The NFL draft has just concluded, and leagues are rushing to get in their rookie drafts ASAP. Values have begun to solidify after the conclusion of the NFL draft. We no longer have to wonder which RB will be 2nd or 3rd off the board or if this QB will get the draft Capital he needs to be relevant. With the pieces of the puzzle in place, the Nerds have burned the midnight oil and offer you our first Post-NFL draft Mock. This one is a 12-team, 4-round, SuperFlex & TE Premium format. With that in mind, let us jump right in with our first selection.
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Round 1 | Rookie Mock Draft (Picks 1.01–1.12)
Pick 1.01 | Jeremiyah Love| RB | Arizona Cardinals | RD 1.03
Height/Weight: 6’0” | 212 lbs Author: Doc Mitchell (@ReflipeWThenuz)
This might not be the sexiest of landing spots, but Love is, without question, the most dynamic RB in the class. He will likely be on a Jahmyr Gibbs-style career trajectory. I expect him to share carries with Tyler Allgeier for a couple of seasons before a full wheels up. But he has the dynamic receiving ability to still function as a dynasty RB1 even in a partial role. He is a top 10 startup RB at this point. Easiest pick of the draft.
Pick 1.02 | Fernando Mendoza | QB | Las Vegas Raiders | RD 1.01
Height/Weight: 6’4” | 236 lbs Author: Keith Ensminger (@TheSmingDynasty)
Ready for a hot take? I think Fernando Mendoza is far closer to being 1.01 in 2026 Superflex rookie drafts than he is 1.03. No chance I’m taking any of these wide receivers over him. I won’t fault anyone for taking Jeremiyah Love first, but I think the dynasty community collectively made a pact to underrate Mendoza for fantasy football. Why? He was the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, going to a Klint Kubiak offense with a top two dynasty tight end in Brock Bowers and a top five dynasty running back in Ashton Jeanty. If they can put together a solid offensive line later in this draft and add a WR1 in next year’s class, this pick will be viewed in hindsight as an undervalued bargain price.
Pick 1.03 | Carnell Tate | WR | Tennessee Titans | RD 1.04
Height/Weight: 6’2 | 192 lbs Author: Johnny Goode (@johnnybgoodedff)
The top of the board at this point is wide receiver. I was hoping Mendoza would be here as I agree that he is severely undervalued in superflex rookie drafts. The only thing missing from cementing Tate as my WR1 was the draft capital and landing spot. Both passed with flying colors. Going to Tennessee as the undisputed top option, Tate is going to get a lot of volume. Don’t overthink this pick; getting a wide receiver who was selected in the top 5 picks of the draft, also with minimal competition for targets. This is an easy pick for me
Pick 1.04 | Makai Lemon | WR | Philadelphia Eagles | RD 1.20
Height/Weight: 5’11 | 192 lbs Author: Steven Pintado (@CoachStevenP)
My second-ranked receiver in the class landed in a solid situation with the Philadelphia Eagles. A.J. Brown is likely gone after June 1st, which will open up plenty of targets for Lemon to soak up as a rookie. Lemon’s ability in the slot and the way he works after the catch will make him dangerous in this Eagles offense. I’m not overly concerned with Jalen Hurts as his quarterback, as we’ve seen Hurts support two top-28 receivers over the years. Lemon’s YAC ability could turn him into a fantasy star sooner rather than later. Don’t be surprised if he succeeds quicker than Carnell Tate.
Pick 1.05 | Jordyn Tyson | WR | New Orleans Saints | RD 1.08
Height/Weight: 6’2” | 203 lbs Author: Bobby Bishop (@_BobbyBishop)
The new look Saints offense might surprise some people this year. Jordyn Tyson is the perfect fit opposite of Chris Olave. The addition of Tyson, along with Travis Etienne, has to have Tyler Shough foaming at the mouth for next season. I think Jordyn Tyson is a good combination of floor and ceiling. At minimum, he’s a WR2 on his own team and safely a WR3 on your fantasy team, but the upside is high. If he stays healthy and develops chemistry with Shough, Tyson could be a player that you can slot into your starting lineup and forget about it for the next decade.
