The NFL draft is almost here. With only days between now and the first round, it is time to get excited for the impact these rookies can have on fantasy leagues. Let’s celebrate with a three-round dynasty rookie mock draft. No matter how you cut it, this is a tough draft class for offensive skill positions. As a result, the more you can prep, the better.
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Round 1
1.01: Jeremiyah Love (RB – Notre Dame)
Yes, Jeremiyah Love is that good. We need to forget any narrative that suggests he is getting hyped because of a weak class. Love as a prospect deserves to be where Ashton Jeanty was last year, and some analysts would argue he is even better. Personally, I think he is very similar to Jeanty but just a different flavor. Jeanty is your Nick Chubb, Jonathan Taylor type of bruising back. Meanwhile, Love is an elusive playmaker like Alvin Kamara or Jahmyr Gibbs.
Everything is pointing to Love going to the Titans or Giants at pick four/pick five. If he manages to get past those two teams, the Commanders at seven would be ideal. However, with this level of player, he could go anywhere, and he will still be locked in as the 1.01 in all drafts.
1.02: Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)
With fewer players rostered and started in 10-team leagues, getting a prospect with arguably the highest ceiling in the class could be worth the risk.
If injuries didn’t exist, Jordyn Tyson would be right next to Love at the top of rookie drafts. Tyson has all the electric play-making ability to be a star in this league. Although he is not at the Ja’Marr Chase or Malik Nabers level of prospect, he could be in the second tier with CeeDee Lamb.
Unfortunately, we can’t pretend that injuries don’t exist. Missing the NFL combine with a hamstring injury is not how you want to start your NFL career. Many analysts will lead you to believe he has dealt with a laundry list of injuries. Really, there are only two, but they are big.
In 2022, Tyson tore his ACL, MCL and PCL. Thankfully, he has fully recovered. The other is his aforementioned hamstring injury, which has a history of popping up. This one is scarier, but NFL teams will know that when they draft him. His other injury was a broken collarbone in 2024, but that is more bad luck than anything else.
Tyson is the first player in this dynasty rookie mock draft for whom landing spot plays a significant role. Rather than team fit, it’s more about what kind of draft capital he gets. If he is selected in the first half of the first round, he’s my second rookie off the board in dynasty drafts. Without that vote of confidence from NFL managers, I would put him behind Carnell Tate.
1.03: Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)
I have not forgotten that this is a Superflex League. Here’s a bit of insight into how I approach rookie drafts and roster construction. If you want to take Fernando Mendoza here, I wouldn’t fault you, and in most leagues, he will be selected with the second pick. However, let’s make the case for Carnell Tate.
Sometimes the best beat to march to is the steady one. All offseason, Tate has received consistent praise from fantasy analysts and NFL general managers. Some will state his 40-time of 4.53 seconds is a negative to his profile. That may be the only potential knock against him. Even though we wanted to see a faster time, 4.53 is not a death sentence. There have been plenty of successful outside receivers who have run similar times. Also, if you are focusing on his speed, you are focused on a singular tree rather than the forest.
Tate has everything you want from a No. 1 WR in the NFL. His size, agility and body control at the catch point are second to none. A great comparison is Tetairoa McMillan from last year, who some believe is a step down from Tate as a prospect. There have been rumblings of the Browns taking Tate, which would not be ideal. However, if he falls, he could end up in Kansas City. End of the day, I think he is worthy of a pick as early as the 1.02 in rookie drafts, regardless of landing spot. We know a loaded quarterback class is coming in 2027, and even his worst landing spots could find a franchise-altering signal-caller as early as next season.
1.04: KC Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)
KC Concepcion’s rise up draft boards is a concept I can get behind. Much like Jordyn Tyson (albeit a lesser prospect), there is really only one knock to the Texas A&M prospect — drops. When you are paid to catch the football, this is a little bit of an issue.
Thankfully, drops can be fixed. With his projected draft capital being in the top 20 picks, NFL teams will be able to resolve his issue with drops. As a result, Concepcion offers elite separation skills and athletic ability to be a surprising No. 1 WR for an NFL team. Many will have the next player above Concepcion, and I have no issue with that. Concepcion is a more volatile prospect, but if he is selected in the first 20 picks by a team with a proven quarterback and no elite No. 1 WR, he could surprise fantasy managers.
