Early 2026 Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings (1 Viewer)

[socrates]

Here are my preliminary summer rankings of the 2026 Draft class
No doubt, some of these players will elect to stay in school, but I am not going to try to sort that out at this early juncture.
There is a lot of football to play, so these are very, very preliminary rankings. Who do you have?

2026 QB Rankings Grade: B
1. Arch Manning | Texas | 6-4 | 225 | Pro Comp: Trevor Lawrence, with Andrew Luck/Joe Burrow upside
2024: 939 yds | 9 TDs | 2 Int | 67.8% Comp Pct || 108 yds rushing | 4.3 avg | 4 TDs
2. Drew Allar | Penn State | 6-5 | 238 | Pro Comp: Carson Wentz, with Justin Herbert upside
2024: 3,327 yds | 24 TDs | 8 Int | 66.5% Comp Pct || 302 yds rushing | 3.1 avg | 6 TDs
2023: 2,631 yds | 25 TDs | 2 Int | 59.9% Comp Pct || 210 yds rushing | 2.8 avg | 4 TDs
3. LaNorris Sellers | South Carolina | 6-3 | 242 | Pro Comp: Anthony Richardson, with Jalen Hurts/Cam Newton upside
2024: 2,534 yds | 18 TDs | 7 Int | 65.6% Comp Pct || 674 yds rushing | 4.1 avg | 7 TDs
4. Cade Klubnik | Clemson | 6-2 | 210 | Pro Comp: Ryan Tannehill/Bo Nix, with Baker Mayfield/Matthew Stafford upside
2024: 3,639 yds | 36 TDs | 6 Int | 63.4% Comp Pct || 463 yds rushing | 3.9 avg | 7 TDs
2023: 2,844 yds | 19 TDs | 9 Int | 63.9% Comp Pct || 182 yds rushing | 1.5 avg | 4 TDs
5. Garrett Nussmeier | LSU | 6-2 | 200 | Pro Comp: Jeff Garcia/Jake Plummer, with Tony Romo/Jared Goff upside
2024: 4,052 yds | 29 TDs | 12 Int | 64.2% Comp Pct || -38 yds rushing | -1.1 avg | 3 TDs
6. Sam Leavitt | Arizona State | 6-2 | 200 | Pro Comp: Desmond Ridder, with Bo Nix/Brock Purdy upside
2024: 2,885 yds | 24 TDs | 6 Int | 61.7% Comp Pct || 443 yds rushing | 4.0 avg | 5 TDs
7. Fernando Mendoza | Indiana | 6-5 | 225 | Pro Comp: Drake Maye/Carson Palmer, with Jordan Love/Alex Smith upside
2024 (Cal): 3,004 yds | 16 TDs | 6 Int | 68.7% Comp Pct || 105 yds rushing | 1.2 avg | 2 TDs
2023 (Cal): 1,708 yds | 14 TDs | 10 Int | 63.0% Comp Pct || 86 yds rushing | 1.8 avg | 2 TDs
8. Nico Iamaleava | UCLA | 6-6 | 215 | Pro Comp: Blake Bortles, with Justin Herbert upside
2024 (Tenn): 2,616 yds | 19 TDs | 5 Int | 63.8% Comp Pct || 358 yds rushing | 3.3 avg | 3 TDs
9. John Mateer | Oklahoma | 6-1 | 219 | Pro Comp: Johnny Manziel, with Baker Mayfield/Bo Nix upside
2024 (WSU): 3,139 yds | 29 TDs | 7 Int | 64.6% Comp Pct || 826 yds rushing | 4.6 avg | 15 TDs
10. Carson Beck | Miami (FL) | 6-4 | 220 | Pro Comp: Zach Wilson/Mac Jones, with Ryan Tannehill/Eli Manning upside
2024 (Georgia): 3,485 yds | 28 TDs | 12 Int | 64.7% Comp Pct || 71 yds rushing | 1.3 avg | 1 TDs
2023 (Georgia): 3,941 yds | 24 TDs | 6 Int | 72.4% Comp Pct || 116 yds rushing | 1.9 avg | 4 TDs
11. Dante Moore | Oregon | 6-3 | 210
12. Jackson Arnold | Auburn | 6-1 | 211
13. Aidan Chiles | Michigan State | 6-3 | 217
14. Taylen Green | Arkansas | 6-6 | 230
15. Eli Holstein | Pittsburgh | 6-4 | 225
16. Rocco Becht | Iowa State | 6-1 | 209
17. Sawyer Robertson | Baylor | 6-4 | 220
18. Darian Mensah | Duke | 6-3 | 200
19. Luke Altmyer | Illinois | 6-2 | 205
20. Jayden Maiava | USC | 6-4 | 225

2026 RB Rankings Grade: B-
1. Jeremiyah Love | Notre Dame | 6-0 | 206 | Pro Comp: Darren McFadden/Tim Biakabutuka, with Jamaal Charles/Chris Johnson upside
2. Nicholas Singleton | Penn State | 6-0 | 227 | Pro Comp: Javonte Williams, with David Johnson upside
3. Makhi Hughes | Oregon | 5-11 | 210 | Pro Comp: Elijah Mitchell, with Dalvin Cook/LeSean McCoy upside
4. Jonah Coleman | Washington | 5-9 | 229 | Pro Comp: Ray Davis/C.J. Anderson, with Frank Gore/MJD upside
5. Justice Haynes | Michigan | 5-11 | 210 | Pro Comp: Miles Sanders/Sony Michel, with Chase Brown/Lamar Miller upside
6. Jaydn Ott | Oklahoma | 6-0 | 210 | Pro Comp: Tyjae Spears/Tyrone Tracy, Jr./Shane Vereen, with Tony Pollard/Travis Etienne upside
7. CJ Baxter | Texas | 6-1 | 218 | Pro Comp: Ronnie Brown, with Breece Hall upside
8. Quinten Joyner | Texas Tech | 5-11 | 205 | Pro Comp: Zach Evans/Jeff Wilson, with Melvin Gordon upside
9. Le’Veon Moss | Texas A&M | 6-0 | 210 | Pro Comp: Keontay Ingram/Tank Bigsby, with Kareem Hunt upside
10. Kaytron Allen | Penn State | 5-11 | 229 | Pro Comp: Samaje Perine/Carson Steele, with Brian Robinson, Jr. upside
11. Darius Taylor | Minnesota | 6-0 | 215 | Pro Comp: Rachaad White, with Alvin Kamara upside
12. Desmond Reid | Pittsburgh | 5-8 | 175 | Pro Comp: Donnel Pumphrey/Phillip Lindsay/J.J. Taylor, with Warrick Dunn/De’Von Achane upside
13. Quintrevion Wisner | Texas | 6-0 | 200 | Pro Comp: Kenyan Drake/Eric Gray/Jeff Wilson, with Aaron Jones upside
14. Kanye Udoh | Arizona State | 6-0 | 215 | Pro Comp: Kendre Miller, with Chuba Hubbard upside
15. Jadarian Price | Notre Dame | 5-10 | 203 | Pro Comp: Chris Tyree/Ke'Shawn Vaughn, with Aaron Jones upside
16. Demond Claiborne | Wake Forest | 5-10 | 185 | Pro Comp: Michael Carter/Ronnie Rivers, with Bucky Irving upside
17. Bryson Washington | Baylor | 6-0 | 203 | Pro Comp: Abram Smith, with Ty Chandler upside
18. Jahiem White | West Virginia | 5-7 | 195 | Pro Comp: Kenneth Gainwell/Nyheim Hines/Jacquizz Rodgers, with Ray Rice upside
19. Jamal Haynes | Georgia Tech | 5-9 | 190 | Pro Comp: Chase Edmonds/Clyde Edwards-Helaire, with Dion Lewis/Andre Ellington upside
20. Dante Dowdell | Kentucky | 6-2 | 225 | Pro Comp: Hassan Haskins/Braelon Allen, with Brian Robinson, Jr./James Conner upside
21. Jamarion Miller | Alabama | 5-10 | 220
22. Roman Hemby | Maryland | 6-0 | 208
23. Rueben Owens | Texas A&M | 6-0 | 205
24. Mark Fletcher | Miami | 6-2 | 225
25. Richard Young | Alabama | 5-11 | 215
26. Dylan Edwards | Kansas State | 5-9 | 167
27. Rahsul Faison | South Carolina* | 5-11 | 200
28. Kedrick Reescano | Arizona | 6-0 | 214
29. CJ Donaldson, Jr. | Ohio State | 6-2 | 238
30. Terion Stewart | Virginia Tech | 5-9 | 220

2026 WR Rankings Grade: C-
1. Jordyn Tyson | Arizona State | 6-1 |195 | Pro Comp: Robert Woods, with Brandon Aiyuk upside
2. Makai Lemon | USC | 5-11 | 190| Pro Comp: Darnell Mooney, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba upside
3. Nic Anderson | LSU | 6-4 | 219| Pro Comp: Jauan Jennings, with Michael Thomas/Drake London upside
4. Antonio Williams | Clemson | 5-11 | 190| Pro Comp: Jayden Reed/Sterling Shepard, with Stefon Diggs upside
5. Ja’Kobi Lane | USC | 6-4 | 194| Pro Comp: D.J. Chark, with George Pickens upside
6. Carnell Tate | Ohio State | 6-3 | 191| Pro Comp: Tyler Boyd/Josh Reynolds, with Chris Olave upside
7. Denzel Boston | Washington | 6-4 | 209| Pro Comp: Alec Pierce, with Alshon Jeffery upside
8. Eric Singleton Jr. | Auburn | 5-11 | 190| Pro Comp: Mecole Hardman, with Brandin Cooks upside
9. Nyck Harbor | South Carolina | 6-5 | 235| Pro Comp: Hakeem Butler, with DK Metcalf upside
10. Elijah Sarratt | Indiana | 6-2 | 209| Pro Comp: Devante Parker/Romeo Doubs, with Nico Collins upside
11. Zachariah Branch | Georgia | 5-10 | 175
12. DeAndre Moore Jr. | Texas | 6-0 | 195
13. Bryce Lance | North Dakota State | 6-3 | 205
14. Jaden Greathouse | Notre Dame | 6-1 | 215
15. Eugene Wilson III | Florida | 5-10 | 183
16. Malachi Fields | Notre Dame | 6-4 | 220
17. Kevin Concepcion | Texas A&M | 5-11 | 187
18. Evan Stewart | Oregon | 6-0 | 175 (Injured)
19. Germie Bernard | Alabama | 6-1 | 209
20. Eric Rivers | Georgia Tech | 5-11 | 175
21. Deion Burks | Oklahoma | 5-9 | 190
22. Aaron Anderson | LSU | 5-8 | 187
23. Dane Key | Nebraska | 6-3 | 210
24. Josh Cameron | Baylor | 6-1 | 218
25. Chris Bell | Louisville | 6-2 | 220