Pick 1.06 | Jadarian Price | RB | Seattle Seahawks | RD 1.32
Height/Weight: 5’10” | 203 lbs Author: Mike Johrendt (@MJohrendt23)
Jadarian Price was one of the biggest winners of the NFL draft. He not only got 1st round draft capital, but he also landed with one of the best rushing teams in the league. The departure of Kenneth Walker and injury to Charbonnet means the door is wide open to jump into the driver’s seat for the Super Bowl Champions. He should slot in as a low-end RB1 to high-end RB2 with the Hawks.
Pick 1.07 | KC Concepcion | WR | Cleveland Browns | RD 1.24
Height/Weight: 5’11 | 196 lbs Author: Mychal Warno (@dynastydadmike)
With the 24th pick, the Cleveland Browns addressed their need at wide receiver with the selection of KC Concepcion. In the predraft process, Concepcion was my WR4. Concepcion is a dynamic playmaker who offers immediate burst and separation. The concerns at the quarterback position in Cleveland should not worry you with Concepcion, as he was still able to produce nearly 1,000 receiving yards with subpar quarterback play at Texas A&M.
Pick 1.08 | Ty Simpson | QB | LA Rams | RD 1.13
Height/Weight: 6’1” | 211 lbs Author: Doc Mitchell (@ReflipeWThenuz)
This is going to be a big question in every Superflex league. How early do we draft Ty Simpson? He will clearly be sitting on the bench in the short term, but you cannot ignore that massive draft capital investment by the Rams. I will gladly invest a late 1st in a starting QB any day. Add in the excellent weapons and offensive-minded HC, and this will be my favorite taxi player in 2026. If you aren’t a patient manager, this might not be your pick. But, for those with the patience for the long game, this could pay off in spades sooner than we might imagine.
Pick 1.09 | Omar Cooper, Jr. | WR | New York Jets | RD 1.30
Height/Weight: 6’0” | 199 lbs Author: Keith Ensminger (@TheSmingDynasty)
Seeing Ty Simpson taken at 1.08 tells you everything you need to know about how this draft shook out. I’ve been consistently saying this rookie class is full of players who profile as the WR2 on their teams, and that’s the case here with Omar Cooper, Jr. With that said, I don’t think this is the awful landing spot that some are making it out to be. Garrett Wilson will draw coverage while Adonai Mitchell pulls coverage deep. Cooper will eat over the middle in Frank Reich’s offense.
Pick 1.10 | Eli Stowers | TE | Philadelphia Eagles | RD 2.22
Height/Weight: 6’4” | 235 lbs Author: Johnny Goode (@johnnybgoodedff)
While Kenyon Sadiq is the consensus TE1 with elite physical traits and first-round draft capital, I see Stowers as the better value and a more complete tight end. At Vanderbilt, Stowers had volume and efficiency as a pass-catcher, with strong yards-per-reception stats and the ability to win after the catch. The Eagles took him as the presumptive heir apparent to Dallas Goedert, and that role in this offense is fantasy gold. Kenyon Sadiq is an athletic unicorn and has the Round 1 draft capital. However, his college production seemed more boom-bust. I question his route running and consistency against physical coverage. At 1.09, I preferred the player with the clearer receiving profile, better college production, and a clean path to snaps in a proven offense.
Pick 1.11 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon | RD 1.16
Height/Weight: : 6’3” | 241 lbs Author: Steven Pintado (@CoachStevenP)
The fall of Kenyon Sadiq is very real, as I was able to get him at the 1.11 pick. I understand the hesitation with him landing on the Jets and them not having a great quarterback. Plus, let’s not forget Mason Taylor is also on the team. Sadiq has an unreal combination of speed and size that will make him a mismatch at the NFL level. The hit rate for first-round tight ends has also been strong, with 10 of 11 first-round TEs since 2015 giving us at least one TE1 season or better. While his rookie year could be quieter, the Jets are in a prime position to add a talented quarterback in 2027. Sadiq is the pick here, and his long-term future upside is exactly what you want in dynasty.
