Fantasy Football Bust 2026: The Big Name Who Could Sink Your Season

We told you to draft this guy last year, and he delivered. Now we're telling you to stay away in Round 1 of 2026 fantasy drafts. Find out who it is ... and why his price has climbed too high.

By Jared Smola | @SmolaDS | Aug 11, 2026 at 1:02pm

Fantasy Football Bust 2026: The Big Name Who Could Sink Your Season

Our 2026 Bust pick helped tons of Draft Sharks Insiders win championships last year. He was a top Round 2 target and delivered a huge season.

But a big increase in price, plus concerns about his situation and scoring profile, make him a player to avoid in 2026 fantasy drafts.

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Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and in-season tools. He currently ranks ninth among 173 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.