Welcome to the 2026 1QB Rookie Mock Draft for Dynasty Fantasy Football, where our Dynasty Nerds analysts draft through three complete rounds to project the next wave of rookie talent. This 1QB format highlights elite skill players like Jeremiyah Love, Justice Haynes, and Jordyn Tyson, helping fantasy managers prepare for their dynasty rookie drafts months in advance.
With player analysis, round-by-round results, and early landing spot predictions, this mock sets the stage for what dynasty GMs can expect from the 2026 NFL Draft class.
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2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
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Round 1 | Rookie Mock Draft (Picks 1.01–1.12)
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This table shows the Top 12 selections in the 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football 1QB Rookie Mock Draft:
| Pick | Player | Pos | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Notre Dame |
| 1.02 | Justice Haynes | RB | Michigan |
| 1.03 | Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State |
| 1.04 | Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State |
| 1.05 | KC Concepcion | WR | Texas A&M |
| 1.06 | Makai Lemon | WR | USC |
| 1.07 | Denzel Boston | WR | Washington |
| 1.08 | Antonio Williams | WR | Clemson |
| 1.09 | Chris Brazzell II | WR | Tennessee |
| 1.10 | Jonah Coleman | RB | Washington |
| 1.11 | Ja’Kobi Lane | WR | USC |
| 1.12 | Dante Moore | QB | Oregon |
Pick 1.01 | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Notre Dame
Height/Weight: 6’0’’ | 214 lbs
Author: Bobby Bishop @_BobbyBishop
Jeremiyah Love is my slam dunk 1.01 pick in all formats at the moment. Love is a dynamic running back that transcends scheme. He’s had a monster season that should vault him into the Heisman conversation. He only needs 106 yards against Navy to go over 1,000 yards rushing for the season. He has the power to break tackles, the elusiveness to force missed tackles, and the breakaway speed to house any touch.
I view him in the same running back tier as Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Ashton Jeanty as prospects. Like those recent backs, Love is a blue-chip prospect who will surely get 1st Round draft capital. The Draft order is constantly changing at this point in the season, but I think the Washington Commanders, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Minnesota Vikings could be interesting fits. All three teams have other needs, but a dynamic running back can take pressure off a quarterback and jumpstart an offense. Regardless of landing spot, Jeremiyah Love seems locked into the 1st overall slot.
Pick 1.02 | Justice Haynes | RB | Michigan
Height/Weight: 5’11’’ | 210 lbs
Author: Keith Ensminger @TheSmingDynasty
The NFL talent pool for running backs is currently shallow, but it is nearly bone-dry at the college level. I am prioritizing Jeremiyah Love and Justice Haynes in 2026 rookie drafts, because they are far-and-away the two most talented backs in this class. With his transfer from Alabama to Michigan, Haynes has made the most of his newfound playing time. He has proven that he can be a featured back with three-down ability, flashing home-run speed on multiple occasions this season. He is strong enough to run inside like but has pass-catching skill and speed to the outside.
I see Haynes as a player who will go early on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft in a similar range as Breece Hall in 2022. The New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans would be great fits for Haynes. For the Saints, he would be a great replacement for Alvin Kamara and a help for a newly-drafted rookie quarterback. For the Texans, drafting Haynes should put an end to their cycle of using short-term vets and rehabs like Joe Mixon and Nick Chubb.
Pick 1.03 | Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State
Height/Weight: 6’2’’ | 200 lbs
Author: Doc Mitchell @ReflipeWThenuz
The third pick in a 1QB league can often be a difficult one. Normally, the top RB and WR have been taken right ahead of you. This time that was not the case and I was given the chance to take Jordyn Tyson. He has good size and speed for the position. There is honestly very little that this playmaker cannot do. When I watch him play, I see something of a young, slightly bigger Stefon Diggs.
At the next level, I believe that this WR has a chance to hear his name called extremely early on Day 1 of the NFL draft. Testing at the Combine will go a long way toward fleshing out the order of the playmakers ahead of the Draft, but I honestly believe that Tyson is a natural fit for the Tennessee Titans. He would give Cam Ward a new No. 1 playmaker who has the flexibility to work both inside and outside the numbers. Bring back Calvin Ridley to help teach and act as a more natural 2nd option in the passing game, and I believe that Ward will be better for the pick.
Pick 1.04 | Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State
Height/Weight: 6’3’’ | 191 lbs
Author: Mychal Warno @DynastyDadMike
Carnell Tate is the next super-talented wide receiver to come from the Ohio State University. Currently, Tate is my WR1 in this draft class. Tate has shown exceptional ability to track the football and displays a keen awareness of where he is on the football field. Tate exhibits a well-rounded game and could be the safest draft prospect from this receiving class.
