2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings

Updated on Wed, 6 May 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	Jeremiyah Love J Love ARI RB3	2.04	8	20.9	202	608	1,012	1,892	Love was a force at Notre Dame, posting back-to-back 1,100-yard rushing seasons with 35 total rushing TDs. His contact balance and power rank among the best RB traits in recent draft classes, and his profile stacks up favorably with Ashton Jeanty’s. Arizona doesn't supply an excellent situation in 2026, as the OL and QB spots lack talent. Still, Love brings true three-down upside and will be just 21 years old as a rookie. He's an easy fit inside the top-five dynasty RBs.	85
5yr. Proj 1012 10yr. Proj 1892 ADP 2.04 Bye 8 Age 20.9 DS Analysis Love was a force at Notre Dame, posting back-to-back 1,100-yard rushing seasons with 35 total rushing TDs. His contact balance and power rank among the best RB traits in recent draft classes, and his profile stacks up favorably with Ashton Jeanty’s. Arizona doesn't supply an excellent situation in 2026, as the OL and QB spots lack talent. Still, Love brings true three-down upside and will be just 21 years old as a rookie. He's an easy fit inside the top-five dynasty RBs.

Tier 5
2	Jordyn Tyson J Tyson NO WR16	4.12	11	21.7	127	422	714	1,393	Tyson broke out at Arizona State in 2024 with a 74-1,101-10 line. He looked on track for another big season in 2025, scoring 7 TDs in five games before a hamstring injury cut things short. Durability is the concern. His history includes a torn ACL, PCL, and MCL in 2022, plus a broken collarbone in 2024. When healthy, Tyson brings an appealing blend of size, speed, and run-after-catch ability. Those traits give him WR1-level upside. The Saints boosted his outlook by taking him 8th overall. Tyson lands with QB Tyler Shough and could see opportunity open quickly if Chris Olave moves on after his contract year.	39
5yr. Proj 714 10yr. Proj 1393 ADP 4.12 Bye 11 Age 21.7 DS Analysis Tyson broke out at Arizona State in 2024 with a 74-1,101-10 line. He looked on track for another big season in 2025, scoring 7 TDs in five games before a hamstring injury cut things short. Durability is the concern. His history includes a torn ACL, PCL, and MCL in 2022, plus a broken collarbone in 2024. When healthy, Tyson brings an appealing blend of size, speed, and run-after-catch ability. Those traits give him WR1-level upside. The Saints boosted his outlook by taking him 8th overall. Tyson lands with QB Tyler Shough and could see opportunity open quickly if Chris Olave moves on after his contract year.
3	Makai Lemon M Lemon PHI WR17	5.11	9	21.9	110	425	720	1,405	Lemon might be the best contested-catch WR in this class despite a 5’11, 195-pound frame. He aligned both in the slot and outside at USC, winning the Biletnikoff Award in 2025. His ball tracking and run-after-catch burst make him a dangerous, high-volume PPR weapon. Philadelphia adds to the appeal. The Eagles took him 20th overall, and both GM Howie Roseman and HC Nick Sirianni emphasized his ability to move across the formation. That versatility matters with A.J. Brown expected to be traded. His departure would free up 121 targets.	38
5yr. Proj 720 10yr. Proj 1405 ADP 5.11 Bye 9 Age 21.9 DS Analysis Lemon might be the best contested-catch WR in this class despite a 5’11, 195-pound frame. He aligned both in the slot and outside at USC, winning the Biletnikoff Award in 2025. His ball tracking and run-after-catch burst make him a dangerous, high-volume PPR weapon. Philadelphia adds to the appeal. The Eagles took him 20th overall, and both GM Howie Roseman and HC Nick Sirianni emphasized his ability to move across the formation. That versatility matters with A.J. Brown expected to be traded. His departure would free up 121 targets.
4	Carnell Tate C Tate TEN WR22	4.04	10	21.3	127	396	677	1,363	Tate took a backseat to Ohio State phenom Jeremiah Smith but still flashed elite ball skills. He consistently tracked the ball well, beat press coverage, and showed no hesitation working the middle. That skill set, paired with top-five draft capital, points to early production in Tennessee. The depth chart helps, too. Targets are available, and Tate lands with an upside QB in Cam Ward.	34
5yr. Proj 677 10yr. Proj 1363 ADP 4.04 Bye 10 Age 21.3 DS Analysis Tate took a backseat to Ohio State phenom Jeremiah Smith but still flashed elite ball skills. He consistently tracked the ball well, beat press coverage, and showed no hesitation working the middle. That skill set, paired with top-five draft capital, points to early production in Tennessee. The depth chart helps, too. Targets are available, and Tate lands with an upside QB in Cam Ward.

