With the 2026 Senior Bowl circuit and NFL Combine behind us, the smoke begins to clear a bit. The Draft cycle is beginning to shift from pure projection to spandex production, as 40-yard dash records tumble and Relative Athletic Scores make our eyes water. Here at Dynasty Nerds, we aren’t content waiting for the NFL to tell us where the player values lie for this rookie class. Instead, in our prestigious Dynasty Nerds App League, managed by 12 of the sharpest minds in the dynasty fantasy football community, we hold what we call a Nostradamus Rookie Draft.
“The true value of prophecy lies not in predicting the future, but in guiding us to shape it.”
That’s right, we just completed the first two rounds of the rookie draft in our most important league. Bragging rights pending, all cards laid out on the table, the picks are made and now we wait. Who will be this year’s Shedeur Sanders, embarrassing early drafters after dropping round after round? Who will be RJ Harvey
, a surprising riser when all was said and done?
“In every chaos, there lies a hidden order waiting to be discovered.”
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Round 1 | Rookie Mock Draft (Picks 1.01–1.12)
Pick 1.01 | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Notre Dame
Height/Weight: 6’0” | 210 lbs
Drafter: Taylor Christianson
Drafter Commentary: Jeremiyah Love has been touted by NFL GMs as a future HOF-type player. Anyone trading him away needs to get multiple proven assets.
Keith’s Commentary: Unpopular opinion, but I have been and still am firmly in the camp that Fernando Mendoza is the first overall pick in Superflex rookie drafts over Jeremiyah Love. However, looking at Taylor’s roster, I can’t fault him for this pick. With Lamar Jackson and CJ Stroud at quarterback and holes most everywhere else, Taylor needs a solid running back in the worst way. While there isn’t a clear second rookie quarterback to take this year after Mendoza, there’s also no clear rookie running backs behind Love.
As if there was any doubt, Love solidified his status as the consensus top back in the 2026 class with a spectacular performance at the NFL Combine. With a blazing 4.36-second 40-yard dash, it’s now just a question of how highly does Love get drafted? He is often mocked as the missing piece for teams like the Tennessee Titans at the fourth pick or the New Orleans Saints, where he is viewed as the ideal successor to Alvin Kamara at pick 8. Regardless, in a class lacking sure things, Love feels as sure as it’s going to get. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
Pick 1.02 | Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana
Height/Weight: 6’5” | 225 lbs
Drafter: Steven Pintado
Drafter Commentary: The QB seems like the safe pick at the 1.02. First overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft with a hopeful Raiders team looking to learn from their mistakes. Taking Mendoza at the 2nd pick gives my team stability at the QB with 3 solid starters now.
Mychal’s Commentary: Steven is one of our replacement managers after John Hammersmith was voted out by the Nerd’s community. Steven does have a desperate need at the running back position, but when Jeremiyah Love went off the board, the wise choice to draft Fernando Mendoza was made.
As Steven notes in his selection, he now has security at quarterback with Jaxson Dart, Jordan Love, and Fernando Mendoza. Steven also has Tua Tagovailoa (who he has on the trade block), which might give him some valuable trade bait once we see where Tagovailoa lands in the offseason.
Pick 1.03 | Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State
Height/Weight: 6’3” | 191 lbs
Drafter: Matt Cooper
Drafter Commentary: Carnell Tate is a smooth route runner who has shown the ability to win at all levels of the field. His ball skills are teach tape. He seems like a lock to be a top 10 NFL Draft pick, and it’s hard to find a safer bet in dynasty than 1st Round Ohio State WRs. I’m all in.
Doc’s Commentary: At this point, Carnell Tate feels like the majority consensus for the top receiver in the class. I personally have him at no. 3 behind Tyson and Lemon. That being said, he probably has the highest floor in the class. He is big and long, providing an ideal X receiver template.
Matt was looking to add some spice to the receiver position on his squad in this draft. Tate was the first of five high-end prospects that he scooped up for his squad. They will all be ‘Hangin With Mr. Cooper’ this fall. The odds are he got a couple of studs in this class. Only time will tell which ones they may be.
