Today, we’re diving into a one-round undrafted free agent (UDFA) rookie mock draft, covering my favorite 12 undrafted rookies from a dynasty fantasy football perspective.
These guys aren’t the shiny new toys making up the first round of your rookie boards, but history has proven that the undrafted free agent pool is far from barren. Just to name a few, we’ve seen Kurt Warner, Tony Romo, Antonio Gates, Wes Welker, and Austin Ekeler all hit from a real-life and a fantasy perspective. The UDFA hit list is longer than most people think.
Now, let’s be clear: these are long shots. I’m not here to tell you these guys are likely to pan out. What I am saying is that these prospects are worth a waiver claim after your rookie draft and a roster spot on your taxi squad. The cost is minimal (or zero), so you have nothing to lose.
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UDFA Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (2026 Fantasy Football)
Let’s get into it, starting with my top UDFA, coming in at 1.01:
1.01 – Michael Trigg (TE – DAL)
Trigg was perhaps the biggest disappointment of the NFL Draft, going from a consensus Top 100 prospect to undrafted. This was due in large part to his astonishingly bad 27.5-inch vertical on Baylor’s Pro Day, as well as the slew of injuries he’s suffered throughout his five-year college career.
There’s still plenty to like about Trigg’s game despite the red flags, including his 99th-percentile wingspan and his highlight-play ability. Trigg’s size and frame make him a mismatch for linebackers and defensive backs, so don’t be surprised if Dallas gets him involved as a rookie. He won’t usurp Jake Ferguson without an injury, but this is dynasty, and this is a talent profile I want on my roster.
1.02 – Robert Henry Jr. (RB – WAS)
Robert Henry Jr. was my RB7 of the 2026 rookie class pre-draft. Granted, this running back class is one of the worst we’ve seen in recent memory, but Henry stood out from an analytical perspective. His 6.9 yards per attempt (YPA) and 4.25 yards after contact per attempt (YCO/A) were near the top of the FBS in 2025, suggesting he’s a highly efficient rusher. Henry signed with Washington following the draft, one of the more ambiguous backfields in the NFL. His current backfield competition consists of Rachaad White, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaytron Allen, Jerome Ford, and Jeremy McNichols. It feels like a situation where anyone could separate themselves at camp and carve out a role.
1.03 – Dominic Richardson (RB – DAL)
I wrote a piece on Richardson earlier this year as one of the East-West Shrine Bowl winners, dominating in the final drive and scoring the go-ahead touchdown. Richardson is an older prospect, playing six total years of college football with three different programs. However, 2025 was his only season with 200+ rush attempts, so he should have some fresh legs.
Richardson is headed to Dallas to compete for a roster spot in a backfield with no clear No. 2 RB. His competition for that backup role is currently Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah, and Israel Abanikanda. I wouldn’t be shocked if he outshines these three in training camp and in the preseason to lock up a role in this offense.
1.04 – Roman Hemby (RB – LV)
It was a bit surprising to see Hemby go undrafted while his teammate, Kaelon Black, snuck into Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Hemby posted some respectable raw numbers in 2025, rushing for over 1,110 yards and seven touchdowns. Unfortunately, his per-rush metrics are all pretty poor, so these numbers were mostly a product of volume. The best part of Hemby’s profile is his receiving upside, hauling in 130 total receptions in his final four seasons of college.
After Ashton Jeanty, it appears Mike Washington is the favorite to earn the No. 2 RB role, whom I was not high on pre-draft. I don’t see why Hemby couldn’t challenge Washington’s spot on the depth chart and eventually establish himself as the backup in Las Vegas.
1.05 – Terion Stewart (RB – KC)
Terrion Stewart was one of a handful of running backs signed by Kansas City following the NFL Draft, and he’s my favorite of the bunch. Stewart was a five-year player, playing his first four seasons at Bowling Green before transferring to Virginia Tech.
The reason I like him so much? Analytically, the kid looks like a superstar. He has a career juke rate of 46.9 percent, with 225 missed tackles forced on just 480 rush attempts. He also averaged a robust 4.56 yards YCO/A in his career. I don’t care if it’s G5 or P4 competition; when your numbers are that good, you’re worth a roster spot.
1.06 – Eric Rivers (WR – TB)
Rivers was another one of my East-West Shrine Bowl write-ups, finishing with five receptions on seven targets for 66 yards. Rivers had a disappointing year at Georgia Tech after a breakout season for FIU in 2024. Much of this was due to the Yellowjackets’ offensive scheme and Haynes King being a run-first quarterback. Tampa Bay has a deep wide receiver room, but I like Rivers’ game. With his field-stretching ability and versatility, I can see the Bucs finding a way to use him.
1.07 – J’Mari Taylor (RB – JAC)
Taylor is an interesting prospect in that he was an FCS player for four seasons before transferring up. He posted back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons, one with NC Central and one with Virginia. The reason to invest in fantasy, though, is his pass-catching upside. Taylor finished fourth in the FBS in targets (54) and receptions (43) amongst all running backs in 2025. Unfortunately for Taylor, they already have a tremendous receiving back in LeQuint Allen.
1.08 – Le’Veon Moss (RB – MIA)
I can’t say I was ever a big Le’Veon Moss fan in college, but he lands in a spot where he could carve out a role by 2027. De’Von Achane is in a contract year, and given the way Miami is trending, it doesn’t make a ton of sense for them to invest heavily in a star running back long term. Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright have been less than effective in limited NFL action, which begs the question: Who emerges as the guy if Achane is gone? The correct answer is probably none of these three, but Moss has as good a chance as any.
1.09 – RJ Maryland (TE – GB)
Following Maryland’s first two seasons at SMU, I felt pretty good about him developing into an exciting fantasy asset for dynasty. Sadly, he never took that next step forward from a production standpoint, which led him to go undrafted. Maryland signed with Green Bay following the NFL Draft, which could be intriguing if Tucker Kraft isn’t ready to start the year. We already know Luke Musgrave isn’t very good, so could Maryland beat him out and get some routes early on? If so, his dynasty stock will probably skyrocket, and you could flip him for a nice profit.
1.10 – Caullin Lacy (WR – NYJ)
Caullin Lacy was a Campus 2 Canton darling back in his South Alabama days, posting a 1,300-yard receiving season back in 2023. Injuries ended up derailing his final two seasons after transferring to Louisville, hurting his draft stock and leading to him signing as a UDFA. Lacy’s most likely role in the NFL will be as a return guy, as he was used heavily in this role in college. If you play in a league that counts return yardage, feel free to use a late-round pick on Lacy as a dart throw.
1.11 – Dae’Quan Wright (TE – PHI)
Wright quietly had a very productive final season at Ole Miss, surpassing 600 receiving yards and finding paydirt five times. He’s a big athlete, listed at 256 pounds, who can play in-line and block. This alone could give him some playing time early in Philly. The downside is that the Eagles took another tight end earlier in this draft in Eli Stowers, who projects much better for fantasy purposes.
1.12 – Desmond Reid (RB – BUF)
Desmond Reid wraps up our UDFA draft, signing with the Buffalo Bills. At just 175 pounds, Reid’s ceiling in the NFL is as a scatback or a third-down specialist. He’s not a physical runner and will not be used between the tackles in the NFL, and his limitations as a pass blocker may prevent him from seeing the field altogether. That said, if you have the space on your taxi, I don’t hate taking a shot on a guy playing in a Josh Allen led offense.
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