The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and dynasty rookie drafts are underway. Everyone wants to focus on the players who got drafted. However, a significant portion of NFL rosters consists of undrafted players. Let’s look at six undrafted dynasty rookie sleepers that fantasy football players should consider adding to their team.
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Fantasy Football Undrafted Free Agent Rookie Sleepers
Luke Altmyer (QB – DET)
Detroit had two quarterbacks heading into the NFL Draft: Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater. Goff will remain the starter, but Bridgewater’s time in the NFL is coming to an end. Yet, the Lions waited until after the draft to add to their quarterback room. Altmyer completed 64.2 percent of his pass attempts for 5,724 yards, 44 touchdowns, and only 11 interceptions over his final two years at Illinois. He could develop into Goff’s backup, putting him one injury away from leading one of the more fantasy-friendly offenses in the NFL.
J’Mari Taylor (RB – JAC)
Despite losing Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency, the Jaguars did very little to improve their running back core. They signed Chris Rodriguez Jr., but he was the Washington Commanders’ No. 3 running back last season. Yet, Jacksonville didn’t use any of their 10 draft picks on a running back. Furthermore, Taylor was the only undrafted running back they added after the draft. He had over 1,000 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns last year at Virginia. Taylor could quickly earn a role in the backfield behind Bhayshul Tuten.
CJ Donaldson (RB – NO)
Donaldson is still new at playing running back after starting his college career as a tight end at West Virginia. Yet, he had 1,532 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns in his first two years playing running back, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. Unfortunately, Donaldson didn’t live up to expectations in his lone season at Ohio State, averaging 3.8 yards per rushing attempt. However, he scored double-digit rushing touchdowns for the third consecutive year. While the Saints added Travis Etienne Jr. this offseason, their depth behind him is full of uncertainty.
Chris Hilton Jr. (WR – WAS)
Wide receiver was a massive need for the Commanders heading into the NFL Draft, and it still is despite spending a third-round pick on Antonio Williams. Terry McLaurin is a star. However, the rest of Washington’s wide receiver corps is Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, Dyami Brown, and Van Jefferson. While he didn’t have much production in college, Hilton spent time at LSU with Jayden Daniels and ran a 4.41 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Maybe he can spark a connection with Daniels and make the final roster.
Dillon Bell (WR – MIN)
The Vikings have an excellent wide receiver duo in Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Yet, the depth behind them is far from promising, especially after losing Jalen Nailor in free agency. Minnesota didn’t sign a free agent to replace Nailor and failed to use any of their nine draft picks on a wide receiver. Unfortunately, Bell didn’t have massive numbers at Georgia. However, he has athletic upside, posting a 39-inch vertical jump and 126-inch broad jump at the NFL Combine, both ranking in the top 78th percentile among wide receivers.
Michael Trigg (TE – DAL)
While Jake Ferguson is locked in as the team’s starting tight end, the No. 2 role could be up for grabs. Luke Schoonmaker is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, totaling 49 career receptions. Furthermore, the depth behind him is far from intimidating. Trigg should have been drafted after finishing top-two in receiving yards (694) and touchdowns (six) on only 50 receptions for Baylor last season. Don’t be surprised if he makes the final rosters and earns the No. 2 tight end role as an undrafted rookie.
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