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 Yahoo
Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on Yahoo ADP for redraft leagues.
Drake Maye (QB – NE) | ADP: 47.1 (QB4)
Drake Maye fell just short of winning the NFL MVP award in his second season. However, he was outstanding for fantasy players, ending the year as the QB2, averaging 20.7 fantasy points per game.
Furthermore, his 31 passing touchdowns were the third-most in the league despite lacking a go-to No. 1-caliber wide receiver. Thankfully, the Patriots fixed that this offseason by trading for A.J. Brown, setting up Maye to build on last year’s success. There is no reason why he should have an average draft position (ADP) 11 picks later than Lamar Jackson.
Chase Brown (RB – CIN) | ADP: 16.8 (RB9)
Following a quiet rookie season, Chase 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 season, averaging 16.6 fantasy points per game despite only playing half the season with Joe Burrow.
More importantly, Brown 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 back this offseason, meaning fantasy players should expect a top-six finish in 2026.
Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE) | ADP: 53.4 (RB22)
An off-the-field issue hovered over Quinshon Judkins this time last year, leaving fantasy players unsure what to do with him. However, he quickly became an RB2 for fantasy players after missing Week 1. Judkins had at least 18 rushing attempts for 110 yards or a touchdown in three consecutive games after making his career debut.
Furthermore, he averaged 17.4 PPR fantasy points per game in the six contests with 18+ rushing attempts. Judkins could be a top-12 running back this year, especially after the Browns improved their offensive line.
Rashee Rice (WR – KC) | ADP: 32.7 (WR13)
Unfortunately, Rashee Rice has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this offseason. He served a 30-day sentence for violating his probation. Furthermore, the superstar was rehabbing following a clean-up procedure on his knee.
Hopefully, Rice doesn’t get suspended and is ready to play in Week 1. Last year, the former SMU star played in only eight games due to a suspension and an injury. However, he was outstanding when on the field, averaging 18.8 PPR fantasy points per game, scoring over 23.1 points in half the contests.
DJ Moore (WR – BUF) | ADP: 65.4 (WR26)
After years of dealing with subpar quarterbacks, DJ Moore gets to play with Josh Allen in 2026. He has been productive, averaging 14+ PPR fantasy points per game in five of his seven seasons since his rookie year, 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.
Greg Dulcich (TE – MIA) | ADP: 132.9 (TE28)
The Dolphins lack proven pass-catchers after moving on from Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle this offseason, leaving Malik Washington as the team’s No. 1 wide receiver. Therefore, it’s no surprise that some have called Greg Dulcich a deep-league sleeper tight end.
Last season, Dulcich averaged 6.3 PPR fantasy points per game, playing as Miami’s No. 2 tight end behind Darren Waller. However, Dulcich produced when given an opportunity, averaging five receptions for 53.5 receiving yards, 0.5 touchdowns and 13 fantasy points per game when seeing over four targets last season.
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