Rookie Analysis
Using his proprietary ranking model, @force_fantasy reveals the rookie RBs ranked 15 through 11 for dynasty fantasy football purposes.
View the rookie prospect profile of Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields, as @DffFrankPanthro talks dynasty projections.
This tackle-breaking machine is entering the draft under the radar. Meet the RB poised to be a Dynasty draft steal.
In this DFF exclusive article, @joshreedy5 takes an analytics-based approach to determine which rookie tight ends are flying under the radar.
Everyone gets excited for their rookie draft picks, hoping to find the next superstar. It can really change the trajectory of your team if you hit on your picks, but it can also destroy your team if you do a poor job drafting. In this article, I will examine running backs who are sleepers, drafted outside the top 100. The players that should be picked in Rounds 3 or 4 of rookie drafts. If you hit on one of these guys, they can help make you a contender year in and year out and provide valuable targets for your rookie drafts. Most third and fourth-round picks are busts in rookie drafts, so hitting on one of these gives you a big edge on your league mates. First, let us look at how many running backs have been drafted in Rounds 4 and 5 since 2015. Since 2015, 75 players have been drafted in Rounds 4 and 5. A lot of them are landmines in rookie drafts, and my goal is to help you avoid them.
Explore Omar Cooper Jr.’s dynasty outlook and 2026 rookie projections. See why the IU standout is rising in dynasty rookie rankings.
First, let us look at how many wide receivers got drafted since 2010 in Rounds 4 and 5. There have been 120 guys drafted in Rounds 4 and 5 since 2010. Next, I looked at guys who scored fantasy points in college because we want guys who are going to score fantasy points. I looked at guys who scored 15 or more points because there seemed to be a big drop-off after that. After that, I looked at guys who broke out early in college. I picked 20 years old as my cut-off age, again, that seemed like a big drop off for the guys who broke out later than that. Lastly, I looked at their height, and the guys who were 71 inches tall or shorter were not doing well in the NFL, so I went with greater than 71 inches tall and narrowed down my list to something I am happy with.
Check out the 2026 Dynasty Rookie Prospect Profile for Alabama WR Germie Bernard in this DFF exclusive article by @DffFrankPanthro.
Get a FREE preview of the DFF 2026 Dynasty Rookie Draft Guide. Access expert scouting reports and rankings to dominate your dynasty draft.
Kaytron Allen is the type of running back I fall in love with. Not because he’s going to run away from everyone. Not because he’s going to give you 60-yard highlights every week. But because he’s the kind of back that keeps drives alive. He finds the hole, stays square, and gets you what’s there. Over and over. At ~5’11” and 220-225 pounds, Allen is built like a real NFL runner. Compact. Strong. Low center of gravity. He’s hard to stop once he gets moving, and when contact shows up, he’s still finishing forward.
My goals for this Quarterback model are to help us win more championships and have fewer busts in our rookie drafts for Dynasty football. Some players get hyped up with the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine each year, but they are landmines, and I want to help you avoid them if possible. Quarterbacks should always be one of the first pieces of your team, but you should always take the best player available in your rookie drafts and trade for needs.
Kenyon Sadiq is the blueprint for the modern “move” tight end. @DffFrankPanthro breaks down the Oregon star’s dynasty value here.
In this ~FREE~ article, @DffFrankPanthro covers the red flags, hidden gems, and stash plays in the 2026 dynasty rookie draft class.
The Always Be Building Show is officially here. @DffFrankPanthro and @John_mancuso5 cover their 2026 dynasty rookie tiers in Episode 1.
Does Eli Stowers have the fantasy upside to be an early-round target in our dynasty rookie drafts? Find out in this DFF exclusive article.
Gain an edge in dynasty with @force_fantasy’s WR1 model. We reveal the data-driven rankings for WR 11-15 in the 2026 rookie class.
Find out why Washington RB Jonah Coleman may be the running back to target in dynasty rookie drafts this off-season.
Rookie picks vs. Veterans: Who wins in dynasty? @DynastyFFWolf compares trade value and production to find the best assets to hold or sell.
Chris Brazzell II: The Size is Real with this 2026 Rookie Draft Prospect and the Game is Catching Up
Chris Brazzell II doesn’t look like most receivers you see on Saturdays. At 6’5” and ~200 pounds, he stands out immediately. Long frame. Long strides. Big catch radius. But what made his jump at Tennessee matter isn’t just the size. It’s how much cleaner his game has become since making the move from Tulane to the SEC.
Adam Randall finally had his breakout season in 2025 after switching from WR to RB. But does he have what it takes to hit our Dynasty rosters?
Nick Singleton is widely regarded as one of the most physically gifted, yet polarizing, running backs in his class. While he possesses elite athletic traits that NFL teams covet, his collegiate production and consistency have fluctuated, leading to a wide range of evaluations. He is a “Home Run Hitter” with a prototype NFL build. He is a height-weight-speed anomaly who can score from anywhere but struggles with positional nuances, such as vision and creativity, in tight spaces.
Georgia State WR Ted Hurst could be the small school prospect to target in 2026 dynasty rookie drafts. View his production profile here.
Can QB prospect Cole Payton be the next great dynasty sleeper? High-end rushing upside meets elite efficiency in this 2026 rookie profile.
Jadarian Price has always been easy to spot on the field. Not because he’s the biggest running back out there, but because when he touches the ball, something feels different. He doesn’t need volume. He doesn’t need perfect blocking. He just needs a crease. As he prepares for the 2026 NFL Draft, Price leaves Notre Dame as one of the most dangerous, explosive-play backs in college football.
Hunting for a 2026 dynasty rookie sleeper? Discover why RB Robert Henry Jr. is the late-round target you can’t afford to miss.