2026 TE Rankings Grade: B
1. Eli Stowers | Vanderbilt | 6-4 | 225 | Pro Comp: Devin Funchess/Jordan Matthews, with Darren Waller/Evan Engram upside
2. Kenyon Sadiq | Oregon | 6-3 | 245 | Pro Comp: Brevin Jordan, with Isaiah Likely/David Njoku upside
3. Jack Endries | Texas | 6-4 | 240 | Pro Comp: Luke Schoonmaker, with Jake Ferguson/Trey McBride upside
4. Max Klare | Ohio State | 6-4 | 240 | Pro Comp: Tyler Higbee/Colston Loveland, with Travis Kelce upside
5. Tanner Koziol | Houston | 6-7 | 230 | Pro Comp: Cole Turner/Harrison Bryant, with Mike Gesicki/Tucker Kraft upside
6. Lawson Luckie | Georgia | 6-4 | 240 | Pro Comp: Matt Bushman, with Trey McBride upside
7. Jack Velling | Michigan State | 6-5 | 244 | Pro Comp: Hunter Long/Adam Trautman, with Austin Hooper upside
8. Joe Royer | Cincinnati | 6-5 |255 | Pro Comp: Jeremy Ruckert, with Cade Otton upside
9. Justin Joly | NC State | 6-3 | 235 | Pro Comp: Noah Gray/Kylen Granson, with Juwan Johnson/Isaiah Likely upside
10. R.J. Maryland | SMU | 6-4 | 233 | Pro Comp: Kylen Granson, with Chig Okonkwo/Jared Cook upside
11. Luke Hasz | Mississippi | 6-3 | 241
12. Terrance Carter Jr. | Texas Tech | 6-2 | 239
13. Brett Norfleet | Missouri | 6-7 | 235
14. Eli Raridon | Notre Dame | 6-7 | 255
15. John Michael Gyllenborg | Wyoming | 6-5 | 247
16. Oscar Delp | Georgia | 6-5 | 245
17. Michael Trigg | Baylor | 6-4 | 246
18. Miles Kitselman | Tennessee | 6-5 | 256
19. Devyn Gibbs | Lamar | 6-6 | 245
20. Shamar Easter | North Carolina | 6-5 | 228

 

[JohnnyU]

Here are my preliminary summer rankings of the 2026 Draft class

No doubt, some of these players will elect to stay in school, but I am not going to try to sort that out at this early juncture.

There is still a lot of football to play, so these are very, very preliminary rankings. Who do you have?

2026 QB Rankings
1. Arch Manning | Texas | 6-4 | 225
2. Drew Allar | Penn State | 6-5 | 238
3. LaNorris Sellers | South Carolina | 6-3 | 242
4. Garrett Nussmeier | LSU | 6-2 | 200
5. Cade Klubnik | Clemson | 6-2 | 210
6. Sam Leavitt | Arizona State | 6-2 | 200
7. Fernando Mendoza | Indiana | 6-5 | 225
8. Nico Iamaleava | UCLA | 6-6 | 215
9. John Mateer | Oklahoma | 6-1 | 219
10. Carson Beck | Miami (FL) | 6-4 | 220
11. Dante Moore | Oregon | 6-3 | 210
12. Jackson Arnold | Auburn | 6-1 | 211
13. Aidan Chiles | Michigan State | 6-3 | 217
14. Taylen Green | Arkansas | 6-6 | 230
15. Eli Holstein | Pittsburgh | 6-4 | 225
16. Rocco Becht | Iowa State | 6-1 | 209
17. Sawyer Robertson | Baylor | 6-4 | 220
18. Darian Mensah | Duke | 6-3 | 200
19. Luke Altmyer | Illinois | 6-2 | 205
20. Kevin Jennings | SMU | 6-0 | 189

2026 RB Rankings
1. Jeremiyah Love | Notre Dame | 6-0 | 206
2. Nicholas Singleton | Penn State | 6-0 | 227
3. Justice Haynes | Michigan | 5-11 | 210
4. Makhi Hughes | Oregon | 5-11 | 210
5. Jaydn Ott | Oklahoma | 6-0 | 210
6. CJ Baxter | Texas | 6-1 | 218
7. Jonah Coleman | Washington | 5-9 | 229
8. Quinten Joyner | Texas Tech | 5-11 | 205
9. Le’Veon Moss | Texas A&M | 6-0 | 210
10. Kaytron Allen | Penn State | 5-11 | 229
11. Darius Taylor | Minnesota | 6-0 | 215
12. Bryson Washington | Baylor | 6-0 | 203
13. Quintrevion Wisner | Texas | 6-0 | 200
14. Jaheim White | West Virginia | 5-7 | 195
15. Kanye Udoh | Arizona State | 6-0 | 215
16. Desmond Reid | Pittsburgh | 5-8 | 175
17. Jamal Haynes | Georgia Tech | 5-9 | 190
18. Dante Dowdell | Kentucky | 6-2 | 225
19. Jadarian Price | Notre Dame | 5-10 | 203
20. Demond Claiborne | Wake Forest | 5-10 | 185

2026 WR Rankings
1. Jordyn Tyson | Arizona State | 6-1 |195
2. Makai Lemon | USC | 5-11 | 190
3. Nic Anderson | LSU | 6-4 | 219
4. Antonio Williams | Clemson | 5-11 | 190
5. Ja’Kobi Lane | USC | 6-4 | 194
6. Carnell Tate | Ohio State | 6-3 | 191
7. Denzel Boston | Washington | 6-4 | 209
8. Eric Singleton Jr. | Auburn | 5-11 | 190
9. Nyck Harbor | South Carolina | 6-5 | 235
10. Elijah Sarratt | Indiana | 6-2 | 209
11. DeAndre Moore Jr. | Texas | 6-0 | 195
12. Bryce Lance | North Dakota State | 6-3 | 205
13. Zachariah Branch | Georgia | 5-10 | 175
14. Jaden Greathouse | Notre Dame | 6-1 | 215
15. Eugene Wilson III | Florida | 5-10 | 183
16. Malachi Fields | Notre Dame | 6-4 | 220
17. Evan Stewart | Oregon | 6-0 | 175
18. Kevin Concepcion | Texas A&M | 5-11 | 187
19. Germie Bernard | Alabama | 6-1 | 209
20. Eric Rivers | Georgia Tech | 5-11 | 175

2026 TE Rankings
1. Eli Stowers | Vanderbilt | 6-4 | 225
2. Kenyon Sadiq | Oregon | 6-3 | 245
3. Jack Endries | Texas | 6-4 | 240
4. Max Klare | Ohio State | 6-4 | 240
5. Tanner Koziol | Houston | 6-7 | 230
6. Lawson Luckie | Georgia | 6-4 | 240
7. Jack Velling | Michigan State | 6-5 | 244
8. Joe Royer | Cincinnati | 6-5 |255
9. Justin Joly | NC State | 6-3 | 235
10. R.J. Maryland | SMU | 6-4 | 233
11. Luke Hasz | Mississippi | 6-3 | 241
12. Terrance Carter Jr. | Texas Tech | 6-2 | 239
13. Brett Norfleet | Missouri | 6-7 | 235
14. Oscar Delp | Georgia | 6-5 | 245
15. Shamar Easter | Arkansas | 6-5 | 228

I would move Carnell Tate to #2.and Darius Taylor to #7. If a Cedric Baxter is 100% he’s better than Ott. Sellers may be #2. Nice job.

 

[socrates]

I would move Carnell Tate to #2.and Darius Taylor to #7. If a Cedric Baxter is 100% he’s better than Ott. Sellers may be #2. Nice job.

Perhaps it is just a bit of prospect fatigue with Carnell Tate, but the sum of the parts just doesn't excite me much.
Cedric Baxter was my RB3 before his injury, so I am on board with you on that. I want to see what he looks like post injury, but a healthy Baxter is RB3 in this class.
Jaydn Ott looked better two seasons ago than in 2024. I am hopeful that a change of venue (and time to rest his toe/ankle) will help him recapture what we saw early glimpses of with him. He has track speed, excellent hands, and good size. His vision needs to become more consistent, but he has shown flashes of great vision and patience.
LaNorris Sellers has perhaps the highest ceiling of any QB in this list, and I pushed him up my rankings based on that. He has some room to grow, but lots to be excited about with Sellers. He has Cam Newton upside.

 

[socrates]

I would move Carnell Tate to #2.and Darius Taylor to #7. If a Cedric Baxter is 100% he’s better than Ott. Sellers may be #2. Nice job.

I missed responding to your comment on Darius Taylor. He is one of my personal favorite backs in this class, so I really wanted to rank him higher. He is a do-it-all back. I worry he is another Rachaad White: a well-rounded back without elite traits, and that may limit him in the NFL. If there is a trait he excels at, it is his receiving ability, which lends itself to PPR production.

 

[pinkstapler]

Thanks for this!

And while I'm sure this will change; boy do I currently have a hard time getting excited for anything outside the first round right now with this class. And in non-SF leagues... even the late first feels like a sizable drop off. Hopefully some of these guys put up GREAT seasons this year. But even in that optimistic scenario, outside 6-8 of them, it will be largely be profiling based on that one good season this year. Especially at WR. Looking ahead at this was what really made me prioritize adding Egbuka everywhere I could this year.

I have a feeling 2026 is going to turn into either a push in all the chips for a ship, or extend a rebuild into 2027/28 unless you are just a QB away.

 

[Max Power]

Thanks for this!

