Here are a few of my favorite dynasty rookie draft targets in fantasy football leagues based on 2026 NFL Draft landing spots and outlook. These are players who should be available in the second and even third round of dynasty rookie drafts.
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Ted Hurst (WR – TB)
Hurst has a thin but muscular frame. His play strength is surprising for his frame. He doesn’t get pushed off routes and fits through contact well. Hurst has immediate and fluid speed with easy change of direction. He loses little speed when subtly changing directions mid-route. Hurst has a nice homerun gear in the open field. He’s a refined route runner with a varied release package. Hurst can invite indecision in cornerbacks’ heads as he sets them up and dances in their blind spot. He sells the vertical push well and has solid hip sink and deceleration skills for a player his size. Hurst can play above the rim with good adjustment to back shoulder throws and nice body control in the air. He displays a large catch radius. Hurst displays late hands. His drop rate decreased in every year of college, with a 9% rate in his final season. He’s a ball winner at the catch point with a 61.1% contested catch rate for his collegiate career. 50/50 balls become 60/40 balls for Hurst. Dynasty Outlook: The Bucs drafted Ted Hurst in the third round of the NFL Draft. Hurst is immediately the WR4 on this depth chart ahead of Tez Johnson, in my opinion. I would not be surprised if Hurst cracks the Week 1 starting lineup with only Jalen McMillan to beat out for that job. The runway for Hurst is clearer than it might appear at first glance. The Bucs could easily let Chris Godwin walk after the 2026 season, as they have an out with a 16.3 million dead cap hit, which would also be Godwin’s age-31 season. Hurst is the upside swing to take in rookie drafts at the top of the second round. Don’t be shocked if Hurst and Emeka Egbuka are leading the Bucs passing attack entering 2027 after he puts up a solid rookie campaign.
Chris Brazzell II (WR – CAR)
Brazzell isn’t your typical Tennessee wide receiver prospect. He didn’t live in a world overrun by bunch and stacked formations in 2025. He wasn’t gifted free releases and schemed touches all season. That’s where the conversation of him as a prospect needs to start to debunk the worries when people just see Tennessee next to his name. Brazzell is a tall, lightning-fast field stretcher with route-running chops and good ball tracking that we don’t usually see for his size. Brazzell can sink his hips quite well for his size and has fluid change of direction. He can win on the linear/vertical plane, but that’s not all that he brings to the table. He has a strong understanding of leverage and inviting indecision into corners’ heads. He’s a detailed route runner who can dance in a corner’s blind spot and get them to commit to an angle before breaking off his route. Brazzell’s play strength can be an issue against physical corners who can run with him and at the catch point. Just by looking at his size, you’d assume that Brazzell is extremely physical, but it’s not the case. He lets corners into his body far too easily when pressed. He also isn’t a ball winner at the catch point. Many times, 50/50 balls don’t go his way as corners can disrupt him at the catch point. Brazzell finishes college with a 40.8% contested catch rate. Whether his technique needs to be polished and/or the need for more raw strength to be added, he’ll need to address this at the NFL level if he’s going to hit his ceiling as a player. Brazzell could develop into a WR1 for an NFL offense if he continues to hone his game and improve his play strength. Currently, he’s best viewed as a WR2/3 or field-stretching option. Dynasty Outlook: The Panthers added Brazzell to the fold in the third round of the NFL draft. The addition of Brazzell should immediately send Xavier Legette to the bench. I expect Brazzell to crack the starting lineup for Week 1 and immediately push Jalen Coker for the WR2 role on the Panthers. The biggest worry for Brazzell is the reality of Bryce Young‘s limitations. Drafting Brazzell in rookie drafts is betting on talent, though. If Bryce Young can’t cut the mustard in 2026, I wouldn’t be shocked to see the team move on and draft or sign a quarterback.
