The 2025 NFL Draft has just wrapped up, and there’s nothing more fun as a dynasty league player than projecting upcoming years to determine the appropriate value for future draft picks.
The 2026 NFL Draft is loaded with upside but lacks some proven production at key positions, so many of the premier picks are based on projections of 2025 production.
With that being said, here are my 2026 superflex rankings for dynasty rookie drafts.
Early 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings
1. Arch Manning, QB, Texas
This is only 5% for SEO purposes. Arch Manning projects as the top QB in the upcoming class because this class lacks proven production, and Manning is poised for a breakout season. On 95 career pass attempts, Manning is averaging 10.2 yards per attempt, and his 108 rushing yards on limited usage demonstrate some of the desirable mobility that will make him both an early NFL Draft pick and fantasy producer. If Manning declares for the 2026 NFL Draft — by no means a guarantee given his family history and massive NIL bag — it likely means he lived up to expectations for the 2025 season and will be among the top picks.
2. Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
While Manning projects as a higher upside prospect, Cade Klubnik is the most proven QB in the class. He has two productive seasons and is coming off a season with 3,639 passing yards and 463 rushing yards, with 43 total touchdowns. The biggest knock on Klubnik is his pedestrian 7.5 yards per pass attempt, and while that’s a justifiable criticism, his production level elevates him near the top of my board.
3. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Jeremiyah Love enters the 2025 season as the most promising RB prospect in the country. He amassed more than 1,300 yards from scrimmage and 19 total touchdowns in 2024. Love was a top-5 running back prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, and has verifiable speed based on his high school track results, which ensures he will perform well at the Combine. While he’s unlikely to be an Ashton Jeanty-level prospect, he’s a safe bet to be selected by Day 2, assuming no injury.
4. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Carnell Tate may be the WR2 on his own team, but he projects as a high-end WR prospect — and unlike Jeremiah Smith, he’s actually eligible to enter the 2026 Draft. As the Ohio State WR3 in 2024, Tate averaged 1.61 yards per team pass attempt and accounted for just a 17.4% market share of team passing yards, but with his projected increased volume and likely draft capital, he’s my early projection for first WR off the board.
5. Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
There’s a strong argument for Drew Allar being in the top two QBs, ahead of Klubnik, given his physical tools. Allar had a bounce-back season under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, throwing for 3,327 yards and 24 touchdowns and proving to be a capable running threat. He needs to take the next step with a retooled WR group in 2025.
6. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
Nicholas Singleton burst onto the scene in 2022 with over 1,000 rushing yards and an average of over 6.5 yards per attempt as a true freshman. An injury-plagued regression as a sophomore put a damper on his hype, but Singleton followed it up with another 1,000-yard season as a junior and surprisingly made the decision to return to college for a fourth year. Singleton is a high-level athlete who will perform well at the Combine, and that, paired with another strong season, will put him firmly in the RB1 discussion.
7. Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
Evan Stewart hasn’t lived up to the lofty expectations that came along with being a top-5 prospect in the class of 2022. However, he has been productive in his three collegiate seasons, accumulating more than 500 yards in each, and has shown flashes of brilliance, most notably against Ohio State. Stewart takes over the lead role in the Oregon WR room, and a strong final season likely cements him as an early selection.
8. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Jordyn Tyson accounted for 2.88 yards per team pass attempt and a 34% market share of team passing yards in 2024 With another season as the WR1 for an Arizona State offense that will have to find a new identity without Cam Skattebo, Tyson could see a jump in his raw production that elevates his draft stock among the elite.
9. Eric Singleton Jr., WR, Auburn
Eric Singleton was arguably the top WR to hit the transfer portal this offseason and moved to a Hugh Freeze offense that has proven to elevate WRs. Singleton accounted for a 24% market share of receiving yards at Georgia Tech and 1.83 yards per team pass attempt. If Auburn can prove to rebuild the career of new QB Jackson Arnold, Singleton is likely to be the primary beneficiary.
10. Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Garrett Nussmeier broke out during his fourth year on campus with more than 4,000 passing yards and 29 touchdowns. He averaged 7.7 yards per attempt. Nussmeier is arguably the most established prospect as a passer in college football. Still, as a fantasy prospect, he has two major red flags: his conference-leading 12 interceptions, and his complete lack of rushing production.