Tier 7
5	Jadarian Price J Price SEA RB19	6.11	8	22.5	148	406	644	918	Price profiles as a power runner with enough burst to rip off long TDs. He ran for 674 yards and 11 scores this past season while working behind stud teammate Jeremiyah Love. His contact balance and short-area agility translate well to the next level. And there’s reason to believe he offers more in the passing game than his 15 career catches suggest. The landing spot boosts his early outlook. Seattle has an opening with Kenneth Walker gone and Zach Charbonnet recovering from a January ACL tear.	32
5yr. Proj 644 10yr. Proj 918 ADP 6.11 Bye 8 Age 22.5 DS Analysis Price profiles as a power runner with enough burst to rip off long TDs. He ran for 674 yards and 11 scores this past season while working behind stud teammate Jeremiyah Love. His contact balance and short-area agility translate well to the next level. And there’s reason to believe he offers more in the passing game than his 15 career catches suggest. The landing spot boosts his early outlook. Seattle has an opening with Kenneth Walker gone and Zach Charbonnet recovering from a January ACL tear.
Tier 2
6	Sonny Styles S Styles WAS LB3	N/A	12	21.4	167	549	947	1,908		30
5yr. Proj 947 10yr. Proj 1908 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 21.4 DS Analysis
7	CJ Allen C Allen IND LB4	N/A	11	21.2	171	538	928	1,869		29
5yr. Proj 928 10yr. Proj 1869 ADP N/A Bye 11 Age 21.2 DS Analysis
Tier 7
8	KC Concepcion K Concepcion CLE WR32	7.04	9	21.6	113	355	601	1,173	Concepcion built on his NC State flashes with a true breakout at Texas A&M in 2025, finishing 61-919-9 while running 65% of his routes out wide. He added 10 carries for 75 yards and a TD, plus two return scores. He runs crisp routes and presents strong run-after-catch ability. Drops showed up at times, but the usage and playmaking traits should translate. Cleveland brings QB questions, but also a clear path to Year 1 fantasy value. The target tree is thin, with TE Harold Fannin Jr. as the primary competition. That leaves room for Concepcion to earn early volume and emerge as a usable fantasy option right away.	25
5yr. Proj 601 10yr. Proj 1173 ADP 7.04 Bye 9 Age 21.6 DS Analysis Concepcion built on his NC State flashes with a true breakout at Texas A&M in 2025, finishing 61-919-9 while running 65% of his routes out wide. He added 10 carries for 75 yards and a TD, plus two return scores. He runs crisp routes and presents strong run-after-catch ability. Drops showed up at times, but the usage and playmaking traits should translate. Cleveland brings QB questions, but also a clear path to Year 1 fantasy value. The target tree is thin, with TE Harold Fannin Jr. as the primary competition. That leaves room for Concepcion to earn early volume and emerge as a usable fantasy option right away.

Tier 2
9	Dillon Thieneman D Thieneman CHI DB3	N/A	5	21.7	152	428	700	1,330		20
5yr. Proj 700 10yr. Proj 1330 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 21.7 DS Analysis
10	Caleb Downs C Downs DAL DB4	N/A	10	21.3	139	423	694	1,346		20
5yr. Proj 694 10yr. Proj 1346 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 21.3 DS Analysis
Tier 5
11	Kenyon Sadiq K Sadiq NYJ TE9	8.03	9	21.2	89	267	461	936	Sadiq (6’3, 241) brings an elite athletic profile with the footwork and leaping ability to separate and win at the catch point. He’s a matchup problem, especially in tight coverage, and adds value after the catch. He led Oregon in receptions in 2025, though drops showed up at times. The Jets made him a mid-Round 1 pick, signaling a long-term featured role. Short term, the path to volume looks crowded. Garrett Wilson remains locked in as the top target, and the addition of Omar Cooper Jr. adds another high-percentage option underneath.	19
5yr. Proj 461 10yr. Proj 936 ADP 8.03 Bye 9 Age 21.2 DS Analysis Sadiq (6’3, 241) brings an elite athletic profile with the footwork and leaping ability to separate and win at the catch point. He’s a matchup problem, especially in tight coverage, and adds value after the catch. He led Oregon in receptions in 2025, though drops showed up at times. The Jets made him a mid-Round 1 pick, signaling a long-term featured role. Short term, the path to volume looks crowded. Garrett Wilson remains locked in as the top target, and the addition of Omar Cooper Jr. adds another high-percentage option underneath.