Pick 1.12 | Denzel Boston | WR | Cleveland Browns | RD 2.07
Height/Weight: 6’3” | 212 lbs Author: Bobby Bishop (@_BobbyBishop)
Denzel Boston fell out of Round 1 of the NFL Draft, likely due to speed concerns. He elected not to run a 40-yard dash, which leaves it up to the imagination to assume it’s 4.6 at best. The Browns double-dipped on receiver, adding him alongside KC Concepcion, and their play styles complement each other well. If you believe in a Sheduer Sanders breakout, Boston is a slam dunk pick and would be an ascending asset this season. If you are a Sanders-hater, Boston would be better viewed as a 2027 offseason buy before the Browns add a new QB. He will be a reflection of the QB play in Cleveland.
Round 2 | Rookie Mock Draft (Picks 2.01–2.12)
Pick 2.01 | Antonio Williams | WR | Washington Commanders | RD 3.07
Height/Weight: 5’11” | 187 lbs Author: Mike Johrendt (@MJohrendt23)
Needing to get younger at the playmaker position, the Washington Commanders added Clemson wideout Antonio Williams to their receiver group. Williams fills the need of an over-the-middle threat for Jayden Daniels, using his speed and athleticism to make a difference after the catch. With no long-term options in the WAS receiver room outside of Terry McLaurin, Williams has an inside track to making an impact right out of the gate in the WR2 race.
Pick 2.02 | Germie Bernard | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers | RD 2.15
Height/Weight: 6’1’’ | 206 lbs Author: Mychal Warno (@dynastydadmike)
The Pittsburgh Steelers clearly were not happy with their wide receiver core going into 2026. Pittsburgh addressed the need by trading for Michael Pittman and their draft selection of Germie Bernard. Bernard is a versatile wide receiver who occasionally lines up in the backfield as well. Bernard displays an impressive football IQ, and his blocking ability should help him see the field early as well. Bernard is going to be a reliable option for whoever is playing quarterback for Pittsburgh in 2026.
Pick 2.03 | Chris Bell | WR | Miami Dolphins | RD 3.30
Height/Weight: 6’1” | 222 lbs Author: Doc Mitchell (@ReflipeWThenuz)
This one was a tough pick. I know going into this one that I will likely have to sit on Bell for a bit before I get to see his full potential. However, once healthy, I believe he has a shot at being the top target in the Dolphins’ passing game. Big and physical, his game reminds me of Anquan Boldin. I am happy to play the long game here as opposed to chasing the immediate return.
Pick 2.04 | Zachariah Branch | WR | Falcons | RD 3.15
Height/Weight: 5’9” | 177 lbs Author: Keith Ensminger (@TheSmingDynasty)
Do I feel great about this pick? No, but as with my earlier pick of Omar Cooper, Jr., the reality is that this draft is full of players who will be complementary receivers to a team’s established top target. Zachariah Branch’s situation in Atlanta is similar to Cooper’s in New York. There is a chance the Falcons move on from Kyle Pitts before the season starts. If that is the case, Branch immediately gains value as Atlanta’s de facto short-area target.
Pick 2.05 | Ted Hurst | WR | Tampa Bay | RD 3.20
Height: 6’3” | 206 lbs Author: Johnny Goode (@johnnybgoodedff)
Commentary: Round 2 seems to be an awful lot like how the 2026 NFL draft went; get your guy. I was very high on Ted Hurst before the draft, and I am stoked about his landing spot. What better person to fill Mike Evans’ shoes than a guy who seems an awful lot like Mike Evans? There are a number of Wide Receivers with better draft capital that I am picking Hurst over, but considering this overall draft class, I think the best advice is to just go for your guy if you feel strongly about him. Hurst has the college dominator rating I look for, a good breakout age, and is in an offense that has ample opportunity. You can do so much worse in all 3 of those categories at 2.05. If I were using a mouse, it would be broken with how hard I’d be hitting it to make this pick!