Pick 1.04 | Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State
Height/Weight: 6’1” | 195 lbs
Drafter: Jon Glosser
Drafter Commentary: I needed to add upside at wide receiver and my roster is pretty thin at the position. With this being my only pick in the first three rounds, I wanted to swing on a player who has one of the higher ceilings in the class.
Keith’s Commentary: Jon has a solid stable of quarterbacks (Drake Maye and Patrick Mahomes) with Breece Hall shoring up the running back position. With very little of note behind DK Metcalf and Luther Burden, I agree with Jon’s assessment that he needs upside at wide receiver. Personally, I would have taken Makai Lemon, but it’s also hard to disagree with Jon saying that Jordyn Tyson has one of the highest ceilings in this class.
Our Dynasty Nerds App League Nostradamus Rookie Draft reminds me of the old Wide World of Sports quote: “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.” Do you hold onto your convictions and risk taking the player with the high ceiling despite knowing injury concerns could have him falling in the draft? Or, instead, do you play it safe and take a player who may be drafted earlier or into a better landing spot? With so many moving parts and possibilities, it’s impossible to know the right answer until next month, when we’re in Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft. Will NFL teams see the tantalizing upside of Tyson, or will they be scared away by the dreaded injury red flags? Skipping on-field testing at the NFL Combine to seemingly protect his lingering hamstring issue doesn’t inspire confidence in my eyes.
Pick 1.05 | Makai Lemon | WR | USC
Height/Weight: 5’11” | 195 lbs
Drafter: Taylor Christianson
Drafter Commentary: There’s a hunger to Makai Lemon’s game. He’s like a bowl of rice crisps on every play—snaps off the line, crackles by defenders, and pops for explosives after the catch. A true Alpha mindset gives Lemon the aggression he needs to succeed at his average size. He might be quirky at the podium, but I like my WRs a little unhinged on game day.
Keith’s Commentary: Taylor, if you’re reading this, you might want to sit down. You’re in for a shock. I agree with everything you wrote! Our most avid trader in the Dynasty Nerds App League, Taylor made a few shrewd moves and left the first two rounds of this draft with a completely rebuilt wide receivers corps. Makai Lemon settles into Taylor’s starting lineup with new additions Tee Higgins and recent Buffalo Bill addition, D.J. Moore.
Lemon opted to skip testing at the NFL Combine to focus on on-field drills, where he dazzled scouts with what many called the most “pro-ready” route-running display of the weekend in the Gauntlet drill. His quirky personality and interview mannerisms became a viral talking point in Indianapolis, but NFL history is replete with quirky superstar wide receivers. (Chad Johnson once legally changed his name to his jersey number (en Español for crying out loud!) Lemon is commonly mocked to the New York Jets at 16, but don’t overlook the Las Vegas Raiders landing the 14th pick from the Baltimore Ravens in the Maxx Crosby trade, potentially pairing Lemon with Fernando Mendoza.
Pick 1.06 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon
Height/Weight: 6’3” | 245 lbs
Drafter: Matt O’Hara
Drafter Commentary: It really came down to Sadiq and KC Concepcion. Since I just traded back from 1.05 and gave up TJ Hockenson and got the 1.06 and Jayden Reed, I needed to grab a young high upside TE since this is a TE premium league. My only other TE of note is Tucker Kraft, so it really wasn’t a difficult decision.
Writer Commentary: Steven Pintado
I thought the Kenyon Sadiq pick was about where he is likely to go in rookie drafts. It’s a solid selection as he currently sits at the top of the tier at his position. While I do think that gap may be a bit closer with Eli Stowers—who went a few picks later—Sadiq is still the safer bet overall.
He should be the 1.06 in most rookie drafts, especially if he lands in the top half of the first round of the NFL Draft. There are a few potential landing spots that make sense for Sadiq. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers are two teams in that range that could use an athletic tight end to add another dimension to their offense. Another intriguing landing spot would be the Philadelphia Eagles at pick 23.