As far as projecting him in the NFL Draft, I firmly believe that Tate has first-round potential. Tate has the ability to thrive in any offense that he is put into, but as far as an ideal landing spot for him, I would love to see him in the black and yellow of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it would be a great compliment to DK Metcalf.
Pick 1.05 | KC Concepcion | WR | Texas A&M
Height/Weight: 5’11’’ | 190 lbs
Author: Jagger May @JagSays
KC Concepcion is the most underrated 1st Round talent wide receiver in this draft class. The Texas A&M receiver has made the most of his transfer by helping a team rebuild its way to the top of the SEC and #3 in the CFP rankings. Concepcion is obviously not the prototypical X, but his overall athleticism and crisp route running will allow him to be a versatile chess piece at all three receiver positions. He has the skill and vertical to make athletic catches away from his body and play much bigger than his frame, and enough speed to separate downfield. Physical corners and Combine measurements are the only “yellow flags,” but so far, there is too much to like for those to be of major concern. The transfer into the SEC proves that
Antonio Brown, Zay Flowers, and Tyler Lockett are the prototypes and range of outcomes, which is both exciting and useful. However, draft capital and landing spot may drop him down draft boards. This, my friends, is called a discount on a talented player with phenomenal tape.
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Pick 1.06 | Makai Lemon | WR | USC
Height/Weight: 5’11’’ | 195 lbs
Author: Mike Johrendt @MJohrendt23
I have only grown more and more infatuated with Makai Lemon’s draft stock as the season has gone on, and his role in the overall WR1 conversation in the 2026 NFL Draft continues to grow stronger. As one of the best slot options in the nation, Lemon has been unstoppable in the Trojans’ offense, easily looking like the best pass catcher on the field every week.
Lemon would be a natural fit for any team looking for an explosive slot option, and since he will factor into the first-round conversation, he would be a good option for Washington (to replace an aging Deebo Samuel) or Carolina (as a supporting piece alongside Tetairoa McMillan). While not the big-body type set for a WR1 role, Lemon’s impact in the NFL would be massive, as his skill set is exactly what the league is looking for in its modern-day wideouts.
Pick 1.07 | Denzel Boston | WR | Washington
Height/Weight: 6’4’’ | 209 lbs
Author: Bobby Bishop @_BobbyBishop
Denzel Boston is firmly solidified as my WR4 at the moment, behind only the big three: Tyson, Lemon, and Tate. Boston has the size and ability to fill the X receiver role on an offense. For his size, he moves in and out of cuts extremely well, allowing route running to be one of his strengths. He creates a size mismatch against most cornerbacks in the NFL.
Boston is set to receive round 1 draft capital. I view him in his twenties with the New England Patriots being an excellent fit. If he can land on a team with an elite young QB like Drake Maye, his dynasty stock could be near WR24 before he’s even played a snap. Boston would immediately be their top receiver and the main target in their passing game.
Pick 1.08 | Antonio Williams | WR | Clemson
Height/Weight: 5’11’’ | 190 lbs
Author: Keith Ensminger @TheSmingDynasty
Antonio Williams is a polished route technician who wins with pacing and savvy, the “quarterback’s best friend” archetype. Williams projects as a high-volume complementary receiver, earning targets from the slot or the Z. In a room full of talented receivers, Williams is the engine that fuels Clemson’s passing attack. Their offense looks entirely different since his return from an early-season injury, and in his most recent game, he dropped 10 receptions for 142 yards and a touchdown against Duke.
Williams is the type of do-it-all receiver who will fit in any NFL offense. I think he has the potential to be drafted late on the first day of the 2026 NFL Draft, but it is more likely that he will be drafted in the second round. I think he would be a great fit with Drake Maye in New England as a replacement for Stefon Diggs, but he would also be an ideal complement to Garrett Wilson in New York as a reliable chain mover for their rookie quarterback as the Jets rebuild their offense.
Pick 1.09 | Chris Brazzell II | WR | Tennessee
Height/Weight: 6’5’’ | 200 lbs
Author: Doc Mitchell @ReflipeWThenuz
Tennessee Volunteer’s WR Chris Brazzell II is one of my biggest risers on the season. Admittedly, I knew very little about him prior to the 2025 campaign. The former Tulane standout has a legitimate shot at doubling his career numbers in his final season at Rocky Top. Big and fast, he plays somewhat like Texans WR Nico Collins. I will be curious to see how tall he actually is at the combine, but his film screams a traditional X receiver that many teams would love to have.