And while I'm sure this will change; boy do I currently have a hard time getting excited for anything outside the first round right now with this class. And in non-SF leagues... even the late first feels like a sizable drop off. Hopefully some of these guys put up GREAT seasons this year. But even in that optimistic scenario, outside 6-8 of them, it will be largely be profiling based on that one good season this year. Especially at WR. Looking ahead at this was what really made me prioritize adding Egbuka everywhere I could this year.

I have a feeling 2026 is going to turn into either a push in all the chips for a ship, or extend a rebuild into 2027/28 unless you are just a QB away.

I flipped some 25 picks into 27 already and I think I'm trending to do the same in 26. This class is alright from a superflex perspective. All depends how many teams want upgrades in the offseason.

I like Love, Singleton and Tyson to remain top 5 fantasy picks and then a tier of good landing spot players to round out the next 5 picks. I think there will be value in round 2 as this class has 10-15 players or so in that "He could be decent" tier. Obviously a ton will change before the draft.

I like Greathouse, Conception, and Quinton Joyner to be the biggest risers on those lists.

Jadarian Price might be way better than we think. I watch all the ND games and while he doesn't hit the homeruns Love does, the team doesn't lose much if anything when they rotate.

 

[pinkstapler]

Thanks for this!

And while I'm sure this will change; boy do I currently have a hard time getting excited for anything outside the first round right now with this class. And in non-SF leagues... even the late first feels like a sizable drop off. Hopefully some of these guys put up GREAT seasons this year. But even in that optimistic scenario, outside 6-8 of them, it will be largely be profiling based on that one good season this year. Especially at WR. Looking ahead at this was what really made me prioritize adding Egbuka everywhere I could this year.

I have a feeling 2026 is going to turn into either a push in all the chips for a ship, or extend a rebuild into 2027/28 unless you are just a QB away.

I flipped some 25 picks into 27 already and I think I'm trending to do the same in 26. This class is alright from a superflex perspective. All depends how many teams want upgrades in the offseason.

I like Love, Singleton and Tyson to remain top 5 fantasy picks and then a tier of good landing spot players to round out the next 5 picks. I think there will be value in round 2 as this class has 10-15 players or so in that "He could be decent" tier. Obviously a ton will change before the draft.

I like Greathouse, Conception, and Quinton Joyner to be the biggest risers on those lists.

Jadarian Price might be way better than we think. I watch all the ND games and while he doesn't hit the homeruns Love does, the team doesn't lose much if anything when they rotate.

Appreciate this, you definitely have dove deeper than I have at this point. Will be adding those names you mentioned to my watch list for sure.

 

[socrates]

Thanks for this!

And while I'm sure this will change; boy do I currently have a hard time getting excited for anything outside the first round right now with this class. And in non-SF leagues... even the late first feels like a sizable drop off. Hopefully some of these guys put up GREAT seasons this year. But even in that optimistic scenario, outside 6-8 of them, it will be largely be profiling based on that one good season this year. Especially at WR. Looking ahead at this was what really made me prioritize adding Egbuka everywhere I could this year.

I have a feeling 2026 is going to turn into either a push in all the chips for a ship, or extend a rebuild into 2027/28 unless you are just a QB away.

At this stage, the 2026 class does not appear to have exceptional depth, although there are certainly some exceptionally talented players.

I give the 2026 QB class a B grade. The 2026 QB class is far better than 2025, but if neither Arch Manning nor LaNorris Sellers come out, that will take a sizable bite out of the 2026 class.

I give the 2026 RB class a B- grade. It is long on potential, but short on proven playmakers who look like they will transition into NFL starters. Jeremiyah Love and Nicholas Singleton would be blue chip prospects in any class. Jonah Coleman looks like an NFL starter; I likely have him too low. I struggled to come up with a good comp for Coleman. He is a fireplug with legs, he has never fumbled the ball, and he is faster than you expect. If you try to arm tackle Coleman, he will make you look foolish. He could improve as a receiver, but he has a bit of CJ Anderson/Ray Davis (with MJD/Frank Gore upside) to his game. I truly wish Desmond Reid was a bit bigger, because he is a lot of fun to watch with some special qualities. A bigger Reid might compare favorably to Christian McCaffrey, but he ain't gonna grow into that. My Comp for him is Donnel Pumphrey/Phillip Lindsay, with Warrick Dunn/De'Von Achane upside. He has the potential to be special, but his size is a very real concern. This is a talented group of RBs, but most of them have glaring flaws despite their immense potential.

The 2026 WR class gets a C- grade. I am a bit down on this WR class, but hopefully we will see some prospects emerge. Jordyn Tyson probably would not be the top WR in most classes, but he is a legitimate first rounder. If Nic Anderson can stay healthy, he could have a huge season at LSU. If you like high-upside receivers, Nyck Harbor is a physical freak. Hopefully he is more D.K. Metcalf than Hakeem Butler. I worry he is not. Even if we see some emerging stars, I will be disappointed with this class. Late-emerging wideouts never excite me much. I hope I am proven wrong, but I am focusing on the very talented 2027 class here.

This 2026 TE class gets a solid B grade. This is yet another very talented TE class, although there is of course no Brock Bowers in this class. Interestingly, nearly all of the best prospects in this class are sub 250, but I think that has been a growing trend as the NFL shifts to multi-personnel schemes. There is an abundance of excellent receiving Tight Ends in this class, so I am excited to see how they develop this season. Will we get another Tyler Warren-like emergence? Perhaps. Eli Stowers isn't a physical TE, but he is a high-IQ player (former five-star QB) with excellent hands and outstanding athleticism. He has tremendous receiving upside, but he is also very undersized at only 225. I currently have Stowers as my TE1 based on his dynamic potential as a move TE, but if he does not bulk up, he may be destined for a limited role as a large slot receiver in the NFL. My upside comps for Stowers are Evan Engram and Darren Waller, but Devin Funchess and Jordan Matthews are his cautionary comps. Kenyon Sadiq also has a very high ceiling. He reminds me of David Njoku. Unlike Stowers, however, Sadiq is a monster in the blocking game, as well. My next 3 TE prospects really excite me. Endries, Klare and Koziol all look like potential NFL starters to me. Lots to be excited about with this class, but then again, it is only July, and this list will look a lot different in January.

Overall, this is far from an elite class at the moment, especially outside of the first round, but there is plenty of potential. After diving deep into film review, I am a bit more optimistic about this class.

 

[socrates]

Thanks for this!

And while I'm sure this will change; boy do I currently have a hard time getting excited for anything outside the first round right now with this class. And in non-SF leagues... even the late first feels like a sizable drop off. Hopefully some of these guys put up GREAT seasons this year. But even in that optimistic scenario, outside 6-8 of them, it will be largely be profiling based on that one good season this year. Especially at WR. Looking ahead at this was what really made me prioritize adding Egbuka everywhere I could this year.

I have a feeling 2026 is going to turn into either a push in all the chips for a ship, or extend a rebuild into 2027/28 unless you are just a QB away.

I flipped some 25 picks into 27 already and I think I'm trending to do the same in 26. This class is alright from a superflex perspective. All depends how many teams want upgrades in the offseason.

I like Love, Singleton and Tyson to remain top 5 fantasy picks and then a tier of good landing spot players to round out the next 5 picks. I think there will be value in round 2 as this class has 10-15 players or so in that "He could be decent" tier. Obviously a ton will change before the draft.

I like Greathouse, Conception, and Quinton Joyner to be the biggest risers on those lists.

Jadarian Price might be way better than we think. I watch all the ND games and while he doesn't hit the homeruns Love does, the team doesn't lose much if anything when they rotate.

Spot on! I am so glad you mentioned Jadarian Price. I am a little surprised he did not transfer, but we have seen a number of top backs in shared backfields. Kaytron Allen also fits in that category. Both are starter quality backs.

 

[Max Power]

Thanks for this!

And while I'm sure this will change; boy do I currently have a hard time getting excited for anything outside the first round right now with this class. And in non-SF leagues... even the late first feels like a sizable drop off. Hopefully some of these guys put up GREAT seasons this year. But even in that optimistic scenario, outside 6-8 of them, it will be largely be profiling based on that one good season this year. Especially at WR. Looking ahead at this was what really made me prioritize adding Egbuka everywhere I could this year.

I have a feeling 2026 is going to turn into either a push in all the chips for a ship, or extend a rebuild into 2027/28 unless you are just a QB away.

I flipped some 25 picks into 27 already and I think I'm trending to do the same in 26. This class is alright from a superflex perspective. All depends how many teams want upgrades in the offseason.

I like Love, Singleton and Tyson to remain top 5 fantasy picks and then a tier of good landing spot players to round out the next 5 picks. I think there will be value in round 2 as this class has 10-15 players or so in that "He could be decent" tier. Obviously a ton will change before the draft.

I like Greathouse, Conception, and Quinton Joyner to be the biggest risers on those lists.

Jadarian Price might be way better than we think. I watch all the ND games and while he doesn't hit the homeruns Love does, the team doesn't lose much if anything when they rotate.

Spot on! I am so glad you mentioned Jadarian Price. I am a little surprised he did not transfer, but we have seen a number of top backs in shared backfields. Kaytron Allen also fits in that category. Both are starter quality backs.

I'm happy he didn't transfer. Rumor was that Love was offered a big payday from Georgia but passed. Players like what Freeman has created there. I hope that continues.

 

[Gatorade]

Carson Beck was getting a lot of hype last year. Having him at QB10 either shows how good the rest of this class is or his stock has dropped considerably.

 

[Jppaul]

2026 WR Rankings
1. Jordyn Tyson | Arizona State | 6-1 |195
2. Makai Lemon | USC | 5-11 | 190
3. Nic Anderson | LSU | 6-4 | 219
4. Antonio Williams | Clemson | 5-11 | 190
5. Ja’Kobi Lane | USC | 6-4 | 194
6. Carnell Tate | Ohio State | 6-3 | 191
7. Denzel Boston | Washington | 6-4 | 209
8. Eric Singleton Jr. | Auburn | 5-11 | 190
9. Nyck Harbor | South Carolina | 6-5 | 235
10. Elijah Sarratt | Indiana | 6-2 | 209

does anyone want to do a pro-comparison?

Do any of these guys project well?

