Caleb Douglas (WR – MIA)
The Dolphins spent two third-round picks on wide receivers in the NFL Draft. One was Louisville’s Chris Bell, who many believed could’ve gone in Round 1 or early Round 2 before tearing his ACL in November.
The other was Texas Tech’s Caleb Douglas, a surprise selection to many.
With Bell starting his rookie season on the PUP list as he works his way back from injury, Douglas has a chance to establish himself as Miami’s WR1.
Per Zain Dhanani on X, Dolphins insiders believe Douglas offers a combo of size and speed that other receivers on the roster don’t possess, which should allow him to make an impact as a rookie.
The measurables are certainly there. Douglas stands 6’4” and 206 pounds with 4.39 speed. He can beat defenses downfield with his gazelle-like stride. He’s also dangerous in contested-catch situations thanks to his high-pointing skills. All traits Douglas used to rack up 115 receptions for 1,725 yards and 13 touchdowns over the past two seasons with the Red Raiders.
Miami’s receiver room is wide open; someone needs to step up. Maybe it’ll be Douglas, who currently has an ADP of WR101, per Dynasty Data Lab. There’s no risk to clicking the button on him in Round 20 — you could walk away with the Dolphins’ leading wideout in 2026.
Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE)
The arrow is pointing up for Quinshon Judkins heading into Year 2. He appears to be healthy in the videos we saw during minicamp, has Todd Monkin as his head coach and playcaller now, and faces one of the easiest strength of schedules for running backs in the league.
Still, Judkins is coming back from brutal lower body injuries: a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle suffered in Week 16 last season. That could mean more work for teammate Dylan Sampson, who was picked in the fourth round last year.
Sampson’s rookie season stats won’t wow you — only 175 rushing yards with a 2.7 yards per carry average. He also only scored twice all season.
However, he did pop as a receiver, and that’s where he could be a difference-maker in fantasy this season. The 5’8” Sampson caught 33 balls for 271 yards. It’s the efficiency that’s exciting, though. He ranked first among all running backs in yards per route run with a 2.02 mark, finishing ahead of Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs, etc.
Sampson also ranked first in yards created per touch (4.87) and eighth in juke rate (26.5%) at the position. Get the man the ball in space and let him go to work.
With Cleveland’s quarterback position in flux and a defense poised to take a step back this season, it’s easy to envision Sampson reeling in a bunch of receptions while the Browns play from behind. He also carries significant contingent upside for more work should Judkins suffer any setbacks in his recovery.
DFF currently has Sampson ranked as the RB57 in our Dynasty rankings. If you’re playing in full-PPR formats, he’s a guy you should be looking to add in the middle rounds of your draft.
Mac Jones (QB – SF)
The summer of McCorkle Jones has been postponed to 2027. After filling in admirably for an injured Brock Purdy in several games last season, many thought Jones would be on the move and become a starter again. Instead, the 49ers elected to hold onto him for the final year of his contract.
Jones will be a free agent next year and will likely be in demand after completing 69.6% of his passes and leading San Francisco to several wins in 2025. His advanced metrics were even better. In catchable rate, Jones ranked first in the red zone (85.4%), second in play action (69.5%), and fourth in clean pocket (79.4%).
There is always a market for capable starting quarterbacks, and Jones should get another chance to lead a franchise as early as next year. He’s a major stash candidate for those playing in Superflex leagues.
Demond Claiborne (RB – MIN)
He was only a sixth-round selection back in April, but Demond Claiborne is getting a lot of buzz right now. Word on the street is that he’s impressed coaches and teammates with his movement skills early in the offseason.
Claiborne possesses lightning-fast 4.37 speed. He also rushed for over 1,900 yards, caught 51 passes and scored 23 total touchdowns over his last two seasons at Wake Forest.
With only dusty Aaron Jones, who will be 32 in December, and Jordan Mason, an early-down grinder, in front of him, Claiborne could make an impact as early as this season. He’ll need to prove he can pass protect, secure the football, and handle the basics of the position.
Worst case, he could be a significant part of the offense in 2027. Neither Jones nor Mason is under contract beyond 2026, so Claiborne could have a path to relevancy in the near future.
Terrance Ferguson (TE – LAR)
Yes, Los Angeles now has an immensely crowded tight end room, but hear me out: there’s a world where Terrance Ferguson takes a major leap and becomes the third option in the passing game.
Last year, Ferguson’s rookie production didn’t quite match his second-round draft capital. He saw only 25 targets, catching 11 for 231 and three scores.
The exciting part was how Sean McVay used him. Ferguson saw 14 deep targets, the most among all tight ends. He also ranked sixth in unrealized air yards with 275, per PlayerProfiler data.
The Rams don’t have much at receiver outside of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Ferguson gives them a fast, big-bodied target who can beat defenders down the seam.
He’s DFF’s TE25, and you can currently get him in Round 14 or 15 of startups. No harm in taking him there as a swing-for-the-fence TE2 or TE3 on your roster.
Wolf Trelles-Heard is a fantasy football contributor for Dynasty Football Factory. Find him on X at @DynastyFFWolf.
