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Here are 10 dynasty rookies our experts love to target in their 2026 dynasty rookie drafts.
Makai Lemon (WR – PHI)
There’s already been some robust social-media debate about whether Philadelphia was a good landing spot for Lemon. Well, A.J. Brown has had four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with the Eagles. DeVonta Smith has gone over 1,000 yards in three of the last four years and was on a 1,000-yard pace in 2024 but missed four games. So, basically, the Eagles’ passing game has supported a pair of 1,000-yard receivers for four years. And Brown is as good as gone, destined to be traded to the Patriots. Lemon’s tape is electric. He’s a shifty route runner who separates easily and goes into berserker mode with the ball in his hands. It’s not hard to imagine him having some 100-catch seasons.
– Pat Fitzmaurice
KC Concepcion (WR – CLE)
KC Concepcion heads to Cleveland with first-round draft capital in tow. Concepcion has the talent and draft capital attached to his name to be the team’s WR1 from the jump. At this point, we know who Jerry Jeudy is, and that’s an underwhelming volume-dependent ancillary wide receiver. Concepcion’s main competition for leading the team in targets in 2026 is Harold Fannin Jr. Concepcion remains my WR2 of this class and a top-five pick in rookie drafts regardless of format. I’m not worried about the Cleveland quarterback situation. Could that hurt his floor and ceiling in 2026? Sure, but quarterbacks’ situations change quickly in the NFL, and I won’t let that deter me from drafting a talented wide receiver. Bet on talent with your rookie draft picks, especially when hefty draft capital is attached to their names. You’ll be better for it in the long run.
– Derek Brown
Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – NYJ)
The Jets were busy in round one of the NFL Draft selecting Omar Cooper Jr. and Kenyon Sadiq to add to their offense. Omar Cooper Jr. should be an option for two wide receiver sets from the start in New York, as Adonai Mitchell could be on the outside looking in. Cooper Jr. has the ability to operate from the slot and play on the perimeter as well. The big question for Cooper Jr. isn’t related to his talent but how many weapons can Geno Smith support in 2026 and who will be the Jets’ starting quarterback in 2027 and moving forward. Cooper finds himself in the late first round mix for dynasty rookie drafts, with the case for selecting him starting at the 1.07.
– Derek Brown
Eli Stowers (TE – PHI)
If you’re a slave to draft capital, you won’t take Stowers, who was picked in the back half of the second round, ahead of Kenyon Sadiq, who was drafted 16th overall. But Stowers has comparable athleticism to Sadiq, was more productive in college, and had the better landing spot.
– Pat Fitzmaurice
Antonio Williams (WR – WAS)
Aside from Terry McLaurin, the Commanders’ WR depth chart is a mish-mash of veterans who never really panned out and young players who haven’t popped yet. And= early third-round pick, Williams could conceivably be Washington’s No. 2 receiver in short order. Early college production bodes well for future NFL production, and Williams had 56 catches as an 18-year-old freshman at Clemson. Williams has 4.41 speed, remarkable body control, and can line up in the slot or out wide.
– Pat Fitzmaurice
Chris Bell (WR – MIA)
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.
– Derek Brown
Germie Bernard (WR – PIT)
Some dynasty managers will want to target a running back at the top of the second round since there are so few appealing options available. Well, there’s a reason for that: This RB class is terrible. A second-round pick drafted 43rd overall, Bernard offers a nice combination of size (6-1, 206) and speed (4.48). He thrives on in-breaking routes and is good with the ball in his hands, which is why Alabama used him on a bunch of jet sweeps last season. Don’t get cute: Take the second-round receiver with an appealing all-around skill set.
– Pat Fitzmaurice
Chris Brazzell II (WR – CAR)
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.
– Derek Brown
Ted Hurst (WR – TB)
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.
– Derek Brown
Oscar Delp (TE – NO)
The Saints drafted Oscar Delp in the third round of the NFL Draft. Delp could have a quiet rookie year behind Juwan Johnson and Noah Fant, but I expect him to walk into 2027 with a shot to be the team’s starting tight end. Fant is on a two-year deal that is basically a puffed-up one-year deal. Johnson is entering his age-30 season and is a free agent after the 2027 season. The runway could clear quickly for Delp. I want to bet on his upside in the second round of rookie drafts.
– Derek Brown
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