Pick 2.06 | Ja’Kobi Lane | WR | USC | RD 3.16
Height/Weight: 6’4” | 200 lbs Author: Steven Pintado (@CoachStevenP)
Ja’Kobi Lane lands in an interesting situation with the Baltimore Ravens. Lane is a tall-framed receiver who should fit well in the Ravens’ offense. He gives Lamar Jackson a big target option, especially around the red zone, so expect some touchdown upside. He received solid draft capital in the 3rd round, and the Ravens needed an upgrade opposite Zay Flowers.
Pick 2.07 | De’Zhaun Stribling | WR | San Francisco 49ers | RD 2.01
Height/Weight: 6’2” | 207 lbs Author: Bobby Bishop (@_BobbyBishop)
De’Zhaun Stribling was a surprise pick in the early 2nd round to a receiver-needy team. Stribling will begin his career as the third guy behind an aging Mike Evans and an oft-injured Ricky Pearsall. The ceiling is high. The 49ers made an extremely high investment in his career, and he’ll be learning from a future Hall of Fame receiver. He’s big, fast, and strong at the catch point. I’m going to trust the 49ers scouting department and buy Stribling in the mid-2nd.
Pick 2.08 | Jonah Coleman | RB | Denver Broncos | RD 4.08
Height/Weight: 5’9” | 228 lbs Author: Mike Johrendt (@MJohrendt23)
Jonah Coleman going to the Denver Broncos in the fourth round clouds his rookie-year value, but he is in a great position to climb JK Dobbins on the depth chart before the season ends. His pass-blocking chops will earn him snaps in 2026, as will his physicality, and using a mid-2026 2nd rounder on Coleman should pan out for you, even if it takes a season.
Pick 2.09 | Malachi Fields | WR | New York Giants | RD 3.10
Height/Weight: 6’4’’ | 218 lbs Author: Mychal Warno (@dynastydadmike)
The New York Giants aggressively targeted Malachi Fields when they traded back into the third round. New York sent significant draft capital, which included their fourth-round pick (No. 105), fifth-round pick (No. 145), and a 2027 fourth-rounder. Jaxson Dart has another weapon with Malachi Fields, as he brings a massive frame and catch radius. Fields could be a big-play weapon for the New York Giants.
Pick 2.10 | Kaelon Black | RB | San Francisco 49ers RD 3.26
Height/Weight: 5’9” | 208 lbs Author: Doc Mitchell (@ReflipeWThenuz)
In a poor RB draft class, there were two 1st round picks, zero 2nd round selections, and just a single 3rd rounder. Interestingly enough, that 3rd round pick, Kaelon Black, has gone under the radar to this point. Most in the draft community had him further down their list. I am going to go with CMC’s new handcuff. Even great things come to an end at some point. I can easily see an avenue for Black to take a chunk of the running load off of the All-Pro. He certainly has a definable path to the RB2 job in a system that has made lesser men stars.
Pick 2.11 | Oscar Delp | TE | New Orleans Saints | RD 3.09
Height/Weight: 6’5” | 245lbs Author: Keith Ensminger (@TheSmingDynasty)
Oscar Delp is not a player I was very high on in the pre-draft process, so this pick is more a result of liking the landing spot but also the general malaise I feel toward most of what else is available in this range. I like the trajectory of the Saints’ offense, and neither Juwon Johnson nor Noah Fant is the answer here at tight end. This may be a dead-end pick for 2026, but I think Delp has a chance to be the third receiving option behind Chris Olave and Jordan Tyson in 2027.
