While the 2026 NFL regular season is still several months away, now is the time to start preparing for redraft fantasy football leagues. Many factors go into fantasy players winning their redraft league every year. However, the top factor is drafting players at a value.
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Best Fantasy Football Draft Values on NFFC
Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on National Fantasy Football Championship (NFFC) average draft position (ADP).
Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC) | ADP: 92.54 (QB14)
Despite suffering a significant knee injury at the end of last season, Patrick Mahomes has participated in offseason workouts, putting him on pace to play in Week 1. Last year, the superstar was quietly one of the top quarterbacks in fantasy football despite never having a healthy receiving corps.
Mahomes was the fantasy QB2 over the first 13 weeks, averaging 21.1 fantasy points per game, totaling 23.1+ points in eight out of 12 contests. While Mahomes might get off to a slow start, expect him to have another top-10 finish in 2026.
Derrick Henry (RB – BAL) | ADP: 23.98 (RB13)
While some won’t draft Derrick Henry for fear his age makes him an injury risk, the veteran has played in at least 15 games in all but one season of his career, including 17 contests in three consecutive seasons.
Henry was the fantasy RB8 last season, averaging 16.4 PPR fantasy points per game despite totaling only 15 receptions, 18 fewer than any other running back to finish in the top 20. More importantly, Henry has recorded at least 1,150 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in four consecutive seasons, finishing as a top-eight running back every year.
Jadarian Price (RB – SEA) | ADP: 82.33 (RB30)
Jadarian Price was arguably the biggest fantasy winner from the 2026 NFL Draft. The Seahawks lost Kenneth Walker III in free agency, while Zach Charbonnet is coming off a torn ACL and likely won’t play until Thanksgiving, if not later.
Last year, Seattle had the third-most rushing attempts in the NFL, averaging 25.8 per game from their running backs. While Emanuel Wilson will have a role, Price will be the featured back. Therefore, the rookie should be drafted as a low-end RB2 rather than a mid-range FLEX option.
DeVonta Smith (WR – PHI) | ADP: 46.27 (WR19)
The worst-kept secret in the NFL was the pending A.J. Brown trade. DeVonta Smith has taken over as the Eagles’ No. 1 wide receiver with Brown in New England. Last season, Smith finished as the WR20, averaging 11.9 PPR fantasy points per game.
However, Smith was outstanding when seeing enough volume, averaging 19.3 fantasy points per game in the seven contests where he had seven or more targets, scoring 20+ points in nearly a third of those outings. Smith will have a career year as Jalen Hurts‘ top wide receiver.
DJ Moore (WR – BUF) | ADP: 70.54 (WR30)
After years of dealing with subpar quarterbacks, DJ Moore gets to play with Josh Allen in 2026. He has been productive, averaging 14 or more PPR fantasy points per game in five out of seven seasons since his rookie campaign, despite never being an elite touchdown scorer.
Meanwhile, the Bills have lacked a go-to wide receiver since Stefon Diggs was traded. Diggs finished as the WR9 in his final season in Buffalo, averaging 9.4 targets and 16.1 fantasy points per game. Moore could have similar success with Allen under center.
Isaiah Likely (TE – NYG) | ADP: 134.97 (TE15)
Many had high hopes for Isaiah Likely last season after the veteran had a career year in 2024. Unfortunately, he suffered a fractured foot in training camp, which forced him to miss the first three games of the regular season and impacted his role throughout the season.
However, fantasy players should have high hopes for him after signing with the Giants in free agency. Malik Nabers‘ status for Week 1 is in serious doubt, leaving New York with limited options in the passing game. Don’t be surprised if Likely has a breakout season.
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