Tier 8
12	Omar Cooper Jr. O Cooper Jr. NYJ WR47	7.07	9	22.3	94	313	524	1,029	Cooper led Indiana in receiving in 2025, posting a 64-866-13 line. His body control and strong hands made him a go-to option for Heisman QB Fernando Mendoza, especially in the red zone. He pairs that reliability with strong competitiveness and run-after-catch ability. The Jets traded up to select him 30th overall, making him the WR5 in this class. But the situation adds risk. Garrett Wilson remains locked in as the top target, and the Jets drafted athletic TE Kenyon Sadiq earlier in Round 1. The QB position also lacks a long-term answer.	17
5yr. Proj 524 10yr. Proj 1029 ADP 7.07 Bye 9 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Cooper led Indiana in receiving in 2025, posting a 64-866-13 line. His body control and strong hands made him a go-to option for Heisman QB Fernando Mendoza, especially in the red zone. He pairs that reliability with strong competitiveness and run-after-catch ability. The Jets traded up to select him 30th overall, making him the WR5 in this class. But the situation adds risk. Garrett Wilson remains locked in as the top target, and the Jets drafted athletic TE Kenyon Sadiq earlier in Round 1. The QB position also lacks a long-term answer.
13	Eli Stowers E Stowers PHI TE12	10.10	9	23	48	262	448	831	Stowers is a former QB converted to TE. He will be more slot WR than TE, sitting at 6'4, 235 pounds. He led Vanderbilt with 62 catches last year and was a reliable option for QB Diego Pavia. Stowers has elite explosiveness and short-area quickness, and that was reflected in his excellent Combine performance. Stowers will be the future starting TE for the Eagles. Dallas Goedert is set to be a free agent after this season.	16
5yr. Proj 448 10yr. Proj 831 ADP 10.10 Bye 9 Age 23 DS Analysis Stowers is a former QB converted to TE. He will be more slot WR than TE, sitting at 6'4, 235 pounds. He led Vanderbilt with 62 catches last year and was a reliable option for QB Diego Pavia. Stowers has elite explosiveness and short-area quickness, and that was reflected in his excellent Combine performance. Stowers will be the future starting TE for the Eagles. Dallas Goedert is set to be a free agent after this season.
Tier 5
14	Jacob Rodriguez J Rodriguez MIA LB14	N/A	12	23.7	114	425	687	1,247		15
5yr. Proj 687 10yr. Proj 1247 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 23.7 DS Analysis
Tier 9
15	Antonio Williams A Williams WAS WR52	15.07	12	21.8	71	299	501	992	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 also lands on a weak Commanders depth chart where Williams can ascend to becoming their No. 2 WR.	14
5yr. Proj 501 10yr. Proj 992 ADP 15.07 Bye 12 Age 21.8 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 also lands on a weak Commanders depth chart where Williams can ascend to becoming their No. 2 WR.
16	Denzel Boston D Boston CLE WR53	9.02	9	22.4	93	293	496	954	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. He joins the Browns, paired with first-round pick KC Concepcion. Boston should start immediately outside and could turn into the team's top WR.	14
5yr. Proj 496 10yr. Proj 954 ADP 9.02 Bye 9 Age 22.4 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. He joins the Browns, paired with first-round pick KC Concepcion. Boston should start immediately outside and could turn into the team's top WR.

