In what many considered a weak draft class in dynasty circles, the results of the NFL Draft left many of us somewhere between perplexed and mildly tilted, with just enough optimism sprinkled in to keep us from rage-flipping our rookie picks. There were prospects I could squint at and see fantasy-relevant futures, but those dreams were quickly smothered by landing spots in Cleveland, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and the New York Jets. Places where ceilings go to the Upside Down.
Sure, we might look back in two or three seasons and laugh at how wrong we were (we will), but for now, it’s tough to see many players in this class hitting high-end outcomes without a healthy dose of chaos along the way. Let’s dive headfirst into a few of my favorite targets from this class—the ones I’m willing to plant a flag on now and defend… for now, until OTAs.
| Post-Draft Rankings | |||
| Rank | Name | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiyah Love | RB1 | ARI |
| 2 | Carnell Tate | WR1 | TEN |
| 3 | Fernando Mendoza | QB1 | LV |
| 4 | Jadarian Price | RB2 | SEA |
| 5 | Jordyn Tyson | WR2 | NO |
| 6 | Makai Lemon | WR3 | PHI |
| 7 | K.C. Concepcion | WR4 | CLE |
| 8 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE1 | NYJ |
| 9 | Omar Cooper Jr. | WR5 | NYJ |
| 10 | Ty Simpson | QB2 | LAR |
| 11 | Jonah Coleman | RB3 | DEN |
| 12 | Denzel Boston | WR6 | CLE |
| 13 | Eli Stowers | TE2 | PHI |
| 14 | Chris Bell | WR7 | MIA |
| 15 | Antonio Williams | WR8 | WAS |
| 16 | Nicholas Singleton | RB4 | TEN |
| 17 | Drew Allar | QB3 | PIT |
| 18 | Germie Bernard | WR9 | PIT |
| 19 | De’Zhaun Stribling | WR10 | SF |
| 20 | Malachi Fields | WR11 | NYG |
| 21 | Carson Beck | QB4 | ARI |
| 22 | Ted Hurst | WR12 | TB |
| 23 | Emmett Johnson | RB5 | KC |
| 24 | Zachariah Branch | WR13 | ATL |
| 25 | Kaytron Allen | RB6 | WAS |
| 26 | Elijah Sarratt | WR14 | BAL |
| 27 | Caleb Douglas | WR15 | MIA |
| 28 | Mike Washington Jr. | RB7 | LV |
| 29 | Chris Brazzell II | WR16 | CAR |
| 30 | Max Klare | TE3 | LAR |
| 31 | Demond Claiborne | RB8 | MIN |
| 32 | Justin Joly | TE4 | DEN |
| 33 | Skyler Bell | WR17 | BUF |
| 34 | Ja’Kobi Lane | WR18 | BAL |
| 35 | Oscar Delp | TE5 | NO |
| 36 | Adam Randall | RB9 | BAL |
| 37 | Kaelon Black | RB10 | SF |
| 38 | Eli Raridon | TE6 | NE |
| 39 | Cade Klubnik | QB5 | NYJ |
| 40 | Eli Heidenreich | RB11 | PIT |
| 41 | Bryce Lance | WR19 | NO |
| 42 | Taylen Green | QB6 | CLE |
| 43 | Seth McGowan | RB11 | IND |
| 44 | Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR20 | MIA |
| 45 | C.J. Daniels | WR21 | LAR |
| 46 | Marlin Klein | TE7 | HOU |
| 47 | Jeff Caldwell | WR22 | KC |
| 48 | Brenen Thompson | WR23 | LAC |
| 49 | Sam Roush | TE8 | CHI |
| 50 | Tanner Koziol | TE9 | JAX |
Rookie Premier
- Player: Carnell Tate
- Team: Tennessee Titans
- Dynasty Rookie Rank: Overall 2 | WR1
Fantasy Outlook: This is the kind of landing spot that makes dynasty managers nod approvingly while pretending they expected it all along. Tate walks into arguably the best WR situation in this class, joining a rising Tennessee offense led by QB Cam Ward and slot extraordinare Wan’Dale Robinson, all under new play-caller Brian Daboll.
The fit is clean. Tate lived out wide at Ohio State (88% of snaps), while Robinson made his living in the slot—racking up 64% of his 2025 fantasy points there while averaging double digits per game. That complementary skill set should keep both players fantasy-relevant instead of cannibalizing each other.