As I mentioned above, the combine will do a lot to help slot all of the top-level players. That being said, I believe that Chris Brazzell II has the ability and chance to go somewhere between the middle of the 1st round to the middle of the 2nd round in the upcoming NFL draft. Teams like New England and New Orleans could really use this type of size and speed on the outside to help open up the rest of their passing games.
Pick 1.10 | Jonah Coleman | RB | Washington
Height/Weight: 5’9’’ | 228 lbs
Author: Mychal Warno @DynastyDadMike
Jonah Coleman really caught my attention after his 5 touchdown performance against UC Davis. At 5’9’’ 228 lbs, Coleman is a powerhouse runner. Coleman can absorb contact while still maintaining a downhill running style. His ability to pass block will be something that NFL teams will love and help elevate his draft stock. Currently, Coleman is my RB3 in this class
Day 2 draft capital is what should be expected for Coleman, and I fully expect Coleman to be taken in the second round of the NFL Draft. If Minnesota does not address running back in the first round of the NFL Draft, Coleman would fit perfectly in Kevin O’Connell’s offensive system.
Pick 1.11 | Ja’Kobi Lane | WR | USC
Height/Weight: 6’4’’ | 200 lbs
Author: Jagger May @JagSays
Ja’Kobi Lane is 1st Round talent who will likely fall to Day 2 because of the surprising depth at receiver and quarterback, depending on who returns to college. Moreover, Lane has been overshadowed by his own teammate, Makai Lemon, drafted ahead of him in this very mock. But don’t let that knock his game.
Lane has the ideal length and skill set to be an effective X receiver in the NFL. He’s not just “Big and Fast,” but has real route nuance, ideal speed, and an understanding of spacing to be an easy deep to intermediate target for any offense. His upside shouldn’t be ignored, and I’m taking him early and often in rookie drafts.
Pick 1.12 | Dante Moore | QB | Oregon
Height/Weight: 6’3’’ | 206 lbs
Author: Mike Johrendt @MJohrendt23
Dante Moore has been electric for the Oregon Ducks, factoring into the QB1 conversation for next April. Moore’s ability to fit the ball into incredibly-tight windows makes him stand out in this class, as ball placement and arm strength can be considered two of his top qualities. He has a pro-like approach and carries himself incredibly well, qualities that won’t show up on game film but will help him get drafted early.
QB-needy teams, like the New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, and Cleveland Browns, will all take hard looks at the Oregon product to see if he is the right fit to lead their respective team. Moore is developed enough to jump right into a starting role, and ideally, he would land in a spot that already has a semblance of a pass-catcher group, which would put the Jets at the top of that list.
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Round 2 | Rookie Mock Draft (Picks 2.01–2.12)
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This table shows the 13-24 selections in the 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football 1QB Rookie Mock Draft:
| Pick | Player | Pos | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.01 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon |
| 2.02 | Mark Fletcher | RB | Miami |
| 2.03 | Eli Stowers | TE | Vanderbilt |
| 2.04 | LaNorris Sellers | QB | South Carolina |
| 2.05 | Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana |
| 2.06 | Ty Simpson | QB | Alabama |
| 2.07 | Chris Bell | WR | Louisville |
| 2.08 | Elijah Sarratt | WR | Indiana |
| 2.09 | Kaytron Allen | RB | Penn State |
| 2.10 | Germie Bernard | WR | Alabama |
| 2.11 | Waymond Jordan | RB | USC |
| 2.12 | Hollywood Smothers | RB | NC State |
Pick 2.01 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon
Height/Weight: 6’3’’ | 245 lbs
Author: Bobby Bishop @_BobbyBishop
Despite not being featured much in Oregon’s offense, Kenyon Sadiq is still the TE1 in the 2026 NFL Draft. A stats-watcher will not be sold on Sadiq. It’s the athletic traits that will wow NFL evaluators. He’s going to set the combine on fire with his vertical and 40 time. Dante Moore has publicly stated that he wants to get the ball to Sadiq, but he simply hasn’t been targeted very often. Sadiq is nursing a small injury, but since he was begging to play against Iowa, I firmly believe he’ll be back healthy soon.
Kenyon Sadiq’s draft capital is variable at the moment. I see it in the late round 1 to round 2 range. It really depends on how NFL teams see him. He has the traits, but it hasn’t come with college production. Some NFL teams may have thresholds for TEs to be at least 6’4’’ or 6’5’’. Some teams may see him in more of an H-Back role, which may not be utilized in their offense. His upside is high, but there are many variables remaining in his draft evaluation. If he is viewed as a system fit by Sean Peyton, I would love to see Sadiq get picked by the Broncos in the late first round.