Pick 1.07 | KC Concepcion | WR | Texas A&M
Height/Weight: 5’11” | 196 lbs
Drafter: Matt Cooper
Drafter Commentary: Concepcion’s combination of explosive athleticism, textbook route running, and impressive ability after the catch fit perfectly in the modern NFL. His 5’11” and 196 lbs. is plenty of size. He’s projected for great draft capital, he’s produced since he was a true freshman, and I fully expect him to continue doing so at the next level.
Mychal’s Commentary: Taylor Christianson and Matt Cooper made the first splash trade of the draft when Taylor received DJ Moore and Tee Higgins for the 1.08, 2.04, and 2.08. I was a little shocked that, with back-to-back picks, Matt did not use either to address quarterback, especially after drafting Carnell Tate at 1.03, since his current starters are Aaron Rodgers and J.J. McCarthy.
Nevertheless, Matt made seven selections in the first two rounds of this draft and accumulated a multitude of potential talent. Currently, KC Concepcion is my WR4, and I agree with Matt that he should have great draft capital. I love the additions that Matt has made to revamp his wide receiver room.
Pick 1.08 | Omar Cooper | WR | Indiana
Height/Weight: 6’1” | 200 lbs
Drafter: Matt Cooper
Drafter Commentary: Omar Cooper Jr. has been one of the biggest risers in this draft process, and it’s easy to see why. From athleticism to route running, to ball skills, to YAC, this guy checks every box. Cooper Jr. was one of the most fun tape watches in this draft, and is a guy I’m very excited to add to my dynasty roster.
Keith’s Commentary: Here we are again with another of Matt Cooper’s WR selections in the 2026 draft. Omar Cooper has been one of the biggest risers on the back end of the college football season. The Indiana playmaker got his chance to shine when Elijah Sarratt went down with an injury. He looks the part and tested well at the Combine.
This one felt a little high for me personally. I believe that Cooper will be a fine NFL prospect, but I felt that Matt may have missed a chance by not grabbing consensus QB2 Ty Simpson. Matt’s squad is really thin and old at the QB position. Given the fact that he had several 2nd round picks still to come, I figured that QB would have been the call, but to each their own.
Pick 1.09 | Ty Simpson | QB | Alabama
Height/Weight: 6’2” | 215 lbs
Drafter: Doc Mitchell
Drafter Commentary: When I traded JSN, I really needed to stack some quality assets. I really wanted to take another skill position player, but the opportunity to grab a potential 1st round NFL QB was too good to pass up. I have hit with this logic in the past on Herbert and been less lucky with Mac Jones. Only time will tell which way Simpson trends.
Writer Commentary: Steven Pintado
Don’t be mad, Doc, but Ty Simpson at the 1.09 seems a bit high for a player with so much “what-if” potential. Simpson clearly has the tools, but the lack of experience will likely lead to a wait-and-see approach at the NFL level. Even if he does end up starting early, it’s likely going to be ugly before it gets good. Because of that, I’d rather pass on Simpson in the first round of rookie drafts—especially with the 2027 QB class expected to be strong.
The only realistic first-round landing spots would be teams like the Steelers or Browns in the mid-20s, and I’m not sure those situations would be great for his immediate fantasy outlook. More realistically, Simpson feels like a second-round NFL pick who will need time to develop. His best-case scenario may be landing somewhere like Los Angeles.
Pick 1.10 | Denzel Boston | WR | Washington
Height/Weight: 6’4” | 209 lbs
Drafter: Garret Price
Drafter Commentary: Boston was the last WR available that has legit 1st round pick upside. With his size and frame, he fits a traditional “X” mold which fits perfectly with many of the teams selecting in the 20’s and 30’s.
Keith’s Commentary: If there is one position that the 2026 NFL draft class is deep at it is the WR spot. Denzel Boston was probably the last of the true first-round NFL potential draft picks. He is big and athletic, providing a traditional X receiver body and frame. His college production is a bit on the light side, especially given his abilities, but then again, that may be a product of the Oregon offensive scheme.