 

[socrates]

Carson Beck was getting a lot of hype last year. Having him at QB10 either shows how good the rest of this class is or his stock has dropped considerably.

Beck probably would have been my QB2 based on where he was this time last year, but his stock took a hit in 2024. He was a bit overrated, but he is still a quality prospect who seemed to regress last year. Beck could definitely move up from QB10, but he will need to show he can deal better with pressure and prove that 2024 was just a speed bump in his development. I am by no means out on him, but he needs a reset, and a transfer to Miami hopefully does that for him.

 

[socrates]

2026 WR Rankings
1. Jordyn Tyson | Arizona State | 6-1 |195
2. Makai Lemon | USC | 5-11 | 190
3. Nic Anderson | LSU | 6-4 | 219
4. Antonio Williams | Clemson | 5-11 | 190
5. Ja’Kobi Lane | USC | 6-4 | 194
6. Carnell Tate | Ohio State | 6-3 | 191
7. Denzel Boston | Washington | 6-4 | 209
8. Eric Singleton Jr. | Auburn | 5-11 | 190
9. Nyck Harbor | South Carolina | 6-5 | 235
10. Elijah Sarratt | Indiana | 6-2 | 209

does anyone want to do a pro-comparison?

Do any of these guys project well?

Here are some initial pro comps:

1. Jordyn Tyson | Robert Woods, with Brandon Aiyuk upside
2. Makai Lemon | Darnell Mooney, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba upside
3. Nic Anderson | Jauan Jennings, with Michael Thomas/Drake London upside
4. Antonio Williams | Jayden Reed/Sterling Shepard, with Stefon Diggs upside
5. Ja’Kobi Lane | D.J. Chark, with George Pickens upside
6. Carnell Tate | Tyler Boyd/Josh Reynolds, with Chris Olave upside
7. Denzel Boston | Alec Pierce, with Alshon Jeffery upside
8. Eric Singleton Jr. | Mecole Hardman, with Brandin Cooks upside
9. Nyck Harbor | Hakeem Butler, with DK Metcalf upside
10. Elijah Sarratt | Tre Harris/Devante Parker/Romeo Doubs, with Nico Collins upside

Jordyn Tyson projects as a first rounder, but beyond that, this is mostly a wait-and-see class. There is a lot of upside, but that can be said every season.

 

[Jppaul]

2026 WR Rankings
1. Jordyn Tyson | Arizona State | 6-1 |195
2. Makai Lemon | USC | 5-11 | 190
3. Nic Anderson | LSU | 6-4 | 219
4. Antonio Williams | Clemson | 5-11 | 190
5. Ja’Kobi Lane | USC | 6-4 | 194
6. Carnell Tate | Ohio State | 6-3 | 191
7. Denzel Boston | Washington | 6-4 | 209
8. Eric Singleton Jr. | Auburn | 5-11 | 190
9. Nyck Harbor | South Carolina | 6-5 | 235
10. Elijah Sarratt | Indiana | 6-2 | 209

does anyone want to do a pro-comparison?

Do any of these guys project well?

Here are some initial pro comps:

1. Jordyn Tyson | Robert Woods, with Brandon Aiyuk upside
2. Makai Lemon | Darnell Mooney, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba upside
3. Nic Anderson | Jauan Jennings, with Michael Thomas/Drake London upside
4. Antonio Williams | Jayden Reed/Sterling Shepard, with Stefon Diggs upside
5. Ja’Kobi Lane | D.J. Chark, with George Pickens upside
6. Carnell Tate | Tyler Boyd/Josh Reynolds, with Chris Olave upside
7. Denzel Boston | Alec Pierce, with Alshon Jeffery upside
8. Eric Singleton Jr. | Mecole Hardman, with Brandin Cooks upside
9. Nyck Harbor | Hakeem Butler, with DK Metcalf upside
10. Elijah Sarratt | Tre Harris/Devante Parker/Romeo Doubs, with Nico Collins upside

Jordyn Tyson projects as a first rounder, but beyond that, this is mostly a wait-and-see class. There is a lot of upside, but that can be said every season.

thank you! That's great info

 

[Jppaul]

2026 TE Rankings

do any of these guys appear special?

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Thanks for this!

And while I'm sure this will change; boy do I currently have a hard time getting excited for anything outside the first round right now with this class. And in non-SF leagues... even the late first feels like a sizable drop off. Hopefully some of these guys put up GREAT seasons this year. But even in that optimistic scenario, outside 6-8 of them, it will be largely be profiling based on that one good season this year. Especially at WR. Looking ahead at this was what really made me prioritize adding Egbuka everywhere I could this year.

I have a feeling 2026 is going to turn into either a push in all the chips for a ship, or extend a rebuild into 2027/28 unless you are just a QB away.

It's way too early to make a determination on the 2nd round. Most of this year's 2nd round were nobodies at this time last year. Heck you could say that about a lot of the 1st rounders a year ago.

 

[socrates]

2026 TE Rankings

do any of these guys appear special?

I will post a more in-depth review of the TEs tomorrow breaking down some of my favorite prospects (I have a lot of favorites). Although there is no Brock Bowers in this class, it is an incredibly deep and athletic TE class.

 

[pinkstapler]

Thanks for this!

And while I'm sure this will change; boy do I currently have a hard time getting excited for anything outside the first round right now with this class. And in non-SF leagues... even the late first feels like a sizable drop off. Hopefully some of these guys put up GREAT seasons this year. But even in that optimistic scenario, outside 6-8 of them, it will be largely be profiling based on that one good season this year. Especially at WR. Looking ahead at this was what really made me prioritize adding Egbuka everywhere I could this year.

I have a feeling 2026 is going to turn into either a push in all the chips for a ship, or extend a rebuild into 2027/28 unless you are just a QB away.

It's way too early to make a determination on the 2nd round. Most of this year's 2nd round were nobodies at this time last year. Heck you could say that about a lot of the 1st rounders a year ago.

I disagree but not really worth arguing over as I'm sure it's subjective to an extent. I 100% was on several of this years 2nd rounders though. Not trying to BD here, it's just the case. But I normally have a list of 15-20 guys I'm already keyed in on by this point. Some years a few more some years a few less. This year I have less than I can remember in quite a few years now. 2022 was probably the closest with regards to skill positions outside QB. Which is my worry because in 2022, very few were added to that hype list by the end of the college season as well. Part of it is also being against consensus on a few guys the community is high on. Going back to 2022, I didn't like Burks, or Walker, or Moore, or Williams, etc. like a lot of the community.

Early breakouts have been a key metric for me (and I imagine for a lot of people) for a number of years now. It's not the be all, end all; but IME it has a strong correlation related to chance of success in the NFL. And I was noting by this past December already, many of the 2024 sophomores and juniors failed to hit the mile marks I look for with regards to total yardage, target share, yprr, ypt, etc. you want them to. Sure they can still blow up this year, and I'm sure some will. And there will always be people who rise to the top of the draft, because obviously someone needs to. But few IMO will be coming with a historically significant profile. It will limited to more or less one year of data instead of 2-3.

* edit, trying to fact check myself went back to people much smarter than me who were actually saying in Jan of 24 that the 26 class was already falling behind the 8 ball due to the lack of any true freshman breakouts. I don't play much DEVY but follow along, and am lucky to share spreadsheets with some who do, to try to gain an edge in regular dynasty. And basically looking at 2-3 year windows of college players, very few (any?) of the WR prospects for this season have hit metrics to qualify them for the early breakout/early declare group going back to 2023. It just historically is no bueno for overall class success rates.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Todd McShay released his 2026 QB list. He did not include Arch because he expects Arch to stay in school.

1. Cade Klubnik, Clemson
2. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
3. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
4. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
5. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State
6. Drew Allar, Penn State
7. John Mateer, Oklahoma
8. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor

On the Bubble: Carson Beck, Avery Johnson, Miller Moss

 

[Max Power]

Carson Beck was getting a lot of hype last year. Having him at QB10 either shows how good the rest of this class is or his stock has dropped considerably.

Beck probably would have been my QB2 based on where he was this time last year, but his stock came crashing back to earth in 2024. He was a bit overrated, but he is still a quality prospect who had a down year. Beck could definitely move up from QB10, but he will need to show he can deal better with pressure and prove that 2024 was just a speed bump in his development.

I own a share of Beck from last year and don't know what to make of him. He has moments where he looks elite and then others where I don't know how he's a starting college QB. I chalk a lot of his regression due to losing McConkey and Bowers. Having two lifelines like that in college simplifies a lot of things. Georgia WRs were awful last season, but so was Beck. Running game wasn't great either.

I see him getting a similar Cam Ward bump in Miami this year. Not #1 pick bump, but ACC defenses aren't SEC level and teams probably don't get up for Miami like they do for Georgia. He'll pick apart lesser defenses and has the arm/size to still get looked at as a Pro prospect.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

I don't think Beck is very good at all.

 

[JohnnyU]

I don't think Beck is very good at all.

I agree. I wasn't always sure about that, but I am now.

 

[socrates]

2026 TE Rankings

do any of these guys appear special?

This 2026 TE class gets a solid B grade. I think it is one of the strengths of the 2026 Class. This is yet another very talented TE class, although there is, of course, no Brock Bowers in this class. Interestingly, nearly all of the best prospects in this class are sub 250, but I think that has been a growing trend as the NFL shifts to multi-personnel schemes. There is an abundance of excellent receiving Tight Ends in this class, so I am excited to see how they develop this season. Will we get another Tyler Warren-like emergence? Perhaps. Remember, it is only July, and this list will look much different in January . . . but every prospect is a future All Pro in the summer, right?

1. Eli Stowers | Vanderbilt | 6-4 | 225 | Pro Comp: Devin Funchess/Jordan Matthews, with Darren Waller/Evan Engram upside
Eli Stowers isn't a physical TE, but he is a high-IQ player (former five-star QB) with excellent hands and outstanding athleticism. He has dynamic receiving upside, but he is also very undersized at only 225. I currently have Stowers as my TE1 based on his elite potential as a move TE, but if he does not bulk up, he may be destined for a limited role as a large slot receiver in the NFL. My upside comps for Stowers are Evan Engram and Darren Waller, but Devin Funchess and Jordan Matthews are his cautionary comps.