Pick 2.02 | Mark Fletcher | RB | Miami
Height/Weight: 6’2’’ | 225 lbs
Author: Keith Ensminger @TheSmingDynasty
In a class lacking talent, especially at running back, I think the dynasty community is overlooking the potential of Mark Fletcher. He has excellent one-cut burst and contact balance for his size, but what intrigues me the most about Fletcher is that he has emerged as a three-down threat for the Miami Hurricanes.
I think Fletcher will be drafted somewhere in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Cam Skattebo and Woody Marks were taken in a similar range in 2025, and I think there are a few teams that make sense for Fletcher’s landing spot. Consider the Washington Commanders. Going into next season, the only running back they currently roster who’s still under contract will be the undrafted Jacory Croskey-Merritt. While I wouldn’t rule out Washington signing a free agent veteran, it seems like an obvious destination for a rookie to replace the injured free agent-to-be Austin Ekeler.
Pick 2.03 | Eli Stowers | TE | Vanderbilt
Height/Weight: 6’4’’ | 235 lbs
Author: Doc Mitchell @ReflipeWThenuz
I may continue to be on an island with this one, but damnit it is sunny and warm over here. Eli Stowers is and has been my top TE in the class the entire season. Big and athletic with a former QB’s brain, there is very little he cannot do on the football field. He is the reigning 1st Team All-SEC, and I expect him to remain as such. Just take a look at his most recent game against Auburn. This young man can ball.
Projecting a TE at the next level is a tough thing to do. But, when I watch how Stowers plays the game and I see how the Dolphins attempted to use Darren Waller this season, I can’t help but believe that Stowers would be a really nice early 2nd round pick for the Dolphins. He and Tua could quickly form a connection between the hashmarks that would help open things up for Waddle and company on the outside. New Orleans could also be a really nice landing spot as they look to surround a future franchise QB with weapons in the receiving game.
Pick 2.04 | LaNorris Sellers | QB | South Carolina
Height/Weight: 6’3’’ | 240 lbs
Author: Mychal Warno @DynastyDadMike
Coming into the 2025 College Football season, LaNorris Sellers’ looked to be the 1.01 or 1.02 in most dynasty superflex drafts. Now, Sellers’ football future is uncertain. Sellers has the option to return to South Carolina for his Junior season, enter the transfer portal, or enter the NFL Draft. I think it would benefit Sellers to stay in college to help build his draft stock, as his 2025 season has been shaky.
At 6’3’’ 230 lbs, Sellers has the physical tools to be a first-round selection. Sellers easily has the biggest arm in college football, and his ability as a dual-threat quarterback is always a chess piece. I would love to see Sellers drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, where he can sit behind Matt Stafford, learn the position, and develop as a quarterback with the help of offensive genius Sean McVay.
Pick 2.05 | Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana
Height/Weight: 6’5’’ | 225 lbs
Author: Jagger May @JagSays
Fernando Mendoza is the unquestioned 1.01 in Super Flex drafts, but we’ll shoot for upside here in Single QB and take the discount. I had very little confidence in a top QB for the 2025 class, and it’s refreshing to see a prospect that checks the boxes. The Indiana transfer has truly elite arm talent. His velocity and ball placement have been on display against the nation’s best defenses week in and week out in clutch situations.
Mendoza always looks calm, decisive, and in control. Even better, he has the underrated trait of always being on time and accurate. He rarely appears outside of structure because he trusts his arm, he trusts the system, and he trusts his receivers. That flashes as a competent NFL quarterback who can stay ahead of the chains, and the QB position is so shallow that I’ll chase upside where I can.
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Pick 2.06 | Ty Simpson | QB | Alabama
Height/Weight: 6’2’’ | 208 lbs
Author: Mike Johrendt @MJohrendt23
Anticipatory throws are sprinkled all over game film for Ty Simpson, as he looks to be one of the most pro-ready prospects in next year’s draft class. Simpson has been extremely impressive leading the Crimson Tide offense, as he works through his progressions very smoothly and handles the blitz well.
Something about Simpson meshing with the Jets feels right, even though the Jets have frequently been the place where rookie QBs don’t succeed. Simpson, like Moore, is showing plenty of signs of being able to handle a starting role right away, and he should be able to succeed with Garrett Wilson and hopefully other talent added at receiver, as the Jets offense looks to take a jump forward.
Pick 2.07 | Chris Bell | WR | Louisville
Height/Weight: 6’2’’ | 220 lbs
Author: Bobby Bishop @_BobbyBishop
Chris Bell is an absolute freak. He was dominant in Louisville’s upset win over Miami with 9 catches for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Despite being built like a linebacker, he moves like a running back. I love his after-the-catch abilities. I’m excited to see his relative athletic score, because he’s massive for his position but has 4.4 speed.