Bryce Lance (WR – NO)
Lance is a fluid athlete with smooth hips and lightning-fast speed. He can quickly get up to top gear while also having the skill to stop on a dime and sink his hips on comebacks and curls. He’s deadly on out and ups and double moves. Overall, Lance is a strong route runner who plays through contact. He can gain early separation with a solid release package and the in-route bells and whistles. Lance can telegraph his route breaks at times with exaggerated movements at the top of his stem. He’ll need to continue to clean that up, but it’s not a consistent issue. Lance is an electric field stretcher with solid ball tracking and the body control to adjust to back shoulder targets and sideline catches. Lance is a catch point winner with a 61.5% contested target catch rate. He flashes a soft set of hands with only a 3.8% drop rate, which is even more impressive when you consider the degree of difficulty of his targets. Lance has a 14.1 aDOT in college with 15.5 aDOT in his final season. In 2025, 30.4% of his target volume was 20 yards or more downfield. Dynasty Outlook: The Saints selected Lance in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Adding Lance to a wide receiver room that already includes Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson should equal fireworks in 2026. Lance could struggle to see consistent volume as the team’s field stretcher behind Olave, Tyson, and likely Juwan Johnson, though. Johnson could be gone as soon as 2027 or 2028, though, and Olave is a free agent after this season, so Lance could find himself as the team’s WR2 in 2027 if they don’t retain Olave. Lance is oozing with upside with a team on the rise. He could be a swing from the heels home run pick in the second round of your rookie drafts.
Chris Bell (WR – MIA)
Bell was a perimeter wide receiver throughout his collegiate career (91.2% out wide). He’s a muscular wide receiver with a compact build who profiles as a chain-moving possession receiver who can provide some juice after the catch. Bell was an underneath threat in 2025 with a 9.4 aDOT. He was fed a STEADY diet of horizontal routes (drag, slant, etc). 63.2% of his targets were within nine yards of the line of scrimmage or behind it. Bell does a good job of using his strength and quick first step off the line to win with those route types. Bell’s hips are stiff as he isn’t the most fluid receiver when he’s asked to sink his hips and throttle down quickly. His steps get choppy, and it’s not a fluid process. This explains why he was deployed in the way that he was in 2025 by Louisville. I’m enamored with the idea of Bell turning into a power slot with his skillset. He utilizes his muscular build well after the catch. Bell had 20 missed tackles forced over the last two seasons. He also logged two seasons with at least 7.2 yards after the catch per reception. Bell moves like a running back with the ball in his hands. He’s quick and decisive with the ball in his hands, but he also has the patience to allow his blocks to develop and create running lanes. Dynasty Outlook: The Dolphins selected Bell in the third round of the NFL Draft. He is recovering from a torn ACL, and the Dolphins have the luxury of being patient with him in 2026, so I don’t expect him to come screaming out of the gate. I liked Bell as a prospect, but I didn’t love him. I do absolutely love this landing spot, though. The Dolphins also drafted Caleb Douglas in the third round and Kevin Coleman Jr. in the fifth round. I’m not worried about Douglas, as I didn’t like his analytical profile or his film. Bell could start slow in 2026, but he could be the team’s WR1 down the stretch if he can flash his preinjury form in his rookie season. Bell could easily enter 2027 as the team’s WR1, so if you’re looking for a big-time upside swing in your rookie draft, then it’s Bell. I’m willing to absorb the risk in the middle of the second round.
Jonah Coleman (RB – DEN)
Coleman has underrated power for his stature. He has average burst and pin balls off incoming defenders. His strong lower half serves him well as an interior runner. Coleman has good vision with plus short-area agility as he weaves through the second level of a defense with solid finishing power. Coleman is a one-speed runner who gets up to top gear quickly, but he lacks a home run gear. He could easily be a solid chunk gain author in the NFL, but the 60-yard knockout punches likely won’t be there. His vision and agility in a phone booth are how he wins with the ball in his hands. Coleman has some WOW moments on film in pass pro. He can anchor well with a solid base and has picked up some defenders off the ground in pass pro. Coleman will be a quarterback’s best friend in the NFL with his pass-pro skills. Across 278 collegiate pass pro snaps, he allowed only three sacks (one in his final three seasons) and nine hurries. He’s a trusted receiving option in the passing game with only one drop in college. He finished top 24 in yards per route run in two of his last three seasons (minimum 20 targets). Coleman was proficient with a diet of flat routes and swing passes. He could expand his route tree in the NFL and become more of a weapon through the air, but his long speed limitations will probably cap his ceiling. Dynasty Outlook: The Denver Broncos selected Jonah Coleman in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. J.K. Dobbins returned to Denver on a two-year deal, which is essentially a one-year deal that they can get out of after the 2026 season. The Coleman selection is horrible news for R.J. Harvey, though. Harvey had a disappointing rookie season outside of running hot with touchdowns and soaking up volume after Dobbins’ injury last year. Coleman could eat into Harvey’s workload in 2026 if he can establish himself in camp and takeover as an integral member of the backfield in 2027 if the team moves on from Dobbins. Coleman is a strong pass protector and has underrated receiving chops. I’ll be taking shots on Coleman in the second round of rookie drafts this year.
