Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (2026 Fantasy Football)

The most exciting time of the dynasty calendar is finally here: Rookie draft season. Drafts are already underway for many dynasty players, and if you’re in a 12-team Superflex league, you’ve come to the right place. I’m breaking down a full two-round Superflex dynasty rookie mock draft, with analysis for each first-round selection. Let’s get to it.

Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft

Round 1

1.01: Jeremiyah Love (RB – ARI)

Nothing has changed post-draft with the 1.01. Jeremiyah Love is still in a tier of his own at the top spot, regardless of format.

People worried about the Arizona landing spot are overreacting, plain and simple. Love went third overall, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL. Nobody in this backfield is threatening his workload.

1.02: Jordyn Tyson (WR – NO)

I love this landing spot for Jordyn Tyson. He gets to play in a dome and under head coach Kellen Moore, who has worked wonders with this New Orleans offense. They are trending in the right direction. Tyson and Chris Olave complement each other well.

1.03: Carnell Tate (WR – TEN)

Carnell Tate was the first wide receiver off the board, going fourth overall to the Tennessee Titans. The offense has its limitations, which will cap Tate’s ceiling in the short term, but I have faith that new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll can turn things around.

1.04: Makai Lemon (WR – PHI)

My pre-draft WR1 falls to WR3 after landing in Philadelphia, a tough offensive environment for receivers to thrive in from a fantasy perspective.

This move all but confirms A.J. Brown is gone, making Makai Lemon the No. 2 wide receiver behind DeVonta Smith. Lemon should be a good but slightly underwhelming asset to roster as long as Jalen Hurts is under center.

1.05: Fernando Mendoza (QB – LV)

Fernando Mendoza is a tremendous kid, but I fear he’ll be a much better real-life talent than a fantasy asset. Even in Superflex formats, I’m not taking Mendoza ahead of the top three wide receivers.

Mendoza’s lack of rushing upside makes him fairly replaceable, even if he hits. The current meta in the dynasty landscape is fading quarterbacks more than ever, which also plays into this ranking.

1.06: KC Concepcion (WR – CLE)

I love KC Concepcion’s profile for fantasy football. He’s versatile, highly athletic and should step in as the No. 1 wide receiver for Cleveland from the jump.

Playing in devy leagues, I’ve been all in on Concepcion since his Freshman All-American season in 2023. He’s going to get peppered with targets in the NFL.

1.07: Jadarian Price (RB – SEA)

Jadarian Price snuck into round one of the NFL Draft, going 32nd overall to the reigning Super Bowl champs, the Seattle Seahawks.

Price’s production profile was limited in college, given he was playing behind Jeremiyah Love, but with Zach Charbonnet still recovering from a torn ACL, Price should have a chance to prove his worth and carve out a huge role in 2026.

1.08: Eli Stowers (TE – PHI)

As mentioned with Makai Lemon, the lack of passing volume in Philadelphia’s offense concerns me. That said, Eli Stowers’ game is incredibly fantasy-friendly.

This move suggests the Eagles plan to move on from Dallas Goedert after this season, his last one on contract. That means wheels up for Stowers in 2027. The bear case is that Stowers’ blocking limitations could relegate him to a part-time role, similar to Dalton Kincaid. But he could also become Harold Fannin Jr., or even better.

1.09: Kenyon Sadiq (TE – NYJ)

I have Eli Stowers and Kenyon Sadiq back-to-back in my rookie and overall fantasy football rankings, so I wouldn’t have any pushback if you flip them.

Sadiq has the first-round draft capital, but lands in an offense that may struggle to move the football in 2026. Regardless, this is dynasty, and Sadiq is very young and an elite athlete. There’s plenty to be excited about here.

1.10: Antonio Williams (WR – WSH)

I have yet to find anyone higher than me on Antonio Williams in dynasty. I’ve been a fan of his game since he was an underclassman at Clemson.

Williams demands targets at an impressive clip, and he outperformed two future NFL wide receivers from a per-route perspective in Bryant Wesco and T.J. Moore.

Williams can play the boundary but will likely be a slot receiver for Washington, which is great for PPR formats. Frankly, I don’t care if they sign Brandon Aiyuk. Williams is better.

1.11: Denzel Boston (WR – CLE)

Denzel Boston fell out of the first round, but Cleveland spent an early second-round pick on him to lock down their X receiver of the future. I assume Boston ends up as the No. 3 receiving option in this offense, behind Harold Fannin Jr. and KC Concepcion.

That’s less than exciting in an offense that doesn’t project to score many points, but maybe they get a top-tier quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft, and things turn around for them.

1.12: Chris Bell (WR – MIA)

Chris Bell went in the third round to the Miami Dolphins, which I believe could end up being an absolute steal for them. If Bell hadn’t suffered a late-season ACL injury in 2025, he might have been a top-50 pick.

Bell heads to a team with no notable receivers on the roster, which gives him the chance to become Malik Willis‘ top target. Expect Miami to slowly ramp up Bell’s workload in-season as he gets back to full health. The second half of the season is where he should really shine.