Bell is my WR5 at the moment, and I picture him getting early-round 2 draft capital. Getting drafted by a team like the New Orleans Saints and filling the void left behind by Rashid Shaheed. Having an explosive receiver on the opposite side of Chris Olave will be essential for whoever is playing QB for the New Orleans Saints in 2026.
Pick 2.08 | Elijah Sarratt | WR | Indiana
Height/Weight: 6’2’’ | 209 lbs
Author: Keith Ensminger @TheSmingDynasty
Fernando Mendoza’s favorite target for the Indiana Hoosiers, Elijah Sarratt, has stepped into a breakout role and the national spotlight. He is being used all over the field, with the size and catch radius to win physically. Although he will never be mistaken for the fastest player on the field, he is smart and reliable.
With a lack of elite measurables, I don’t think the NFL will envision Sarratt as a No. 1 receiver but rather as a good fit for a complementary role on a contending roster. Sarratt would also fit best on an offense that emphasizes timing routes. Let’s look south towards the Peach State and the Atlanta Falcons. I see Sarratt as an ideal fit in offensive coordinator Zac Robinson’s system, and the Falcons have been desperately looking to fill their WR2 spot across from Drake London.
Pick 2.09 | Kaytron Allen | RB | Penn State
Height/Weight: 5’11’’ | 217 lbs
Author: Doc Mitchell @ReflipeWThenuz
There is no bigger disappointment in all of college football than the Penn State Nittany Lions. The team entered the season ranked No. 2 overall in the entire nation. Despite all of the letdowns, RB Kaytron Allen has lived up to the hype. Allen has long been seen as the Robin to Nick Singleton’s Batman, but Allen has provided a much steadier and more consistent rushing presence. In fact, Kaytron has a real shot at breaking the school record for rushing yards in a career.
When I watch Kaytron Allen play, I see a better version of Jordan Howard. He is big and physical, capable of carrying the load for an NFL franchise. I believe that he will be a priority 3rd round pick for an NFL franchise looking for a consistent force out of the backfield capable of eating touches. Teams like Tampa Bay, New England, and Cincinnati could look to a player like Kaytron to fill the big-back portion of a committee with their already established smaller RBs.
Pick 2.10 | Germie Bernard | WR | Alabama
Height/Weight: 6’1’’ | 204 lbs
Author: Mychal Warno @DynastyDadMike
Germie Bernard is a senior wide receiver who is well-traveled. Bernard began his career at Michigan State, transferred to the University of Washington, before transferring again to the University of Alabama for the 2024 season. Bernard was one of several players who followed Coach Kalen DeBoer in his transition from Washington to Alabama. Bernard is a versatile wide receiver who occasionally lines up in the backfield as well. I was also impressed with his blocking ability, which will help him see the field early.
In terms of where he projects in the NFL Draft, I think Bernard is a Day 2 prospect that will likely be a third-round selection with an outside chance of being a second-round pick. Bernard’s top-end speed is a concern of mine. Bernard’s play style is a good fit for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers.
Pick 2.11 | Waymond Jordan | RB | USC
Height/Weight: 5’9’’ | 210 lbs
Author: Jagger May @JagSays
Running back is fairly ugly after the top two. However, I love the USC running back archetype, and Waymond Jordan has the receiving chops and creative running style to be a useful NFL piece. Transfer running backs from small schools tend to lack polish and pass blocking, and Jordan certainly has those concerns. However, this late in a rookie draft, we’re counting on paths to immediate playing time, and Jordan has the rushing skill and athleticism to give us that.
I wouldn’t expect him to have higher than early Day 3 or late Day 2 draft capital at best, and wouldn’t be surprised to see us drafting him later with other risers.
Pick 2.12 | Hollywood Smothers | RB | NC State
Height/Weight: 5’11’’ | 195 lbs
Author: Mike Johrendt @MJohrendt23
Daylan ‘Hollywood’ Smothers is an explosive play waiting to happen every time he touches the ball, but his patience pops up on his game film, too. Smothers plays a dual role in the NC State offense, as he is the top running back but also has a big role in the passing game. Smothers has already surpassed his receiving totals from last season, and he has already found the end zone 15 times this year, 12 on the ground.
Smothers should factor into the Day 2 conversation at running back, with this year’s class being a deep one. His speed is exactly what will set him apart in the 2026 class, as Smothers would be a good fit for a team looking to add that next level to their RB room. Teams like the Packers, Cowboys, and Chiefs would benefit from looking into adding Smothers.
