The 2026 NFL Draft is fast approaching. While we’re still in the early stages of the process, it’s always a good time to think about how this event will unfold. There are always questions to consider when it comes to team needs. The answers to these questions will have impact on fantasy football.
On this page, we’ll break down 10 of the biggest questions heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Read on to find out some of the top storylines as we head into April.
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Fantasy Football Questions: 2026 NFL Draft
These 10 questions are focused on team needs. We’ll consider what each team has done with their coaching staff to inform our decisions.
1. What will the New York Jets do at No. 2?
The Jets decided to keep Aaron Glenn as their head coach. This is a team that desperately needs a quarterback, but with Fernando Mendoza pretty much entrenched as the first overall pick and Dante Moore headed back to school, there’s no viable option here.
Expect the Jets to go with the best player available at this pick, given their needs all over the roster. One potential fit could be Ohio State EDGE rusher Arvell Reese.
2. Will the Tennessee Titans draft a wide receiver?
The Titans brought in Robert Saleh as their new head coach and Brian Daboll as their new offensive coordinator. These were two rock-solid hires. Bringing in Daboll, who has helped develop Josh Allen and Jaxson Dart, signals that the organization is prioritizing Cam Ward.
That makes it likely that they’ll do the same in this year’s draft. Whether that materializes as a first-round offensive tackle like Francis Mauigoa or a wide receiver like Makai Lemon remains to be seen.
3. How early will Jeremiyah Love go?
Jeremiyah Love is a highly-touted running back prospect who is a locked-in first-rounder this year, with some believing he could go in the top 10. Within that range, two teams clearly need an upgrade at running back: New Orleans and Kansas City.
Whether they’re willing to use premium draft capital on a running back is an interesting decision that we’ll be monitoring throughout draft season. The Cowboys would be another interesting landing spot at No. 12.
4. Will there be a second quarterback in the first round?
Dante Moore was widely considered to be the second-best quarterback in the draft, but he decided to remain at Oregon. This could push someone like Ty Simpson up draft boards into the first round, and there is plenty of time for other prospects to gain some steam.
5. How early will Caleb Downs go?
Caleb Downs is one of the best players in the draft, but since safety isn’t as valuable a position as cornerback or EDGE rusher, there’s a chance he can go later than he deserves. As a Commanders fan, I would love it if they took Downs because he can be a difference-maker on defense, providing the team with a much-needed foundational piece.
6. Who will be the first wide receiver drafted?
There are three main candidates to be the first wideout selected in this year’s draft: Makai Lemon (USC), Carnell Tate (Ohio State) and Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State). Each wideout can be an impact player, but my money is on Lemon because he profiles as more of a target hog, drawing comparisons to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
7. Will a team in the top 10 trade down?
With only one quarterback projected to go in the top 10, it feels unlikely we see any teams trade down. That’s because there won’t be enough of a demand for another team to move up, since we usually see that when they’re interested in a quarterback. That can change if another quarterback prospect gains some steam.
8. What direction will the Kansas City Chiefs take at pick No. 9?
As much as I would love the Chiefs to take Jeremiyah Love at pick No. 9, there are plenty of viable free agent running backs available, including Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker and Travis Etienne, so they can address that need there. One sleeper candidate could be the Cowboys, where Love could form a tandem with Javonte Williams, although they need help on defense.
9. Which defensive player will the Cincinnati Bengals target at pick No. 10?
The Bengals clearly need to take a defensive player with pick No. 10, no questions asked. This group has caused this team to miss the playoffs for two consecutive seasons. Some candidates include Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy and Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Either would be instrumental in finally building this defense.
10. How high will Kenyon Sadiq go?
Kenyon Sadiq is a highly-touted tight end prospect, although not on the level of Colston Loveland or Tyler Warren from last year. With that said, Sadiq can win downfield while also providing value as a blocker.
There’s a chance Sadiq can crack the top 15, especially if he improves his case throughout the draft process. One interesting landing spot would be the Eagles at No. 23 as a replacement for unrestricted free agent Dallas Goedert.
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