Dynasty rookie drafts are in full swing. Everyone would love to get their hands on Travis Hunter or Tetairoa McMillan. Meanwhile, finding sleepers in your dynasty rookie drafts can be the key to winning your league, just ask anyone who drafted Puka Nacua with a late-round pick in 2023.
Therefore, let’s look at six dynasty rookie wide receiver sleeper candidates. All six players are outside the top 15 wide receivers and overall 40 players in the FantasyPros’ Expert Consensus Rookie Rankings.
- Dynasty Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator
- DBro’s Dynasty Rookie Draft Primers
Dynasty Rookie Sleeper Wide Receivers
Tory Horton (SEA) – WR16 | 44th Overall
The Seahawks underwent massive changes aCooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling are replacing them in the starting lineup. However, both veterans could be off the roster starting in 2026. Yet, Seattle waited until the fifth round of the NFL Draft to select a wide receiver. Horton missed time last year but had over 1,100 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in his previous two seasons. Don’t be surprised if he takes Valdes-Scantling’s starting role by midseason, if not sooner.
Isaac TeSlaa (DET) – WR17 | 47th Overall
Many were surprised when the Lions selected TeSlaa in the third round of the NFL Draft. Furthermore, they showed significant interest in him by trading two 2026 third-round picks to secure the rookie wide receiver. TeSlaa didn’t have eye-popping numbers at Arkansas, totaling 896 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 25 games. Yet, I wouldn’t bet against Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes. More importantly, Jameson Williams’ name came up in trade talks during the NFL Draft. He could get traded over the next year, opening more playing time for TeSlaa.
Xavier Restrepo (TEN) – WR23 | 60th Overall
While Restrepo was an undrafted free-agent rookie, don’t be surprised when he makes the Titans’ final roster. Cam Ward lobbied for Tennessee to sign his former Miami teammate. Unfortunately, Restrepo ruined his chances of getting drafted with a poor pre-draft process. However, he was productive in college with Ward under center, leading the ACC with 1,127 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 69 receptions last season. Meanwhile, Calvin Ridley is the only meaningful wide receiver on the roster. Therefore, Restrepo could quickly become Ward’s No. 2 option as a rookie.
Jaylin Lane (WSH) – WR24 | 62nd Overall
Washington made massive changes to their wide receiver core this offseason, adding Deebo Samuel and Michael Gallup. Yet, the Commanders feel the need to spend one of their five NFL Draft picks on Lane, giving the team more speed at the position. More importantly, the rookie has a pathway to a starting role as a rookie and in 2026. Lane could beat out Noah Brown and Gallup for the No. 3 role. Furthermore, Luke McCaffrey is the only other wide receiver on the roster under contract after this year.
Nick Nash (ATL) – WR28 | 72nd Overall
Nash had an outstanding final season at San Jose State, leading the Mountain West in receptions (104) and receiving yards (1,382), while ranking first in the FBS in touchdowns (16). Yet, he went undrafted. Thankfully, the former San Jose State star landed in an excellent spot for his fantasy outlook. The Falcons lack reliable options on the depth chart behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney. Furthermore, Nash could earn the No. 2 role in 2026 with a solid rookie year, as Mooney could be a cap casualty next offseason.
Isaiah Bond (FA) – WR30 | 75th Overall
Unfortunately, Bond was arrested last month on charges of sexual assault. While he claims his innocence, the charges led to him going undrafted. Furthermore, Bond will likely remain a free agent until the legal process has worked itself out. However, he will have a market if things go his way legally. Despite a lack of eye-popping numbers in college, Bond is a talented player with excellent speed who would have been a Day 2 pick without the off-the-field concerns. He could turn into a fantasy star in the right situation.
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