With the 2025 season in the rearview mirror, dynasty managers can move on to the most exciting part of the year: Talking rookies and dynasty rookie mock drafts. Now that the games are done, your players are just sitting on your roster, not scoring points. While other, less enthusiastic managers may take a break, not you. Savvy managers, like yourself, are already doing deep dives and researching which rookies can help turn their fortunes around. Thanks for joining. I’m here to help you out with a dynasty rookie mock draft.
For this dynasty rookie mock draft, we’re going with a 10-team, 1-QB format. As a result, you won’t find any signal-callers in this one-round mock draft. Nope. You’ll find running backs and wide receivers galore, with one tight end in the mix. One note: I went with players who have already declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, with the exception of the lone tight end, who is expected to turn pro.
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Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: 10-Team, 1QB
Now, let’s get to the dynasty rookie mock draft. After all, this is going to be the next group of young studs that will hopefully lead you to the promised land and turn your squad into a legit dynasty.
1.01: Jeremiyah Love (RB – Notre Dame)
Unless someone has a clear conviction on one of the top three receivers in this class, Jeremiyah Love almost assuredly will be the top selection in nearly all rookie drafts — much like Ashton Jeanty last year. There is a good reason for that: Love is head and shoulders above his peers at the position in what appears to be a weak running back class.
The 20-year-old smashed in his junior season with the Fighting Irish, carrying the rock 199 times for 1,372 yards (6.9 yards per carry) and 18 touchdowns. Love also chipped in as a receiver, adding 280 yards and three more scores on 27 catches. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist and the Doak Walker Award winner, all while looking every bit the part of a pro-ready ball-carrier.
Love is a former high school track champion, and he pairs that speed with superb contact balance and elusiveness. He should go in round one of the 2026 NFL Draft and is deserving of the top selection in rookie drafts.
1.02: Makai Lemon (WR – USC)
Fantasy managers looking for the next Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jaxon Smith-Njigba are going to be very tempted by Makai Lemon. After a promising sophomore campaign, Lemon blew up in 2025 as a junior, snagging 79 balls for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns while taking home the Fred Biletnikoff Award.
USC’s slot specialist showcased strong hands and excellent yards after the catch ability while working the middle parts of the field. Shifty and slippery with the ball in his hands, Lemon will likely be an instant producer for managers in full PPR formats. If he adds some strength and continues to refine his route-tree, Lemon could rack up fantasy points for a long time on Sundays.
1.03: Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)
There’s a lot to like about Carnell Tate’s game. He’s rangy, runs crisp routes, wins in contested situations and has the versatility to play all over the formation. Tate benefited from playing next to Jeremiah Smith at Ohio State, but that shouldn’t discredit his abilities or production. Over his sophomore and junior campaigns, he caught a combined 103 passes for 1,608 yards and 13 touchdowns. Strong numbers, even playing second fiddle to Smith.
Only 21 years old when the 2026 season starts, Tate is a smart selection for any manager looking to inject some youth and upside into his roster. With shades of Tee Higgins and DeVonta Smith to his game, Tate’s future is bright as a Z receiver or big slot at the next level.
1.04: Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)
If it weren’t for his lengthy injury history, Jordyn Tyson would likely be in the discussion for the 1.01 pick in rookie drafts. Heck, he still might be — he’s that talented. At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Tyson has good size and the ability to play any position in the formation. Look for him to step right into a starting role in the NFL and gobble up targets in the short and intermediate parts of the field.
After racking up 1,101 yards and 10 scores in 2024, Tyson’s numbers dipped a bit this past season as he missed some time with a hamstring injury. Even so, he still finished with 711 yards and eight touchdowns in nine games. On ability alone, Tyson is well worth an early first-round selection — both in real life and fantasy. He just needs to shake the injury bug.