I was fine with this pick. I can see an argument for either of the next two players, with Stowers and Price being the no. 2 at their respective positions, but as you have heard GP say on the podcast time and again, he drafts for talent over need. Denzel Boston is a fine selection here at 10.
Pick 1.11 | Eli Stowers | TE | Vanderbilt
Height/Weight: 6’4” | 240 lbs
Drafter: Doc Mitchell
Drafter Commentary: I have said all year that Eli Stowers was a late 1st-round prospect. He justified that with his on-field play, 1st Team All-SEC recognition, Mackey Award selection, and his elite performance at the combine. I am more than happy to put my money where my mouth is and buy my guy.
Mychal’s Commentary: At 1.11, the league champion Doc was able to select Eli Stowers. Doc obtained 1.11 after a trade with Taylor, in which Doc moved George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk, and Tony Pollard. Doc has been pounding the table all off-season for Stowers, and it continued with his confidence in drafting him at 1.11.
I like Doc’s aggressiveness while also getting younger at the tight end position. Kittle tore his Achilles in the NFL playoffs, and at 32 years old, he is no spring chicken. Doc would be out without Kittle’s services for much of the year, so trading Kittle away to get younger only makes sense. I am not optimistic about the fantasy futures of Aiyuk or Pollard, so in my opinion, Doc won the trade. Chef’s kiss, Doc!
Pick 1.12 | Jadarian Price | RB | Notre Dame
Height/Weight: 5’10” | 205 lbs
Drafter: Taylor Christianson
Drafter Commentary: In a pre-NFL Draft rookie draft, I needed to bet on talent and possible draft capital in this RB class. Jadarian Price has the highest floor of any RB not named Jeremiyah Love and could be the consolation prize for KC or MIN if they miss out on the Love sweepstakes.
Keith’s Commentary: The well dries up very quickly in this class, doesn’t it? As we leave the first round, with no sure things sitting there for the taking, Taylor decided to take a swing on Jadarian Price, reuniting him with college teammate Jeremiyah Love on his fantasy roster. Without knowing landing spots at this point in the process, this pick has boom-or-bust written all over it.
Price solidified his status as one of the most natural runners in the class at the NFL Combine, clocking a solid 4.49-second 40-yard dash. While he lacks the “world-class” speed of his Notre Dame teammate, Price frequently draws comparisons to fellow running backs Tony Pollard and Raheem Mostert for his ability to hit creases with instant acceleration. When considering your ranking of Price, don’t neglect his potential special teams value, especially in this new era of NFL kickoff rules. Seemingly set to be picked on the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, Price is an ideal fit with a team like the New Orleans Saints or Arizona Cardinals looking for a refined, three-down starter.
Round 2 | Rookie Mock Draft (Picks 2.01–2.12)
Pick 2.01 | Jonah Coleman | RB | Washington
Height/Weight: 5’9” | 225 lbs
Drafter: Taylor Christianson
Drafter Commentary: I selected Jonah Coleman because he could be a 3-down back. Sometimes you don’t need to be the prettiest boy in the bar, just the one willing to dance.
Keith’s Commentary: When your rationale for drafting a player is as wishy-washy as what Taylor wrote above, it really shows just how many question marks there are in this rookie draft class. Here we are at the beginning of the second round, and we’re desperate for anyone willing to dance. When the lights come on at 2:00 AM and you’re left walking back to your under-furnished apartment with Jonah Coleman, you’re going to wish you had instead went to hang out with friends at Denny’s and gotten some Moons Over My Hammy until the sun comes up. Make good decisions, my friends!
