Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: 5 Rounds (2026 Fantasy Football)

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 dynasty rookie mock draft using our free draft simulator. We dive into a few of the picks below.

Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft

Here’s a five-round, 1QB dynasty rookie mock draft. Here is the full draft board, and we dive into the dynasty rookie draft pick selection below.

Full Dynasty Rookie Draft Board

Dynasty Rookie Draft Picks

1.09 – Kenyon Sadiq (TE – NYJ)

Kenyon Sadiq enters 2026 as a first-round NFL tight end with elite draft capital, but the Jets landing spot tempers the hype. The consensus view is that his athletic profile and age make him one of the class’s top upside bets, yet his rookie role may be more complementary than featured because of Mason Taylor and a crowded target tree. Long term, he still carries top-tier TE upside if his receiving game develops. Year one likely brings modest production, mostly as a move piece and red-zone threat.

2.09 – Elijah Sarratt (WR – BAL)

Elijah Sarratt looks like a solid Day 3 bet in dynasty, with Baltimore taking him No. 115 overall and projecting him as a slot-friendly, chain-moving target rather than a field stretcher. The fit is intriguing because Lamar Jackson should buoy the offense, but the draft capital and a crowded WR room keep his short-term value in check. Most evaluators see a polished possession receiver who can win underneath and at the catch point, with a fantasy ceiling more in the WR3/FLEX range than true alpha status.

3.09 – Eli Raridon (TE – NE)

Eli Raridon’s dynasty case is built on real NFL investment and a clean path in New England. He went No. 95 overall in the third round to the Patriots, giving him Day 2 capital, and multiple analysts see him as the likely TE2 right away behind Hunter Henry, with a chance to inherit the starting job in 2027. The floor is tied to his blocking and athletic profile; the ceiling is a usable fantasy TE if the targets grow.

4.09 – Brenen Thompson (WR – LAC)

Brenen Thompson enters the 2026 rookie class as a fourth-round Chargers pick with obvious speed, but limited draft capital keeps the fantasy upside in check. Los Angeles can use him as a vertical/field-stretching piece in a Mike McDaniel offense, yet Ladd McConkey remains the clear target leader and Thompson’s path is mostly as a situational deep threat. His dynasty ceiling is tied to explosive plays and a possible expanded gadget role, while rookie-year output projects as sporadic and matchup-driven.

5.09 – Tanner Koziol (TE – JAC)

Tanner Koziol enters the 2026 rookie class as a productive, pass-game-focused tight end whose fantasy value is tied more to role than draft buzz. Jacksonville took him 164th overall, which is workable but not strong capital, and he lands behind Brenton Strange plus second-rounder Nate Boerkircher. That makes him a likely “receiving” tight end rather than an immediate starter, with a path to relevance if the room opens up. Most evaluators see TE8-ish dynasty value and a useful TE-premium stash rather than a high-end difference-maker.