Pick 2.12 | Elijah Sarratt | WR | Baltimore Ravens | RD 4.15
Height/Weight: 6’2” | 213lbs Author: Johnny Goode (@johnnybgoodedff)
Commentary: Swinging for upside at the end of Round 2 in our 2026 Rookie Mock Draft. Sarratt fell to Day 3, but I think he has a good opportunity to work himself onto the field for the Baltimore Ravens. He is a good route runner, catches the ball, has a high football IQ, and gets separation; all things that translate well to the NFL. The biggest knock on him is his speed. However, notable WRs who also had 4.6 speed include Allen Robinson, Larry Fitzgerald, Cooper Kupp, DeAndre Hopkins (4.57), and Davante Adams (4.56); so his subpar speed may not be the death sentence many may think.
Round 3 | Rookie Mock Draft (Picks 3.01–3.12)
Pick 3.01 | Chris Brazzell II | WR | Carolina Panthers | RD 3.19
Height/Weight: 6’4” | 198lbs Author: Steven Pintado (@CoachStevenP)
Commentary: Taking the draft capital value here in the early 3rd round with Chris Brazzell II. While the Panthers passing attack still has more concerns with Bryce Young at quarterback, Brazzell is an electric player for this offense. He can be a serious deep threat with his speed and long strides. It may take a year or two for Brazzell to fully break out, but he is worth the shot in this part of a rookie draft.
Pick 3.02 | Carson Beck | QB | Arizona Cardinals | RD 3.01
Height/Weight: 6’4” | 233 lbs Author: Bobby Bishop (@_BobbyBishop)
Carson Beck had an ideal landing spot. The Arizona Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett are currently at a standstill, with Brissett potentially holding out if he doesn’t get starter money. Beck played really well in 2025 and has a plethora of college experience. I believe that Beck will get a chance to start at some point this season or next, and savvy fantasy owners will be able to flip him for a late first or early 2nd easily.
Pick 3.03 | Nicholas Singleton | RB | Tennessee Titans | RD 5.25
Height/Weight: 6’0” | 224 lbs Author: Mike Johrendt (@MJohrendt23)
The future potential for Nicholas Singleton in Tennessee outweighs the current potential, barring a surprising release of Tony Pollard. As the Titans redo their offense, adding Singleton gives them a potential starter in the future, one that most recently struggled at Penn State but has the intangibles to become a solid yet unspectacular RB in the NFL.
Pick 3.04 | Drew Allar | QB | Pittsburgh Steelers | RD 3.12
Height/Weight: 6’5’’ 228 lbs Author: Mychal Warno (@dynastydadmike)
In the third round of rookie drafts, I like to start targeting my guys. One of my guys is Drew Allar, as he was my QB2 coming into the draft. When you look at Drew Allar, you immediately see a quarterback with prototypical size. At 6’5”, Allar displays all the physical tools and arm talent to make any throw on the football field. Allar also displays excellent throwing velocity, allowing him to fit the football in tight windows. My main concern with Allar was that he still has a lot of polish in his game, and sitting for a year would help benefit him in the long run. He will get that opportunity in Pittsburgh to sit if Aaron Rodgers decides to return for the 2026 season.
Pick 3.05 | Justin Joly | TE | Denver Broncos | RD 5.12
Height/Weight: 6’3” | 241 lbs Author: Doc Mitchell (@ReflipeWThenuz)
Prior to the NFL draft, Denver was seen as a prime destination for a TE. Many had the Broncos taking an athletic TE in the 1st round. That didn’t happen as a result of trading their 1st. The elite prospects didn’t last until Denver’s 2nd round pick. But Sean Payton still managed to score an athletic TE with NC State’s Justin Joly. I really liked the player pre-draft. He got better each and every year in the collegiate ranks, leading to his 1st team All-ACC honors. He has some nice receiving chops and is a fluid athlete. I am intrigued to see what Payton can do with this young playmaker.