Oscar Delp (TE – NO)
Delp is an athletic freak with a 4.49 40-yard dash, a 96th percentile vertical jump, and a 96th percentile broad jump. He’s a fluid athlete whose speed immediately jumps off the film. Delp has the raw speed to house call any screen pass. Delp’s 2025 season was impressive, especially considering that he played the entire year with a hairline fracture in his foot. He didn’t go through combine drills as the fracture was discovered during a routine X-ray leading up to the combine. Delp is a ball of clay that could develop into a top-shelf tight end in the NFL. He’s at his best when operating against zone coverage and as a dump-and-run tight end right now. Delp has to continue to develop his release package and route-running chops if he’s going to hit his ceiling as a player, but he has the raw talent to do so. He was heavily utilized on seam shots, flats, and crossers, which made up 70.3% of his route tree in 2025. Delp can chew up yards after the catch. He ranked tenth and 23rd in yards after the catch per reception over the last two seasons. He’s not a tackle-breaking behemoth, but that’s not to say he could develop into a better one with his athletic traits. Delp forced only nine missed tackles in college (94 targets). Delp relies upon his immediate and lightning-quick speed to produce YAC at this juncture. Delp could easily put on another 10 lbs to his frame and likely not compromise his speed and fluidity. He displays good body control in the air with fluid hips to adjust to targets behind him and easily convert into a runner without losing a beat. Delp also has to clean up his blocking technique. He has a solid first punch but doesn’t sustain his blocks. He has the lateral agility and lower body strength to recover during the play when initially beaten. He has the physical talent to become at least a league-average blocker. I will say, though, he is more consistent as a run blocker. He can displace defenders when needed, but during many reps, he’s simply locking down his patch of grass.
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Eli Raridon (TE – NE)
Raridon’s medicals will lead many conversations. He has torn his right ACL twice (2021, 2022). The knee was sound this season as he was immensely productive and tested well. He has a 4.62 40-yard dash time with an 81st percentile vertical jump and an 88th percentile broad jump. Raridon has immediate juice with the ball in his hands. He isn’t a monstrous tackle breaker, but he can slip the loose wrap or run through a player attacking at an off-angle. He does have the ability to create with his lateral agility in space to earn a few more yards. His footwork and suddenness in his route breaks need to continue to improve. He can operate well right now against zone coverage, but he needs to improve his route nuance and in-route footwork if he wants to hit his ceiling in the NFL. Raridon can get deep with seam shots (13% go in 2025) and the occasional post (5.2% of his routes in 2025). He displays good ball tracking. Raridon has fluid body control and play strength at the catch point. With only nine contested targets in college, he secured 66.7% of them. He works through physical coverage well with good late separation. His play strength shows up in his blocking. He holds up well in pass pro, sustaining his blocks well. He will occasionally drive a defender into the dirt. He’s tenacious. Raridon looks comfortable climbing into the second level when uncovered. Dynasty Outlook: Eli Raridon arrives in New England after getting drafted in the third round. He has a shot to be the immediate TE2 on the roster behind only Hunter Henry, with only Julian Hill and CJ Dippre as his main competition. Hunter Henry is a free agent after the 2026 season, so the runway is clear for Raridon to get substantial playing time in 2026 and walk into 2027 as the team’s unquestioned starter. I’ll be drafting him heavily in the second round of rookie dynasty drafts.