Even though he is a separation savant, there is no reason to have Concepcion separate from the top wideouts in this class. Concepcion is one of the best stories in the draft, and his activism for speech impediments demonstrates outstanding character. If you have not read his open letter to NFL general managers, I highly recommend checking it out.
1.05: Makai Lemon (WR – USC)
I’ll be honest, I have been having a tough time finding where I stand with Makai Lemon. He is a phenomenal player and incredibly impressive for his size. At the end of the day, I have landed on Lemon being a safe pick. You could take him as the second receiver of the board, and I would have no issues with that. However, he projects to be more of a volume-based wideout.
As a result, there are only a handful of landing spots with enough vacated targets with a quality quarterback that could help him reach his full potential. Of course, he can develop and depth charts change, but Lemon reminds me a lot of Emeka Egbuka.
I’m not talking early- or late-season rookie Egbuka. I’m talking about the Egbuka that is somewhere in the middle and works best as an overqualified No. 2 WR on their team. Ideally, he finds himself in a situation like DeVonta Smith. A situation where you can argue he is actually the No. 1 WR on the team, but has a big-bodied, physical counterpart to share the field with.
As I mentioned with Carnell Tate, even the “gross” landing spots could be a good fit with the incoming quarterback class. For example, if he goes to New Orleans alongside Chris Olave or the Jets alongside Garrett Wilson, they are likely better spots than you think.
1.06: Fernando Mendoza (QB – Indiana)
The first overall pick in the NFL draft fell in this draft. This may be the only time we see this happen. Don’t get me wrong, I like Fernando Mendoza. However, my perspective on roster construction is trying to find difference-makers at the position. Especially in a 10-team league, middling quarterbacks are a dime a dozen. For example, you could likely acquire a Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett for a fourth-round rookie pick, and either could be just as productive as Mendoza weekly.
Even though Mendoza is worthy of the first pick in the NFL Draft, he is poised for a Jared Goff/Kirk Cousins career arc. This can be very valuable, but if any of the players selected before him in this draft reach their full potential, they will all be more valuable.
As a result, I would rather swing for the upside with the first six picks and try to trade for a cheap replacement fill-in quarterback. That said, if you desperately need a quarterback, Mendonza is not a bad selection as early as the 1.04 pick.
1.07: Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – Indiana)
The winner of the trendy prospect award is Omar Cooper Jr., who has shot up draft boards. Based on all reports, NFL teams love what Cooper offers as both a player and a locker room presence.
Cooper is a quality receiver with no glaring issues. As a result, if he gets taken in the first round (which seems likely), he is a solid fantasy bet for any team. With 20 touchdowns over his last two seasons and a strong ability to haul in physical catches, there is red-zone appeal to his overall skill set.
There is a world where Cooper is one of the top three receivers off the board in this draft. If that’s the case, it would be easy to get excited for him, and I would definitely take him over Fernando Mendoza and potentially Makai Lemon.
1.08: Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)
If you like big, physical receivers, buckle up your seatbelt. Denzel Boston is electric to watch. At 6-foot-4 and 212 pounds, Boston is a classic physically dominant receiver who can overpower corners. The downside is that his production has a clear decline against top-end competition. As a result, he is a raw prospect that possesses the physicality and acceleration to wreak havoc on secondaries across the league.
I believe the most important factor for success is something Boston has no control over. To reach his potential, Boston needs a quarterback who is not afraid to force the ball into tight windows and trust the receiver to make a play. This severely limits potential fits; however, he is projected to be picked in the 20s. Two great fits would be the Bills and the 49ers, and potentially the Eagles if Jalen Hurts improves as a passer. Outside of those teams, it would be hard to get excited if he lands on a team like the Vikings or Dolphins. If that’s the case, I would likely have him as a fringe-first-round rookie pick.
