In dynasty fantasy football, it is always good to keep one eye focused on the present while peaking down the line at what is over the horizon. Few exercises in this space are as valuable as a mock draft. Last mock, we undertook our first SuperFlex rookie draft for the 2026 NFL Draft. This mock, we turn our attention to the 1QB format. This will be a 12-team single-round 1QB rookie mock draft to help you take those first glimpses over the horizon to what is coming in the 2026 class. Enjoy!
- Each team will make 1 selection for 12 total players.
- This is a 1QB format with a .5 TE premium bonus.
- Discover why the Nerds made their selections. What do they think of the player and his prospects at the next level?
Join “Doc” Matthew Mitchell, Keith Ensminger, Mike Johrendt, Bobby Bishop, Peter Monahan, and Mychal Warno for this 2026 1QB rookie mock draft.
Early-Season 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1 Round | 1QB Dynasty Draft
1.01 | Jeremiyah Love | RB | Notre Dame | 6’0” | 214 lbs
Doc Mitchell | @ReflipeWThenuz
Yes, I am aware that Jeremiyah Love had a rough first week of the season. No, I am not concerned about his long-term outlook. Love came to Notre Dame out of Christian Brother High School in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a prolific playmaker in High School, leading his Alma Mater to back-to-back State Titles. A 4-star recruit, he chose Notre Dame from a list of storied programs.
Love played sparingly during his freshman campaign at South Bend. He made only a single start but flashed the big play ability that would define his style. Last season, he was the engine that drove the Fighting Irish train all the way to the precipice of college football, eventually coming up short in the National Championship game. Along the way, Love chewed up the competition, compiling 1,125 rushing yards and 17 TDs to go along with 237 receiving yards on 28 grabs—punctuated by another 2 scores.
Love is an explosive runner who has a unique blend of size and speed. His 28 catches in his sophomore season highlight the ability to stay on the field for all 3 downs. He certainly struggled to find his running lanes against Miami, but he still flashed some big play potential and once again showed his work in the receiving game by snagging 4 passes for 26 yards. He will certainly improve on his 10-carry-for-33-yard effort moving forward. Don’t let this tough road game sway you. Love is still an elite prospect that is well worthy of consideration for the top spot in 2026.
1.02 | Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State | 6’2’’ | 200 lbs
Bobby Bishop | @ _BobbyBishop
At 1.02, I drafted my WR1 in the 2026 NFL Draft class, Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson. The battle for WR2 is alive and well, but in my eyes, everyone is chasing after Tyson. Last season, he was already one of the best receivers in the country with 1,101 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. Unfortunately, his season ended prematurely due to a broken collarbone, leaving Arizona State vulnerable and one-dimensional for the College Football Playoffs. Now, Tyson is healthy and ready to dominate the 2025 season.
Jordyn Tyson is an extremely versatile receiver. He’s above average in multiple areas: route running, run after catch, and secure hands. He can play in the slot or on the outside. Tyson is a willing blocker who can catch the ball in traffic. His 3.04 yards per route run in 2024 ranked 4th in the NCAA among receivers with at least 100 targets. He consistently gets the job done. In Week 1, Tyson started the year strong with 12 catches for 141 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Tyson is set to be WR1 in 2026. He’s not the flashiest WR, but he’s dependable. I compare Jordyn Tyson to Cooper Kupp. Both are intelligent, hardworking route runners who constantly make their way to open areas on the field. He is the type of receiver that you flat out want on your football team. If he is your No. 1 receiver, you are solid. If Tyson is a No. 2 on your team, he will open up many opportunities for the offense to flourish. Ultimately, Jordyn Tyson is going to be a great fantasy receiver, but he will dominate in PPR formats.
1.03 | Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State | 6’3’’ | 195 lbs
Mychal Warno | @dynastydadmike
With pick 1.03 of this 1QB rookie mock, I took Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate. The former five-star recruit is entering his junior season with the Buckeyes and aims to become the next generation of successful Ohio State receivers in the NFL.
In their opening game of the 2025 season, Tate showed savviness as a route runner, allowing him to catch a 40-yard touchdown. On that play, Tate demonstrated great body control, adjusting to an underthrown ball, which is another strength in his game. Tate is looking to improve on his 2024 season, where he caught 52 receptions, 733 receiving yards, and 4 touchdowns while being the 3rd option in the offense behind Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith.
