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NFL Draft Predictions for Top Dynasty Rookies (2026)

We recently released our latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft. Let’s dive into some of the projected NFL Draft landing spots for the top dynasty rookies in fantasy football.

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Dynasty Rookies Projected NFL Draft Landing Spots

1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza (QB – Indiana)

Las Vegas’ biggest need is a franchise quarterback, and Fernando Mendoza is the rare top-of-the-draft passer in this class with size, accuracy and toughness. Shown he can win under the bright lights, Mendoza is the perfect fit for Vegas.

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5. New York Giants: Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)

New York has to build around Jaxson Dart. With Malik Nabers coming off a major injury, they need to give Dart more playmakers.

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8. New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)

Chris Olave had a great bounce-back year, but his future is a bit uncertain. Tyler Shough will need another big weapon to throw to.

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14. Baltimore Ravens: Makai Lemon (WR – USC)

Jesse Minter is a defensive coach, but knows the importance of helping Lamar Jackson, and that is to get him more weapons outside of Zay Flowers.

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16. New York Jets (via IND): Ty Simpson (QB – Alabama)

It’s no secret the Jets need a quarterback. If Ty Simpson doesn’t land here, he may fall out of the first round.

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19. Carolina Panthers: Kenyon Sadiq (TE – Oregon)

Carolina needs explosive plays — they hit on Tetairoa McMillan last year, and now hope for a similar result in drafting the best tight end in the draft.

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20. Dallas Cowboys (via GB): Jeremiyah Love (RB – Notre Dame)

Jerry Jones can be unpredictable at times. Jeremiyah Love is the best running back prospect in the last few years, and he lands in a great offense.

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24. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)

After addressing their offensive line earlier in the draft, the Browns focus on another big need, a pass catcher. Cleveland needs a true No. 1 receiver, and Denzel Boston’s physicality and pass-catching ability fits the bill.

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26. Buffalo Bills: KC Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)

Bills owner Terry Pegula trended on social media for his comments regarding Keon Coleman, and it doesn’t sound like he is the long-term answer in Buffalo. They need another weapon for Josh Allen, and KC Concepcion is a threat to make a big play anytime he touches the ball.

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More NFL Draft Landing Spot Predictions for Top Dynasty Rookies

We compile NFL mock drafts from the top NFL draft experts and sites. Below are the consensus first-round selections for every team. We’ve put the notable dynasty rookie draft prospects in bold to show where they are predicted to land in a consensus of expert NFL Mock Drafts.