2. Kenyon Sadiq | Oregon | 6-3 | 245 | Pro Comp: Brevin Jordan, with Isaiah Likely/David Njoku upside
Kenyon Sadiq also has a very high ceiling. He reminds me of David Njoku. Unlike Stowers, however, Sadiq is a monster in the blocking game, as well. Sadiq was a reserve behind Terrance Ferguson last season, but he is ready to emerge.

3. Jack Endries | Texas | 6-4 | 240 | Pro Comp: Luke Schoonmaker, with Jake Ferguson/Trey McBride upside
Endries brings his immense skillset from Cal to Texas. I am excited to see if he can take another step forward, but he already has arguably the most complete profile in this TE class. Endries has incredibly strong and reliable hands, a huge catch radius, he is a former 3-sport athlete, and his blocking is outstanding. He quickly turns into a runner once he gets the ball into his hands, but I expect him to take his receiving game to even another level at Texas. I love this move for Endries (and for Texas).

4. Max Klare | Ohio State | 6-4 | 240 | Pro Comp: Tyler Higbee/Colston Loveland, with Travis Kelce upside
I feel like I am underrating Klare by having him this far down in my rankings. He is a dynamic athlete with enormous upside. If you are seeking a Colston Loveland type of prospect in this class, Klare may be it. The only thing holding Klare back may be his lack of elite blocking skills, but he is a natural receiver with good hands and a knack for getting open. I see shades of Travis Kelce in Klare's game.

5. Tanner Koziol | Houston | 6-7 | 230 | Pro Comp: Cole Turner/Harrison Bryant, with Mike Gesicki/Tucker Kraft upside
Only Harold Fannin, Jr. and Tyler Warren had more catches than Koziol last season. He was an ultra-productive TE for Ball State last season, where he hauled in 94 receptions for 839 yards and 8 TDs. He has now transferred to Houston. We will see how his skills translate from the MAC to the Big 12. Koziol uses his 6-7 frame to his advantage and excels at corralling contested catches. Despite his thin frame, Koziol is an effective blocker, but he will face a stiffer test this season.

6. Lawson Luckie | Georgia | 6-4 | 240 | Pro Comp: Matt Bushman, with Trey McBride upside
7. Jack Velling | Michigan State | 6-5 | 244 | Pro Comp: Hunter Long/Adam Trautman, with Austin Hooper upside
8. Joe Royer | Cincinnati | 6-5 |255 | Pro Comp: Jeremy Ruckert, with Cade Otton upside
9. Justin Joly | NC State | 6-3 | 235 | Pro Comp: Noah Gray/Kylen Granson, with Juwan Johnson/Isaiah Likely upside
10. R.J. Maryland | SMU | 6-4 | 233 | Pro Comp: Kylen Granson, with Chig Okonkwo/Jared Cook upside
11. Luke Hasz | Mississippi | 6-3 | 241 |
12. Terrance Carter Jr. | Texas Tech | 6-2 | 239 |
13. Brett Norfleet | Missouri | 6-7 | 235 |
14. Eli Raridon | Notre Dame | 6-7 | 255 |
15. John Michael Gyllenborg | Wyoming | 6-5 | 247 |
16. Oscar Delp | Georgia | 6-5 | 245 |
17. Michael Trigg | Baylor | 6-4 | 246 |
18. Miles Kitselman | Tennessee | 6-5 | 256 |
19. Devyn Gibbs | Lamar | 6-6 | 245 |
20. Shamar Easter | North Carolina | 6-5 | 228 |

 

[Jppaul]

nearly all of the best prospects in this class are sub 250

how do you feel about that and "shorter" TEs?

Seems like the guys at 6'3" or so and shorter seem to be less productive FF-wise?

 

[socrates]

nearly all of the best prospects in this class are sub 250

how do you feel about that and "shorter" TEs?

Seems like the guys at 6'3" or so and shorter seem to be less productive FF-wise?

I think there is still a preference in the NFL for a TE who has the size (height and weight) to fill multiple roles, but with the emergence of shorter pass-catching specialist Tight Ends, it is becoming less significant. Brock Bowers is listed as 6-3. Sam LaPorta is 6-3. Evan Engram is 6-3. Chig Okonkwo is 6-3. That is pretty good company for any 6-3 receiving Tight Ends.

6-4, 245 used to be the preferred minimum threshold, but as NFL offenses evolve, it is less of an issue.

In the monkey-see-monkey-do world of the NFL, teams are seeking the next Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta, so I think NFL Scouts will be willing to overlook what was traditionally believed to be a size deficiency. You don't have to be Gronk-smash size to succeed.

 

[JohnnyU]

2026 TE Rankings

do any of these guys appear special?

This 2026 TE class gets a solid B grade. I think it is one of the strengths of the 2026 Class. This is yet another very talented TE class, although there is, of course, no Brock Bowers in this class. Interestingly, nearly all of the best prospects in this class are sub 250, but I think that has been a growing trend as the NFL shifts to multi-personnel schemes. There is an abundance of excellent receiving Tight Ends in this class, so I am excited to see how they develop this season. Will we get another Tyler Warren-like emergence? Perhaps. Remember, it is only July, and this list will look much different in January . . . but every prospect is a future All Pro in the summer, right?

1. Eli Stowers | Vanderbilt | 6-4 | 225 | Pro Comp: Devin Funchess/Jordan Matthews, with Darren Waller/Evan Engram upside
Eli Stowers isn't a physical TE, but he is a high-IQ player (former five-star QB) with excellent hands and outstanding athleticism. He has dynamic receiving upside, but he is also very undersized at only 225. I currently have Stowers as my TE1 based on his elite potential as a move TE, but if he does not bulk up, he may be destined for a limited role as a large slot receiver in the NFL. My upside comps for Stowers are Evan Engram and Darren Waller, but Devin Funchess and Jordan Matthews are his cautionary comps.

2. Kenyon Sadiq | Oregon | 6-3 | 245 | Pro Comp: Brevin Jordan, with Isaiah Likely/David Njoku upside
Kenyon Sadiq also has a very high ceiling. He reminds me of David Njoku. Unlike Stowers, however, Sadiq is a monster in the blocking game, as well. Sadiq was a reserve behind Terrance Ferguson last season, but he is ready to emerge.

3. Jack Endries | Texas | 6-4 | 240 | Pro Comp: Luke Schoonmaker, with Jake Ferguson/Trey McBride upside
Endries brings his immense skillset from Cal to Texas. I am excited to see if he can take another step forward, but he already has arguably the most complete profile in this TE class. Endries has incredibly strong and reliable hands, a huge catch radius, he is a former 3-sport athlete, and his blocking is outstanding. He quickly turns into a runner once he gets the ball into his hands, but I expect him to take his receiving game to even another level at Texas. I love this move for Endries (and for Texas).

4. Max Klare | Ohio State | 6-4 | 240 | Pro Comp: Tyler Higbee/Colston Loveland, with Travis Kelce upside
I feel like I am underrating Klare by having him this far down in my rankings. He is a dynamic athlete with enormous upside. If you are seeking a Colston Loveland type of prospect in this class, Klare may be it. The only thing holding Klare back may be his lack of elite blocking skills, but he is a natural receiver with good hands and a knack for getting open. I see shades of Travis Kelce in Klare's game.

5. Tanner Koziol | Houston | 6-7 | 230 | Pro Comp: Cole Turner/Harrison Bryant, with Mike Gesicki/Tucker Kraft upside
Only Harold Fannin, Jr. and Tyler Warren had more catches than Koziol last season. He was an ultra-productive TE for Ball State last season, where he hauled in 94 receptions for 839 yards and 8 TDs. He has now transferred to Houston. We will see how his skills translate from the MAC to the Big 12. Koziol uses his 6-7 frame to his advantage and excels at corralling contested catches. Despite his thin frame, Koziol is an effective blocker, but he will face a stiffer test this season.

6. Lawson Luckie | Georgia | 6-4 | 240 | Pro Comp: Matt Bushman, with Trey McBride upside
7. Jack Velling | Michigan State | 6-5 | 244 | Pro Comp: Hunter Long/Adam Trautman, with Austin Hooper upside
8. Joe Royer | Cincinnati | 6-5 |255 | Pro Comp: Jeremy Ruckert, with Cade Otton upside
9. Justin Joly | NC State | 6-3 | 235 | Pro Comp: Noah Gray/Kylen Granson, with Juwan Johnson/Isaiah Likely upside
10. R.J. Maryland | SMU | 6-4 | 233 | Pro Comp: Kylen Granson, with Chig Okonkwo/Jared Cook upside
11. Luke Hasz | Mississippi | 6-3 | 241 |
12. Terrance Carter Jr. | Texas Tech | 6-2 | 239 |
13. Brett Norfleet | Missouri | 6-7 | 235 |
14. Eli Raridon | Notre Dame | 6-7 | 255 |
15. John Michael Gyllenborg | Wyoming | 6-5 | 247 |
16. Oscar Delp | Georgia | 6-5 | 245 |
17. Michael Trigg | Baylor | 6-4 | 246 |
18. Miles Kitselman | Tennessee | 6-5 | 256 |
19. Devyn Gibbs | Lamar | 6-6 | 245 |
20. Shamar Easter | North Carolina | 6-5 | 228 |

Thanks for putting in the work to do this, but as of now the TE class looks stinky.

 

[Jppaul]

seems like y'all think this is a sub-par class for WRs and TEs compared to recent years?

 

[JohnnyU]

seems like y'all think this is a sub-par class for WRs and TEs compared to recent years?

Yes, I think it could be subpar for WRs and TEs, especially TEs. Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Eric Singleton jr., Denzel Boston, Zachariah Branch, Nyck Harbor, Makai Lemon, Antonio Williams, Kevin Concepcion, Gertie Bernard, Eric Rivers, Eugene Wilson III, Evan Stewart (injured), Elijah Sarratt, Ja’kobi Lane, Josh Cameron.

Everyone is pointing to the 2027 class as elite and rightfully so. 2026 not so much, but there could be some hidden gems. I think the WR class has a couple at the top in Tyson and Tate and a lot of mid-tier guys. Some might even consider Tate more mid-tier than elite. I like him however. I remember when Branch was a DEVY thing, but no longer.