Pick 3.06 | Emmett Johnson | RB | Kansas City Chiefs | RD 5.21
Height/Weight: 5’10” | 202 lbs Author: Keith Ensminger (@TheSmingDynasty)
Going into this draft, most dynasty and draft people knew that the running backs were going to end up going later than in many years, given the overall lack of talent. Our best hope was for a few to end up in decent landing spots, and I think that’s what we have here with Emmett Johnson staying in the Midwest and taking his talents from Nebraska to Kansas City. I’ve been higher than our staff’s consensus on Johnson leading up to the draft, but given how everything fell on the board, I’ll happily take Johnson, a more-than-capable pass catcher out of the backfield in an Andy Reid offense, here in the middle of the third round.
Pick 3.07 | Eli Raridon | TE | New England | RD 3.31
Height/Weight: 6’6” | 245 lbs Author: Johnny Goode (@johnnybgoodedff)
Taking a tight end in Round 3 of rookie drafts has high upside. Tight Ends usually take a year or three to establish themselves in fantasy football. Investing minimal draft capital (round 3) into a pick like that pays dividends down the road. Eli Raridon lands in New England, where he can sit behind Hunter Henry until he’s ready. For 2026, I expect him to get reps with 2 TE packages. He’s a reliable pass catcher who can also stay in line as a pass blocker. Having those dual traits is something we are seeing as a trend in the NFL, with fewer move TEs being featured and seeing more inline TEs getting involved in the passing game. Raridon is the perfect guy to draft late and stash on your taxi or the end of your bench.
Pick 3.08 | Skyler Bell | WR | Buffalo Bills | RD 4.25
Height/Weight: 5’11” | 192 lbs Author: Steven Pintado (@CoachStevenP)
Skyler Bell lands in a favorable spot with the Buffalo Bills. Bell is a versatile receiver who improved in 2025, showing the ability to work both inside and outside. He is a savvy route runner who should fit nicely into the Bills’ offense and has enough talent to earn snaps in 3-WR sets early in his career. In the back half of the third round, Bell offers solid upside at the receiver position, both as a rookie and for the future.
Pick 3.09 | Kaytron Allen | RB | Washington Commanders | RD 6.06
Height/Weight: 5’11” | 216 lbs Author: Bobby Bishop (@_BobbyBishop)
Kaytron Allen landed in the perfect spot to scrape out a fantasy-relevant role. The Commanders’ running back room is one of the less talented rooms in the league. Allen will never be a three-down back, but I think he would be the best short-yardage, goalline back on the roster. I view the Washington Commanders as a strong candidate for a bounce-back season offensively. If Jayden Daniels is healthy and productive, Allen could be punching in a lot of touchdowns.
Pick 3.10 | Bryce Lance | WR | New Orleans Saints | RD 4.36
Height/Weight: 6’3” | 209 lbs Author: Mike Johrendt (@MJohrendt23)
The new-look New Orleans offense just got a lot faster by adding Bryce Lance, who will form a top-three WR group alongside Chris Olave and fellow rookie Jordyn Tyson. A burner with great athleticism, I’m taking a shot on Lance near the end of the third round, as Kellen Moore’s offense looks ready to take a huge step forward in 2026. Being able to grab one of the cheapest pieces of the entire Saints’ offense will give your team a leg up, and Lance is great value at this point in your rookie drafts.
Pick 3.11 | Max Klare | TE | Los Angeles Rams | RD 2.29
Height/Weight: 6’4’’ 246 lbs Author: Mychal Warno (@dynastydadmike)
Much like I did with my selection of Drew Allar, I am in the philosophy of taking your guys in the third round of your rookie drafts, especially this year. The Los Angeles Rams have now gone back-to-back years taking a tight end in the second round of the NFL Draft. Max Klare is highly regarded for his athleticism. He has the speed to create mismatches and can run a full route tree. It is a gross situation here, but I am chasing the upside.
