferred to Notre Dame taking a step back in production, but showcasing his great route running and hands all season. He is on the older side, hitting 23 before the start of the season. But his traits combined with 6'4, 220 pound size could make him a top-100 NFL Draft pick.	17
5yr. Proj 490 10yr. Proj 969 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Fields excelled at Virginia with two back-to-back 800 yard receiving seasons in his third and fourth seasons there. He transferred to Notre Dame taking a step back in production, but showcasing his great route running and hands all season. He is on the older side, hitting 23 before the start of the season. But his traits combined with 6'4, 220 pound size could make him a top-100 NFL Draft pick.
10	Germie Bernard G Bernard RK WR50	N/A	18	0	86	276	467	898	Bernard followed HC Kalen DeBoer from Washington to Alabama. He had his best season in 2025 at 64-862-7. Bernard has good size and hands as a savvy route runner who works in the slot and outside. He may not have No. 1 WR upside, but Bernard can be a solid contributor.	17
5yr. Proj 467 10yr. Proj 898 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Bernard followed HC Kalen DeBoer from Washington to Alabama. He had his best season in 2025 at 64-862-7. Bernard has good size and hands as a savvy route runner who works in the slot and outside. He may not have No. 1 WR upside, but Bernard can be a solid contributor.
11	Chris Brazzell II C Brazzell II RK WR55	N/A	18	0	82	271	451	930	Brazzell struggled in 2024, but the 6'5 WR emerged as the top threat on Tennessee in 2025. He went 62-1017-9, often working down field as a deep threat. His rare blend of height and speed gives Brazzell plenty of upside, but he lacks the nuanced route running and can short arm catches. Brazzell has a high ceiling and low floor.	16
5yr. Proj 451 10yr. Proj 930 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Brazzell struggled in 2024, but the 6'5 WR emerged as the top threat on Tennessee in 2025. He went 62-1017-9, often working down field as a deep threat. His rare blend of height and speed gives Brazzell plenty of upside, but he lacks the nuanced route running and can short arm catches. Brazzell has a high ceiling and low floor.
12	Elijah Sarratt E Sarratt RK WR57	N/A	18	22.7	84	271	458	877	Sarratt flashed in 2024 going 53-957-8. He missed a few games due to a hamstring injury, but he did score 13 TDs in 2025 with Fernando Mendoza at QB. Sarratt has high-end size at 6'2, 213 pounds. His high pointing is among the best in the class. Sarratt should be a consistent NFL WR though he may never be the top weapon for a team.	16
5yr. Proj 458 10yr. Proj 877 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.7 DS Analysis Sarratt flashed in 2024 going 53-957-8. He missed a few games due to a hamstring injury, but he did score 13 TDs in 2025 with Fernando Mendoza at QB. Sarratt has high-end size at 6'2, 213 pounds. His high pointing is among the best in the class. Sarratt should be a consistent NFL WR though he may never be the top weapon for a team.
Tier 9
13	Antonio Williams A Williams RK WR66	N/A	18	21.5	62	261	442	878	Williams looked like a top WR after he led Clemson in receiving as a true freshman in 2022. But lower body injuries in 2023 derailed him before a 74-904-11 season in 2024. Clemson's weak pass offense hurt Williams in 2025, but he is a versatile WR with good route running and hands. He struggles to get separation at times, but could be a solid contributor.	13
5yr. Proj 442 10yr. Proj 878 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 21.5 DS Analysis Williams looked like a top WR after he led Clemson in receiving as a true freshman in 2022. But lower body injuries in 2023 derailed him before a 74-904-11 season in 2024. Clemson's weak pass offense hurt Williams in 2025, but he is a versatile WR with good route running and hands. He struggles to get separation at times, but could be a solid contributor.
14	Ja'Kobi Lane J Lane RK WR67	N/A	18	0	78	257	430	874	Lane took a backseat to teammate Makai Lemon, but he has had solid production himself. The 6'4, 195-pound WR explodes off the line and use his length to beat the press. He went 49-745-4 in 2025, following up a 12 TD season in 2024. Lane has good downfield speed to catch the deep ball too. He could be a sleeper if he falls to Day 3.	13
5yr. Proj 430 10yr. Proj 874 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Lane took a backseat to teammate Makai Lemon, but he has had solid production himself. The 6'4, 195-pound WR explodes off the line and use his length to beat the press. He went 49-745-4 in 2025, following up a 12 TD season in 2024. Lane has good downfield speed to catch the deep ball too. He could be a sleeper if he falls to Day 3.

