Dynasty PPR Rookie WR Rankings 2026

Updated on Mon, 30 Mar 2026

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


Tier 5
1	Makai Lemon M Lemon RK WR19	5.01	18	21.8	210	613	1,039	2,026	Lemon may be the best contested catcher in the draft despite standing 5'11, 195 pounds. He was utilized in the slot and outside at USC on his way to winning the Biletnikoff Award in 2025. Lemon's ball tracking and explosiveness after the catch make him a dangerous weapon. They also signal an impactful PPR WR for fantasy, especially with expected Round 1 draft capital.	35
5yr. Proj 1039 10yr. Proj 2026 ADP 5.01 Bye 18 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Lemon may be the best contested catcher in the draft despite standing 5'11, 195 pounds. He was utilized in the slot and outside at USC on his way to winning the Biletnikoff Award in 2025. Lemon's ball tracking and explosiveness after the catch make him a dangerous weapon. They also signal an impactful PPR WR for fantasy, especially with expected Round 1 draft capital.
2	Carnell Tate C Tate RK WR21	4.05	18	21.2	203	601	1,027	2,068	He took a backseat to Ohio State phenom Jeremiah Smith, but Tate flashed elite hand-eye coordination and hands last season. Tate knows how to beat the press and isn't afraid to make tough catches over the middle. His height and range make Tate a potential top-15 NFL Draft pick who can immediately make a fantasy impact.	34
5yr. Proj 1027 10yr. Proj 2068 ADP 4.05 Bye 18 Age 21.2 DS Analysis He took a backseat to Ohio State phenom Jeremiah Smith, but Tate flashed elite hand-eye coordination and hands last season. Tate knows how to beat the press and isn't afraid to make tough catches over the middle. His height and range make Tate a potential top-15 NFL Draft pick who can immediately make a fantasy impact.
Tier 6
3	Jordyn Tyson J Tyson RK WR26	5.12	18	21.6	198	593	1,013	2,039	Tyson excelled at Arizona State in 2024, notching 74 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 TDs. He looked headed for another big year in 2025 after scoring 7 TDs in five games, but a hamstring injury ruined those plans. That setback adds to an extensive injury history that includes a torn ACL, PCL, and MCL in 2022, plus a broken collarbone in 2024. When healthy, Tyson shows good size, runs well enough to separate, and creates after the catch. That combination gives him top-20 potential in the NFL Draft.	32
5yr. Proj 1013 10yr. Proj 2039 ADP 5.12 Bye 18 Age 21.6 DS Analysis Tyson excelled at Arizona State in 2024, notching 74 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 TDs. He looked headed for another big year in 2025 after scoring 7 TDs in five games, but a hamstring injury ruined those plans. That setback adds to an extensive injury history that includes a torn ACL, PCL, and MCL in 2022, plus a broken collarbone in 2024. When healthy, Tyson shows good size, runs well enough to separate, and creates after the catch. That combination gives him top-20 potential in the NFL Draft.

Tier 7
4	Omar Cooper Jr. O Cooper Jr. RK WR31	7.08	18	22.3	134	545	913	1,779	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.	22
5yr. Proj 913 10yr. Proj 1779 ADP 7.08 Bye 18 Age 22.3 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.
5	KC Concepcion K Concepcion RK WR32	7.05	18	21.5	174	518	884	1,750	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.	21
5yr. Proj 884 10yr. Proj 1750 ADP 7.05 Bye 18 Age 21.5 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.

Tier 8
6	Denzel Boston D Boston RK WR45	9.03	18	22.3	174	495	839	1,636	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.	17
5yr. Proj 839 10yr. Proj 1636 ADP 9.03 Bye 18 Age 22.3 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 9
7	Chris Bell C Bell RK WR59	15.05	18	22	145	451	764	1,470	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 profiles as a No. 2 WR in the NFL who can flash for some big games.	10
5yr. Proj 764 10yr. Proj 1470 ADP 15.05 Bye 18 Age 22 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 profiles as a No. 2 WR in the NFL who can flash for some big games.
8	Elijah Sarratt E Sarratt RK WR61	12.07	18	22.8	133	453	767	1,469	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.	10
5yr. Proj 767 10yr. Proj 1469 ADP 12.07 Bye 18 Age 22.8 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 10
9	Chris Brazzell II C Brazzell II RK WR62	15.02	18	21.6	124	444	751	1,492	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 downfield. 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 a low floor.	9
5yr. Proj 751 10yr. Proj 1492 ADP 15.02 Bye 18 Age 21.6 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 downfield. 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 a low floor.
10	Zachariah Branch Z Branch RK WR65	13.05	18	22	132	443	750	1,442	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.	8
5yr. Proj 750 10yr. Proj 1442 ADP 13.05 Bye 18 Age 22 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.
11	Germie Bernard G Bernard RK WR64	18.05	18	22.3	122	445	745	1,453	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 fantasy WR3 in time.	8
5yr. Proj 745 10yr. Proj 1453 ADP 18.05 Bye 18 Age 22.3 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 fantasy WR3 in time.
12	Antonio Williams A Williams RK WR73	17.08	18	21.7	101	435	728	1,442	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. Round 2 draft capital is in play here.	6
5yr. Proj 728 10yr. Proj 1442 ADP 17.08 Bye 18 Age 21.7 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. Round 2 draft capital is in play here.
13	Malachi Fields M Fields RK WR74	15.11	18	23.7	143	427	729	1,326	Fields excelled at Virginia with back-to-back 800-yard receiving seasons. He transferred to Notre Dame in 2025, and while he continued to showcase his size and contested ability, the production ultimately dropped. He's also on the older side, hitting 24 before the start of the '26 season.	6
5yr. Proj 729 10yr. Proj 1326 ADP 15.11 Bye 18 Age 23.7 DS Analysis Fields excelled at Virginia with back-to-back 800-yard receiving seasons. He transferred to Notre Dame in 2025, and while he continued to showcase his size and contested ability, the production ultimately dropped. He's also on the older side, hitting 24 before the start of the '26 season.
14	Ja'Kobi Lane J Lane RK WR75	16.12	18	21.6	117	427	715	1,415	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 has good downfield speed to catch the deep ball, too. He could be a sleeper if he falls to Day 3.	6
5yr. Proj 715 10yr. Proj 1415 ADP 16.12 Bye 18 Age 21.6 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 has good downfield speed to catch the deep ball, too. He could be a sleeper if he falls to Day 3.
15	Skyler Bell S Bell RK WR78	18.09	18	23.7	34	454	761	1,439	Bell transferred to UConn in 2024 and broke out. Over the past two seasons, he caught 151-2138-18. He isn't built like an NFL WR, but the production is hard to ignore with Bell able to beat man coverage. He could find his way into Day 2 of the NFL Draft.	5
5yr. Proj 761 10yr. Proj 1439 ADP 18.09 Bye 18 Age 23.7 DS Analysis Bell transferred to UConn in 2024 and broke out. Over the past two seasons, he caught 151-2138-18. He isn't built like an NFL WR, but the production is hard to ignore with Bell able to beat man coverage. He could find his way into Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
16	Ted Hurst T Hurst RK WR79	22.03	18	21.7	82	427	727	1,417	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 mid-round pick.	5
5yr. Proj 727 10yr. Proj 1417 ADP 22.03 Bye 18 Age 21.7 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 mid-round pick.