I'll go as far as to say that I'm not excited about the RB class either. I posted this in another thread regarding the RBs.

Jeremiah Love, Makhi Hughes, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Jayden Ott, Justice Haynes, Darius Taylor, Desmond Reid, Jonah Coleman, Le’Veon Moss, Mark Fletcher, Quentin Joyner.

Where would you rank Love if he was in the 2025 class? I have him 4th behind Jeanty, Hampton, and Henderson.

is it great, good, average, or bad? Personally I think it could be weak, but some may like it. Love gets most of the hype. Singleton had a bounce back year after a bad one and prospect fatigue. Baxter, who I liked before his devastating injury, what will he look like? I’m intrigued by Darius Taylor and Justice Haynes. Coming out of high school Rueben Owen’s had 5 star hype, but that’s about it. Richard Young had the freshman hype too in 2024 but hasn’t delivered.

Maybe not 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 (Melvin Gordon aside) bad, but maybe no better than 2024? And certainly not as good as 2025, which we had a pretty good idea about a year out.

I think the QBs in 2026 are better than 2025.

 

[socrates]

seems like y'all think this is a sub-par class for WRs and TEs compared to recent years?

Yes, I think it could be subpar for WRs and TEs, especially TEs. Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Eric Singleton jr., Denzel Boston, Zachariah Branch, Nyck Harbor, Makai Lemon, Antonio Williams, Kevin Concepcion, Gertie Bernard, Eric Rivers, Eugene Wilson III, Evan Stewart (injured), Elijah Sarratt, Ja’kobi Lane, Josh Cameron.

Everyone is pointing to the 2027 class as elite and rightfully so. 2026 not so much, but there could be some hidden gems. I think the WR class has a couple at the top in Tyson and Tate and a lot of mid-tier guys. Some might even consider Tate more mid-tier than elite. I like him however. I remember when Branch was a DEVY thing, but no longer.

I'll go as far as to say that I'm not excited about the RB class either. I posted this in another thread regarding the RBs.

Jeremiah Love, Makhi Hughes, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Jayden Ott, Justice Haynes, Darius Taylor, Desmond Reid, Jonah Coleman, Le’Veon Moss, Mark Fletcher, Quentin Joyner.

Where would you rank Love if he was in the 2025 class? I have him 4th behind Jeanty, Hampton, and Henderson.

is it great, good, average, or bad? Personally I think it could be weak, but some may like it. Love gets most of the hype. Singleton had a bounce back year after a bad one and prospect fatigue. Baxter, who I liked before his devastating injury, what will he look like? I’m intrigued by Darius Taylor and Justice Haynes. Coming out of high school Rueben Owen’s had 5 star hype, but that’s about it. Richard Young had the freshman hype too in 2024 but hasn’t delivered.

Maybe not 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 (Melvin Gordon aside) bad, but maybe no better than 2024? And certainly not as good as 2025, which we had a pretty good idea about a year out.

I think the QBs in 2026 are better than 2025.

The 2026 class in general appears to be a weak class for fantasy.

The QB class is intriguing and considerably better than 2025, but if Manning and Sellers stay in school, it will be a serious disappointment.

I gave the RB class a B-. Love and Singleton would be seen as fantasy first rounders in any class. I am excited to see if Hughes can make the transition to Oregon from Tulane. Coleman looks like he could be a day 1 NFL starter, but his fantasy upside may be capped. Haynes and Baxter have really intriguing upsides, but it is merely potential so far. Remember, this time last year Ashton Jeanty was definitely not the top back in his class. A lot can change in a year.

This 2026 WR class is one of the weakest we have seen in several years. Jordyn Tyson is a bright spot, but mostly it is just some projections.

Perhaps I am in the minority, but I like this TE class. There may be no surefire blue-chip prospects, but remember that prior to last season, Tyler Warren was not seen as a first rounder. The top 5 Tight Ends in this class are all very intriguing prospects. Three of my top five are with new schools; it will be exciting to see how they adjust. It is not an elite class by any measurement, but it has the potential to produce some good fantasy producers. I would stack it up against most classes. There is no Brock Bowers, but that is not the measuring stick we are using to assess a TE class. In fact, most of the top Tight Ends around the league were not first rounders.

 

[Max Power]

Justice Haynes is such a wildcard for me right now. Hyped prospect who has flashed but Bama clearly preferred Jam Miller during crunch time. Miller to my knowledge isn't really considered a pro prospect, but looked as good if not better than Haynes at multiple points last year. Leads me to wonder what Haynes is putting together in practice.

I think the transfer to Michigan was the best thing for him. They are handing over the keys to the kid and we'll know what we've got by the end of the season. Another part of me is worried how well the offense functions with a true freshman at QB and HC suspension weeks 3 & 4. What type of talent level does the Michigan OL have?

Bottomline is that I think I'm willing to move him to someone who is a true believer and thinks he's still a top 3 RB in this class.

 

[JohnnyU]

Justice Haynes is such a wildcard for me right now. Hyped prospect who has flashed but Bama clearly preferred Jam Miller during crunch time. Miller to my knowledge isn't really considered a pro prospect, but looked as good if not better than Haynes at multiple points last year. Leads me to wonder what Haynes is putting together in practice.

I think the transfer to Michigan was the best thing for him. They are handing over the keys to the kid and we'll know what we've got by the end of the season. Another part of me is worried how well the offense functions with a true freshman at QB and HC suspension weeks 3 & 4. What type of talent level does the Michigan OL have?

Bottomline is that I think I'm willing to move him to someone who is a true believer and thinks he's still a top 3 RB in this class.

To me, I lumped Justice Haynes, Rueben Owens, and Richard Young in the same bucket at the time. All 3 were highly ranked coming out of high school. I think Young should have transferred from Alabama. Even with the transfer of Haynes to Michigan, they prefer Miller. Owens has Le'Veon Moss to contend with, so, we will see. Haynes is obviously the best of the three right now.

 

[socrates]

Justice Haynes is such a wildcard for me right now. Hyped prospect who has flashed but Bama clearly preferred Jam Miller during crunch time. Miller to my knowledge isn't really considered a pro prospect, but looked as good if not better than Haynes at multiple points last year. Leads me to wonder what Haynes is putting together in practice.

I think the transfer to Michigan was the best thing for him. They are handing over the keys to the kid and we'll know what we've got by the end of the season. Another part of me is worried how well the offense functions with a true freshman at QB and HC suspension weeks 3 & 4. What type of talent level does the Michigan OL have?

Bottomline is that I think I'm willing to move him to someone who is a true believer and thinks he's still a top 3 RB in this class.

Excellent points.

Justice Haynes has much to prove this year at Michigan. This was a great transfer for Haynes, but, as you say, there are plenty of unknowns in Ann Arbor this fall.

Haynes is an interesting prospect. I see the elements of an elite back, but his production profile tells a different story. At his best, he dominates defenses. Jam Miller does not match Haynes (or Young) in terms of natural physical skills, yet the coaches evidently believed Miller was the superior back in the rotation. This raises many questions: Why did Haynes not emerge as a feature back in Alabama? Were there just too many talented backs (plus Milroe), or is there some other flaw we are not seeing?

I am excited to see what Haynes can do in Michigan this fall. He will face some competition for touches from Jordan Marshall, who is a talented back in his own right, but Haynes should lead this backfield.

I have Haynes in my top 5 RBs based purely on his talent, but he is in a pivotal prove-it year.

This is a consistent theme with this tier of RBs, imo. Jaydn Ott gets a fresh start in Oklahoma coming off a very disappointing season, but he has had a 1,300 yard rushing season and elite receiving production. Like Haynes, CJ Baxter (injury), Quentin Joyner (transfer), and Le'Veon Moss (injury) all lack elite production but have immense talent. Hopefully, this season will sort this group of backs out. (Moss was having a great season before a November knee injury, but how soon can he return to that level?)

For reference:

5. Justice Haynes | Michigan | 5-11 | 210 | Pro Comp: Miles Sanders/Sony Michel, with Chase Brown/Lamar Miller upside
2024 (Alabama): 448 yds | 5.7 avg | 7 TDs || 17 rec | 99 yds | 5.8 avg | 0 TDs
2023 (Alabama): 168 yds | 6.7 avg | 2 TDs || 0 rec | 0 yds | 0 avg | 0 TDs

6. Jaydn Ott | Oklahoma | 6-0 | 210 | Pro Comp: Tyjae Spears/Tyrone Tracy, Jr./Shane Vereen, with Tony Pollard/Travis Etienne upside
2024 (Cal): 385 yds | 3.3 avg | 4 TDs || 24 rec | 222 yds | 9.3 avg | 1 TDs
2023 (Cal): 1,305 yds | 5.3 avg | 12 TDs || 26 rec | 196 yds | 7.5 avg | 2 TDs
2022 (Cal): 897 yds | 5.3 avg | 8 TDs || 46 rec | 321 yds | 7.0 avg | 3 TDs

7. CJ Baxter | Texas | 6-1 | 218 | Pro Comp: Ronnie Brown, with Breece Hall upside
2024: injury
2023: 659 yds | 4.8 avg | 5 TDs || 24 rec | 156 yds | 6.5 avg | 0 TDs

8. Quinten Joyner | Texas Tech | 5-11 | 205 | Pro Comp: Zach Evans/Jeff Wilson, with Melvin Gordon upside
2024 (USC): 478 yds | 7.6 avg | 3 TDs || 12 rec | 89 yds | 7.4 avg | 1 TD
2023 (USC): 125 yds | 6.9 avg | 1 TD || 1 rec | 7 yds | 7.0 avg | 0 TDs

9. Le’Veon Moss | Texas A&M | 6-0 | 210 | Pro Comp: Keontay Ingram/Tank Bigsby, with Kareem Hunt upside
2024: 765 yds | 6.3 avg | 10 TDs || 10 rec | 141 yds | 14.1 avg | 0 TDs (injury shortened season)
2023: 484 yds | 5.0 avg | 5 TDs || 11 rec | 84 yds | 7.6 avg | 0 TDs
2022: 114 yds | 4.2 avg | 1 TD || 1 rec | 8 yds | xx avg | 0 TDs

 

[socrates]

Justice Haynes is such a wildcard for me right now. Hyped prospect who has flashed but Bama clearly preferred Jam Miller during crunch time. Miller to my knowledge isn't really considered a pro prospect, but looked as good if not better than Haynes at multiple points last year. Leads me to wonder what Haynes is putting together in practice.

