It’s time for another dynasty rookie mock draft. Every rookie draft tells a story, and this year’s class is shaping up to be somewhat of a choose-your-own-adventure novel. After the 1.01 pick, where it appears Jeremiyah Love has separated himself from the field, things get interesting.
This draft offers a deep class of receivers, with some potentially impactful fantasy prospects scattered throughout the first two rounds. At tight end and quarterback, we see fewer names, but ones that could still carve out meaningful fantasy roles. That includes the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, who I believe will fall further than he should in a 1-QB format.
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Round 1
1.01: Jeremiyah Love (RB – Notre Dame)
Some years, there is a debate about who should go 1.01 in a rookie draft. This is not that year. Jeremiyah Love is the best prospect in the draft, and he should be an immediate fantasy difference-maker.
Love finished his career at Notre Dame wth over 2,800 yards rushing and 36 touchdowns, most of which came in his sophomore and junior seasons. He also caught 63 passes, making him a true three-down workhorse. There is no easier pick in rookie drafts.
1.02: Makai Lemon (WR – USC)
I personally would not take Makai Lemon ahead of some of the other first-round receivers. He is on the small side (5-foot-11, 192 pounds), and his 4.58 40-time doesn’t stand out.
Some analysts will point to his route running and breakout 2025 season (1,156 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns) as reasons to believe, but I have him as my rookie WR4.
1.03: Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)
Carnell Tate is my rookie WR1 and should be taken after Love in rookie drafts.
Tate is a silky-smooth route runner who was never able to take the spotlight in Columbus due to sharing the receiver room with players like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jeremiah Smith.
At 6-foot-2, Tate has good height, and he plays faster than his 4.53 40-yard dash would suggest.
1.04: Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)
Jordyn Tyson missed most of the 2025 season with an injury, which may cause him to slide on draft day. If you want to believe his health won’t be an issue, you could be getting the rookie WR1 in the middle of the first round.
Tyson is a dynamic playmaker both with and without the ball, capable of scoring from anywhere on the field. His 2024 season saw him go over 1,100 yards receiving. It isn’t a stretch to say he has the highest ceiling of any receiver in this year’s class.
1.05: Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)
Denzel Boston is a tough evaluation as he played in a Washington offense that leaned heavily on the running game, limiting his overall volume. Still, he moves exceptionally well for his size, and his length helps him to make difficult catches that highlight his ball-tracking skills.
Boston’s route tree is somewhat limited, making him more of a deep ball threat than a skilled route runner. Boston is someone who could be available anywhere between the 1.05 and the 1.12 in a rookie draft.
1.06: KC Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)
KC Concepcion’s move to Texas A&M and subsequent performance in the SEC last fall probably boosted his draft stock by at least two rounds. He showcased himself as more of a downfield threat last fall, earning First Team all-SEC honors in the process.
In the right offense, there is a scenario where Concepcion is a fantasy stud as he is dangerous after the catch. There is a fairly wide range of outcomes here, although I wouldn’t be surprised if he plays closer to his ceiling than his floor.
1.07: Jonah Coleman (RB – Washington)
Like Makai Lemon, this is too high to take Jonah Coleman, who I believe should be drafted after 3-4 other running backs. Be that as it may, if you squint hard enough, the 5-foot-9, 228-pound Coleman gives off shades of Maurice Jones-Drew.
For his size, Coleman has good footwork, and he can contribute in the passing game, giving him a higher floor than other running backs in his tier.
1.08: Jadarian Price (RB – Notre Dame)
Jadarian Price will take a back seat to Jeremiyah Love, but he is no slouch and should be considered the RB2 in rookie drafts. A long-strider with excellent vision and a quick first step, Price is a true home run hitter. He had three kick returns for touchdowns while at Notre Dame, and he averaged six yards per carry in his career.
Price is underrated in the passing game and is a strong pass blocker as well. Some team is going to get a potential three-down running back in Price, most likely on Day 2. Don’t let him fall any further than this in your rookie draft.
1.09: Kenyon Sadiq (TE – Oregon)
If you need a tight end this year, Kenyon Sadiq is your best bet for upside. His performance at the combine has him shooting up draft boards for good reason. Dripping with athleticism, Sadiq ran a 4.39 and had a 43.5-inch vertical jump in Indianapolis.
Sadiq had a breakout 2025, catching 51 passes for 560 yards and eight touchdowns — all career highs. Sadiq is also a capable blocker, which NFL teams will covet.
1.10: Mike Washington Jr. (RB – Arkansas)
Another player who is shooting up draft boards after his combine performance is Mike Washington Jr. He ran a 4.33 40-yard dash while weighing 223 pounds, making him bigger and faster than Jeremiyah Love. As a fifth-year senior transfer to Arkansas, he had a career-high 1,068 rushing yards and an impressive 6.4 yards per carry.
Washington also added 28 receptions for 226 yards and a score, giving him three-down upside. He may not be an immediate starter in the NFL, but Washington’s measurements alone are going to give him a shot at a real role in a backfield.
1.11: Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – Indiana)
Omar Cooper Jr. saved Indiana’s season against Penn State and then proceeded to lead the team in catches and receiving yards. He is a reliable route runner with good hands, which should help him continue to operate as a slot receiver as he transitions to the NFL.
I am somewhat torn on Cooper as a prospect because he doesn’t do anything great, but he also doesn’t have major flaws. He is probably safer than some of the other receivers in this range. At this point in the first round, though, you may be looking for more of a home run hitter and less of a singles hitter.
1.12: Fernando Mendoza (QB – Indiana)
Even in a 1-QB league, Fernando Mendoza should go higher than this. Mendoza lacks the flash of a prototypical first overall draft pick, but he is coming off a dream season where he threw for over 3,500 yards and 41 touchdowns en route to a Heisman Trophy and a National Championship.
Mendoza also added 315 yards rushing, meaning he could get you some fantasy points on the ground with his legs at the next level. Mendoza is an efficient pocket passer with enough mobility to extend plays, which should make him an attractive QB2, regardless of format.
Round 2
- 2.01: Elijah Sarratt (WR – Indiana)
- 2.02: Eli Stowers (TE – Indiana)
- 2.03: Nicholas Singleton (RB – Penn State)
- 2.04: Emmett Johnson (RB – Nebraska)
- 2.05: Kaytron Allen (RB – Penn State)
- 2.06: Chris Brazzell (WR – Tennessee)
- 2.07: Ty Simpson (QB – Alabama)
- 2.08: Chris Bell (WR – Louisville)
- 2.09: Antonio Williams (WR – Clemson)
- 2.10: Zachariah Branch (WR – Georgia)
- 2.11: Ted Hurst (WR – Georgia State)
- 2.12: Germie Bernard (WR – Alabama)
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