1.05: Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)
NFL teams seeking a prototypical X wideout are going to zero in on Denzel Boston late in round one or early round two come April. He had to wait his turn behind Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan and Ja’Lynn Polk (remember him?), but Boston has more than showcased his talents to the tune of 1,715 receiving yards over the past two seasons.
At 6-foot-4, Boston is a long-strider who can beat defenses deep, but he’s also a red-zone threat, scoring 20 touchdowns in 24 games played since 2024. He’s strong along the boundary and solid at the catch-point as well. Fantasy managers taking a shot on him hope he’s more Nico Collins than Keon Coleman.
1.06: KC Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)
There’s a lot of buzz around KC Concepcion right now. I get it. He’s a fast, twitchy prospect cut from the Zay Flowers or Jayden Reed mold. Concepcion can stress defenses vertically, or he can beat them on quick slants, screens and sweeps since he’s dangerous with the ball in his hands.
While drops have been a bit of an issue, they didn’t prevent him from producing some strong numbers in 2025. He totaled 994 yards on 71 touches (61 catches and 10 carries) while finding the end zone 10 times. Concepcion is more of a do-it-all weapon than a polished technician at this stage, but if he lands in a system that knows how to utilize him, he could be a major boon for dynasty managers.
1.07: Kenyon Sadiq (TE – Oregon)
Fantasy managers in need of a tight end, I want you to stop what you are doing and go look up clips of Kenyon Sadiq. Seriously. He is chiseled like a Greek god, and his athleticism jumps off the screen. Still only 20 years old, the junior had a breakout campaign for the Ducks in 2025, catching 51 passes for 560 yards and eight touchdowns.
He’s not much of a blocker, but we fantasy managers don’t care about that. Sadiq profiles as a move tight end and big slot, fitting in perfectly with the modern NFL. If you are in any TE-Premium scoring leagues, it’s not too early to draft a young weapon who has top-10 upside at the position the moment he hits the field.
1.08: Jonah Coleman (RB – Washington)
When I watch Jonah Coleman, he reminds me of a bigger Maurice Jones-Drew. Yes, I’m an oldhead. At 5-foot-9 and 228 pounds, Coleman profiles as a three-down back who can do it all. He’s got a stocky build and isn’t afraid to bowl through contact, leaving defenders in his wake. And much like Jones-Drew, Coleman boasts superb contact balance, making him a nightmare to bring down.
After two seasons at Arizona, Coleman moved to Washington and racked up over 1,800 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns. He also caught 54 passes for 531 yards and chipped in two more scores during that span. It’s wide open at running back after Jeremiyah Love, so if Coleman tests well at the NFL Scouting Combine, he could earn early Day 2 draft capital.
1.09: Emmett Johnson (RB – Nebraska)
A name that’s been getting some hype lately is Emmett Johnson. The Nebraska junior steadily progressed as a runner, increasing both his workload and yards per carry each season. In 2025, he was fourth in the nation with 1,451 rushing yards and found paydirt 12 times.
Managers in full PPR formats are going to love Johnson’s pass-catching prowess, as he caught 85 passes over the past two seasons. He’s only 200 pounds, so he may need to pack on a little size to handle a full workload in the NFL, but his patient running style and elusiveness should translate well. If he gets drafted on Day 2 to a good offense, he’s worth taking a shot on in this range.
1.10: Nicholas Singleton (RB – Penn State)
At this point in rookie drafts, you want to swing for upside. Nicolas Singleton has that in bunches. After running for over 1,000 yards as a freshman, he once looked like he might be a future top draft pick. But his production dipped as a sophomore, and he alternated good and bad seasons during his time as a Nittany Lion.
Still, all the physical tools are undeniable. Singleton is a punishing runner who also displays quickness and high-end speed. He’s a former five-star recruit and will end his time at Penn State as the all-time leader in rushing scores and scrimmage yards. If he can put it all together in the pros, Singleton could be a steal this late in rookie drafts.
Wolf Trelles-Heard is a fantasy football contributor for FantasyPros. Find him on X at @DynastyFFWolf.
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