1.09: Jadarian Price (RB – Notre Dame)
I am not sure which multiverse we’re in, but much like Dr. Strange finding the possibilities to beat Thanos, there is one spot that could shoot Jadarian Price up draft boards. There seems to be some real smoke to the fire that the reigning Super Bowl Champions could select Price at the end of the first round. With Zach Charbonnet still recovering from his ACL tear, this opens the door to instant fantasy value. At this point in fantasy drafts, Price could be very helpful for any fringe contender.
What if Price goes in the second round? This is the most likely (and not-so-terrible) outcome. However, his two-down skill set limits his fantasy potential on any team. That said, some teams could use a downhill runner who gets up to top speed quickly. For example, if the Bengals decide they need a more physical complement to Chase Brown, we could see a big touchdown season for the rookie bruiser.
Unfortunately, it’s more likely Price goes to a mediocre offense in the second round. If that’s the case, it’s hard to get excited for him in fantasy. You may be asking why I am so confident that he lacks third-down potential. Well, over three seasons in college, he recorded 15 receptions. Although I view him as a step down from David Montgomery, an ideal fantasy career arc would be as a complement to a player like Jahmyr Gibbs on a strong NFL offense.
1.10: Chris Bell (WR – Louisville)
Since I have been preaching upside potential, it wouldn’t be right not to have Chris Bell higher than most. Let’s start with the positives. Bell might have the highest upside of any receiver outside of the top tier in this draft. He is 6-foot-2 and 222 pounds, with the athletic ability to bring in tough catches. Bell also has top speed that can create big plays if given a runway.
The bad news is that Bell’s route running could be cleaned up, and that he tore his ACL late last season. His injury will likely push him into the third round, and hopefully no further. Because he is unlikely to make a big impact this season, Bell could get drafted to a team as a replacement plan for an aging receiver. This could include the Rams, 49ers or Eagles, which would make him very intriguing in 2027.
Much like those aforementioned NFL teams, fantasy teams with this pick likely don’t need a player immediately. This makes Bell a great contingency plan for any aging roster.
Round 2
2.01: Jonah Coleman (RB – Washington)
Have you ever seen a bowling ball come to life? I’m talking Toy Story type of coming alive. If that was the case, Jonah Coleman would be the perfect live-action actor for that role.
Coming in at 5-foot-9 and 228 pounds, Coleman is a wrecking ball between the tackles. He also has surprisingly decent receiving chops. At any other position, his size and weight would be a concern. However, at running back, there have been multiple players who have used their density to their advantage.
My player comparison for Coleman is C.J. Anderson, although Doug Martin (RIP) is often floated around as another. Anderson’s fantasy career was highlighted by his second season, where he averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game and was the RB11 on the season. A more recent comparison would be Kyle Monangai, and a deeper comparison would be Cameron Artis-Payne. In all, Coleman has the traits to be a solid fantasy contributor, but it will depend more on the situation and depth charts rather than his ability.
2.02: Emmett Johnson (RB – Nebraska)
Emmett Johnson is one of the only players who participated in every drill at the combine. In an era where the top prospects aren’t willing to risk not being great in certain drills, it was impressive to see Johnson do it all.
Johnson is a courageous runner who is not afraid of contact despite being fairly average in size and top-end speed. He can struggle to move laterally and rarely breaks through contact without an angle advantage. That said, Johnson has solid acceleration and hits his gaps with violent intentions.
Overall, Johnson is a well-rounded back who can carry a large workload. If given the opportunity and volume, Johnson could be a weekly fantasy starter.
2.03: Kenyon Sadiq (TE – Oregon)
Let’s be real. In a 10-team league (especially in non-TE-Premium leagues), only the top tight ends have true value. Last year, TE4 to TE14 had a difference of 30 fantasy points. That’s only 1.8 fantasy points per week. With that in mind, you have probably realized I don’t think Kenyon Sadiq will become a top-end fantasy producer at the position.
After lighting up the NFL Scouting Combine, there is a good chance someone in your league will bite on the hype and take Sadiq earlier than this. A true elite athlete, Sadiq is easy to get excited for. Unfortunately, tight end is one of those positions where you need to be more than athletic to see valuable playing time.