Admittedly, I have never been a big Jonah Coleman guy. He’s a perfectly fine college running back and will likely have a role on an NFL roster, but for consistent fantasy football success? I’m just not sure I see it. He’s built, he’s strong, and he can bench press like a madman. However, he opted not to run the 40-yard dash, and I see that as a huge tell. Will Coleman ever be used as more than a short-yardage hammer? I don’t think he’s athletic enough to be drafted any earlier than the third day of the NFL Draft. As Taylor led with, no, there aren’t that many pretty people at the bar this year, but there are still several players I’d rather have taken here over Coleman.
Pick 2.02 | Mike Washington | RB | Arkansas
Height/Weight: 6’1” | 215 lbs
Drafter: Steven Pintado
Drafter Commentary: Washington helped himself at the NFL Combine. With my lack of depth at RB, it made sense to take a shot at Washington in Round 2, who has the upside to translate to the NFL.
Writer Commentary: Steven Pintado
At 2.02, it felt like a bit of a crapshoot without knowing the landing spots, but Mike Washington Jr. in the second round felt like a good risk to take. He shone at the NFL Combine and has all the physical tools to develop into a three-down NFL running back. With my RB room lacking major depth, his upside made more sense than players like Emmett Johnson or the Penn State duo.
Washington Jr. likely cemented himself as a Day 2 pick in the NFL Draft. I’d project him somewhere in the late second to early third round range, and he could easily end up being the second-best running back in this class, depending on the landing spot. A team like Seattle could make sense if they move on from Kenneth Walker, or even a team like Arizona, where a new coaching staff might want to bring in their own running back.
Pick 2.03 | Emmett Johnson | RB | Nebraska
Height/Weight: 5’9” | 200 lbs
Drafter: Matt Cooper
Drafter Commentary: Emmett Johnson is not a perfect back. He’s undersized, struggled at the combine, and sometimes danced in the backfield more than I’d like. But he’s also the most elusive back in the class and a great pass catcher.
Mychal’s Commentary: As I said earlier with Matt’s team, he has a need at quaterback and I was a little shocked that Matt selected Emmett Johnson with Garrett Nussmeier still on the board. Currently, Emmett Johnson is my RB3 in this class, even after a shaky NFL Combine. However, Johnson has a wide range of potential draft positions. Johnson could be a Day 2 selection or could slide all the way into the fifth round of the NFL Draft.
Steven hit the nail on the head with this second round being a crap shoot, as we don’t know landing spots. However, that is what makes these Nostradamus drafts so fun, as we draft on what we see on tape with these talents. I echo exactly what Matt says in his analysis of Johnson, as I see the same things when watching him on tape. Johnson had my highest elusive score of this class.
Pick 2.04 | Elijah Sarratt | WR | Indiana
Height/Weight: 6’2” | 210 lbs
Drafter: Matt Cooper
Drafter Commentary: Elijah Sarratt is a bonafide “my guy” in this class. I reject the notion that he’s a contested catch merchant. There’s plenty of separation on his tape, especially in the red zone.
Here we are once again with Matt Cooper, grabbing another WR. That is the deepest position for the 2026 class, and Matt hit it again and again. Sarratt is a big athletic playmaker capable of making plays on the outside as well as kicking in to be a big slot WR. He successfully made the transition from James Madison to Indiana and never missed a beat.
Matt was looking to bolster his WR corps in this draft, and he did that in spades. With the deep starting requirements at the position, WR had a much more significant position in the DNA league than the generic dynasty format. I like this pick here and feel Matt slammed this draft at the WR spot, excellent group of young talent.
Pick 2.05 | Garrett Nussmeier | QB | LSU
Height/Weight: 6’2” | 200 lbs
Drafter: Matt O’Hara
Drafter Commentary: Garrett Nussmeier currently sits as my QB3 in this class. I’m going to bank on him looking closer to the 2024 version of himself than the injury-limited version from last season.
Writer Commentary: Steven Pintado
I like Garrett Nussmeier’s talent, but I wasn’t the biggest fan of taking him at 2.05. I do think Nussmeier will end up being better than most people expect in the NFL, but drafting him this early in a pre-NFL Draft rookie draft is a bit risky. If this had been Ty Simpson at 2.05, I’d feel a lot better about the pick. Nussmeier, for me, feels more like a late second-round or even early third-round rookie draft value right now.
