Dynasty PPR Rookie WR Rankings 2026

Updated on Thu, 12 Feb 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 WR20	2.07	18	21.7	210	608	1,029	2,007	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.	39
5yr. Proj 1029 10yr. Proj 2007 ADP 2.07 Bye 18 Age 21.7 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	Carnell Tate C Tate RK WR21	2.10	18	21	198	601	1,027	2,068	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.	38
5yr. Proj 1027 10yr. Proj 2068 ADP 2.10 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
3	Jordyn Tyson J Tyson RK WR25	4.01	18	21.5	203	593	1,013	2,039	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.	37
5yr. Proj 1013 10yr. Proj 2039 ADP 4.01 Bye 18 Age 21.5 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 7
4	Denzel Boston D Boston RK WR32	4.06	18	22.2	171	526	891	1,737	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.	26
5yr. Proj 891 10yr. Proj 1737 ADP 4.06 Bye 18 Age 22.2 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 8
5	KC Concepcion K Concepcion RK WR34	4.12	18	21.3	160	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.	25
5yr. Proj 884 10yr. Proj 1750 ADP 4.12 Bye 18 Age 21.3 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 9
6	Omar Cooper Jr. O Cooper Jr. RK WR54	9.04	18	22.1	134	459	776	1,541	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.	16
5yr. Proj 776 10yr. Proj 1541 ADP 9.04 Bye 18 Age 22.1 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.

7	Malachi Fields M Fields RK WR61	13.01	18	22.4	143	452	756	1,496	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.	14
5yr. Proj 756 10yr. Proj 1496 ADP 13.01 Bye 18 Age 22.4 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.
8	Zachariah Branch Z Branch RK WR60	9.09	18	21.8	132	453	767	1,475	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.	14
5yr. Proj 767 10yr. Proj 1475 ADP 9.09 Bye 18 Age 21.8 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.

Tier 10
9	Germie Bernard G Bernard RK WR74	9.11	18	22.2	126	411	695	1,337	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.	9
5yr. Proj 695 10yr. Proj 1337 ADP 9.11 Bye 18 Age 22.2 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.
10	Elijah Sarratt E Sarratt RK WR76	9.03	18	22.7	129	408	692	1,324	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.	9
5yr. Proj 692 10yr. Proj 1324 ADP 9.03 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 11
11	Chris Bell C Bell RK WR78	9.01	18	21.9	145	399	676	1,301	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.	8
5yr. Proj 676 10yr. Proj 1301 ADP 9.01 Bye 18 Age 21.9 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.
12	Chris Brazzell II C Brazzell II RK WR81	10.07	18	21.4	124	397	660	1,362	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.	8
5yr. Proj 660 10yr. Proj 1362 ADP 10.07 Bye 18 Age 21.4 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.
13	Ja'Kobi Lane J Lane RK WR84	11.01	18	21.5	120	389	651	1,321	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.	6
5yr. Proj 651 10yr. Proj 1321 ADP 11.01 Bye 18 Age 21.5 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.

14	Antonio Williams A Williams RK WR91	10.11	18	21.5	101	383	648	1,288	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.	5
5yr. Proj 648 10yr. Proj 1288 ADP 10.11 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.
Tier 12
15	Deion Burks D Burks RK WR97	15.09	18	23.1	65	384	650	1,227	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.	2
5yr. Proj 650 10yr. Proj 1227 ADP 15.09 Bye 18 Age 23.1 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 13
16	Ted Hurst T Hurst RK WR111	15.12	18	21.8	82	332	566	1,102	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.	-3
5yr. Proj 566 10yr. Proj 1102 ADP 15.12 Bye 18 Age 21.8 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.

17	Brenen Thompson B Thompson RK WR114	14.12	18	22.5	87	310	523	1,047	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.	-5
5yr. Proj 523 10yr. Proj 1047 ADP 14.12 Bye 18 Age 22.5 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.
18	Josh Cameron J Cameron RK WR115	23.03	18	22.8	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.	-6
5yr. Proj 533 10yr. Proj 1005 ADP 23.03 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 14
19	Bryce Lance B Lance RK WR119	N/A	18	22.8	80	305	518	977	Brother of Trey Lance, Bryce has had success at North Dakota State. He has 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 level of competition brings major questions.	-7
5yr. Proj 518 10yr. Proj 977 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.8 DS Analysis Brother of Trey Lance, Bryce has had success at North Dakota State. He has 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 level of competition brings major questions.

20	Kevin Coleman Jr. K Coleman Jr. RK WR121	N/A	18	22.4	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.	-9
5yr. Proj 500 10yr. Proj 975 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.4 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.
21	Barion Brown B Brown RK WR122	N/A	18	22.2	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.	-9
5yr. Proj 490 10yr. Proj 955 ADP N/A Bye 18 Age 22.2 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.
22	Harrison Wallace III H Wallace III RK WR123	N/A	18	22.8	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.	-10
5yr. Proj 487 10yr. Proj 943 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 WR125	37.01	18	21.7	68	269	473	946	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.	-10
5yr. Proj 473 10yr. Proj 946 ADP 37.01 Bye 18 Age 21.7 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.
Tier 15
24	Eric McAlister E McAlister RK WR130	16.10	18	23.1	30	285	483	910	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 483 10yr. Proj 910 ADP 16.10 Bye 18 Age 23.1 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.
25	CJ Daniels C Daniels RK WR132	15.08	18	24.1	75	268	444	822	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.	-12
5yr. Proj 444 10yr. Proj 822 ADP 15.08 Bye 18 Age 24.1 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.

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