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With 2026 rookie prospects beginning to gain traction, we’re going to shift the conversation to FastDraft Origins. This format features rookie-only drafts, limited to six rounds with just eight teams.
FastDraft | Origins | Rookie Drafts
I was given the 1.03 in this 8-team, 6-round rookie draft. One important wrinkle in this format is the third-round reversal.
If you’re unfamiliar with third-round reversal, the draft order flips after Round 2. For example, the manager picking 1.08 and 2.01 would then pick 3.01, and from there the draft returns to a normal snake format.
Origins Draft Strategy | 1.03 Spot
As projected with many rookie drafts, the 1.03 allowed me to choose from the top three wide receivers in the class, and I went with Carnell Tate.
Tate offers the highest overall upside of the group. His savvy route running combined with impressive speed gives him true alpha potential, and he profiles as a future WR1A for an NFL team that needs an immediate impact receiver.
With my next two picks, I selected WR Germie Bernard (2.06) and TE Eli Stowers (3.06).
Bernard brings toughness to the position and has a natural nose for the end zone. With the right team fit, there’s a path for him to deliver a rookie season similar to Jordan Addison—where touchdowns carried most of his rookie season.
I also made it a priority to land a rookie tight end, especially given how productive the position has been in recent rookie classes. Eli Stowers fits that mold as a player who could surprise fantasy managers if he earns a starting role early in his rookie year.
I was disappointed I couldn’t steal Trinidad Chambliss in the third round, despite his off-the-field situation creating uncertainty right now. His upside would have made him a strong value at that price.
My final three picks were Ja’Kobi Lane (4.03), Le’Veon Moss (5.06), and Carson Beck (6.03).
Lane is a big-bodied receiver at 6’4” who brings clear touchdown upside, especially in the red zone where his size and catch radius can translate quickly at the next level.
Le’Veon Moss is one of those hard-working, no-nonsense running backs that NFL coaches tend to trust. He does the small things well and could earn himself playing time as a rookie through effort, reliability, and physicality.
I took a shot on Carson Beck late. With so many quarterback openings across the league, Beck profiles as a “by-the-book” passer that teams are comfortable putting on the field. That could realistically lead to a few spot starts as a rookie—or potentially more if circumstances break his way.
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Values / Fades
In terms of values, Kenyon Sadiq stood out as a strong pick in the middle of Round 2. He would be someone I’d consider prior to the run of the tier two running backs.
Demond Claiborne was another notable value, landing in the early fourth round. He does a lot of things well across his game and has the skill set to spot-start or even carve out a starting role at the NFL level in 2026 if things break right.
One player whose value is trending sharply upward is Malachi Fields. He saw a 17-spot jump in FastDraft ADP and is now coming off the board in the early fifth round. He’s the type of player you hope still slips to you, as his upside is beginning to catch up with his draft cost.
Finally, Jaydn Ott in the sixth round continues to look like a sneaky rookie value. After flashing at the Senior Bowl, Ott has positioned himself as a player who could outproduce his current draft slot if his momentum carries into the NFL Draft process.
On the flip side, Nick Singleton was still going in the mid second round of drafts. After recently breaking a bone in his foot, his draft stock could plummet. That injury puts a low chance for him to stand out for a team prior to the draft—or even during training camp.
Dante Moore is also still appearing in drafts. As a smart drafter, he’s someone you should actively avoid since he went back to school but auto-pick systems may still select him. That only helps your team, as it removes one manager from the competition with a player that will get them zero points in 2026.
Until next week, may the drafts be ever in your favor! Join us next Sunday where we will breakdown rookie values in normal drafts. Follow me on Twitter @CoachStevenP to discuss strategies 1-on-1 or hit me up on discord @coachstevenp.
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