15	Deion Burks D Burks RK WR88	N/A	18	23	39	242	410	774	Burks flashed speed and athleticism at Purdue before transferring to Oklahoma, but he was never able to break out. He went 57-620-4 in 2025 after an injury riddled 2024. Burks sits as a pure slot WR at 5'9, 188 pounds. His speed and athleticism could make him an intriguing Day 3 pick, but Burks has never showcased that he can be an NFL starter.	7
5yr. Proj 410 10yr. Proj 774 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23 DS Analysis Burks flashed speed and athleticism at Purdue before transferring to Oklahoma, but he was never able to break out. He went 57-620-4 in 2025 after an injury riddled 2024. Burks sits as a pure slot WR at 5'9, 188 pounds. His speed and athleticism could make him an intriguing Day 3 pick, but Burks has never showcased that he can be an NFL starter.

Tier 10
16	Josh Cameron J Cameron RK WR106	N/A	18	22.8	54	202	343	646	Cameron has had two straight years of 750+ receiving yards and 9+ TDs. The focal point of the Baylor offense, Cameron has good size and physicality down the field at 218 pounds. He's tough to bring down after the catch as well. Cameron is limited athletically, but he has been productive.	1
5yr. Proj 343 10yr. Proj 646 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.8 DS Analysis Cameron has had two straight years of 750+ receiving yards and 9+ TDs. The focal point of the Baylor offense, Cameron has good size and physicality down the field at 218 pounds. He's tough to bring down after the catch as well. Cameron is limited athletically, but he has been productive.
Tier 11
17	Ted Hurst T Hurst RK WR113	N/A	18	0	35	195	333	648	Hurst has two straight seasons of 960+ receiving yards and 6+ TDs after transferring to Georgia State from Valdosta State. He is a tall, rangy WR whose good hands made him a reliable target throughout the past two seasons. He is likely a late round pick.	-1
5yr. Proj 333 10yr. Proj 648 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Hurst has two straight seasons of 960+ receiving yards and 6+ TDs after transferring to Georgia State from Valdosta State. He is a tall, rangy WR whose good hands made him a reliable target throughout the past two seasons. He is likely a late round pick.
18	Barion Brown B Brown RK WR115	N/A	18	22.1	46	185	315	614	Brown's best season was his freshman year at Kentucky in 2022. He only had one receiving TD this year for LSU, but his speed should make Brown an all around offensive weapon at the NFL level. That doesn't help him in fantasy, but he could be developed into something more.	-2
5yr. Proj 315 10yr. Proj 614 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.1 DS Analysis Brown's best season was his freshman year at Kentucky in 2022. He only had one receiving TD this year for LSU, but his speed should make Brown an all around offensive weapon at the NFL level. That doesn't help him in fantasy, but he could be developed into something more.