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Round 3 | Rookie Mock Draft (Picks 3.01–3.12)
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This table shows the 25-36 selections in the 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football 1QB Rookie Mock Draft:
| Pick | Player | Pos | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.01 | Nick Singleton | RB | Penn State |
| 3.02 | Jadarian Price | RB | Notre Dame |
| 3.03 | Emmett Johnson | RB | Nebraska |
| 3.04 | Demond Claiborne | RB | Wake Forest |
| 3.05 | Zachariah Branch | WR | Georgia |
| 3.06 | Jayce Brown | WR | Kansas State |
| 3.07 | Barika Kpeenu | RB | North Dakota State |
| 3.08 | Le’Veon Moss | RB | Texas A&M |
| 3.09 | Duce Robinson | WR | Florida State |
| 3.10 | Nyck Harbor | WR | South Carolina |
| 3.11 | Michael Trigg | TE | Baylor |
| 3.12 | Eric Singleton Jr. | WR | Auburn |
Pick 3.01 | Nick Singleton | RB | Penn State
Height/Weight: 6’0’’ | 224 lbs
Author: Bobby Bishop @_BobbyBishop
Nick Singleton surprised me by going back to college this year. He would have been a lock for a day 2 pick and maybe even a round 2 selection. Instead, he’s had a horrid season in 2026. He finally broke a big run against Indiana, but before that, his longest run of the season was 16 yards. Singleton is a lightning-fast back, known for his ability to make a big play happen on any touch. Penn State’s offense as a whole has been stagnant this season, so it will be interesting to see how NFL evaluators view Singleton come April.
I think he could get round-3 draft capital despite his less-than-stellar season. I view him as the best fit in an outside zone heavy running scheme. Backs in that scheme need to have elite speed to get to the outside, and then suddenness in their cut to get upfield. Getting drafted by the San Francisco 49ers would be a massive boost to Singleton’s stock. Being the handcuff to Christian McCaffrey and landing in an ideal scheme would solidify him as a late-round 2, early-round 3 pick in dynasty rookie drafts.
Pick 3.02 | Jadarian Price | RB | Notre Dame
Height/Weight: 5’11’’ | 209 lbs
Author: Keith Ensminger @TheSmingDynasty
When it comes to Jadarian Price, speed is the name of his game. With a track background, Price has emerged as a key contributor at Notre Dame, not giving opposing defenses a chance to breathe when Jeremiyah Love needs a rest. Price is fast and elusive, but his overall game could use some work. He isn’t a great blocker, and he needs to work on his receiving.
If Bhayshul Tuten excites you, you’ll love Jadarian Price. They’re both dynamic, compact backs who aren’t built to carry the load but will do well as the complementary back in a committee. Price profiles as a chess piece for a smart offensive playcaller. Kevin O’Connell’s Minnesota Vikings could use a dynamic backfield threat like Jadarian Price, utilizing him on screens and jet sweeps while Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson demand attention deep.
Pick 3.03 | Emmett Johnson | RB | Nebraska
Height/Weight: 5’11’’ | 200 lbs
Author: Doc Mitchell @ReflipeWThenuz
Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson might just be the best all-around RB in the nation. This dual-threat RB has back-to-back seasons of 30+ catches in the Big10. He is also one of the most prolific rushers in the entire nation, already rushing for over 1,000 yards with plenty of games to go. His compact build he reminds me somewhat of a young Doug Martin. A back capable of filling an every down role and never leaving an offensive staff in the lurch, no matter what the down and distance calls for.
I believe that many, many teams in the NFL could use an RB with this type of skill set. He would be a really nice fit to Washington in the 3rd or 4th round of the upcoming draft. He has a perfect skill set to either complement or replace the current stable of rushers in the Commanders’ locker room. He has experience working with mobile QBs from his time at Nebraska and would be a really nice addition to D.C.
Pick 3.04 | Demond Claiborne | RB | Wake Forest
Height/Weight: 5’10’’ | 195 lbs
Author: Mychal Warno @DynastyDadMike
During the process of scouting prospects for the upcoming drafts, fantasy analysts start discovering “their guys”. Demond Claiborne is my guy. Claiborne may have the best contact balance of this draft class. I love his patience behind the line of scrimmage that sometimes gets mistaken for hesitancy. His elusiveness to avoid arm tackles makes him a tricky runner to bring down.
While I believe Clairbone could handle an NFL workload, he also can make a perfect complementary back. As a Day 3 selection, I would love to see him in Green Bay as a change-of-pace back for Josh Jacobs.