Currently, I have Tate as my WR2 behind Jordyn Tyson. Tate should hear his name called earlier in the 2026 NFL Draft, where I project him to be the next Ohio State wide receiver to have a 1st Round pedigree. In an early mock, fellow writer Peter Monahan compared Tate to George Pickens. While I see similarities in their game, I notice better route running and compare his game to that of Calvin Ridley. Tate would be a great fit with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
1.04 | Nicholas Singleton | RB | Penn State | 6’0’’ 225 lbs
Keith Ensminger | @TheSmingDynasty
Nicholas Singleton has been one of the most exciting running backs in college football since he first stepped onto the field for Penn State. A former five-star recruit, he immediately stood out with a blend of speed and burst that made him dangerous any time he touched the ball. In circles from dynasty to devy to C2C, he’s been on everyone’s watchlist for years as a potential fantasy football difference-maker once his name is called in the NFL Draft.
During his time at Penn State, Singleton has showcased why he was so highly recruited. His freshman campaign in Happy Valley was electric, going over 1,000 yards rushing while scoring 12 touchdowns. After a sophomore dip, Singleton rebounded last year as a junior, leading Penn State to the inaugural College Football Playoffs by again eclipsing 1,000 yards rushing and scoring 12 touchdowns. Singleton also added 41 receptions, adding a tantalizing glimpse into his future fantasy football success.
Singleton has a knack for breaking long runs, and in fantasy football, he profiles as the type of back who can tilt weekly matchups with his explosive play. Like players such as Jahmyr Gibbs and Raheem Mostert, Singleton won’t pile up 25 carries a game, but he won’t need to, either. Coming from Penn State’s consistently outstanding training program, he’s going to dominate the offseason NFL Draft circuit. If he lands in an offense that knows how to maximize space and get him into the open field, Singleton has the ceiling to be one of the best performers from this draft class. In fact, while there is a lot of season to play out, Nicholas Singleton is currently my RB1 ahead of Jeremiyah Love.
1.05 | Makai Lemon | WR | Southern California (USC) | 5’11’’ | 194 lbs
Mike Johrendt | @MJohrendt23
In a stacked wide receiver room for the Trojans, Makai Lemon led all receivers with 7 receptions for 90 yards. With USC not needing to throw a ton in their 60-point win, Lemon was still able to stand out amongst Ja’Kobi Lane and others in the passing game.
Drawing comparisons to another former USC receiver, Lemon excels from the slot, as his suddenness and ability to separate from his defender near the line of scrimmage make his tape stand out. Speed and shiftiness is the name of Lemon’s game, something that will only continue to stand out as he vies for the WR1 spot this draft cycle.
1.06 | Darius Taylor | RB | Minnesota | 6’0” | 215 lbs
Peter Monahan | @Pistol_Pete026
In the early ranking and scouting stages, I’ve gone back and forth on who is my RB2 in this class, after the clear RB1 Jeremiyah Love, and that battle is between the No. 4 selection in this mock, Nicholas Singleton, and my pick here, Darius Taylor. Taylor was a 3-star running back prospect out of Walled Lake Western in Michigan. He was ranked as a top-30 RB and top 360 overall player. In Taylor’s senior year of high school, he rushed for 2,450 yards, 36 rushing touchdowns—he added another 292 yards receiving and an additional receiving touchdown.
Taylor had a respectable freshman season where he tallied 799 yards rushing to go along with 5 touchdowns on the ground. This past season he finished with just under 1,000 yards rushing at 986 and doubled his touchdown output to 10 from the prior year. Taylor’s rushing yardage total put him 53rd in college for most rushing yards. That’s certainly nothing special for a prospect I’m projecting to take a big leap and be worth a mid-first round rookie pick this upcoming season, but Darius Taylor got off to a great start in Week 1. He toted the ball 30 times to the tune of 147 yards rushing (was 14th overall as of Thursday night, but 3 players ahead of him already have played 2 games) and was also a factor in the passing game, adding 36 yards receiving on 4 catches.