The easiest comparison for Sadiq is Dalton Kincaid. Both are receiving tight ends first and lack the blocking skills necessary to be every-down tight ends. The trade-off is that Kincaid is a better receiver, and Sadiq is more athletic. Likely going in the mid-first round of the NFL Draft, it will be easy to forget that rookie tight ends rarely make a fantasy impact in their first year.
That said, if you are selecting at this point in your rookie drafts, you likely don’t need an immediate impact player. If you have been riding an aging tight end like George Kittle or Travis Kelce, Sadiq is a good value pick here as a potential replacement. If he ends up going earlier, don’t kick yourself, as a better player and prospect will be falling to you.
2.04: Mike Washington Jr. (RB – Arkansas)
If you like athletic backs, you’ll love Mike Washington Jr. Weighing in at 223 pounds, his 40-yard dash time of 4.33 seconds is jaw-dropping. He has fluid movements and can break big plays. Averaging 6.4 yards per carry last season on 167 carries was an impressive feat.
What makes Washington a less exciting prospect is his lack of aggression between the tackles and fumbling issues. With the right coaching and landing spot, he has the athleticism to be a steady fantasy player. If he and Jadarian Price are both drafted in the second round, I may prefer Washington due to his pass-catching ability and athletic prowess.
2.05: Elijah Sarratt (WR – Indiana)
Elijah Sarratt might be my favourite receiver to target later in drafts. In a draft where there are many receivers in the same talent tier, it’ll be league-dependent where these kinds of receivers will go. In this draft, he goes at pick 2.05, but I wouldn’t mind taking him earlier in the second round.
Going into last season, Sarratt was supposed to be the top Indiana receiver. Obviously, Omar Cooper Jr. took that title, but Sarratt was still very solid. At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, he is your typical receiver with strong hands. He is also tough to take down and has a knack for getting open. Landing spot will play a key role with Sarratt, but if there is a team that will give him playing time in his first year, he could be a surprisingly productive rookie.
2.06: Ty Simpson (QB – Alabama)
If Ty Simpson squeezes into the first round, it will be tough for him to fall this far. Even if he does, I still don’t buy it. Just because it’s a weak quarterback class doesn’t mean there has to be value. Simpson screams Kenny Pickett or Will Levis. If you need a quarterback and he goes in the first two rounds, he is not a bad pick.
2.07: Ja’Kobi Lane (WR – USC)
Going into last season, Ja’Kobi Lane was projected to be one of the top receivers in this class. At 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, he has the size to be a true number one option in the NFL. He is productive using his size in the red zone, getting above defensive backs and high-pointing the ball.
Unfortunately, Lane is not very physical and struggles to play through contact. He could use some route running development and does not project to be a top-end receiver. However, given the right circumstances, Lane could become a big-bodied number two option. Ideally complementing a “do-it-all” receiver who garners the defense’s attention.
2.08: Chris Brazzell II (WR – Tennessee)
Another year, another athletic Tennessee receiver. In the past, this has not been a good thing. Over the last few years, some key names have been Dont’e Thornton Jr., Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman.
However, you can argue that Chris Brazzell II is different. Although he is another hyper-athletic Volunteer prospect, his size and speed make him a true “Z” receiver. At 6-foot-4 and 198 pounds, he has the length to outreac defensive backs; however, he struggles to overpower physical corners. Brazzell is an intriguing prospect that could be developed into a solid outside receiver if drafted to a smart organization.
2.09: Zachariah Branch (WR – Georgia)
On April 19th, Zachariah Branch was arrested for two misdemeanour charges. Unfortunately, this is not the first time character concerns have been attached to Branch. At 5-foot-8 and 178 pounds, Branch is one of those smaller receivers who can break big plays. Playing dominantly in the slot, he has the speed to make house calls when he gets loose.
Branch will likely enter the league as a “manufactured touch” receiver, but could develop to be a team’s primary slot option and an explosive threat if given the right scheme and coaching fit. At the same time, if you don’t want to deal with the headache of character concerns, you likely won’t be missing out by not drafting Branch.
