Which WRs will be Taken First?
Wide receiver is the top weapon group in this class. Here are the WRs I believe most likely to go in the first 2 rounds (listed in order):
Carnell Tate, Ohio State 📈
Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State 📈
Makai Lemon, USC 📉
Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana 📈
Denzel Boston, Washington 📉
KC Concepcion, Texas A&M 📈
Germie Bernard, Alabama 📈
Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee 📉
Zachariah Branch, Georgia 📉
Malachi Fields, Notre Dame 📈
Why it Matters:
Draft capital matters a ton! Our initial rankings heavily weigh projected landing spot. The WRs with the most draft capital spent on them are the ones most likely to produce in fantasy football the earliest.
We will update our Rookie Guide as the picks are made Thursday-Saturday. You can monitor how the rankings evolve there!
Which Running Backs, Not Named Jeremiyah Love, Will Produce in Year 1?
This is a weak RB group outside of Jeremiyah Love. The depth of this class is nowhere near the depth of 2025’s class. Here are the RB prospects most likely to make their mark as rookies not named Jeremiyah Love:
Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas
Jonah Coleman, Washington
Emmett Johnson, Nebraska
Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
Kaytron Allen, Penn State
Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
Why these guys?
All the listed RBs have skill sets that can result in immediate fantasy production if they land in the right spot.
Which Late-Round Prospects Will Break Out in Year 1?
Regardless of the strength of this class, there’s always a few late-round guys that rise to fantasy stardom as rookies. Here are a few candidates I believe in (players listed are expected to go in the 4th Round or later):
Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
Why are they candidates?
All the players here are ones that have 1 of 2 traits that tend to lead to NFL success.
Ample collegiate production/experience
Freaky athleticism
For more details about these sleepers in this class, check out our updated rookie write-ups in the Rookie Guide!
