Too Good to be True? | Dream Landing Spots for Incoming Rookies in 2026

by Wyatt Bertolone · Featured
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The NFL Draft is so close. We all — as fantasy gamers — are foaming at the mouth waiting to find out where each of our favorite prospects gets drafted, and by whom. Draft capital and landing spot have a massive influence on a player’s fantasy value. Today, I’ll look at some of the top rookies in 2026 and share my favorite landing spots for them.

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Perfect Landing Spots for Incoming Rookies in 2026

Jeremiyah Love | RB, Notre Dame | Tennessee Titans

It feels like teams at the top of the draft are chomping at the bit to draft Jeremiyah Love, and for good reason. He’s a dynamic playmaker both as a runner and receiver. He’s right up there with the likes of Ashton Jeanty and Bijan Robinson as a running back prospect, boasting an impressive career 50.6% Breakaway Run Percentage and 4.35 Yards After Contact per attempt.

I don’t think Jeremiyah Love makes it past the Titans, and it’s a great place to land. There’s a better coaching staff in place than last year, the Titans continue to use all the resources at their disposal to build the offense, and Love will easily push Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears aside. This will be the beginning of a great young offense, where Love can instantly reach top-12 running back status and remain there.

Jadarian Price | RB, Notre Dame | Seattle Seahawks

Love’s running mate, Jadarian Price, is a good prospect in his own right. He’s an elusive runner who consistently breaks off big plays, evidenced by his career 4.28 yards after contact per attempt (YAC/Att) and 51.2% breakaway run percentage. His production profile is lacking due to playing behind Love, but his projected draft capital speaks for itself. He didn’t show to be much of a pass catcher in college, but he didn’t have the chance to, either. 

The Super Bowl Champion Seahawks have a hole at running back with Kenneth Walker leaving and Zach Charbonnet out for an extended period after suffering a torn ACL during the playoffs. Price would fit perfectly into their zone running scheme, breaking off chunk gains just like he did in college. The Denison, TX native could produce as an RB2 with Seattle.

Mike Washington Jr. | RB, Arkansas | Washington Commanders

An absolute physical freak, Mike Washington Jr. has seen his stock rise consistently since the college season ended. It started with him showing well at the Senior Bowl and was capped off with his stellar combine, where he posted the class’s top athletic score. Now he’s likely to be drafted on Day 2.

Washington is the running back who needs a little bit of room to get going, then he can show off his speed, and he’s tough to bring down. You know what helps open up running lanes? A dynamic rushing quarterback like Jayden Daniels. Washington would instantly upgrade the backfield and produce fantasy points for us. He could make the backfield his own.

Carnell Tate | WR, Ohio St. | New Orleans Saints

Next in the long line of great Ohio St. wide receivers is Carnell Tate. Tate’s calling card is his ability to make big plays downfield. He has easily created a deep separation, and 50/50 balls are more like 75/25 balls with him. That’s not all, Tate is well-rounded and contributes at all levels of the field. He had to wait his turn, but in his Junior year, he had an impressive 3.02 yards per route run (YPRR).

Pairing Tate with fellow Buckeye alum Chris Olave on the Saints would be a match made in heaven. Tate being able to play the X position would allow Olave to move all over the formation and create mismatches for both of them. Dynamic duo would be an understatement. Tate could quickly become a WR2 in fantasy.

Makai Lemon | WR, USC | Kansas City Chiefs

As weird as it sounds, the Chiefs need pass game weapons. Their best one, Rashee Rice, can’t stay out of trouble; Xavier Worthy has been a disappointment through two seasons; and Travis Kelce will turn 37 during the season. Hell, Tyquan Thornton was their most consistent downfield playmaker in 2025.

Makai Lemon profiles as many a slot wide receiver in the NFL, but he can play outside too, boasting the best YPRR out wide in the class to go with his class-best career 3.02. Outside of being a field stretcher, Lemon can do whatever the Chiefs need him to do. Lemon would potentially lead the Chiefs’ pass catchers from day one and provide plenty of fantasy value.

Jordyn Tyson | WR, Arizona State | Baltimore Ravens

Jordyn Tyson is a versatile wide receiver who has a knack for making big plays. Outside of Zay Flowers, the Ravens don’t have anyone they can rely on to do that in the passing game. Mark Andrews is regressing, Rashod Bateman has underwhelmed, and Isaiah Likely has moved on in free agency. Tyson is the most naturally gifted WR in the class, and his junior season at Arizona State is the most impressive season of any of the incoming rookies.

A tag team of Flowers and Tyson will give defenses fits. Both can line up across the formation and attack all levels of the field. Combined with Lamar Jackson‘s elusiveness, this will make it difficult for defenses to keep up. As long as Tyson can stay healthy, he’ll produce for fantasy.

KC Concepcion | WR, Texas A&M | New England Patriots

Despite adding Romeo Doubs in free agency, the Patriots are still looking to add another wide receiver. They let Stefon Diggs go, Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte are both role players, and Kyle Williams failed to make an impact as a rookie.

KC Concepcion is a dynamic wide receiver through and through. He possesses excellent agility and body control in his breaks, creating instant separation. Concepcion continuously makes people miss after the catch, and he is capable of handling manufactured touches and carries. The “Swiss Army” factor means that he can play inside or out as well. Drake Maye would happily welcome Concepcion as his number one target. 

Denzel Boston | WR, Washington | Buffalo Bills

Denzel Boston is a classic X wide receiver entering the NFL. He’s got great size for the position, and moves well for that size. He excels working downfield, but can be used in multiple ways. The Bills have been trying to find a permanent X for their offense, and Boston would fit right in.

I have to hit the cliche button and say “too many mouths to feed” here with the Bills. Khalil Shakir, the tight ends, and newly acquired DJ Moore are going to have roles. But Boston would be the only clear X wide receiver, and he will have plenty of opportunities to earn targets. 

Omar Cooper Jr | WR, Indiana | San Francisco 49ers

Omar Cooper Jr. has been rapidly rising on draft boards this offseason. His blend of athleticism, after-the-catch ability, and versatility is a sought-after combo. There’s no better coach in the NFL at maximizing players like Cooper than Kyle Shanahan. 

It’s a crowded offense for the 49ers right now, but it won’t be forever. George Kittle and Mike Evans are nearing the ends of their careers. Ricky Pearsall isn’t, but he’s had trouble staying on the field. Cooper can fit right into the offense, and opportunities will come.

Kenyon Sadiq | TE, Oregon | Carolina Panthers

2026’s top tight end prospect, Kenyon Sadiq, is as athletic as they come. The Oregon product is a real threat as a pass catcher, great after the catch, and is a capable run blocker. Unlike most rookie tight ends, Sadiq can contribute in all offensive situations. But make no mistake, Sadiq is a pass catcher first, which is what we want. He’s still a developing player, but he’s well on his way.

Landing on the Panthers would give Sadiq the chance to be an every-down player, and could be the Robin to Tetarioa McMillan’s Batman as soon as year one. There aren’t many landing spots where Sadiq could feasibly land that present that scenario. 

Eli Stowers | TE, Vanderbilt | Denver Broncos

Not to be outdone by Sadiq, Eli Stowers is a top athlete at his position as well, boasting the best athletic score in the class. A former quarterback, Stowers has only been playing tight end for three years, but still boasts the best career yards per route run of all the incoming tight end prospects.

Eli Stowers is a unique tight end, though, in that he’s a liability as a blocker. The coaching staff that drafts him needs to know how to use him properly. Luckily for Stowers, Sean Payton is one of the few who are uniquely qualified. Stowers can thrive as a big slot in Denver’s offense.

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