Tier 6
17	Arvell Reese A Reese NYG LB16	N/A	14	20.7	134	376	620	1,248		13
5yr. Proj 620 10yr. Proj 1248 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 20.7 DS Analysis
18	Germie Bernard G Bernard PIT WR61	11.02	5	22.4	86	284	476	929	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 will likely play the slot role for the Steelers. He has a low ceiling, but a high floor.	12
5yr. Proj 476 10yr. Proj 929 ADP 11.02 Bye 5 Age 22.4 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 will likely play the slot role for the Steelers. He has a low ceiling, but a high floor.
19	Elijah Sarratt E Sarratt BAL WR65	12.07	7	22.9	56	279	473	904	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. The Ravens drafted WR Ja'Kobi Lane over Sarratt, but they will likely compete for targets as rookies.	10
5yr. Proj 473 10yr. Proj 904 ADP 12.07 Bye 7 Age 22.9 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. The Ravens drafted WR Ja'Kobi Lane over Sarratt, but they will likely compete for targets as rookies.
Tier 3
20	Fernando Mendoza F Mendoza LVR QB17	9.03	8	22.6	195	812	1,363	2,702	Mendoza posted two straight 3,000-yard passing seasons at Cal and Indiana. He displays 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 Mendoza has the potential to be a top-10 fantasy QB. Mendoza gets a true centerpiece target in Brock Bowers and a play-caller in Klint Kubiak who has shown the ability to scheme an efficient offense.	9
5yr. Proj 1363 10yr. Proj 2702 ADP 9.03 Bye 8 Age 22.6 DS Analysis Mendoza posted two straight 3,000-yard passing seasons at Cal and Indiana. He displays 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 Mendoza has the potential to be a top-10 fantasy QB. Mendoza gets a true centerpiece target in Brock Bowers and a play-caller in Klint Kubiak who has shown the ability to scheme an efficient offense.
21	De'Zhaun Stribling D Stribling SF WR68	16.04	14	23.3	65	275	458	851	Stribling broke out at Washington State before joining Ole Miss in 2025. He went 55-811-6 in the SEC showcasing great hands and after catch ability. Stribling was overdrafted as an early Round 2 pick by the 49ers, but he does offer a vertical element for the team. He could be the No. 3 WR on the 49ers as a rookie.	9
5yr. Proj 458 10yr. Proj 851 ADP 16.04 Bye 14 Age 23.3 DS Analysis Stribling broke out at Washington State before joining Ole Miss in 2025. He went 55-811-6 in the SEC showcasing great hands and after catch ability. Stribling was overdrafted as an early Round 2 pick by the 49ers, but he does offer a vertical element for the team. He could be the No. 3 WR on the 49ers as a rookie.
Tier 7
22	Kaleb Elarms-Orr K Elarms-Orr BUF LB27	N/A	7	22.7	114	328	542	1,015		8
5yr. Proj 542 10yr. Proj 1015 ADP N/A Bye 7 Age 22.7 DS Analysis
Tier 10
23	Zachariah Branch Z Branch ATL WR70	12.12	5	22.1	70	259	438	871	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. Branch lands on a weak Falcons depth chart where he will serve as an offensive weapon immediately.	8
5yr. Proj 438 10yr. Proj 871 ADP 12.12 Bye 5 Age 22.1 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. Branch lands on a weak Falcons depth chart where he will serve as an offensive weapon immediately.

24	Ja'Kobi Lane J Lane BAL WR75	17.03	7	21.8	60	257	431	853	Lane took a back seat to teammate Makai Lemon, but don't overlook the production here. He went 49-745-4 in 2025, following up a 12 TD season in 2024. The 6'4, 195-pound WR explodes off the line and uses his length to beat the press. Lane got Day 2 draft capital with a new Ravens coaching staff. They also drafted Elijah Sarratt though. There is an opening for Lane to emerge as a starter for the Ravens.	7
5yr. Proj 431 10yr. Proj 853 ADP 17.03 Bye 7 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Lane took a back seat to teammate Makai Lemon, but don't overlook the production here. He went 49-745-4 in 2025, following up a 12 TD season in 2024. The 6'4, 195-pound WR explodes off the line and uses his length to beat the press. Lane got Day 2 draft capital with a new Ravens coaching staff. They also drafted Elijah Sarratt though. There is an opening for Lane to emerge as a starter for the Ravens.
25	Chris Bell C Bell MIA WR76	10.11	12	22.2	40	263	445	855	Bell has been at Louisville his entire career and has shown 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 last season, including a dominant 9-136-2 game against Miami. Bell snuck into Day 2, though the Dolphins drafted Caleb Douglas before him. Even so, Bell has more fantasy upside than Douglas.	7
5yr. Proj 445 10yr. Proj 855 ADP 10.11 Bye 12 Age 22.2 DS Analysis Bell has been at Louisville his entire career and has shown 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 last season, including a dominant 9-136-2 game against Miami. Bell snuck into Day 2, though the Dolphins drafted Caleb Douglas before him. Even so, Bell has more fantasy upside than Douglas.

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