2.10: Eli Stowers (TE – Vanderbilt)
The most intriguing part of Eli Stowers is that he has only been playing tight end for three years. The converted quarterback is a natural pass-catcher and has good ball tracking skills. He has quick breaks in his routes, considering his size, but needs a lot of work as a run blocker. The optimism for Stowers is that he will continue to get better all around as he plays the more he plays the position.
Round 3
3.01: Kaytron Allen (RB – Penn State)
At the start of their collegiate careers, no one would have believed that Kaytron Allen could outperform backfield counterpart Nicholas Singleton. Instead, Allen dominated the backfield last season, totaling 1,300 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns. He also set a school career record with 4,180 yards.
Most notably, that’s more yards than Saquon Barkley had out of Penn State, but don’t read much into that. The biggest knock on Allen is that he lacks third-down pass-catching appeal. However, he is a powerful runner with incredible ball security. Ideally, Allen would be a great complement to a dynamic back. Two teams that come to mind are Denver with RJ Harvey and the Bengals with Chase Brown.
3.02: Nicholas Singleton (RB – Penn State)
A five-star recruit out of high school, Nicholas Singleton’s college career was relatively underwhelming. Projected to be a true three-down back with explosive ability, he lost early downs to Kaytron Allen and had few explosive plays in 2025.
Still, Singleton has great pass-catching chops and is good in pass protection. He may start as a change-of-pace back, but if he can turn back the clock to his prolific abilities from high school, there is a potential three-down back hiding somewhere.
3.03: Antonio Williams (WR – Clemson)
Antonio Williams is an easy player to get excited about. He has good agility and speed, using both to make big plays. After the catch, he is electric and fluid in his movements. Unfortunately, that fluidity makes some of Williams’ routes a little loose. He needs to clean up his game and ideally bulk up, but he has the traits to be a productive NFL player.
3.04: Bryce Lance (WR – North Dakota State)
Much like his brother, Trey Lance, Bryce Lance is a true athlete. He has the speed and size to physically outplay his coverage. He also has great ball tracking and strong hands to bring down tough catches.
Unfortunately, in the NFL, you can’t rely solely on physical traits to have success. It will likely take him some time to adapt to the league. However, if Lance can refine his game, he certainly has the traits to be a productive NFL receiver.
3.05: Skyler Bell (WR – UConn)
Statistically, Skyler Bell is very impressive. He was top-three in the FBS in catches, yards and touchdowns. He is an athletic receiver who can play across the field. However, he lacks a proper catching technique and is worried about taking contact at the catch point. As a result, Bell’s production is hard to deny, but there are a few red flags that could make the next level tough to adjust to.
3.06: Germie Bernard (WR – Alabama)
Germie Bernard is a well-rounded receiver but thrives in the slot. If given the opportunity, he may tally decent rookie numbers; however, it’s difficult to see him being an every-week fantasy starter.
3.07: Ted Hurst (WR – Georgia State)
Ted Hurst is a physical receiver who can use his size (6-foot-4, 203 pounds) to overpower defenders. The biggest concern is that he has limited experience playing against high-end talent. Hurst is a true swing-for-the-fences pick. There’s a chance you make contact and score a valuable player, or you take the strikeout and cut your losses.
3.08: Seth McGowan (RB – Kentucky)
Seth McGowan is a quality early-down runner with good vision. He is agile for his size and has been a productive short-yardage back. Unfortunately, he has five fumbles in his last two seasons and is not prolific on third downs. Depending on where McGowan lands, he could carve out a role as an early-down grinder.
3.09: Deion Burks (WR – Oklahoma)
Deion Burks is one of the most athletic receivers in this class. He was a primary slot receiver in college, which utilized his smaller size and athleticism. Burks can make explosive plays, but he needs to refine his route-running ability. My player comparison for him is a smaller Chimere Dike.
3.10: Max Klare (TE – Ohio State)
Max Klare joins Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers as receiving tight ends who need work on their blocking skills. Unfortunately, Klare is not the caliber of receiver of either, and he needs significant blocking work. So why take him here?
Well, someone has to be drafted here, and there is enough college production to see Klare having an impact at the next level. At the end of the day, this is more a testament to the class than it is to Klare at the end of the third round.
Best of luck in your rookie drafts and happy draft week.
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