Skyler Bell (WR – BUF)
Bell has quick and immediate acceleration (65th percentile 10-yard split). He can quickly decelerate and get back up to top speed with smooth double moves. He can churn out YAC for a passing game, as evidenced by his 8.2 yards after the catch per reception in 2025. He has the upper-body strength and lateral agility to make defenders miss in space (26 missed tackles forced over the last two years). Bell needs to improve the efficiency of his releases and footwork off the line. He can take a second to launch into his route. In the NFL, this hesitation/exaggerated footwork will leave him a tick behind with some plays. The needed refinement in his releases and expansion as a route runner shows up when he’s asked to win vertically. Corners have no issue sticking with him as he doesn’t consistently stack defenders. There’s also limited exposure from the games I watched of him as a vertical element in a passing game. In 2025, he had only 17% of his target volume come via deep targets. I wouldn’t be shocked if Bell is moved to the slot in the NFL (61.1-69.2% on the perimeter over the last two years). Bell faced a ton of off coverage with free releases at the line. UConn also utilized him with plenty of bunch formations and on screens (28.3% of his target volume in 2025). Ball excels versus zone coverage, but I have questions about how he’ll fare against man and press situations. Dynasty Outlook: Skyler Bell is headed to Buffalo to catch passes from Josh Allen after being selected in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Bell will have to hop Joshua Palmer and possibly Keon Coleman to hit the starting lineup. My worry for Bell is that Buffalo will continue to deploy a wide receiver by committee approach with Joe Brady at the helm, which would cap his upside and drop his floor yearly, even if he can win a “starting” spot. The talent is there for Bell to earn his way up the depth chart and fight Khalil Shakir for the WR2 role behind DJ Moore, though. Bell is a nice upside swing in the mid/late second round of rookie drafts.
Kevin Coleman Jr. (WR – MIA)
Coleman Jr. is a zone-destroying specialist from the slot who also adds an element of verticality to a passing attack. His speed and burst are immediate and palpable when turning on the film. Coleman offers toughness and YAC ability with not only his speed but also his underrated tackle-breaking ability. Over the last two seasons, he ranked 17th and fifth among wide receivers in missed tackles forced. Coleman has good vision in traffic and looks like a running back with the ball in his hands, bouncing off defenders. Coleman can destroy corners underneath with slants and outs while also stretching the field with slot fades, etc. He has good snap at the top of his stems and can change direction without losing much speed. He displays solid ball tracking downfield. With his smaller frame, Coleman has a smaller catch radius. His hands aren’t a concern, though, with only a 3.4% drop rate in college. He does display strength at the catch point when presented with muddy situations, with a 53.7% collegiate contested catch rate. Dynasty Outlook: Kevin Coleman Jr. is headed to the Dolphins via the fifth round of the NFL Draft. He will have to earn his way up the depth chart, but I think he can easily do so. Drafting him this high (late second round/early third round) is a bet on talent. I’m willing to make that bet all day long. This draft class is a crap shoot, and it’s hard in many spots of rookie drafts to have conviction with picks, but I have conviction with Coleman Jr.’s talent. Over the last two collegiate seasons, he has posted 2.23 and 2.32 yards per route run while ranking 17th and fifth in missed tackles forced. The Miami depth chart is wide open, and Coleman Jr. could make waves in 2026.
Elijah Sarratt (WR – BAL)
Sarratt has average burst and long speed but a quick first step off the line. It allows him to earn quick separation off the line, but corners can recover during the route with Sarratt lacking the raw speed to maintain his early cushion. Physical corners and ones with speed can hang with him, which is a worry about his separation skills translating to the NFL. Sarratt profiles best as a supporting perimeter possession receiver, or he could move inside as a power slot. He lacks the raw speed to separate consistently with vertical routes, but he has the catch point strength and body control to win at the catch point and with back shoulder throws. His downfield ball tracking is solid. Sarratt finished college with a 60% contested catch rate. His lateral agility at the line and the top of his stems, combined with his size, allows him to win on in-breaking routes. He lacks the short-area burst to be utilized on double moves. Sarratt’s athleticism could cap his ceiling and usage as a player. He’s not a dynamic YAC/RAC threat. He has the upper-body strength to break some tackles, but lacks the immediate burst and speed to offer a ton after the catch. He has 13 missed tackles across his last two collegiate seasons. In his two seasons with Indiana, he had only 4.7 and 5.7 yards after the catch per reception. Dynasty Outlook: The Ravens selected Sarratt in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Sarratt will have to beat out Rashod Bateman (signed through 2029) and fellow rookie Jakobi Lane to crack the starting lineup in a low-volume passing offense. I like Sarratt a lot, but I’m not a huge fan of his landing spot. Passing volume and target competition could make it quite difficult for him to pop in year one. Sarratt is a decent selection at the end of the second round or beginning of the third round in your rookie drafts as a bet on talent.
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