19	Brenen Thompson B Thompson RK WR119	N/A	18	20.5	56	171	289	578	Thompson played at Oklahoma and Texas early in his career, but barely saw the field. He made the jump to Mississippi State in 2025 and produced, going 57-1054-6 on the season. Thompson is a big play threat who could challenge to be the fastest WR at the NFL Combine this year. His blazing speed helps him overcome his 5'9, 170 pound frame.	-4
5yr. Proj 289 10yr. Proj 578 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 20.5 DS Analysis Thompson played at Oklahoma and Texas early in his career, but barely saw the field. He made the jump to Mississippi State in 2025 and produced, going 57-1054-6 on the season. Thompson is a big play threat who could challenge to be the fastest WR at the NFL Combine this year. His blazing speed helps him overcome his 5'9, 170 pound frame.
20	CJ Daniels C Daniels RK WR120	N/A	18	0	47	179	297	549	Daniels started at Liberty before transferring to LSU and finally Miami. He was a central cog in the Hurricane's passing game this year to help support QB Carson Beck. A good route runner who can avoid open field tackles, he is an interesting Day 3 option.	-4
5yr. Proj 297 10yr. Proj 549 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Daniels started at Liberty before transferring to LSU and finally Miami. He was a central cog in the Hurricane's passing game this year to help support QB Carson Beck. A good route runner who can avoid open field tackles, he is an interesting Day 3 option.
21	Caleb Douglas C Douglas RK WR124	N/A	18	22.3	36	170	290	565	Douglas is a reliable possession WR at 6'4, 205 pounds. He went 54-846-7 this year at Texas Tech as a reliable option in the medium to deep range. His big extension allows for contested catches despite Douglas not having the athleticism to get much separation. He should be a Day 3 pick.	-6
5yr. Proj 290 10yr. Proj 565 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Douglas is a reliable possession WR at 6'4, 205 pounds. He went 54-846-7 this year at Texas Tech as a reliable option in the medium to deep range. His big extension allows for contested catches despite Douglas not having the athleticism to get much separation. He should be a Day 3 pick.

Tier 12
22	Harrison Wallace III H Wallace III RK WR135	N/A	18	22.8	46	137	240	464	Wallace transferred from Penn State to Ole Miss, immediately becoming their top WR. He went 61-934-4 this season as the main target for QB Trinidad Chambliss. A sharp route runner who finds ways to get open, especially against zone coverage, he has intriguing upside. Don't be surprised if Wallace moves up throughout the draft process.	-11
5yr. Proj 240 10yr. Proj 464 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.8 DS Analysis Wallace transferred from Penn State to Ole Miss, immediately becoming their top WR. He went 61-934-4 this season as the main target for QB Trinidad Chambliss. A sharp route runner who finds ways to get open, especially against zone coverage, he has intriguing upside. Don't be surprised if Wallace moves up throughout the draft process.
23	Reggie Virgil R Virgil RK WR138	N/A	18	0	45	133	234	468	Virgil transferred from Miami (OH) to Texas Tech, showcasing his speed as a threat next to WR Caleb Douglas. Virgil is 6'3 with a big wingspan and offered a downfield contested catch option. He is a bit on the thin side, but Virgil could find an NFL role.	-11
5yr. Proj 234 10yr. Proj 468 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis Virgil transferred from Miami (OH) to Texas Tech, showcasing his speed as a threat next to WR Caleb Douglas. Virgil is 6'3 with a big wingspan and offered a downfield contested catch option. He is a bit on the thin side, but Virgil could find an NFL role.
24	Eric McAlister E McAlister RK WR139	N/A	18	0	18	145	245	462	McAlister had a great season at TCU going 72-1190-10. A big bodied X WR, McAlister was used in a variety of ways on the Horned Frogs. He may not have NFL athleticism, but his hands and physicality at the line could earn him a spot on a roster.	-12
5yr. Proj 245 10yr. Proj 462 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 0 DS Analysis McAlister had a great season at TCU going 72-1190-10. A big bodied X WR, McAlister was used in a variety of ways on the Horned Frogs. He may not have NFL athleticism, but his hands and physicality at the line could earn him a spot on a roster.
Tier 13
25	Aaron Anderson A Anderson RK WR143	N/A	18	23.2	43	126	214	404	Anderson broke out in 2024 going 61-884-5 on LSU. He dealt with multiple injuries in 2025 that caused Anderson to miss games and barely play in others. He will need to clear the medical check after elbow, toe and hip ailments, but Anderson's athleticism makes him an intriguing Day 3 pick.	-14
5yr. Proj 214 10yr. Proj 404 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 23.2 DS Analysis Anderson broke out in 2024 going 61-884-5 on LSU. He dealt with multiple injuries in 2025 that caused Anderson to miss games and barely play in others. He will need to clear the medical check after elbow, toe and hip ailments, but Anderson's athleticism makes him an intriguing Day 3 pick.

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