Tier 11
17	Bryce Lance B Lance RK WR82	N/A	18	22.8	80	428	715	1,389	Brother of Trey Lance, Bryce posted two straight 1,000-yard seasons and even caught 17 TDs in 2024. At 6'3, 210 pounds, Lance has the size and leaping ability to dominate at the FCS level. He certainly carries his brother's athleticism, but the level of competition brings major questions.	4
5yr. Proj 715 10yr. Proj 1389 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.8 DS Analysis Brother of Trey Lance, Bryce posted two straight 1,000-yard seasons and even caught 17 TDs in 2024. At 6'3, 210 pounds, Lance has the size and leaping ability to dominate at the FCS level. He certainly carries his brother's athleticism, but the level of competition brings major questions.
18	Deion Burks D Burks RK WR83	23.07	18	23.2	65	430	720	1,398	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 or late Day 2 pick, but Burks has never showcased that he can be an NFL starter.	4
5yr. Proj 720 10yr. Proj 1398 ADP 23.07 Bye 18 Age 23.2 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 or late Day 2 pick, but Burks has never showcased that he can be an NFL starter.
19	Brenen Thompson B Thompson RK WR93	364.10	18	22.7	87	405	677	1,315	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.	2
5yr. Proj 677 10yr. Proj 1315 ADP 364.10 Bye 18 Age 22.7 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.

Tier 14
20	De'Zhaun Stribling D Stribling RK WR118	N/A	18	23.3	62	329	558	1,052	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. There is a chance that Stribling could sneak his way into the top-100 of the NFL Draft, though his profile suggests he should be more of a reserve WR.	-9
5yr. Proj 558 10yr. Proj 1052 ADP N/A Bye 18 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. There is a chance that Stribling could sneak his way into the top-100 of the NFL Draft, though his profile suggests he should be more of a reserve WR.
21	Josh Cameron J Cameron RK WR120	364.01	18	23	84	314	533	1,005	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.	-10
5yr. Proj 533 10yr. Proj 1005 ADP 364.01 Bye 18 Age 23 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 15
22	Kevin Coleman Jr. K Coleman Jr. RK WR125	N/A	18	22.5	56	294	500	975	Coleman was a four-star recruit who started with Deion Sanders at Jackson State. Instead of following Sanders to Colorado, Coleman went to Louisville, but struggled to make an impact. Then he went to Missouri. 2024 was Coleman's best season at Missouri going 74-932-6. He took a step back in 2025, but the size and skills are there to make an NFL roster.	-13
5yr. Proj 500 10yr. Proj 975 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.5 DS Analysis Coleman was a four-star recruit who started with Deion Sanders at Jackson State. Instead of following Sanders to Colorado, Coleman went to Louisville, but struggled to make an impact. Then he went to Missouri. 2024 was Coleman's best season at Missouri going 74-932-6. He took a step back in 2025, but the size and skills are there to make an NFL roster.
23	Barion Brown B Brown RK WR126	N/A	18	22.3	73	288	490	955	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.	-14
5yr. Proj 490 10yr. Proj 955 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.3 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.
24	Jeff Caldwell J Caldwell RK WR127	364.03	18	23.1	58	294	499	941	Caldwell transferred to Cincinnati from Lindenwood and flashed incredible athleticism in 2025. He's 6'4, 210 pounds and will be a Combine stud both in the vertical and 40 time. Despite only going 32-478-6 this year, Caldwell's athleticism should get him drafted.	-14
5yr. Proj 499 10yr. Proj 941 ADP 364.03 Bye 18 Age 23.1 DS Analysis Caldwell transferred to Cincinnati from Lindenwood and flashed incredible athleticism in 2025. He's 6'4, 210 pounds and will be a Combine stud both in the vertical and 40 time. Despite only going 32-478-6 this year, Caldwell's athleticism should get him drafted.
25	Harrison Wallace III H Wallace III RK WR128	N/A	18	22.9	71	280	487	943	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.	-14
5yr. Proj 487 10yr. Proj 943 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.9 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.

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