The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone. Now that this phase of the NFL offseason has ended, it’s on to fantasy football drafts for many leagues. That will often start with dynasty drafts both startup and rookie drafts. We’ll have you covered with our dynasty rookie draft rankings and advice to help you dominate your leagues. Here’s a look at a few dynasty rookie draft prospects to know as you prepare for your draft.
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Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice: 9 Mid-Round Dynasty Rookie Picks to Draft
Here are mid-round dynasty rookie picks experts target in 2026 fantasy football drafts.
| RK | TIERS | PLAYER NAME | TEAM | POS | AGE | BEST | WORST | AVG. | STD.DEV | ECR VS. ADP |
| 18 | 4 | Chris Brazzell II | CAR | WR11 | 22 | 12 | 32 | 20.5 | 5.7 | 7 |
| 21 | 4 | Elijah Sarratt | BAL | WR12 | 23 | 15 | 30 | 22.4 | 4.8 | 3 |
| 22 | 4 | Ted Hurst III | TB | WR13 | 21 | 16 | 36 | 22.7 | 5.9 | 1 |
| 30 | 5 | Max Klare | LAR | TE3 | 22 | 23 | 40 | 31.3 | 4.6 | 7 |
| 31 | 5 | Eli Raridon | NE | TE4 | 22 | 22 | 44 | 32.3 | 7.2 | 10 |
| 32 | 5 | Oscar Delp | NO | TE5 | 22 | 20 | 61 | 32.7 | 10.7 | 3 |
| 33 | 5 | Bryce Lance | NO | WR18 | 23 | 22 | 48 | 34.8 | 7.8 | 1 |
| 36 | 5 | Justin Joly | DEN | TE6 | 21 | 26 | 45 | 36.8 | 6.1 | 6 |
| 38 | 5 | Seth McGowan | IND | RB11 | 24 | 31 | 46 | 38 | 4.1 | 6 |
Chris Brazzell gives Carolina’s young offense a much-needed vertical element after the Panthers added the explosive former Tennessee receiver in Round 3. At 6-foot-4 with legit speed, Brazzell profiles as a field stretcher capable of creating splash plays immediately, even if week-to-week consistency takes time. His path to fantasy relevance likely depends on carving out a specialized deep-threat role early while developing the rest of his game. The profile carries some risk given Tennessee receivers’ mixed NFL track record, but the athleticism and early-career production make him an intriguing long-term bet.
– Andrew Erickson
2026 4th-rounder Elijah Sarratt may have been overshadowed by Baltimore’s earlier selection of Ja’Kobi Lane, but the former Indiana receiver offers an intriguing pathway to Year 1 relevance. Sarratt enters a crowded, run-heavy offense, yet his strong production profile, early breakout age, and red-zone skill set could help him carve out a role quickly if Mark Andrews continues declining. The Ravens already have their No.1 WR in Zay Flowers, so expectations should remain tempered, but Sarratt’s ability to win contested catches and earn targets gives him sleeper appeal. Among Baltimore’s rookie receivers, he might be the better value bet relative to cost.
– Andrew Erickson
Eli Raridon arrives in New England after getting drafted in the third round. He has a shot to be the immediate TE2 on the roster behind only Hunter Henry, with only Julian Hill and CJ Dippre as his main competition. Hunter Henry is a free agent after the 2026 season, so the runway is clear for Raridon to get substantial playing time in 2026 and walk into 2027 as the team’s unquestioned starter. I’ll be drafting him heavily in the second round of rookie dynasty drafts.
– Derek Brown
The Saints selected Bryce Lance in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Adding Lance to a wide receiver room that already includes Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson should equal fireworks in 2026. Lance could struggle to see consistent volume as the team’s field stretcher behind Olave, Tyson, and likely Juwan Johnson, though. Johnson could be gone as soon as 2027 or 2028, though, and Olave is a free agent after this season, so Lance could find himself as the team’s WR2 in 2027 if they don’t retain Olave. Lance is oozing with upside with a team on the rise. He could be a swing from the heels home run pick in the second round of your rookie drafts.
– Derek Brown
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