Every year, a new batch of future fantasy football studs starts flashing on tape, and the 2026 class is taking shape. The future first-round Dynasty picks are beginning to reveal themselves; some we expected, and some who did not get a ton of hype going into the season. The overall strength of the class of prospects for fantasy football is strong, to … quite strong. Let me know if you get that reference. It’s time to reveal to the world the 2026 draft class for us fantasy sickos.
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Tier 1: The Big Dawgs
RB1: Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
Jeremiyah Love looks like he was built in a lab for fantasy football. Dude’s got juice; I’m talking serious burst, smooth feet, and balance that lets him bounce off tackles like a pinball. He’s dangerous in space and can get going once he gets through the first level. Love has got that RB1 kind of upside, and if he tightens up his patience and trusts his blocks, it’s ovah.
WR1: Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
Jordyn Tyson just moves differently than the rest of this wide receiver class. His routes are clean, he’s got reliable hands, and he’s explosive off the line. He’s the kind of receiver who makes defenders look silly in one-on-one coverage. Now, he can be seen relying on body catches when you grind the tape, but his route running and body control more than make up for it. Tyson just gets open, and that’s what pays in fantasy.
QB1: LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
LaNorris Sellers is that dual-threat QB every fantasy manager dreams about. He’s got a big arm, is a great athlete, and plays with swagger. When he’s on, he looks unstoppable, delivering darts and breaking off chunk runs like it’s nothing. But there are still moments where his accuracy fades or he tries to play hero ball. Clean those things up, and we’re talking about a quarterback who could dominate both real football and fantasy football.
TE1: Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
Kenyon Sadiq is a walking mismatch. Fast for his size, explosive after the catch, and scary when he gets a head of steam. He’s got that natural pass-catching feel that’s becoming the blueprint for fantasy tight ends. Now, blocking isn’t exactly his thing, and sometimes it looks like he’s just trying to survive out there, but fantasy managers won’t care. He’s the kind of player who can put up the numbers to be a weekly starter in fantasy football.
Tier 2: Other Highly Ranked Players
WR2: Makai Lemon, USC
Makai Lemon is the kind of player coaches (and fantasy managers) will love. He is dependable and polished, and his football IQ is noticeable. I can’t wait to see his combine numbers to really get an idea of how his game could translate at the next level. His routes are crisp, his hands are reliable, and he doesn’t waste movement. I can see a number of different outcomes once he goes pro, but he’s got first-round rookie pick written all over him.
WR3: Denzel Boston, Washington
Denzel Boston plays with an edge. He’s physical, confident, and not afraid to go up and get it. He’s built for the boundary, and he’s got the size to potentially outmuscle defenders for the ball. The downside? He’s not super twitchy and won’t create separation like the smaller guys. But when you’ve got mitts like his, you can overcome separation concerns. Boston’s a red-zone threat and fantasy producer waiting to happen.
RB2: Jonah Coleman, Washington
Jonah Coleman runs like he’s mad at the defense. Short, stocky, low to the ground — defenders just bounce off him. He’s got solid balance, decent hands, and enough juice to turn short gains into chunk plays. He’s not the most creative back, and he’s not going to run away from the quickest defenders, but you know exactly what you’re getting with Coleman. Consistency and toughness. Fantasy managers (myself very much included) will love his game.
RB3: Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
Nicholas Singleton is one of those guys who tests your patience because the talent is obvious. He hesitates a little too often, but still, the tools are there. If he lands in a system that lets him play loose, he could ball out and remind everyone why we were so hyped in the first place.
QB2: John Mateer, Oklahoma
John Mateer has been one of the fastest risers up NFL and fantasy draft boards. He’s efficient, accurate, and doesn’t panic when the pocket collapses. He throws a little funky and plays like a gun slinger. I mean that in both a positive and a negative way. You can tell he’s got a great feel for the game, even when he gets away from the fundamentals in the mechanics department. He has a super high ceiling and a pretty low floor, but Mateer’s rushing upside will be very exciting for fantasy football.
QB3: Dante Moore, Oregon
Dante Moore has done a great job showing off his arm talent this season for the Ducks. The ball jumps out of his hand, and he can make every throw on the field. A faded former five-star recruit has done a great job reminding the football world that he can be him. Moore may be the best overall thrower in the class, but his lack of play-making ability running will be the reason why managers may not over-draft him. The potential 1.01 in the NFL Draft’s hype train has just begun to gain steam.
Tier 3: My Guys
WR: Elijah Sarratt, Indiana
Elijah Sarratt plays like a dog, plain and simple. He’s physical, competitive, and has that “throw it my way” confidence you love to see. He’s not a track star, but he doesn’t need to be. He runs great routes, wins through contact, and just makes winning plays. Where he goes in the NFL Draft still seems unclear, but he will get on fantasy gamers’ radars regardless of his future draft capital.
RB: Justice Haynes, Michigan
Justice Haynes runs like a pro. Even though he transferred to Michigan, he looks like the Alabama running backs we have gotten accustomed to. He’s patient, decisive, and tough, and he’s got great vision. Haynes never shies away from contact and doesn’t dance too much before hitting the hole. Some will say he lacks big-time explosiveness, but he makes up for it by doing the little things right. Haynes is built for volume and red-zone work, the kind of player who quietly racks up fantasy points in the NFL.
TE: Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
Eli Stowers is a name people need to start remembering. He’s got a ton of experience, aka he’s been in college for half a decade. But Stowers is pretty athletic, smooth, and already understands how to find soft spots in coverage — a great example of the modern tight end archetype. He may need some time to make his way onto the fantasy landscape, but he could turn into one of those mid-round fantasy tight ends who ends up being a legit weapon.
Final Thoughts
This 2026 class is already being overshadowed by the 2027 rookie class (which is warranted), but there is a lot of talent to be excited about waiting to enter the league. There’s real potential star power at the top with LaNorris Sellers, Jeremiyah Love, and Jordyn Tyson, and we have the right ingredients to provide some quality depth. You’ve got steady contributors, breakout candidates, and a few high-upside swings that could make or break future rookie drafts.
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