*Correction - In our 4/24 email we did a writeup where the header indicated that WR Ted Hurst had been drafted by the Ravens. He was selected by the Buccaneers, and that was the landing spot that the blurb reflected.

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Below are my favorite and least favorite picks from Round 1! ⬇️

Here are a few players we feel have rising fantasy football stocks after the draft’s conclusion.

While this was a very weak running back class, the Jaguars did nothing to address the position in the draft. The only “major” acquisition they made to the room was Chris Rodriguez. Based on draft capital and 2026 offseason decisions, Tuten is someone the Jaguars are going to heavily rely on this season. He’s a sneaky riser to keep on your fantasy radar.

The Packers didn’t add any WRs of importance to their roster via free agency or the draft. In 4 of Watson’s last 8 regular season games, he exceeded 18 PPR points. He’s proven to be a ceiling option on any given week, and he ranks inside of our top-35 WRs right now. If he stays healthy, his ranking will rise in a big way on weekly basis.

Helm didn’t electrify as a rookie, but he had 6 games with 4 or more receptions, and 3 games with double-digit PPR points. Chig Okonkwo departed in free agency, and the only additions Tennessee made at TE were Daniel Bellinger and 7th Round draft choice Jaran Kanak. Helm is not an elite fantasy TE option, but his stock has risen, currently ranking 22nd based on Walter’s projections. He could very easily develop into a consistent target for Cam Ward in Brian Daboll’s offense.

Throughout the entire offseason, there have been constant rumors and speculation that the Giants would be looking to bolster their RB room with. Whether it was Kenneth Walker or Jeremiyah Love, the Giants were involved in every RB conversation. Upon the conclusion of free agency and the draft, the Giants have added zero new RBs to their roster. This decision bodes very well for Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy. As of now, Skat ranks 23rd, and Tracy ranks 45th among RBs based on our projections.

The Seahawks spent a 1st Round pick on Price, and he’s going to play a major role on a potent offense in 2026. Zach Charbonnet is the only other back on the roster worth acknowledging, but he’s recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in January. Price lacks the necessary pass-catching skills required to be an elite PPR option, but he’s talented between the tackles and has a nose for the end zone. He’s our RB30 as of the writing of this.

Post-draft, Justin Herbert ranks as our QB8. Los Angeles spent 4 of their picks on offensive linemen, and they spent another pick on speedster WR, Brenen Thompson. With Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater coming back to the offensive line, Herbert is in line for his healthiest season yet, and his strongest O-line yet.