With the underclassman declaration deadline officially behind us we can officially begin the 2026 rookie evaluation process. Here are some of the top dynasty rookies to know for your upcoming dynasty rookie drafts. And you can see where we have them projected to go in our lastest dynasty rookie mock draft.
- 2026 NFL Draft Guide
- 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
- Dynasty Fantasy Football Expert Rankings
- Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator
Dynasty Rookies to Know: Wide Receivers
Makai Lemon (WR – USC)
Don’t expect Makai Lemon to be the first receiver off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft, but his play style suits PPR formats perfectly. Lemon is primarily a slot receiver, the ideal position for fantasy purposes in today’s NFL.
Lemon is also an incredible asset after the catch, playing even bigger than his 5-foot-11, 195-pound frame would suggest.
Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)
Jordyn Tyson will end up being the first wide receiver off the board in the draft. He’s an elite talent in his own right, displaying soft hands, boundary awareness and body control during his time at Arizona State.
Tyson is also highly versatile, making him a great fit with virtually any NFL team. However, I’m giving the tiebreak to Lemon, given Tyson’s injury history.
Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)
Mr. Sticky Hands, Carnell Tate, went the entire 2025 season without recording a drop for the Buckeyes. Tate is a downfield threat who projects to have a lower floor than Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon every week, given he doesn’t demand the target volume they do.
What Tate lacks in explosiveness and separation ability, he more than makes up for with strength at the catch point. Tate should be a reliable No. 2 WR in the NFL, and average about 13-15 PPR points per game for most of his career.
KC Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)
KC Concepcion had a big bounceback year in 2025, proving he’s more than just a gadget player. He finished with over 900 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, posting an impressive 26.8% target rate and 2.46 yards per route run (YPRR).
Drop issues are a major concern, with a whopping 19 career drops for a 9.3% drop rate. Concepcion needs to clean that up to secure an every-down role at the next level.
Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)
Most probably have Denzel Boston in the 1.05 slot for 1-QB leagues. I’m slightly below consensus. I just don’t see much route nuance or burst in his game when I watch the film.
That said, Boston is a quality prospect analytically, with a similar skillset to Carnell Tate. Boston is a big, strong red-zone threat who dominates at the catch point and has significantly improved his route separation numbers since 2024.
Antonio Williams (WR – Clemson)
I know I’m on an island here, having Antonio Williams as a first-round rookie pick; I just love betting on this particular prospect profile. Williams is a savvy slot receiver with the route-running chops few can match at the college level.
Williams’ short-area quickness, start-stop ability and sharp cuts are a treat to watch on film. If Williams can stay healthy, I think he could legitimately turn into a must-start in PPR formats. This is a big if, however. His recurring hamstring issues are a huge red flag.
Zachariah Branch (WR – Georgia)
Zachariah Branch finally had his breakout season after transferring to Georgia, finishing with over 800 yards and six touchdowns in 2025. This may not sound like much, but the Bulldogs have only produced one 1,000-yard receiving season in their history: Terrence Edwards in 2002 (1,004).
Branch was excellent from a per-route perspective, with 0.29 targets per route run (TPPR) and 2.57 YPRR. Much of his production in college came from manufactured touches, with a concerning career average depth of target (aDOT) of 5.2. We’ll see if he’s trusted to run a real route tree in the NFL.
Other Dynasty Rookies to Know
- Germie Bernard (WR – Alabama)
- Chris Bell (WR – Louisville)
- Elijah Sarratt (WR – Indiana)
- Kaytron Allen (RB – Penn State)
- Skyler Bell (WR – UConn)
- Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – Indiana)
- Kevin Coleman (WR – Missouri)
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