11. Justice Haynes, RB, Michigan
Justice Haynes came to Alabama as a four-star prospect with high expectations, with fans anticipating him to make an instant impact. However, through two seasons, Haynes has only amassed 616 rushing yards on 104 carries. Haynes decided to move to a more RB-friendly system this offseason and projects as Michigan’s lead back. Haynes is a high-pedigree prospect with a good opportunity this season.
12. Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
Antonio Williams has 1732 career receiving yards and 17 touchdowns over three seasons, including 904 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024 as a true junior. He accounted for a 23% market share of receiving yards and 1.69 yards per team pass attempt. With one more season alongside Cade Klubnik, Williams is in a strong position to continue to build upon his draft stock.
13. LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
LaNorris Sellers is the highest upside prospect in this class, but also has the lowest floor. Sellers averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt, but what makes him truly exciting as a prospect is his 674 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns. If Sellers declares for the draft, it would likely mean that he’s taken the necessary steps forward and should be in the discussion for QB1.
14. Darius Taylor, RB, Minnesota
Darius Taylor has 1,786 rushing yards, 442 receiving yards, and 17 touchdowns over two seasons, including his 2023 season with seven missed games. Minnesota got away from its run-heavy offense in 2024, but Taylor still accounted for 30.4% of the total offense. With another 1,000-yard season, Taylor could establish himself in the discussion for top RB in the class.
15. Eugene Wilson III, WR, Florida
Eugene Wilson missed most of his 2024 campaign, accounting for only 266 yards and a single score, but his freshman season saw him finish second on Florida in receiving yards and record 1.38 yards per team pass attempt. Wilson was a high four-star prospect who immediately made an impact at an SEC school. While his sophomore season ended with more questions than answers, a season that would warrant an early departure for the draft would put Wilson in the first-round rookie draft discussion.
16. Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Makai Lemon took over the lead WR role for USC as a sophomore. He accounted for a 20.1% market share of receiving yards while racking up 764 yards and 3 touchdowns. Teammate Ja’Kobi Lane was a bigger touchdown threat, but Lemon’s usage demonstrates the coach’s trust in him and points to a higher likelihood for continued growth in production.
17. Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
Jonah Coleman followed his head coach Jedd Fisch from Arizona to Washington following his productive sophomore season and followed it up with an even more productive season. In his first season with Washington, Coleman rushed for 1,053 yards and 10 touchdowns and added 177 receiving yards. Coleman isn’t a receiving back, but has proven to be capable with 56 career receptions and 484 receiving yards.
18. Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
When Zachariah Branch was a high school recruit, he drew comparisons to Tyreek Hill, and USC fans believed they were getting the next great Trojan WR. While he has failed to live up to those expectations, his athleticism has led to some electrifying moments. Now joining Georgia after an off-season transfer, he'll look to improve from his 0.94 yards per team pass attempt and 13% market share of receiving yards en route to elevating his draft stock.
19. Barion Brown, WR, LSU
As a true freshman, Barion Brown immediately became the lead WR for Kentucky and accumulated 628 yards and four touchdowns. Since then, he’s added only 900 yards over two seasons. Now with LSU, Brown will have a chance to pair with Garrett Nussmeier and become the next LSU WR to make the NFL leap. Brown is slightly unproven as a receiver, but he’s also a dynamic special-teamer, with 5 kickoffs returned for touchdowns.
20. Desmond Reid, RB, Pittsburgh
Admittedly, Desmond Reid as a top 20 player isn't a consensus pick. You'll likely see other rankings that include a projection player like C.J. Baxter or a known commodity like Kaytron Allen, but Reid is my kind of RB. He led his team in rushing and was second in receiving yards. He also contributed as a punt returner. If he takes another step forward this season, he'll become a darling in the draft community.
Additional QBs to Know
In a superflex league, QBs are king, and with the current uncertainty about the class, there are several more names to know rather than clog the rankings with 10 QBs.
Dante Moore, Oregon — After an up-and-down freshman season, Moore is somewhat forgotten after being a backup in 2024. His high school recruiting ranking shows he has a high enough upside to keep an eye on him this season.
Carson Beck, Miami — Beck was the top QB entering 2024 and largely underwhelmed at Georgia. If he finds 2023 form at Miami, his stock will rebound.
Sam Leavitt, Arizona State — The Michigan State transfer took over the starting job in 2024 and proved capable as a passer and runner.
Nico Iamaleava, UCLA — Despite the terrible off-season news cycle, he’s a talented player who proved to be productive in 2024.
