@Paul_Ryan15 makes his DFF debut, breaking down the 2026 rookie class. Find out which rookies are worth buying before the market catches up in this ~FREE~ DFF article.
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After years of proven success with my WR1 Analytical Model outperforming NFL Draft Capital at predicting future fantasy success of rookie wide receiver prospects, I unveiled the RB1 Analytical Model last year. Similar to my long-running WR1 model, which you can find here, this RB1 model was developed using a recipe of the most predictive advanced college statistics that prior NFL fantasy superstars exhibited.
The goal of these analytical models is to outperform draft capital, as it should. After all, fantasy managers are trying to accumulate the most fantasy points. NFL teams are trying to win football games. For example, in 2024, Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy were drafted 6th and 12th in the NFL draft among running backs. The model ranked them 4th and 6th, respectively.
You can find last year’s 2025 RB1 post-draft published model here. Our model was largely in line with draft capital, with 7 of the first 8 players selected in the NFL draft also in the model’s top 7. A big outlier came a little later. Our model ranked Jacory Croskey-Merritt 11th overall, despite the NFL drafting him 26th among all running backs.
Now on to the 2026 class.
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In this episode of Always Be Scouting, @DffFrankPanthro and @Devy_Luigi of prodraftscouting.com discuss the 2026 rookie draft class and hop into a 3-Round Dynasty Rookie Mock draft.
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Jeremiyah Love was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, becoming the 1st running back and 3rd overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jeremiyah Love was a three-year player and an early-declare out of Notre Dame. After a promising freshman campaign, Love broke out as a sophomore in 2024, amassing over 1,300 scrimmage yards and 19 total touchdowns.
In 2025, Love improved upon his previous year’s raw stats in four fewer games, averaging over 114 yards and nearly two touchdowns per game. His elite production earned him the 2025 Doak Walker award and a third-place finish in the Heisman race.
Love has always been a highly efficient rusher, averaging 4.35 yards after contact per attempt (YCO/A) and .31 missed tackles forced per attempt (MTF/A) in his career. His 1.60 career yards per route run (YPRR) also suggests he’s a very competent receiving back.
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After years of proven success with my WR1 Analytical Model outperforming NFL Draft Capital at predicting future fantasy success of rookie wide receiver prospects, I unveiled the RB1 Analytical Model last year. Similar to my long-running WR1 model, which you can find here, this RB1 model was developed using a recipe of the most predictive advanced college statistics that prior NFL fantasy superstars exhibited.
The goal of these analytical models is to outperform draft capital, as it should. After all, fantasy managers are trying to accumulate the most fantasy points. NFL teams are trying to win football games. For example, in 2024, Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy were drafted 6th and 12th in the NFL draft among running backs. The model ranked them 4th and 6th, respectively.
You can find last year’s 2025 RB1 post-draft published model here. Our model was largely in line with draft capital, with 7 of the first 8 players selected in the NFL draft also in the model’s top 7. A big outlier came a little later. Our model ranked Jacory Croskey-Merritt 11th overall, despite the NFL drafting him 26th among all running backs.
Now on to the 2026 class.
This 2026 running back draft class isn’t good. It isn’t bad. No. It is downright atrocious. In these model series, I can typically find 15 “draftable” running backs and wide receivers with ease. Last year, 26 running backs were drafted. This year, even with a terrible overall 2026 class, I don’t have 15 running backs with a “draft-worthy” grade.
You can find the rankings for players 15 to 11 here.
You can find the rankings for players 10 to 6 here.
Based on historical comps, Emmett Johnson’s RB1 Model score of 38.0 gives him a 34.1% chance of having at least one top-24 fantasy season in his career.
Historical Players With Similar RB1 Model Scores:
The Good
Outside of Jeremiyah Love, Emmett Johnson seems the most likely to secure a role for an NFL team. Why? He is an excellent receiving back. He led all running backs in this class with 30.8 receiving yards per game and 3.8 receptions per game. This earned him 25 points towards his overall RB1 score.
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@jim_DFF reveals his two-round dynasty rookie draft selections based on a recent NFL mock draft from A to Z Sports.
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From cornerstone backs to elite TE value, see how @DffFrankPanthro navigated the 1.12 turn in this Superflex TEP startup mock.
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In this week’s episode of Always Be Scouting, @DffFrankPanthro and @John_mancuso5 compare the 2025 and 2026 classes from a fantasy perspective and debate player values. #DFFArmy #AlwaysBeBuilding #AlwaysBeScouting #WinNowBragLater
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@jim_DFF brings you Round 1 of his 2026 Dynasty Rookie mock draft with real landings spots in this DFF exclusive article.
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@jim_DFF begins his two-part series by digging into the 2026 quarterback and running back class, comparing the talent pool to prior draft classes. Find out how these prospects project for Dynasty purposes in this DFF exclusive article!
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Alright, here we are. The Finals. If you are reading this, you survived the chaos, you trusted the process, and you earned your spot. Congratulations on getting to the finals. Who else is in the finals with me? Let’s finish this thing the right way. These are the stats from last week’s semifinal matchups, and now we are rolling them forward into the best possible starts for Championship Week. These are my top picks at each position going into the Finals, the guys who showed out when it mattered and are set up to do it again. Win Now, Brag Later. Kick back, grab that last drink, light your last cigar, and let’s get into it.
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@Evan_Kerr_ gives you his thoughts on the Devy landscape as we head into the final weeks of the regular season.
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The C2C playoffs have arrived, and @DffFrankPanthro is here to help you with your start-sit decisions to secure a crucial win this week.
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@Evan_Kerr_ discusses his biggest Devy takeaways over the past two weeks in this edition of The Devy Notebook.
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Check out the week’s top performances from a Devy perspective in this DFF exclusive article from @jim_DFF
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I’ll drop my Start/Sit calls right here each Friday. It’s all about sharpening your game and building the confidence to optimize your C2C lineup each week. Some players make lineup calls easy, while others test your patience. Here are the guys I’m rolling with and the ones staying on the bench for Week 10. Win Now, Brag Later. Kick back, grab a drink, light your cigar, and let’s dive in.
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Check out the top Devy performances from Week 8 in this DFF exclusive article!
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@FFChalmers and @FFDelly cover another big name in the 2026 NFL Draft Class: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame. Find out how Love projects for Dynasty purposes in this ~FREE~ episode of the Always Be Building show!
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@jim_DFF covers the top Devy performances from Week 4 in this DFF exclusive article.
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