Dynasty Rookie NFL Draft Landing Spot Predictions (Fantasy Football)

We know 2026 NFL Draft landing spots will have HUGE fantasy football implications, both in redraft and dynasty. In our latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft, let’s take a look at specifically where some of the most notable dynasty rookies landed.

2026 NFL Mock Draft & Dynasty Rookie Landing Spot Predictions (Fantasy Football)

ROUND 1: Fantasy Football Landing Spot Predictions

1) Las Vegas RaidersFernando Mendoza (QB – Indiana)

Nothing has changed since the Raiders secured the No. 1 overall pick in January. The only question left is whether Mendoza will start in Week 1.

*** TRADE ALERT ***

Washington Commanders receive pick 3. Arizona Cardinals receive picks 7, 71, 2027 second-rounder.

3) Washington Commanders (via Cardinals)Jeremiyah Love (RB – Notre Dame)

General manager Adam Peters isn’t shy about trading away future draft capital, having dealt two picks in the 2026 NFL Draft to acquire Laremy Tunsil last offseason. Washington can afford to trade up for Love after signing several free agents on defense earlier this month.

6) Cleveland Browns – Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)

Cleveland has two massive needs they need to fill with their two first-round picks. While many mock drafts have them taking an offensive tackle with this pick, the Browns grab the top wide receiver in the draft class, giving whoever is under center a go-to weapon in the passing game.

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

Unfortunately, the Saints miss out on the four former Ohio State player run but still land an impact player for their offense. Tyson would be the top wide receiver in the draft class without his injury history.

11) Miami Dolphins – Makai Lemon (WR – USC)

The Dolphins have the worst receiving corps in the NFL, as De’Von Achane is the only weapon on offense. Don’t be surprised if Miami spends two or more of their seven picks over the first three rounds on pass catchers.

*** TRADE ALERT ***

Kansas City Chiefs receive pick 17. Detroit Lions receive picks 29, 74, 2027 third-rounder.

17) Kansas City Chiefs (via Lions) – Kenyon Sadiq (TE – Oregon)

Rumor has it that the Chiefs would consider taking Sadiq with the ninth overall pick. Therefore, don’t be surprised if they try trading up to secure the former Oregon star using their second first-round pick and mid-round selections to draft Travis Kelce‘s long-term replacement.

*** TRADE ALERT ***

Los Angeles Rams receive picks 22, 123. Los Angeles Chargers receive picks 24, 107, 207.

22) Los Angeles Rams (via Chargers) – Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – Indiana)

General manager Les Snead is as aggressive as they come. Therefore, don’t be shocked if he makes several trades during the NFL Draft. In this mock draft, the Rams flip some mid-round draft capital with their fellow Los Angeles team to move ahead of the Carolina Panthers for one of the hottest prospects in the draft class.

*** TRADE ALERT ***

Arizona Cardinals receive pick 26. Buffalo Bills receive picks 34, 65.

26) Arizona Cardinals (via Bills) – Ty Simpson (QB – Alabama)

Some believe Ty Simpson won’t get drafted on Day 1. Yet, I believe the former Alabama star will eventually land with the Cardinals after they trade into the late first round to secure him and the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.

27) San Francisco 49ers – Kadyn Proctor (OL – Alabama)

The 49ers have to start addressing their problems on the offensive line, especially with Trent Williams’ future in San Francisco in question. Proctor could start at left guard as a rookie before taking over at left tackle when Williams’ time with the team is over.

 

31) New England Patriots – Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)

Speaking of wide receivers joining the AFC East, Patriots fans should do back flips if Boston slides to them at 31st overall. Despite adding Romeo Doubs in free agency, New England still needs help at wide receivers, especially with Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, and DeMario Douglas heading into the final year of their contracts in 2026.

ROUND 2: Fantasy Football Landing Spot Predictions

33) New York JetsK.C. Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)

Garrett Wilson is a star, while the jury is still out on Adonai Mitchell. However, the Jets have no other meaningful options at wide receiver.

40) Tennessee Titans (via Chiefs)Chris Bell (WR – Louisville)

While the Titans signed Wan’Dale Robinson in free agency and kept Calvin Ridley, they still need help at wide receiver. Bell is coming off a torn ACL, but could be a significant second-half performer.

43) New York Giants (via Dolphins) – Zachariah Branch (WR – Georgia)

The Giants signed Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III to one-year contracts in free agency after losing Wan’Dale Robinson to the Tennessee Titans. Branch gives New York a long-term running mate opposite Malik Nabers at wide receiver.