I think the transfer to Michigan was the best thing for him. They are handing over the keys to the kid and we'll know what we've got by the end of the season. Another part of me is worried how well the offense functions with a true freshman at QB and HC suspension weeks 3 & 4. What type of talent level does the Michigan OL have?

Bottomline is that I think I'm willing to move him to someone who is a true believer and thinks he's still a top 3 RB in this class.

To me, I lumped Justice Haynes, Rueben Owens, and Richard Young in the same bucket at the time. All 3 were highly ranked coming out of high school. I think Young should have transferred from Alabama. Even with the transfer of Haynes to Michigan, they prefer Miller. Owens has Le'Veon Moss to contend with, so, we will see. Haynes is obviously the best of the three right now.

I am right there with you @JohnnyU . I wish Young would have transferred, but at least he faces a bit less competition for touches with Haynes gone and Milroe having gone to the NFL. Owens is interesting. Moss had a late-season injury, and while he is reportedly going to be ready to start the season, I worry he will not be the same back that early, and that opens the door for Owens.

 

[Dacomish]

@socrates what are your thoughts on Evan Stewart who is now injured? I have him rostered as a Devy player - do you think does he come out to the NFL in 2026 or could he get a medical redshirt?

My dilemma is there is a good chance I may have the 1.01 in next year's Devy draft and if Stewart doesn't come out I may need to drop him to pick up a 2027 or later devy player that isn't already on a roster (Cam Coleman isn't rostered so is who I'm looking at as J.Smith and R.Willams already rostered).

 

[Max Power]

Justice Haynes is such a wildcard for me right now. Hyped prospect who has flashed but Bama clearly preferred Jam Miller during crunch time. Miller to my knowledge isn't really considered a pro prospect, but looked as good if not better than Haynes at multiple points last year. Leads me to wonder what Haynes is putting together in practice.

I think the transfer to Michigan was the best thing for him. They are handing over the keys to the kid and we'll know what we've got by the end of the season. Another part of me is worried how well the offense functions with a true freshman at QB and HC suspension weeks 3 & 4. What type of talent level does the Michigan OL have?

Bottomline is that I think I'm willing to move him to someone who is a true believer and thinks he's still a top 3 RB in this class.

Excellent points.

Justice Haynes has much to prove this year at Michigan. This was a great transfer for Haynes, but, as you say, there are plenty of unknowns in Ann Arbor this fall.

Haynes is an interesting prospect. I see the elements of an elite back, but his production profile tells a different story. At his best, he dominates defenses. Jam Miller does not match Haynes (or Young) in terms of natural physical skills, yet the coaches evidently believed Miller was the superior back in the rotation. This raises many questions: Why did Haynes not emerge as a feature back in Alabama? Were there just too many talented backs (plus Milroe), or is there some other flaw we are not seeing?

I am excited to see what Haynes can do in Michigan this fall. He will face some competition for touches from Jordan Marshall, who is a talented back in his own right, but Haynes should lead this backfield.

I have Haynes in my top 5 RBs based purely on his talent, but he is in a pivotal prove-it year.

This is a consistent theme with this tier of RBs, imo. Jaydn Ott gets a fresh start in Oklahoma coming off a very disappointing season, but he has had a 1,300 yard rushing season and elite receiving production. Like Haynes, CJ Baxter (injury), Quentin Joyner (transfer), and Le'Veon Moss (injury) all lack elite production but have immense talent. Hopefully, this season will sort this group of backs out. (Moss was having a great season before a November knee injury, but how soon can he return to that level?)

For reference:

5. Justice Haynes | Michigan | 5-11 | 210 | Pro Comp: Miles Sanders/Sony Michel, with Chase Brown/Lamar Miller upside
2024 (Alabama): 448 yds | 5.7 avg | 7 TDs || 17 rec | 99 yds | 5.8 avg | 0 TDs
2023 (Alabama): 168 yds | 6.7 avg | 2 TDs || 0 rec | 0 yds | 0 avg | 0 TDs

6. Jaydn Ott | Oklahoma | 6-0 | 210 | Pro Comp: Tyjae Spears/Tyrone Tracy, Jr./Shane Vereen, with Tony Pollard/Travis Etienne upside
2024 (Cal): 385 yds | 3.3 avg | 4 TDs || 24 rec | 222 yds | 9.3 avg | 1 TDs
2023 (Cal): 1,305 yds | 5.3 avg | 12 TDs || 26 rec | 196 yds | 7.5 avg | 2 TDs
2022 (Cal): 897 yds | 5.3 avg | 8 TDs || 46 rec | 321 yds | 7.0 avg | 3 TDs

7. CJ Baxter | Texas | 6-1 | 218 | Pro Comp: Ronnie Brown, with Breece Hall upside
2024: injury
2023: 659 yds | 4.8 avg | 5 TDs || 24 rec | 156 yds | 6.5 avg | 0 TDs

8. Quinten Joyner | Texas Tech | 5-11 | 205 | Pro Comp: Zach Evans/Jeff Wilson, with Melvin Gordon upside
2024 (USC): 478 yds | 7.6 avg | 3 TDs || 12 rec | 89 yds | 7.4 avg | 1 TD
2023 (USC): 125 yds | 6.9 avg | 1 TD || 1 rec | 7 yds | 7.0 avg | 0 TDs

9. Le’Veon Moss | Texas A&M | 6-0 | 210 | Pro Comp: Keontay Ingram/Tank Bigsby, with Kareem Hunt upside
2024: 765 yds | 6.3 avg | 10 TDs || 10 rec | 141 yds | 14.1 avg | 0 TDs (injury shortened season)
2023: 484 yds | 5.0 avg | 5 TDs || 11 rec | 84 yds | 7.6 avg | 0 TDs
2022: 114 yds | 4.2 avg | 1 TD || 1 rec | 8 yds | xx avg | 0 TDs

Good post. I'm excited for Haynes' season in Michigan as well. End of the day, he's likely a "hold" for me. No issues with those rankings either as they are all very close.

Like I said earlier, Quinten Joyner is the guy I have circled to acquire in my last devy draft this year. His per touch production has been outstanding. He gets to be the guy now at Texas Tech. Tajh Brooks just had a season with over 300 touches. Joyner is more talented than Brooks and could have a monster year in that offense.

 

[socrates]

@socrates what are your thoughts on Evan Stewart who is now injured? I have him rostered as a Devy player - do you think does he come out to the NFL in 2026 or could he get a medical redshirt?

My dilemma is there is a good chance I may have the 1.01 in next year's Devy draft and if Stewart doesn't come out I may need to drop him to pick up a 2027 or later devy player that isn't already on a roster (Cam Coleman isn't rostered so is who I'm looking at as J.Smith and R.Willams already rostered).

Interesting dilemma. If Evan Stewart would have joined the 2025 Draft class, he would have been an early pick. His situation is a bit similar to Jameson Williams a couple of seasons ago, and Williams didn't lose any draft capital. However, Stewart does not have a statistical season like Jameson had. Stewart was an early breakout, but he hasn't developed like I had hoped he would; he has been good, but not great. Still, the NFL loves speed, and Stewart has that in spades. Stewart decided to forego the 2025 Draft, and this was supposed to be his big breakout season. He could return to Oregon next season and bank on a big statistical year, but he turns 22 in September. Much may depend on his medicals in the Spring and what feedback he receives from NFL teams. You may be holding that Devy slot with Stewart for another season, but it is unclear. Would releasing him now open a Devy spot you can fill right away? Do you forfeit your Round One pick if he opts to stay in school?

 

[socrates]

Justice Haynes is such a wildcard for me right now. Hyped prospect who has flashed but Bama clearly preferred Jam Miller during crunch time. Miller to my knowledge isn't really considered a pro prospect, but looked as good if not better than Haynes at multiple points last year. Leads me to wonder what Haynes is putting together in practice.

I think the transfer to Michigan was the best thing for him. They are handing over the keys to the kid and we'll know what we've got by the end of the season. Another part of me is worried how well the offense functions with a true freshman at QB and HC suspension weeks 3 & 4. What type of talent level does the Michigan OL have?

Bottomline is that I think I'm willing to move him to someone who is a true believer and thinks he's still a top 3 RB in this class.

Excellent points.

Justice Haynes has much to prove this year at Michigan. This was a great transfer for Haynes, but, as you say, there are plenty of unknowns in Ann Arbor this fall.

Haynes is an interesting prospect. I see the elements of an elite back, but his production profile tells a different story. At his best, he dominates defenses. Jam Miller does not match Haynes (or Young) in terms of natural physical skills, yet the coaches evidently believed Miller was the superior back in the rotation. This raises many questions: Why did Haynes not emerge as a feature back in Alabama? Were there just too many talented backs (plus Milroe), or is there some other flaw we are not seeing?

I am excited to see what Haynes can do in Michigan this fall. He will face some competition for touches from Jordan Marshall, who is a talented back in his own right, but Haynes should lead this backfield.

I have Haynes in my top 5 RBs based purely on his talent, but he is in a pivotal prove-it year.

This is a consistent theme with this tier of RBs, imo. Jaydn Ott gets a fresh start in Oklahoma coming off a very disappointing season, but he has had a 1,300 yard rushing season and elite receiving production. Like Haynes, CJ Baxter (injury), Quentin Joyner (transfer), and Le'Veon Moss (injury) all lack elite production but have immense talent. Hopefully, this season will sort this group of backs out. (Moss was having a great season before a November knee injury, but how soon can he return to that level?)