Pick Team Consensus 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
1 Las Vegas
Raiders
Fernando Mendoza
QB, IND100%
N/A N/A
2 New York
Jets
Arvell Reese
LB, OSU75%
Rueben Bain Jr.
EDGE, Miami16%
Caleb Downs
S, OSU8%
3 Arizona
Cardinals
Francis Mauigoa
OT, Miami54%
Spencer Fano
OT, UTAH27%
David Bailey
DT, TTU9%
4 Tennessee
Titans
Rueben Bain Jr.
EDGE, Miami40%
Carnell Tate
WR, OSU40%
Caleb Downs
S, OSU10%
5 New York
Giants
Carnell Tate
WR, OSU20%
Jordyn Tyson
WR, ASU20%
Mansoor Delane
CB, VT20%
6 Cleveland
Browns
Spencer Fano
OT, UTAH71%
David Bailey
DT, TTU14%
Caleb Lomu
OT, UTAH14%
7 Washington
Commanders
David Bailey
DT, TTU45%
Caleb Downs
S, OSU18%
T.J. Parker
EDGE, CLEM9%
8 New Orleans
Saints
Jeremiyah Love
RB, ND70%
Makai Lemon
WR, USC10%
Jordyn Tyson
WR, ASU10%
9 Kansas City
Chiefs
Caleb Banks
DL1T, FLA66%
Kenyon Sadiq
TE, ORE33%
N/A
10 Cincinnati
Bengals
Mansoor Delane
CB, VT27%
Caleb Downs
S, OSU27%
Peter Woods
DT, CLEM18%
11 Miami
Dolphins
Jermod McCoy
CB, TENN40%
Kenyon Sadiq
TE, ORE20%
Jordyn Tyson
WR, ASU20%
12 Dallas
Cowboys
Sonny Styles
LB, OSU58%
Caleb Downs
S, OSU16%
Keldric Faulk
DE, AUB16%
13 Los Angeles
Rams
Makai Lemon
WR, USC40%
Colton Hood
CB, TENN20%
Avieon Terrell
CB, CLEM20%
14 Baltimore
Ravens
Olaivavega Ioane
OG, PSU37%
Keldric Faulk
DE, AUB25%
Jordyn Tyson
WR, ASU12%
15 Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
Keldric Faulk
DE, AUB22%
Cashius Howell
EDGE, TAMU22%
Brandon Cisse
CB, SC11%
16 New York
Jets
Jordyn Tyson
WR, ASU37%
Ty Simpson
QB, BAMA37%
Peter Woods
DT, CLEM12%
17 Detroit
Lions
Avieon Terrell
CB, CLEM27%
Caleb Lomu
OT, UTAH18%
Akheem Mesidor
DT, MIA18%
18 Minnesota
Vikings
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
S, TOL42%
Kayden McDonald
DL1T, OSU42%
Brandon Cisse
CB, SC14%
19 Carolina
Panthers
Peter Woods
DT, CLEM33%
Kenyon Sadiq
TE, ORE33%
Kadyn Proctor
OT, BAMA16%
20 Dallas
Cowboys
Brandon Cisse
CB, SC37%
T.J. Parker
EDGE, CLEM25%
K.C. Concepcion
WR, TAMU12%
21 Pittsburgh
Steelers
Kadyn Proctor
OT, BAMA25%
K.C. Concepcion
WR, TAMU25%
Ty Simpson
QB, BAMA25%
22 Los Angeles
Chargers
Lee Hunter
DT, TTU25%
Akheem Mesidor
DT, MIA25%
Cashius Howell
EDGE, TAMU25%
23 Philadelphia
Eagles
Cashius Howell
EDGE, TAMU22%
Caleb Lomu
OT, UTAH22%
Kenyon Sadiq
TE, ORE11%
24 Cleveland
Browns
Denzel Boston
WR, WASH27%
K.C. Concepcion
WR, TAMU27%
Ty Simpson
QB, BAMA18%
25 Chicago
Bears
Kayden McDonald
DL1T, OSU33%
T.J. Parker
EDGE, CLEM33%
Zion Young
EDGE, MIZ16%
26 Buffalo
Bills
C.J. Allen
LB, UGA54%
K.C. Concepcion
WR, TAMU18%
T.J. Parker
EDGE, CLEM18%
27 San Francisco
49ers
Caleb Lomu
OT, UTAH28%
Blake Miller
OT, CLEM14%
Akheem Mesidor
DT, MIA14%
28 Houston
Texans
Anthony Hill Jr.
LB, TEX28%
Blake Miller
OT, CLEM14%
Christen Miller
DL3T, UGA14%
29 Los Angeles
Rams
Ty Simpson
QB, BAMA42%
Monroe Freeling
OT, UGA28%
Blake Miller
OT, CLEM14%
30 Denver
Broncos
Jake Golday
LB,50%
Kenyon Sadiq
TE, ORE25%
Emmanuel Pregnon
OG, ORE25%
31 New England
Patriots
Monroe Freeling
OT, UGA50%
Kenyon Sadiq
TE, ORE16%
Akheem Mesidor
DT, MIA16%
32 Seattle
Seahawks
T.J. Parker
EDGE, CLEM40%
Gennings Dunker
OT, IOWA20%
R Mason Thomas
EDGE, OKLA20%

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