Pick 3.12 | Zavion Thomas | WR | Chicago Bears | RD 3.25
Height/Weight: 5’10” | 190 lbs Author: Doc Mitchell (@ReflipeWThenuz)
I’ve got to admit that I don’t know as much about Thomas as I would like. That being said, I know that he has 4.28 speed, his skill set has been compared to a poor man’s Tyreek Hill, and he was just hand-selected by one of the best play-callers in the league in the 3rd round. Chicago has room for him to grab a meaningful role, but he will have to earn it. He could just be a special teams ace but at this late stage of the draft I’ll take a shot.
Round 4 | Rookie Mock Draft (Picks 4.01–4.12)
Pick 4.01 | Demond Claiborne | RB | Minnesota Vikings | RD 6.17
Height/Weight: 5’10” | 188 lbs Author: Keith Ensminger (@TheSmingDynasty)
When talking about a player drafted in the middle of the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, it’s tough to be adamant in saying, “this guy should have gone earlier than 4.01”, but I think it’s true. Demond Claiborne should be drafted before the fourth round of your dynasty rookie drafts. With 31-year-old Aaron Jones and journeyman Jordan Mason as the only real competition in front of him, Claiborne has an opportunity to get on the field early, especially on passing downs.
Pick 4.02 | Cade Klubnik | QB | New York Jets | RD 4.10
Height/Weight: 6’2” | 207 lbs Author: Johnny Goode (@johnnybgoodedff)
Heading into the 2026 NFL draft, there were a number of different teams that were pegged to select a QB. The Jets were often one of the teams that figured to look towards the top of the draft. They chose to go in a different direction, especially after the Rams’ surprise selection of Simpson at 13. Instead, they pivoted to former Clemson QB Cade Klubnik. This kid is a toolsy athlete who was once thought of in the upper ranks of collegiate level. Well, he still possesses many of those gifts and finds only Geno Smith between him and the field. Stranger things have happened.
Pick 4.03 | Adam Randall | RB | Baltimore Ravens | RD 5.34
Height/Weight: 6’3” | 232 lbs Author: Steven Pintado (@CoachStevenP)
In round 4, it’s a great value to get a player like Adam Randall. He was somewhat of a sleeper of mine in this running back class. While he is still a bit new to the position after spending years as a receiver, Randall looked interesting during his senior year. He can offer physical running due to his size and has a natural feel as a pass catcher because of his receiver background. Randall could compete for a backup job in Baltimore and potentially have a shot at starting in 2027 if Derrick Henry retires after 2026.
Pick 4.04 | Cole Payton | QB | Philadelphia Eagles RD 5.38
Height/Weight: 6’3” | 232 lbs Author: Bobby Bishop (@_BobbyBishop)
I’ll call a spade a spade: Jalen Hurts wasn’t good last year. Cole Payton isn’t going to come in and steal his job, but a Hurts injury could thrust Payton into a starting role on an offense loaded with weapons. Payton doesn’t have much college experience, but he looked excellent last year. He will continue to develop, and I think Payton will impress when his name is called. I’ll take a shot at this dart throw.
Pick 4.05 | Brenen Thompson | WR | Los Angeles Chargers | RD 4.05
Height/Weight: 5’9” | 164 lbs Author: Mike Johrendt (@MJohrendt23)
If a guy, Mike McDaniel, pounds the table for joining his team, then you should be excited from a fantasy football perspective. Speed defines his game, and his ability to take the top off the defense would be a much-needed addition to the LAC passing attack that desperately needs a pass catcher to catch deep balls from Justin Herbert. Dart throws in the fourth round are tough to predict, but Thompson has the ability to make an impact in year one.
