You’re about to scroll to the Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft results.
Try not to.
We all do it. You’ve read your favorite analysts’ takes. You’ve listened to trusted podcasts. You already know who you want to take.
You’re here because you want confirmation bias; your rookie draft plan is largely set, and you’re looking for assurance.
You won’t get reassurance here.
Not because this mock will be wildly different. It probably won’t be. Many of the picks might look familiar, especially now that the NFL Draft is upon us.
But that’s not the point.
Tomorrow, the NFL Draft reveals its stance. Then the noise follows. Values swing. Perceptions shift.
Don’t be the manager who takes an Xavier Worthy type just because he lands in an exciting situation with Patrick Mahomes II. Don’t pass on a Luther Burden III type in an ambiguous spot.
Don’t fade an Emeka Egbuka type just because post-draft mocks tell you to. That’s where value is created. That’s how dynasty championships are won.
This is a four-round 1QB. 1PPR mock with tight end premium at 1.5PPR. I’ll be using the FantasyPros mock draft simulator, which lets you customize your mock draft to match your league settings.
Come back to this mock when the noise has taken over. Use it to your advantage to find value, unless Jeremiyah Love falls out of round one. Then rip up everything we thought we knew.
Right now, it’s oh-so-quiet.
Tomorrow, don’t let dynasty groupthink make your decisions for you.
Grab a drink and let’s draft.
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Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Pick 1.04 (2026 Fantasy Football)
I was randomly assigned the 4th spot.
1.04 Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)
If I have the 1.04 pick, I will look to trade down for a proven top-tier wide receiver or add a plus or two to target one of the elites, especially if Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, and Makai Lemon occupy the top spots. In a tight-end premium league, a strong argument exists for Kenyon Sadiq if you lack a dynasty top-six tight end.
I don’t like this pick, but I had to make one, and as mentioned in other articles, you build perennial championship contenders through premium wide receivers. Tyson could turn out to be just that.
Time moves quickly in football, so it’s easy to overlook that he produced 1,101 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on 75 targets, averaging 91.8 yards per game for Arizona State during the 2024 season. Analysts often want the perfect upward curve, but in reality, that isn’t easy to achieve. While his injury history is well documented, hamstring issues shouldn’t be a long-term concern, and he is well past the major injury he suffered in 2022.
Despite this impressive production, I have concerns about some of his credentials. His contested catch rate (52.4 percent) and his PFF receiving grade (85.3) trails both Tate and Lemon. His yards after catch sits at 5.1.
Tyson could well deliver what many people think he can, but at such a premium rookie draft spot at 1.04, I want fewer red flags (injuries and credentials).
Ultimately, the NFL will reveal the truth, so it’s important to keep your options open at 1.04.
Targeting running backs in round two is a strategic priority for me, especially when they’re entering ambiguous situations. With Jonah Coleman, Emmett Johnson, and Jadarian Price going just ahead, taking Singleton as the last running back in the tier at 2.04 makes sense.
His dynasty stock has dropped due to recency bias and groupthink, caused by a down year in 2025 and a broken foot at the Senior Bowl; he missed the combine.
Those of us old enough to remember know that he is the only back in this class to rush for more than 1,000 yards at age 18. In fact, he cleared 1,000 yards from scrimmage in every season except 2025. Oh, and he is also a five-star recruit.
He has a decent receiving profile, which should be used more than it is when torn between two running backs in PPR formats. Every season, it’s puzzling to see how many dynasty managers undervalue it. Admittedly, his YAC (3.44) isn’t ideal. Without the recent narrative, he would clearly be valued much higher in dynasty and real-life mocks. Analysts may regret downgrading Singleton due to one subpar season and a missed combine, rather than recognizing his five-star pedigree, solid receiving skills, and 1,000-yard seasons in 75 percent of his college seasons.
3.04 Ja’Kobi Lane (WR – USC)
At 21, Ja’Kobi Lane was a steal at 3.04 as the 16th wide receiver taken. I rank him inside the top 12 for this class.
Lane’s early declaration status is significant: early-declared wide receivers average 2.78 more PPG over their first two seasons than non-early-declared wide receivers.
Here’s a fun fact worth remembering for your rookie drafts. NFL Draft rounds four and five early declare receivers score more PPG than third round non-early declares through their first two NFL seasons.
Lane has a fourth-round projection. At 6’4″, with a huge catch radius, he is better than average in contested catch situations. Some say his high percentage of contested targets is due to his inability to separate, and to an extent, I agree; it is something he needs to work on.
His size means he can often be a mismatch. The system is likely going to be of great importance for Lane. He does have the tools to outperform round four draft capital, and at 3.04, is definitely worth a shot.
4.04 Eli Raridon (TE – Notre Dame)
Selecting Eli Raridon at 4.04 is a pick that I am happy to let brew and be patient with. He is likely going to have to sit behind a more established tight end in his rookie season and try to build snaps and involvement throughout the season. Similar to what Terrance Ferguson has done with the Los Angeles Rams, with the hope of establishing himself as a bigger part of the offense in year two.
In the fourth round, nothing is certain; you take researched shots on players you like and see potential in.
In Raridon, I see a player being undervalued because of his injury history. Sure, we mustn’t ignore it, but that creates value for a player who would otherwise be ranked higher.
He is a decent blocker, which will help him get on the field; he has a good athletic profile, a great catch rate, and had five games last year with Notre Dame where he had more than 50 receiving yards.
So why isn’t he going higher?
Well, his lack of early production due to injury is one reason. The other is that, last year being his best in college, he wasn’t consistent. And the lack of consistency means people are scared to shoot their shot in fear of being wrong.
Me? I like all the positive elements of his profile; I’d even take him higher, but most likely don’t need to.
At 4.04, you can be wrong, it’s ok. I am not scared to be wrong. I just know I will have to be patient.