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2026 IDP Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings
Here are our latest IDP Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings from our consensus of fantasy football experts. You can find the latest Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings and sync your fantasy football league for specific advice.
| RK | TIERS | PLAYER NAME | TEAM | POS | AGE | BEST | WORST | AVG. | STD.DEV |
| 1 | 1 | Sonny Styles | WAS | LB1 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | CJ Allen | IND | LB2 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0.8 |
| 3 | 1 | David Bailey | NYJ | EDGE1 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 3.3 | 1.3 |
| 4 | 2 | Arvell Reese | NYG | LB3 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 5.3 | 2.4 |
| 5 | 2 | Josiah Trotter | TB | LB4 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 5.3 | 2.6 |
| 6 | 2 | Jacob Rodriguez | MIA | LB5 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 5.7 | 0.5 |
| 7 | 2 | Rueben Bain Jr. | TB | DE1 | 21 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 3.7 |
| 8 | 2 | Jake Golday | MIN | LB6 | 23 | 9 | 12 | 10.3 | 1.3 |
| 9 | 3 | Anthony Hill Jr. | TEN | LB7 | 21 | 8 | 21 | 13 | 5.7 |
| 10 | 3 | Malachi Lawrence | DAL | EDGE2 | 22 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3.3 |
| 11 | 3 | Caleb Downs | DAL | S1 | 21 | 4 | 33 | 14.7 | 13 |
| 12 | 3 | Kaleb Elarms-Orr | BUF | LB8 | 22 | 8 | 21 | 15 | 5.3 |
| 13 | 3 | Akheem Mesidor | LAC | DT1 | 25 | 10 | 25 | 15.7 | 6.7 |
| 14 | 3 | Bryce Boettcher | IND | LB9 | 23 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 2.2 |
| 15 | 3 | Kyle Louis | MIA | LB10 | 22 | 12 | 23 | 18 | 4.5 |
| 16 | 3 | Derrick Moore | DET | EDGE3 | 23 | 14 | 23 | 18 | 3.7 |
| 17 | 3 | Cashius Howell | CIN | EDGE4 | 23 | 6 | 26 | 19 | 9.2 |
| 18 | 3 | Dillon Thieneman | CHI | S2 | 21 | 11 | 36 | 19.3 | 11.8 |
| 19 | 4 | Keldric Faulk | TEN | DE2 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 22 | 2.5 |
| 20 | 4 | R Mason Thomas | KC | EDGE5 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 22.3 | 3.3 |
| 21 | 4 | Gabe Jacas | NE | EDGE6 | 21 | 13 | 43 | 25 | 13 |
| 22 | 4 | A.J. Haulcy | IND | S3 | 22 | 14 | 51 | 26.7 | 17.2 |
| 23 | 4 | Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | CLE | S4 | 22 | 15 | 53 | 28 | 17.7 |
| 24 | 4 | Kamari Ramsey | HOU | S5 | 21 | 26 | 48 | 33.3 | 10.4 |
| 25 | 5 | TJ Parker | BUF | EDGE7 | 21 | 20 | 31 | 25.5 | 5.5 |
| 26 | 5 | Red Murdock | DEN | LB11 | 22 | 11 | 42 | 26.5 | 15.5 |
| 27 | 5 | Mansoor Delane | KC | CB1 | 22 | 21 | 34 | 27.5 | 6.5 |
| 28 | 5 | Zakee Wheatley | CAR | S6 | 24 | 24 | 54 | 40.3 | 12.4 |
| 29 | 5 | Bud Clark | SEA | S7 | 24 | 23 | 39 | 31 | 8 |
| 30 | 5 | Zion Young | BAL | EDGE8 | 22 | 18 | 49 | 33.5 | 15.5 |
What is IDP Fantasy Football?
IDP fantasy football, short for Individual Defensive Player fantasy football, is a format where managers draft and start defensive players individually instead of using a single team defense/special teams (D/ST) unit. In IDP leagues, players score fantasy points for stats like tackles, sacks, interceptions, forced fumbles, and passes defended, making linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs valuable assets. This format adds a deeper layer of strategy compared to traditional fantasy football because managers must evaluate defensive player production, matchups, and positional value throughout the NFL season. IDP fantasy football leagues are especially popular among experienced fantasy football players looking for a more immersive and realistic experience.
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