Pick 4.06 | Mike Washington Jr. | RB | Las Vegas Raiders | RD 4.22
Height/Weight: 6’1’’ 223 lbs Author: Mychal Warno (@dynastydadmike)
My process stays the same with my selection of Mike Washington Jr. Another one of “my guys” going into the draft, Washington was a victim of a terrible landing spot in Las Vegas, where he will be the backup to Ashton Jeanty. However, having the Jeanty handcuff could be a valuable trade piece once the season begins, and you can flip this fourth-round rookie pick into a valuable 2027 draft pick or possibly a proven player to help your team. I consider Washington an asset that will net me a positive return on my investment.
Pick 4.07 | Cyrus Allen | WR | Kansas City Chiefs | RD 5.36
Height/Weight: 5’11” | 180 lbs Author: Doc Mitchell (@ReflipeWThenuz)
If you are gonna take a shot in the dark on an NFL WR, it’s never a bad idea to go with one connected to Andy Reid and Pat Mahomes. He had three stops in FBS, including LA Tech, Texas A&M, and Cincinnati. Last season he led the Big12 with 13 TDs. The KC depth chart is open enough for him to make some noise. This class thins out quickly in the later rounds. Allen has as much upside as anyone else left on the board.
Pick 4.08 | Marlin Klein | TE | Houston Texans | RD 2.27
Height/Weight: 6’6” | 248 lbs Author: Keith Ensminger (@TheSmingDynasty)
Let’s kick the can on draft capital and near-term opportunity here at the end of our rookie draft. Dalton Schultz will be 30 when the season begins, and the rest of the Texans’ tight end room are on the final year of their deal (Brevin Jordan) or injured (Cade Stover). Enter Marlin Klein. He will begin as an in-line blocker, and the ceiling is likely that he eventually develops into a bye-week filler like Schultz has been in his career.
Pick 4.09 | Jam Miller | RB | New England Patriots | RD 7.29
Height/Weight: 5’10” | 209 lbs Author: Doc Mitchell (@ReflipeWThenuz)
The back half of this draft falls off a cliff really quickly. Here at the end of the 4th, I am going to go with the former Alabama RB Jam Miller. He is a low center of gravity runner who will likely begin his career on Special Teams. If he works hard and impresses coaches well enough, there is an outside chance that he could be the long-term thunder to Henderson’s lightning.
Pick 4.10 | Caleb Douglas | WR | Miami Dolphins | RD 3.11
Height/Weight: 6’3” | 206 lbs Author: Doc Mitchell (@ReflipeWThenuz)
The 4th round is all about upside and opportunity. Within this range, you can easily make an argument that Caleb Douglas has the most of both. Early 3rd round draft capital to a team desperately in need of playmakers as they enter a rebuild. A player like Douglas couldn’t have landed in a better spot if he tried. His size and 4.39 speed could quickly earn him playing time on the field, which could equal points in your lineups. Grab him and stash him where you can. People are definitely overlooking this kid.
Pick 4.11 | Seth McGowan | RB | Indianapolis Colts | RD 7.21
Height/Weight: 6’0” | 223 lbs Author: Doc Mitchell (@ReflipeWThenuz)
If you can’t find upside and draft Capital late in your draft, it is often a good idea to scoop up young RBs who got any type of draft Capital. The former Kentucky RB Seth McGowan finds himself as a late-round potential handcuff to one of the top RBs in the league with Jonathan Taylor. McGowan is a little older, but all it takes is one injury to the RB ahead of him to spike his value and give you either some playability or the opportunity to sell him for a 3rd round pick.
Pick 4.12 | Jack Endries | TE | Cincinnati Bengals | RD 7.05
Height/Weight: 6’4” | 245 lbs Author: Doc Mitchell (@ReflipeWThenuz)
With the last pick in this mock, I am going to take the new backup TE on the Cincinnati Bengals. Endries has shown some intriguing tape across his time at both Texas and California. Mike Gesicki is the starter on the roster, but the athletic freak is starting to age a bit. Endries could potentially develop into the replacement for the current starter. There is also a chance that the Bengals start to employ a bit more of the multi-TE packages that are sweeping the NFL currently. Either way I am willing to give this kid a chance as Mr. Irrelevant.
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