Taylor is just a solid, all-around well-polished back that might not wow you in any one particular area, but can produce when given the opportunity and will certainly be a pass-catching option at the next level. Darius Taylor’s best NFL comparison is to Roschon Johnson, and I can see a similar role/path for Taylor. Johnson was a 4th Round (Day 3) NFL Draft selection and landed in a place where he can have a backup role with opportunity for more. I’m expecting even more improvement from Darius Taylor this season and hoping he can land a better outcome and rise in mock drafts throughout the season.
1.07 | Jonah Coleman | RB | Washington | 5’9” | 228 lbs
Doc Mitchell | @ReflipeWThenuz
While my top pick in this mock struggled in Week 1, my second pick here at 1.07 had a really nice opening week. Jonah Coleman entered the collegiate ranks from Lincoln High School in Stockton, California. A 3-star recruit, he was a highly touted prospect choosing Arizona from a list that included Arizona State, Colorado, Colorado State, and Fresno State. He spent his first two collegiate seasons in Arizona, getting better each year.
In 2024, the talented RB transferred to Washington and took off as a prospect. Coleman has a do-it-all skill set, compiling back-to-back seasons of over 1,000 total yards and at least 20 catches. Last year saw him put up his first 1,000-yard rushing season, totaling 1,053 yards and 10 TDs, all while carrying a nice 5.5 ypc average. Check out his 19-carry for 104-yard effort against a tough Indiana squad to get a great look at his running style.
When I watch Jonah Coleman play, I am reminded of former Alabama star Mark Ingram. Both players run with excellent pad level, as you would expect from shorter RBs. He is tough to bring down due to his solid frame routinely bouncing off of arm tackles. Coleman has a nice jump cut and shows the ability to bounce runs to the outside while also having the physicality to stuff it up the middle. I will be curious to see his 40-time, but I am impressed with his overall skill set and believe he could certainly be a Day 2 selection in next year’s rookie draft. Keep an eye on this guy. His 177 rushing yards and pair of TDs against Colorado State have him off to a hot start in 2026.
1.08 | Denzel Boston | WR | Washington | 6’4’’ | 209 lbs
Bobby Bishop | @ _BobbyBishop
I followed up Doc’s Jonah Coleman pick by selecting his Washington teammate, Denzel Boston. Boston was recruited in the class of 2022 as a 3-star recruit. In 2022, 247sports had him ranked as the 146th receiver in the country. Boston worked hard, added muscle, and learned from Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, and Ja’Lynn Polk. Finally, after they moved on to the NFL, Boston got his chance and broke out to the tune of 834 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns.
Denzel Boston is a massive red zone threat. With his size and strength, he can fight for the ball in mid-air. Boston had a very impressive Week 1 touchdown, where he fought through a pass interference penalty and still caught the ball. He isn’t going to offer much in terms of run after the catch, but he is a go-to X receiver. Boston will be able to physically match up with the strongest and tallest cornerbacks in the league.
Boston is my WR2 at the moment. He had a tremendous first game of the season with 5 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown. This receiver competition will last through the Combine and up until the Draft, but I believe Boston is one of the few receivers in the tier that can line up as a true X receiver. Boston has a very similar body type and play style to Tee Higgins. Having a physically gifted receiver like Boston will offer a redzone threat for whichever quarterback he ends up with next year.
1.09 | Justice Haynes | RB | Michigan | 5’11’’ 210 lbs
Mychal Warno | @dynastydadmike
After my selection of Carnell Tate, I decided to pivot to running back with my selection of Justice Haynes. Coming out of high school, Haynes was a 5-star recruit and ranked as the nation’s top running back in the 2023 class. Haynes committed to the University of Alabama, where he was stuck in a committee backfield during his first two seasons before transferring to the Michigan Wolverines.
In Michigan’s opening game of the 2025 season, Haynes was able to showcase his abilities against New Mexico, where he rushed for a career-high 159 yards and 3 touchdowns on just 16 carries. Those 159 rushing yards were the most in a Michigan debut since 1970. Haynes is a one-cut runner with impressive contact balance.