Tate checks every box analytically and stylistically, and Daboll has a proven track record of producing alpha WRs. If everything clicks, Tate isn’t just the WR1 of this class—he’s a potential difference-maker.
- Player: Jadarian Price
- Team: Seattle Seahawks
- Dynasty Rookie Rank: Overall 4 | RB2
Fantasy Outlook: The biggest winner of the NFL Draft—both in real life and fantasy—might just be Jadarian Price. Getting first-round draft capital (No. 32 overall) is already a green flag, but for running backs, it’s basically a neon sign flashing “fantasy production incoming.”
The Seahawks ran the ball at a 51% clip in 2025 (third-highest in the league), so the opportunity is knocking and and the former Notre Dame back is in position to cash in. With Kenneth Walker III gone and Zach Charbonnet recovering from a torn ACL (with a murky return timeline around Weeks 12–13), there are 400+ carries up for grabs.
Price has legitimate bell-cow potential, and unless something unexpected happens, he’s staring down immediate volume with long-term upside. That’s dynasty gold. Don’t overthink it.
- Player: Chris Bell
- Team: Miami Dolphins
- Dynasty Rookie Rank: Overall 14 | WR7
Fantasy Outlook: Before the ACL injury, Bell was flirting with first-round buzz. After it? He “fell” to the third round, where Miami happily scooped him up. This wasn’t some Temu bargain-bin charity pickup; The Fins got a premium item with slightly delayed shipping.
The Dolphins’ WR room is “open for business.” No pass catcher on the roster has posted 50+ receptions or 700+ yards in a single season, and with Malik Willis stepping into his first year as a starter, someone needs to stretch the field and make his life easier.
Enter Bell—the most explosive vertical threat on the roster. Yes, the injury may slow his rookie-year ramp-up, but this is a classic buy-now, profit-later situation. By Year 2, Bell could be cashing in big for patient dynasty managers.
- Player: Nicholas Singleton
- Team: Tennessee Titans
- Dynasty Rookie Rank: Overall 16 | RB4
Fantasy Outlook: The new Tennessee regime didn’t waste time identifying their potential RB of the future. Nicholas Singleton lands in a sneaky-good spot despite fifth-round draft capital—because sometimes opportunity matters more.
Tony Pollard is entering the final year of his deal, and Tyjae Spears hasn’t exactly locked down the “reliable option” label. That leaves the door wide open for Singleton, a former five-star recruit with downhill juice and big-play ability. He should start the season as the RB2 with room to grow by his second season.
In a weaker RB class, Singleton’s path to relevance is clearer than most. If you can grab a top WR early and circle back for Singleton in the second round of your rookie draft, you’re setting yourself up nicely. This is how rosters get better without overthinking it.
- Player: Elijah Sarratt
- Team: Baltimore Ravens
- Dynasty Rookie Rank: Overall 26 | WR14
Fantasy Outlook: Ah, yes, the Ravens—the place where wide receiver dreams go to be…complicated. But hear me out. The “power slot” role in Baltimore is up for grabs, and while the team also added Ja’Kobi Lane, Sarratt feels like the better bet to carve out that role. He played primarily on the perimeter (87% of snaps) at Indiana, but his size, physicality, and ability to win contested catches make him a strong candidate to work inside.
Lamar Jackson needs reliable pass catchers beyond Zay Flowers, and Sarratt has the skill set to earn targets. Is he a Keenan Allen-type? Probably not. Could he flirt with that archetype if things break right? Maybe.
At his cost, that’s a bet worth making.
- Player: Demond Claiborne
- Team: Minnesota Vikings
- Dynasty Rookie Rank: Overall 31 | RB8
Fantasy Outlook: Claiborne isn’t going to wow you with size, but he brings speed, quickness, and enough wiggle to make defenders miss in space, which, last time I checked, still counts in fantasy football.
Minnesota’s RB room is anything but settled. Aaron Jones is back, but north of 30, and Jordan Mason has issues in pass protection. That opens the door for Claiborne to carve out a role, especially on third downs, where his pass-catching and blocking ability give him a real edge to stand out.
The upside here is a PPR-friendly flex option who sneaks into relevance sooner than expected. For a third-round rookie pick, you could do a lot worse.
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