The 2026 fantasy football rookie rankings for dynasty and keeper leagues are now available, reflecting the top rookies' potential for the long term. Rankings will be updated throughout the summer as circumstances change.
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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.
These rankings will be updated as necessary throughout the summer.
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 |
The Arizona Cardinals introduce their first-round draft pick running back Jeremiyah Love 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 |
| Eli Heidenreich |
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
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.
| Player | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | NYJ | 21 |
| Eli Stowers | PHI | 23 |
| Eli Raridon | NE | 22 |
| Oscar Delp | NO | 22 |
| Max Klare | LAR | 22 |
| Marlin Klein | HOU | 23 |
| Justin Joly | DEN | 21 |
| Michael Trigg | DAL | 23 |
| Joe Royer | CLE | 24 |
2026 Top 50 Rookies - SF
** - Recovering from ACL tear
This article originally appeared on The Huddle: 2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Dynasty/Keeper Rankings - Superflex
The top rookie rankings for fantasy football in 2026 highlight the best prospects for dynasty and keeper leagues, though specific names are not provided in the excerpt.
The rankings will be updated as necessary throughout the summer to reflect changes in player situations and performances.
The 2026 rookie rankings are viewed as a down year for fantasy due to disappointing landing spots and overall expectations from the draft.
Factors influencing the rankings include player performance, injuries, personnel changes, and variations in league settings and scoring formats.
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| PIT |
| 22 |
| Jaydn Ott | KC | 23 |
| Seth McGowan | IND | 24 |
| Roman Hemby | LV | 23 |
| 23 |
| Malachi Fields | NYG | 22 |
| Chris Brazzell II | CAR | 22 |
| Bryce Lance | NO | 23 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | BAL | 21 |
| Elijah Sarratt | BAL | 22 |
| Malik Benson | MIA | 23 |
| Deion Burks | IND | 23 |
| Zachariah Branch | ATL | 22 |
| Brenen Thompson | LAC | 22 |
| Zavion Thomas | CHI | 22 |