For reference:

5. Justice Haynes | Michigan | 5-11 | 210 | Pro Comp: Miles Sanders/Sony Michel, with Chase Brown/Lamar Miller upside
2024 (Alabama): 448 yds | 5.7 avg | 7 TDs || 17 rec | 99 yds | 5.8 avg | 0 TDs
2023 (Alabama): 168 yds | 6.7 avg | 2 TDs || 0 rec | 0 yds | 0 avg | 0 TDs

6. Jaydn Ott | Oklahoma | 6-0 | 210 | Pro Comp: Tyjae Spears/Tyrone Tracy, Jr./Shane Vereen, with Tony Pollard/Travis Etienne upside
2024 (Cal): 385 yds | 3.3 avg | 4 TDs || 24 rec | 222 yds | 9.3 avg | 1 TDs
2023 (Cal): 1,305 yds | 5.3 avg | 12 TDs || 26 rec | 196 yds | 7.5 avg | 2 TDs
2022 (Cal): 897 yds | 5.3 avg | 8 TDs || 46 rec | 321 yds | 7.0 avg | 3 TDs

7. CJ Baxter | Texas | 6-1 | 218 | Pro Comp: Ronnie Brown, with Breece Hall upside
2024: injury
2023: 659 yds | 4.8 avg | 5 TDs || 24 rec | 156 yds | 6.5 avg | 0 TDs

8. Quinten Joyner | Texas Tech | 5-11 | 205 | Pro Comp: Zach Evans/Jeff Wilson, with Melvin Gordon upside
2024 (USC): 478 yds | 7.6 avg | 3 TDs || 12 rec | 89 yds | 7.4 avg | 1 TD
2023 (USC): 125 yds | 6.9 avg | 1 TD || 1 rec | 7 yds | 7.0 avg | 0 TDs

9. Le’Veon Moss | Texas A&M | 6-0 | 210 | Pro Comp: Keontay Ingram/Tank Bigsby, with Kareem Hunt upside
2024: 765 yds | 6.3 avg | 10 TDs || 10 rec | 141 yds | 14.1 avg | 0 TDs (injury shortened season)
2023: 484 yds | 5.0 avg | 5 TDs || 11 rec | 84 yds | 7.6 avg | 0 TDs
2022: 114 yds | 4.2 avg | 1 TD || 1 rec | 8 yds | xx avg | 0 TDs

Good post. I'm excited for Haynes' season in Michigan as well. End of the day, he's likely a "hold" for me. No issues with those rankings either as they are all very close.

Like I said earlier, Quinten Joyner is the guy I have circled to acquire in my last devy draft this year. His per touch production has been outstanding. He gets to be the guy now at Texas Tech. Tajh Brooks just had a season with over 300 touches. Joyner is more talented than Brooks and could have a monster year in that offense.

Joyner's ypc is outstanding. If he gets anywhere near the touches Brooks just vacated, Joyner is going to put up some ridiculous numbers!

 

[JohnnyU]

@socrates what are your thoughts on Evan Stewart who is now injured? I have him rostered as a Devy player - do you think does he come out to the NFL in 2026 or could he get a medical redshirt?

My dilemma is there is a good chance I may have the 1.01 in next year's Devy draft and if Stewart doesn't come out I may need to drop him to pick up a 2027 or later devy player that isn't already on a roster (Cam Coleman isn't rostered so is who I'm looking at as J.Smith and R.Willams already rostered).

Interesting dilemma. If Evan Stewart would have joined the 2025 Draft class, he would have been an early pick. His situation is a bit similar to Jameson Williams a couple of seasons ago, and Williams didn't lose any draft capital. However, Stewart does not have a statistical season like Jameson had. Stewart was an early breakout, but he hasn't developed like I had hoped he would; he has been good, but not great. Still, the NFL loves speed, and Stewart has that in spades. Stewart decided to forego the 2025 Draft, and this was supposed to be his big breakout season. He could return to Oregon next season and bank on a big statistical year, but he turns 22 in September. Much may depend on his medicals in the Spring and what feedback he receives from NFL teams. You may be holding that Devy slot with Stewart for another season, but it is unclear. Would releasing him now open a Devy spot you can fill right away, or do you forfeit your Round One pick if he opts to stay in school?

I think Evan Stewart is an asset you might let go at this point. I don't ever forsee him as a stud, unlike a couple of years ago when he was a DEVY darling. With the recent injury, he is bumped down to the bubble of rostering, unless you have large rosters. Most devy leagues don't have the ability to IR college guys. I don't think he's worth it anyway. He's never had 650 yards in a season, or more than 53 receptions and has mostly disappointed.

 

[Dacomish]

@socrates what are your thoughts on Evan Stewart who is now injured? I have him rostered as a Devy player - do you think does he come out to the NFL in 2026 or could he get a medical redshirt?

My dilemma is there is a good chance I may have the 1.01 in next year's Devy draft and if Stewart doesn't come out I may need to drop him to pick up a 2027 or later devy player that isn't already on a roster (Cam Coleman isn't rostered so is who I'm looking at as J.Smith and R.Willams already rostered).

Interesting dilemma. If Evan Stewart would have joined the 2025 Draft class, he would have been an early pick. His situation is a bit similar to Jameson Williams a couple of seasons ago, and Williams didn't lose any draft capital. However, Stewart does not have a statistical season like Jameson had. Stewart was an early breakout, but he hasn't developed like I had hoped he would; he has been good, but not great. Still, the NFL loves speed, and Stewart has that in spades. Stewart decided to forego the 2025 Draft, and this was supposed to be his big breakout season. He could return to Oregon next season and bank on a big statistical year, but he turns 22 in September. Much may depend on his medicals in the Spring and what feedback he receives from NFL teams. You may be holding that Devy slot with Stewart for another season, but it is unclear. Would releasing him now open a Devy spot you can fill right away, or do you forfeit your Round One pick if he opts to stay in school?

I don't have to make that decision till next offseason so I'll know if Stewart plays or not. If he gets a medical redshirt and is in college in 2026 then I willhave to make the call to keep or drop to make a pick (we can only have 1 devy per team).

Now is just more of what you thought of him at this point, thanks for your feedback!!

 

[socrates]

@socrates what are your thoughts on Evan Stewart who is now injured? I have him rostered as a Devy player - do you think does he come out to the NFL in 2026 or could he get a medical redshirt?

My dilemma is there is a good chance I may have the 1.01 in next year's Devy draft and if Stewart doesn't come out I may need to drop him to pick up a 2027 or later devy player that isn't already on a roster (Cam Coleman isn't rostered so is who I'm looking at as J.Smith and R.Willams already rostered).

Interesting dilemma. If Evan Stewart would have joined the 2025 Draft class, he would have been an early pick. His situation is a bit similar to Jameson Williams a couple of seasons ago, and Williams didn't lose any draft capital. However, Stewart does not have a statistical season like Jameson had. Stewart was an early breakout, but he hasn't developed like I had hoped he would; he has been good, but not great. Still, the NFL loves speed, and Stewart has that in spades. Stewart decided to forego the 2025 Draft, and this was supposed to be his big breakout season. He could return to Oregon next season and bank on a big statistical year, but he turns 22 in September. Much may depend on his medicals in the Spring and what feedback he receives from NFL teams. You may be holding that Devy slot with Stewart for another season, but it is unclear. Would releasing him now open a Devy spot you can fill right away, or do you forfeit your Round One pick if he opts to stay in school?

I don't have to make that decision till next offseason so I'll know if Stewart plays or not. If he gets a medical redshirt and is in college in 2026 then I willhave to make the call to keep or drop to make a pick (we can only have 1 devy per team).

Now is just more of what you thought of him at this point, thanks for your feedback!!

Evan Stewart most reminds me of Isaiah Bond (on field, not off). If Bond had put up a season like Jameson Williams, teams may have been more willing to gamble on him overcoming his legal woes. I fear Stewart may face a similar situation, albeit injury related rather than legal complications. Statistically and stylistically, Evan Stewart is far more comparable to Bond than Williams. (Williams had a huge breakout season; his yards per reception was ridiculously high, and he had 1,500+ yards and 15 TDs.) The big advantage for Stewart (over Bond) is that he will have a choice to return to Oregon if he does not get favorable feedback. If I had to guess, I feel like Evan Stewart will be fully recovered and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, but that is nothing more than a guess.

 

[Dacomish]

@socrates what are your thoughts on Evan Stewart who is now injured? I have him rostered as a Devy player - do you think does he come out to the NFL in 2026 or could he get a medical redshirt?

My dilemma is there is a good chance I may have the 1.01 in next year's Devy draft and if Stewart doesn't come out I may need to drop him to pick up a 2027 or later devy player that isn't already on a roster (Cam Coleman isn't rostered so is who I'm looking at as J.Smith and R.Willams already rostered).

Interesting dilemma. If Evan Stewart would have joined the 2025 Draft class, he would have been an early pick. His situation is a bit similar to Jameson Williams a couple of seasons ago, and Williams didn't lose any draft capital. However, Stewart does not have a statistical season like Jameson had. Stewart was an early breakout, but he hasn't developed like I had hoped he would; he has been good, but not great. Still, the NFL loves speed, and Stewart has that in spades. Stewart decided to forego the 2025 Draft, and this was supposed to be his big breakout season. He could return to Oregon next season and bank on a big statistical year, but he turns 22 in September. Much may depend on his medicals in the Spring and what feedback he receives from NFL teams. You may be holding that Devy slot with Stewart for another season, but it is unclear. Would releasing him now open a Devy spot you can fill right away, or do you forfeit your Round One pick if he opts to stay in school?

I don't have to make that decision till next offseason so I'll know if Stewart plays or not. If he gets a medical redshirt and is in college in 2026 then I willhave to make the call to keep or drop to make a pick (we can only have 1 devy per team).

Now is just more of what you thought of him at this point, thanks for your feedback!!

The guy Stewart reminds me most of is Isaiah Bond (on field, not off). Had Bond put up a season like Jameson Williams had, teams may have been willing to gamble on him overcoming his legal woes. I fear Stewart will face a similar situation, albeit injury related rather than legal complications. Statistically and stylistically, Evan Stewart is far more comparable to Bond than Williams. (Williams had a huge breakout season; his yards per reception was ridiculously high, and he had 1,500+ yards and 15 TDs.) The big difference for Stewart (over Bond) is that he will have a choice to return to Oregon if he does not get favorable feedback. If I had to guess, I feel like Evan Stewart will be fully recovered and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, but that is nothing more than a guess.

If that happens then cool because he can just go in my rookie Taxi squad and then I can focus on who to draft.