Haynes can continue to elevate his draft stock with a strong 2025 season. Going into the year, Haynes was projected to be a Day 3 selection, but if his strong season continues, he will elevate to a Day 2 pick. Haynes has decisive footwork and vision, allowing him to see cutback lanes developing. Haynes would fit well in Minnesota’s offense, where head coach Kevin O’Connell likes to employ a mixture of inside zone and gap schemes.
1.10 | Antonio Williams | WR | Clemson | 5’11’’ 190 lbs
Keith Ensminger | @TheSmingDynasty
Entering his fourth season with the Clemson Tigers, Antonio Williams has developed into one of the more reliable and exciting wide receivers in college football. A superb route runner who has the ability to separate both underneath and downfield, Williams has been a go-to target for Clemson since his true freshman season in 2022, when he led the Tigers in receptions.
Playing at a school long known for receiving talent, Williams shares the field with arguably the best trio of pass catchers (Williams and his younger teammates T.J. Moore and Bryant Wesco) in college football, and yet he caught 75 receptions as a junior last season while averaging 12.1 yards per reception and scoring 11 receiving touchdowns. He’s shown consistent growth year over year, developing into a true WR1 in their offense. While not the biggest receiver on the field, his sharp route running and knack for finding soft spots in coverage make him a security blanket for quarterback Cade Klubnik.
In dynasty fantasy football, Williams projects as a high-floor prospect in PPR leagues and profiles similarly to players like Chris Olave or Calvin Ridley, winning with precision and separation rather than size. Williams may not be the first wideout off the board in rookie drafts, but he has the makings of a dependable long-term fantasy asset who should see the field early in his career.
1.11 | LaNorris Sellers | QB | South Carolina | 6’3’’ | 240 lbs
Mike Johrendt | @MJohrendt23
While this mock draft followed a 1QB format, the talent of LaNorris Sellers justifies using a 1st round selection on him. The South Carolina product is one of the best quarterback prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, as his blend of physicality and athleticism is surpassed by no one in the class.
Sellers started off his 2025 campaign with a modest showing against Virginia Tech, throwing for 209 yards and a touchdown, scoring once on the ground, too. While his 19 passing attempts aren’t much to write home about, there were signs of Sellers having improved his in-pocket footwork and decision making, two areas that were seen as opportunities for improvement from his production last year.
His game-changing ability can help reset your QB room in 2026, as he will likely factor into the No. 1 overall pick conversation next April.
1.12 | Aaron Anderson | WR | LSU | 5’8” | 188 lbs
Peter Monahan | @Pistol_Pete026
Okay, so let’s talk about the elephant in the room, or rather should I say the mouse? I’ll admit right up front that this pick may be one that is metaphorically lit on fire if I did in fact make this pick today, but hear me out. The undersized wide receiver, Aaron Anderson—currently a junior at LSU, who, in recent history, has been a wide receiver factory producing tons of NFL talent at the position. So what’s the deal with Anderson, and how can he succeed despite his small stature? Anderson is a homegrown 4-star talent (top 50 overall player in his class) at wide receiver where he chose to stay at home and attend LSU. As a senior in high school, Aaron Anderson put up 74 receptions for 926 yards receiving and 14 touchdowns.
Believe it or not, Anderson actually spent his true freshman season in 2022 at Alabama, where he was plagued by injuries and only appeared in one game and did not put up any stats. In his redshirt freshman season (his first season at LSU), he saw minimal action with only 12 catches and 59 yards receiving. What put Anderson on the map for me and in the devy community was a solid 2024 season with 61 catches, 884 yards, and 5 touchdowns. Another big reason I believe in Anderson is actually because of his quarterback, Garrett Nussmeier, whom he connected with in Week 1 for 6 catches and 99 yards.
There are not many examples of tiny wide receivers having success in the NFL to date. However, in recent years, we have seen the NFL game style change to allow for more and more speed, and some of these smaller, undersized players do earn roles and have a chance to produce for their NFL team. Tyler Lockett is probably the best NFL comp for Anderson currently. Lockett was a 3rd round pick (69 overall) to Seattle, and Anderson’s wide range of projected draft capital is anywhere from the 2nd or 3rd round if he has a great season or as a late Day 3 selection, where he can provide value in the return game. Throughout each of these mocks, the rest of the year, I will do my best to put new names on your radar for guys who could be rookie picks next season!
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