Pick 3.05 | Zachariah Branch | WR | Georgia
Height/Weight: 5’10’’ | 181 lbs
Author: Jagger May @JagSays
Zachariah Branch was a Devy darling that never found his footing at USC, but has gained ground since his transfer to Georgia. This is a pure upside pick because Branch hasn’t developed into a full, well-rounded route runner despite his growth. However, the NFL loves speed and explosiveness, and that will land him a role regardless of his deficiencies.
Don’t be surprised if he’s the fastest at the 2026 Combine. Keep in mind that he has improved and has been productive against high-level competition. He’s better than a long shot. Branch is the ideal late-round target that can live on your taxi squad until he (hopefully) finds a role within an offense.
Pick 3.06 | Jayce Brown | WR | Kansas State
Height/Weight: 6’0’’ | 179 lbs
Author: Mike Johrendt @MJohrendt23
Not much has been mentioned about Kansas State’s Jayce Brown, as the wide receiver has been flying under the pre-draft dynasty radar. But Brown’s separation skills and his role in the K-State passing attack as Avery Johnson’s top target have thrown his name into the dynasty conversation.
If Brown continues his strong season, he could jump into the late Day 2 conversation, although he is firmly in the early Day 3 conversation currently. Brown is a field splitter and a vertical threat, so a team like the Saints or Rams could look to add him, as their offenses could benefit from the addition of a young, vertical threat.
Pick 3.07 | Barika Kpeenu | RB | North Dakota State
Height/Weight: 5’10’’ | 213 lbs
Author: Bobby Bishop @_BobbyBishop
Facing weaker FCS competition, Barika Kpeenu is tough to evaluate. He has excellent burst and is very tough to bring down. Kpeenu is averaging 3.18 yards after contact per attempt. He’s racked up 15 rushing touchdowns so far this season. He’s catching the ball as well. He has 15 receptions for 135 yards and zero drops. I wish he were utilized more in the passing game, but that’s not typically how NDSU operates.
Barika Kpeenu is likely to get early day 3 draft capital. I see him as more of a scheme fit for a team that does a lot of zone runs. Kpeenu has had zone blocking on 72.3% of his runs. It highlights his vision to be able to see the whole and his acceleration to burst through it. The Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings are both teams with zone-heavy schemes who could be looking for a running back on early day 3. Kpeenu plays with a chip on his shoulder and will be an explosive addition to whichever committee adds him.
Pick 3.08 | Le’Veon Moss | RB | Texas A&M
Height/Weight: 5’11’’ | 209 lbs
Author: Keith Ensminger @TheSmingDynasty
When he’s healthy and at his best, Le’Veon Moss shows everything you want in a three-down running back. He has both inside power and enough speed to get to the perimeter while showing enough receiving chops to stay on the field in obvious passing downs. Currently out with an ankle injury, one of the biggest knocks on Moss is his inability to stay on the field. Moss has missed multiple games each of the past three seasons, never playing more than nine games in a season. The “what if he can stay healthy?” question makes him the perfect choice as a flier to take this late in our rookie drafts.
If the Tennessee Titans want to continue building their offense but focus on receiving options, they may not want to use a high draft pick on a running back. However, given the state of their backfield, they certainly could use talent there. Le’Veon Moss would be a nice complement to the 29-year-old Tony Pollard, who’s entering the final year of his contract. As the second fiddle, Moss would be protected from volume-related injury concerns, maximizing his strengths as he acclimates to the NFL.
Pick 3.09 | Duce Robinson | WR | Florida State
Height/Weight: 6’6’’ | 222 lbs
Author: Doc Mitchell @ReflipeWThenuz
Florida State’s Duce Robinson is one of the best big receivers in the nation in 2025. He has provided some really big plays for the Seminoles. Averaging almost 20 yards per catch, he is clearly a big play mismatch for offensive playcallers. The real question is, how fast is he? Does he have enough speed to play out the outside at the next level, or will he be forced to consider a position change like Darren Waller? Keep in mind that he was originally recruited to USC as a TE before switching positions in college. I will be intently watching how he performs at the upcoming NFL combine, and I suggest you do as well.
Duce Robinson may be a bit of a tweener, but I will say this: his film will certainly attract some of the most creative play callers at the NFL level. A chess piece of this size and ability can be a valuable addition to a playcaller’s arsenal. With that in mind, I believe that Robinson will likely go either at the end of day 2 of the upcoming draft or as a priority addition on day 3. I would really like to see him end up in Denver or Kansas City, where I believe he could be effectively switched to a pass-catching TE that can learn behind either Travis Kelce or Evan Engram and eventually take over from the veteran in a year or two.