He projects closer to a Round 4 NFL Draft selection at the earliest. Because of that uncertainty, taking him at 2.05 feels a bit aggressive. As for landing spots, the Carolina Panthers could make sense in Round 4, especially now that Andy Dalton is gone, giving them a need for another quarterback behind Bryce Young. Another interesting developmental spot would be the Los Angeles Rams, where Nussmeier could sit, learn, and develop.
Pick 2.06 | Germie Bernard | WR | Alabama
Height/Weight: 6’1” | 205 lbs
Drafter: Steven Pintado
Drafter Commentary: In Germie Bernard I was able to get one of my favorite receivers in the draft at the 2.06. Bernard offers toughness and great route running. His game will translate well to the NFL and at the 2.06 is great value.
Mychal’s commentary: I thought this could potentially be the steal on the second round. Currently, I have Bernard as a first-round talent in rookie drafts and have him as my WR6. While I do not think Bernard could be a true alpha wide receiver in the NFL, he is the perfect WR2 complement.
Steven had one of the best drafts, in my opinion. At 1.02, he addressed his need at quarterback with Fernando Mendoza, 2.02, he landed Mike Washington Jr., who could be the second running back taken in the NFL Draft, and finished up at 2.06 with Germie Bernard. Well done, Coach Steve!
Pick 2.07 | Ja’Kobi Lane | WR | USC
Height/Weight: 6’4” | 195 lbs
Drafter: Garret Price
Drafter Commentary: I actually tried trading up to select Ja’Kobi Lane, but did so unsuccessfully. It all worked out, though, as he fell to me at 2.07. I genuinely believe that Lane is closer to the 2nd tier guys like Concepcion, Cooper, and Boston, rather than the players in the next tier at WR.
Keith’s Commentary: Ja’Kobi Lane has as much upside as anyone in the class. The big guy from USC played second fiddle to Makai Lemon for the Trojans, but that doesn’t mean that he didn’t have his moments. He is a big play waiting to happen. It will be interesting to see where he lands in the Draft because he could be something like a Brian Thomas Jr. in that he always had the talent, he just wasn’t asked to display it as much for his college roster.
Lane isn’t my guy but at this point of the draft you need to grab the players you like. GP indicated that he had tried to trade up a couple picks ahead of this to get his guy. Sometimes things work out for a reason and we get our guys at a discount. Hopefully for GP this works out.
Pick 2.08 | Justin Joly | TE | NC State
Height/Weight: 6’3” | 240 lbs
Drafter: Matt Cooper
Drafter Commentary: Another “my guy,” Justin Joly is my TE2. He’s a great pass catcher who can win all over the field and is excellent after the catch.
Writer Commentary: Steven Pintado
Justin Joly at 2.08 is not a bad pick in this format. Joly reminds me a bit of Harold Fannin—an undersized tight end who moves more like a wide receiver and is a very polished route runner. This pick could end up being really good or a complete miss, depending on where the NFL ultimately drafts him. At this stage of a pre-draft rookie draft, though, there really aren’t many “safe” picks left anyway.
Justin Joly is likely an early Day 3 selection in the NFL Draft. There are a few landing spots that could be interesting for his fantasy outlook. Teams like the Denver Broncos or the Kansas City Chiefs could use additional upside at the tight end position. If Joly were to land in one of those offenses, it could give him a significant boost in rookie draft value.
Pick 2.09 | Skyler Bell | WR | UConn
Height/Weight: 6’1” | 200 lbs
Drafter: Doc Mitchell
Drafter Commentary: Skyler Bell finished 2nd in the entire nation in receiving yards in 2025. With elite measurables and production, he’s a prospect I’m betting on at the next level.
Mychal’s Commentary: I am torn on Skyler Bell as a prospect. I like Bell’s tape, but he is currently my WR15 in this class. For me, draft capital is going to be key to how I view Bell moving forward.
