2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Dynasty/Keeper Rankings - 1 QB

Q: What are the top rookie quarterbacks for 2026 fantasy football?

The rankings include the best rookie quarterbacks, but specific names are not provided in the excerpt.

Q: How do injuries affect fantasy football rookie rankings?

Injuries can significantly impact rankings, but they cannot be forecasted with certainty.

Q: What should I consider for dynasty fantasy football rankings?

Consider league settings, scoring formats, and the long-term potential of rookies when evaluating rankings.

Q: Why was the 2026 NFL Draft considered a down year for fantasy football?

The draft was seen as disappointing for fantasy purposes due to underwhelming landing spots for many rookies.

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Injuries and radical personnel changes cannot be forecasted with much certainty. Variations in league settings and scoring formats notwithstanding, here are snapshot rankings depicting how the top rookies stack up for the long haul.

As noted during a time or two during our NFL Draft fantasy football recaps last weekend, this year's draft was widely expected to be a down year for fantasy purposes, and the landing spots disappointed in many cases.

Dynasty fantasy football rankings by position

Quarterbacks

Apr 24, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza at the Festival of Football at the Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Player	Team	Age
Fernando Mendoza	LV	22
Ty Simpson	LAR	23
Carson Beck	ARI	24
Taylen Green	CLE	23
Drew Allar	PIT	22
Cole Payton	PHI	23
Cade Klubnik	NYJ	22
Garrett Nussmeier	KC	24

Running Backs

The Arizona Cardinals introduce their first-round draft pickÂ running back Jeremiyah LoveÂ during a news conference at the Cardinals Dignity Health training facility on April 24, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz.

Player	Team	Age
Jeremiyah Love	ARI	20
Jadarian Price	SEA	22
Jonah Coleman	DEN	22
Nicholas Singleton	TEN	22
Emmett Johnson	KC	22
Demond Claiborne	MIN	22
Mike Washington Jr.	LV	22
Kaytron Allen	WAS	23
Kaelon Black	SF	24
Adam Randall	BAL	21
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Wide Receivers

Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) catches a pass against TCU defensive back Channing Canada (7) on his way to a touchdown during a game at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on Sept. 26, 2025.

Player	Team	Age
Jordyn Tyson	NO	21
Carnell Tate	TEN	21
Makai Lemon	PHI	21
KC Concepcion	CLE	21
Skyler Bell	BUF	23
Denzel Boston	CLE	22
Chris Bell **	MIA	21
Omar Cooper Jr.	NYJ	22
Antonio Williams	WAS	21
Germie Bernard	PIT	22
Ted Hurst	TB	21
De'Zhaun Stribling	SF

** - Recovering from ACL tear

Tight Ends

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq hurdles over USC cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.