The 2026 NFL preseason is underway, meaning we’ve officially hit the start of redraft fantasy football season. Therefore, it’s time to do all the preparation fantasy players ignored over the past few months. 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 Sleeper
Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on Sleeper ADP for redraft leagues.
Daniel Jones (IND) – ADP 205.1 | QB26
Jones has bounced around the NFL, with up-and-down fantasy football success. However, he was outstanding last season before tearing his Achilles. Thankfully, Jones should be ready for Week 1. Furthermore, the veteran was playing the best football of his career before getting hurt, ranking as the QB6 over the first eight weeks, averaging 1.6 passing touchdowns and 20.8 fantasy points per game, totaling 22.2 or more in 62.5% of the contests. Jones should be drafted significantly higher than the 26th quarterback off the board just based on last year’s success.
Chase Brown (CIN) – ADP 17.8 | RB10
After a quiet rookie season, Brown has turned into a fantasy star. He finished as the RB10 in 2024, averaging 15.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Brown was the RB7 last year, averaging 16.6 fantasy points per game despite only playing half the season with Joe Burrow. More importantly, he has been a touchdown machine on a high-powered offense, totaling 11 scores in back-to-back years. The Bengals did nothing to challenge Brown’s role as the featured guy this offseason, meaning fantasy players should expect another top-10 finish in 2026.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (JAC) – ADP 155.8 | RB45
Jacksonville lost Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. Yet, they didn’t use any draft capital on a running back. While everyone is excited about Bhayshul Tuten, don’t forget about Rodriguez. He spent time with head coach Liam Coen at Kentucky. Furthermore, Rodriguez won’t be a benchwarmer for the Jaguars, as the team has discussed using him as a co-starter. Meanwhile, Rodriguez was arguably the Washington Commanders’ best running back in 2025, averaging 12.8 PPR fantasy points per game in the four contests with 12 or more rushing attempts.
DeVonta Smith (PHI) – ADP 37.1 | WR16
Following the offseason A.J. Brown trade to the New England Patriots, Smith will take over as the Eagles’ clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver in 2026. Last season, the former Alabama star 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 or more in nearly a third of those outings. Smith will have a career year and a top-12 finish this year.
Zay Flowers (BAL) – ADP 41.2 | WR19
Baltimore made several changes to their receiving corps this offseason. Yet, Flowers’ role as the clear-cut No. 1 option in the passing game remains unchallenged. Last year, the former Boston College star averaged 14.3 PPR fantasy points per game, a career high. However, he was even better when Lamar Jackson played, averaging 15 fantasy points per game on only 6.9 targets per contest. Despite coming off his first career WR1 finish, Flowers could still set career highs in every category this season under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.
Juwan Johnson (NO) – ADP 187.5 | TE23
Unfortunately, Jordyn Tyson reportedly will miss two months after suffering a hamstring injury on August 13. It is the fourth hamstring injury he has dealt with in the last 10 months. While Chris Olave will remain the Saints’ clear-cut top option in the passing game, Johnson is now the obvious candidate to fill Tyson’s role. Last year, the veteran finished as the TE11, averaging 10.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Johnson had spike weeks, finishing as a top-four tight end in 25% of the games during the fantasy season.
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