47) Indianapolis Colts – Chris Brazzell II (WR – Tennessee)

Wide receiver might not seem like a need for the Colts after they signed Alec Pierce to a massive extension earlier this month. However, they traded away Michael Pittman Jr. while Josh Downs is heading into the final year of his contract. The depth behind Pierce and Downs is thin.

*** TRADE ALERT ***

Denver Broncos receive pick 48. Atlanta Falcons receive picks 62, 2027 third-rounder, Troy Franklin.

48) Denver Broncos (via Falcons) – Eli Stowers (TE – Vanderbilt)

Unfortunately, the Evan Engram experiment didn’t work out, and the veteran is a free agent next offseason, leaving the team. Denver can afford to trade Franklin after acquiring Jaylen Waddle last week. Meanwhile, the Falcons need a replacement for Darnell Mooney and extra draft capital.

49) Seattle Seahawks (via Vikings) – Jadarian Price (RB – Notre Dame)

Seattle is a prime team to trade back during the NFL Draft as they have only four picks, including just one on Day 3. After moving back with the Vikings, the Seahawks land a new lead running back with Kenneth Walker III in Kansas City, and Zach Charbonnet, coming off a torn ACL.

58) San Francisco 49ersGermie Bernard (WR – Alabama)

While the 49ers added Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency, both veterans are on de facto one-year deals. Meanwhile, Ricky Pearsall hasn’t been able to stay healthy in his career. Bernard could be an 80-catch-a-season player in Kyle Shanahan’s offense starting in 2027.

61) Jacksonville Jaguars (via Rams) – Mike Washington Jr. (RB – Arkansas)

Despite not having a first-round selection because of the Travis Hunter trade, the Jaguars have 11 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including three in the third round. Don’t be surprised if they move up in the draft to select a running back on Day 2 to pair with Bhayshul Tuten.

ROUND 3: Fantasy Football Landing Spot Predictions

67) Las Vegas RaidersElijah Sarratt (WR – Indiana)

*** TRADE ALERT ***

Baltimore Ravens receive pick 68. Philadelphia Eagles receive picks 80, 115, 211.

74) Detroit Lions (via Chiefs)Jonah Coleman (RB – Washington)
76) Pittsburgh Steelers (via Dallas)Garrett Nussmeier (QB – LSU)

*** TRADE ALERT ***

Miami Dolphins receive picks 77, 116. Tampa Bay Buccaneers receive picks 90, 96, 151.

77) Miami Dolphins (via Buccaneers) – Malachi Fields (WR – Notre Dame)
80) Philadelphia Eagles (via Ravens) – Max Klare (TE – Ohio State)
83) Carolina PanthersJack Endries (TE – Texas)
85) Pittsburgh SteelersAntonio Williams (WR – Clemson)
89) Green Bay Packers (via Bears) – Emmett Johnson (RB – Nebraska)
90) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Dolphins, Houston)Ja’Kobi Lane (WR – USC)
94) New York Giants (via Dolphins, Denver)Kaytron Allen (RB – Penn State)

*** TRADE ALERT ***

Kansas City Chiefs receive pick 96. Tampa Bay Buccaneers receive picks 169, 2027 third-rounder.

96) Kansas City Chiefs (via Buccaneers, Dolphins, Seahawks) – Skyler Bell (WR – UConn)
98) Carolina Panthers (via Eagles) – Deion Burks (WR – Oklahoma)
100) Los Angeles Rams (via Jaguars, Detroit) – Drew Allar (QB – Penn State)

More NFL Landing Spot Predictions

We compile NFL mock drafts from the top NFL draft experts and sites. Below are the consensus first-round selections for every team. To view predictions from your favorite analysts, choose the Pick Sources option. And you can also check out our historical NFL Draft Mock accuracy results.