Pick 3.10 | Nyck Harbor | WR | South Carolina
Height/Weight: 6’5’’ | 235 lbs
Author: Mychal Warno @DynastyDadMike
Nyck Harbor is an imposing receiver standing at 6’5’’, 235lbs. Harbor also has speed to match that size, as it has been reported that he runs a 4.39. Harbor’s game still has some refinement issues that need to be addressed, so if a team drafts him, I look at him as more of a project similar to what Denver has done with Troy Franklin.
At the next level, Harbor will slide into Day 3 value. I would love to see Harbor land with a creative, offensive-minded coach, and the team that sticks out to me that also has a need at wide receiver is the Baltimore Ravens and Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken. Lamar Jackson having a big body receiver to throw up jump balls in the endzone would be a great fit.
Pick 3.11 | Michael Trigg | TE | Baylor
Height/Weight: 6’4’’ | 240 lbs
Author: Jagger May @JagSays
Take note of Michael Trigg because he’ll be a predraft discount that creeps up in value. He’s a long-striding athlete and effective blocker who can immediately step in as a top-two target for an NFL team. The versatility as a blocker and the success of Oronde Gadsden and even Kyle Pitts of late has boosted my confidence in this type of profile’s success in the NFL
Trigg has quick feet in and out of breaks and separation speed to play both in the slot and out wide when necessary. Moreover, I want to reiterate that the effectiveness as a blocker both on the move and in-line is even better than Kyle Pitts as a prospect, which can offer field time in any system. We want upside at a position where there is little, and finding this late is a goldmine.
Pick 3.12 | Eric Singleton Jr. | WR | Auburn
Height/Weight: 5’10’’ | 180 lbs
Author: Mike Johrendt @MJohrendt23
In his first year with the Auburn Tigers, wideout Eric Singleton Jr. has been a bit quiet ever since transferring from Georgia Tech. But his game film has stood out more than Auburn’s record, as his route running and what he does with the ball in his hands stand out as his strongest skills.
Singleton will likely be a Day 3 pick, as his skill set likely puts him in fifth-round territory. He would be a good fit in Pittsburgh, catching passes from Aaron Rodgers, acting as a downfield threat for an offense that needs to add more athleticism to their WR room.
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2026 1QB Rookie Mock Draft | Recap & Strategy Notes
The 2026 1QB Rookie Mock Draft 3.0 shows just how top-heavy this class is at running back, with Jeremiyah Love and Justice Haynes leading the charge. Wide receiver depth remains the class’s defining strength, while quarterback value is better saved for Round 2 and beyond. Dynasty managers should focus on securing elite skill talent early, then pivot to upside picks in the later rounds as draft capital and landing spots come into focus.
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🧠 Frequently Asked Questions | 2026 1QB Rookie Mock Draft 3.0
Q1: Why should Jeremiyah Love be the 1.01 pick in 2026 1QB rookie drafts?
A: Jeremiyah Love combines power, agility, and breakaway speed that few running backs in this class can match. His production at Notre Dame and ability to stay on the field for all three downs make him the safest pick in both 1QB and SuperFlex dynasty formats.
Q2: Besides Jordyn Tyson and Carnell Tate, which wide receivers are rising fastest in 2026 rookie rankings?
A: Makai Lemon, Antonio Williams, and Denzel Boston are all trending upward after strong 2025 campaigns. Each has a clear path to early NFL Draft capital and projects as a starter-level wideout with WR2 upside in dynasty formats.
Q3: Are Dante Moore or Ty Simpson worth drafting in the 1st round of 1QB rookie drafts?
A: Not typically. In 1QB formats, positional scarcity at RB and WR makes it more efficient to wait on quarterbacks. Both Dante Moore and Ty Simpson have NFL upside, but they’re better targeted in the early-to-mid second round of dynasty rookie drafts.
Q4: Which underrated prospects could turn into excellent sleeper picks in the 2026 rookie class?
A: Chris Bell, Elijah Sarratt, and Demond Claiborne all have the athletic traits and production profiles to break out. They’re currently being undervalued in early mocks but could surge after the combine and team interviews.
Q5: Are there elite RB talents in the 2026 running back class outside of Jeremiyah Love and Justice Haynes?
A: Yes. Jonah Coleman, Mark Fletcher, and Kaytron Allen each bring strong size-speed combinations and have flashed three-down ability. While Love and Haynes headline the class, these backs could carve out lead roles depending on landing spots.
Trivia Answer | After 10 Weeks, Cam Skattebo sits atop all rookie RBs with 13 PPR FPPG. (Skattebo is also done for the season, so his is the mark to beat rest of season.) (click to return)
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