Doc also had a very solid draft, drafting Ty Simpson at 1.09, Eli Stowers at 1.11, and Skyler Bell at 2.09. With those addictions to his roster, Doc is primed for another strong fantasy season.
Pick 2.10 | Bryce Lance | WR | North Dakota State
Height/Weight: 6’3” | 205 lbs
Drafter: Taylor Christianson
Drafter Commentary: Bryce Lance has been my 2026 crush since before the 2025 season started. After his combine explosion, he looks like a strong Day 2 NFL Draft candidate.
Keith’s Commentary: Talk about a love triangle! First Taylor talks about going home from the bar with Jonah Coleman only because he’s the best choice left when the lights come on, now he’s talking about Bryce Lance being his crush. I think we need to get these three on our YouTube channel and create some fantasy football romantic reality show gold. ESPY awards, here we come!
However, as much as I hate to admit it, I believe Taylor is right again. If you didn’t know about Bryce Lance before the 2026 NFL Combine, you do now. The “Trey’s younger brother” narrative has officially been replaced by “elite vertical threat” following Lance’s dominant showing at the NFL Combine. The North Dakota State standout posted a staggering 9.98 Relative Athletic Score (RAS), highlighted by a 4.34-second 40-yard dash and a 41.5-inch vertical at 6’3″ and 205 lbs. While some question his FCS level of competition, Lance has notable numbers to back up his play. With 21.2 yards per catch in 2025, he became the first receiver in North Dakota State’s storied history to record back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. He will be 24 when the NFL season begins, so the worry about competition level is even more amplified. However, if he can put it all together, Lance has the traits to be a quintessential “X” receiver. What he does, he does well. Solid pick by Taylor here in the late second round.
Pick 2.11 | Kaytron Allen | RB | Penn State
Height/Weight: 5’11” | 220 lbs
Drafter: Matt O’Hara
Drafter Commentary: Kaytron Allen rushed for 1303 yards at Penn State and was the safer pick here over Nicholas Singleton due to recent injury concerns.
Matt O’Hara took Kaytron Allen as the last RB in the first two rounds of the DNA league rookie draft. The former PSU RB broke the record for rushing yards in a career for the Nittany Lions. There have been a ton of great RB’s to come through Happy Valley over the years so that is no small accomplishment. He is more of a 2-down bruiser but he has shown the ability to makes some plays in the passing game on occasion. He didn’t run at the combine but he looked smooth through the drills.
I really liked this pick here at the back of the draft. He could have taken a shot on Brazzell or Branch but the RB spot always offers instant value if a player gets drafted in the first three rounds of the NFL draft. Matt needed some help at RB and this will be a fun gamble to see if it pays off. That is one of the best parts of the Nostradamus Draft system is watching the draft to see how our 1st and 2nd round picks land in the NFL. Lets see if Matt grabbed a winner.
Pick 2.12 | Chris Brazzell | WR | Tennessee
Height/Weight: 6’5” | 200 lbs
Drafter: Matt Cooper
Drafter Commentary: Chris Brazzell II is an upside swing to close out the second round. His combine performance was fantastic, and his traits suggest significant upside.
Writer Commentary: Steven Pintado
While I’m not the biggest Chris Brazzell fan, him being selected at 2.12 is a steal in this draft. Brazzell offers a special combination of size and speed that projects well as a downfield threat at the NFL level. There have even been some rumblings that he could end up being a first-round pick, or at worst an early second-round selection in the NFL Draft. Getting a player with that kind of potential draft capital in the late second of a rookie draft is strong value.
Brazzell is more realistically looking like a Day 2 pick in the NFL Draft. As for landing spots, the Baltimore Ravens could make a lot of sense as they continue searching for a consistent deep threat, especially with Rashod Bateman failing to fully live up to expectations. Another interesting fit could be the Philadelphia Eagles, particularly if A.J. Brown were to be moved this offseason. Either situation could allow Brazzell to step into a role where his vertical speed and big-play ability are put to good use early in his career.
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