Pick Team Consensus 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
1 Las Vegas
Raiders
Fernando Mendoza
QB, IND
100%
N/A N/A
2 New York
Jets
Arvell Reese
LB, OSU
72%
David Bailey
EDGE, TTU
27%
N/A
3 Arizona
Cardinals
Francis Mauigoa
OT, Miami
50%
David Bailey
EDGE, TTU
37%
Sonny Styles
LB, OSU
12%
4 Tennessee
Titans
Jeremiyah Love
RB, ND
81%
Rueben Bain Jr.
EDGE, Miami
9%
David Bailey
EDGE, TTU
9%
5 New York
Giants
Caleb Downs
S, OSU
40%
Sonny Styles
LB, OSU
40%
Carnell Tate
WR, OSU
20%
6 Cleveland
Browns
Monroe Freeling
OT, UGA
62%
Carnell Tate
WR, OSU
25%
Kadyn Proctor
OT, BAMA
12%
7 Washington
Commanders
Sonny Styles
LB, OSU
44%
Carnell Tate
WR, OSU
33%
Rueben Bain Jr.
EDGE, Miami
11%
8 New Orleans
Saints
Carnell Tate
WR, OSU
27%
David Bailey
EDGE, TTU
27%
Rueben Bain Jr.
EDGE, Miami
18%
9 Kansas City
Chiefs
Mansoor Delane
CB, LSU
42%
Rueben Bain Jr.
EDGE, Miami
28%
Spencer Fano
OT, UTAH
28%
10 Cincinnati
Bengals
Rueben Bain Jr.
EDGE, Miami
75%
Jermod McCoy
CB, TENN
25%
N/A
11 Miami
Dolphins
Makai Lemon
WR, USC
33%
Spencer Fano
OT, UTAH
22%
Jermod McCoy
CB, TENN
22%
12 Dallas
Cowboys
Jermod McCoy
CB, TENN
85%
Akheem Mesidor
DT, MIA
14%
N/A
13 Los Angeles
Rams
Spencer Fano
OT, UTAH
60%
Kenyon Sadiq
TE, ORE
20%
Denzel Boston
WR, WASH
20%
14 Baltimore
Ravens
Olaivavega Ioane
OG, PSU
50%
Jordyn Tyson
WR, ASU
33%
Kenyon Sadiq
TE, ORE
16%
15 Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
Akheem Mesidor
DT, MIA
36%
Kenyon Sadiq
TE, ORE
27%
Keldric Faulk
DE, AUB
18%
16 New York
Jets
Jordyn Tyson
WR, ASU
33%
Ty Simpson
QB, BAMA
22%
Omar Cooper Jr.
WR, IND
11%
17 Detroit
Lions
Kadyn Proctor
OT, BAMA
40%
Blake Miller
OT, CLEM
20%
Caleb Lomu
OT, UTAH
20%
18 Minnesota
Vikings
Dillon Thieneman
S, ORE
90%
Peter Woods
DT, CLEM
10%
N/A
19 Carolina
Panthers
Kenyon Sadiq
TE, ORE
50%
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
S, TOL
16%
Keldric Faulk
DE, AUB
16%
20 Dallas
Cowboys
C.J. Allen
LB, UGA
55%
T.J. Parker
EDGE, CLEM
11%
Keldric Faulk
DE, AUB
11%
21 Pittsburgh
Steelers
Blake Miller
OT, CLEM
25%
K.C. Concepcion
WR, TAMU
25%
Caleb Banks
DT, FLA
25%
22 Los Angeles
Chargers
T.J. Parker
EDGE, CLEM
44%
Peter Woods
DT, CLEM
11%
Lee Hunter
DT, TTU
11%
23 Philadelphia
Eagles
Caleb Lomu
OT, UTAH
50%
Max Iheanachor
OT, ASU
25%
Keldric Faulk
DE, AUB
25%
24 Cleveland
Browns
Denzel Boston
WR, WASH
33%
Omar Cooper Jr.
WR, IND
33%
Ty Simpson
QB, BAMA
16%
25 Chicago
Bears
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
S, TOL
50%
Zion Young
EDGE, MIZ
20%
26 Buffalo
Bills
Cashius Howell
EDGE, TAMU
22%
Avieon Terrell
CB, CLEM
11%
Zion Young
EDGE, MIZ
11%
27 San Francisco
49ers
Avieon Terrell
CB, CLEM
25%
K.C. Concepcion
WR, TAMU
25%
Omar Cooper Jr.
WR, IND
25%
28 Houston
Texans
Caleb Banks
DT, FLA
25%
Christen Miller
DL3T, UGA
12%
Max Iheanachor
OT, ASU
12%
29 Kansas City
Chiefs
Brandon Cisse
CB, SC
28%
Colton Hood
CB, TENN
28%
Kayden McDonald
DT, OSU
28%
30 Miami
Dolphins
Keldric Faulk
DE, AUB
25%
K.C. Concepcion
WR, TAMU
12%
Colton Hood
CB, TENN
12%
31 New England
Patriots
Max Iheanachor
OT, ASU
37%
K.C. Concepcion
WR, TAMU
25%
Kayden McDonald
DT, OSU
12%
32 Seattle
Seahawks
Jadarian Price
RB, ND
57%
Colton Hood
CB, TENN
28%
Chris Johnson
CB, SDSU
14%

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