FANTASY FOOTBALL ROOKIE RANKINGS 2026: WHO'S 2ND BEHIND JEREMIYAH LOVE?

It's time once again for a new crop of possible future NFL stars to make their way into the league and either hit instant stardom. But there's also the possibility that it'll take some time to get used to the speed, physicality and mental game.

In fantasy football? That means there's a little more care needed with an unknown quantity like a rookie. That's where we're here to help. These are the fantasy football rankings for 2026, with some serious talent at wide receiver and two intriguing running backs.

So let's run through the best rookies you should draft from sleepers to studs:

10. TE Kenyon Sadiq, New York Jets

There was A LOT of buzz about him when the Jets took him in the first round earlier this year. Will he get enough playing time to prove the buzz was right?

9. WR Jordyn Tyson, New Orleans Saints

He'll miss a bunch of time with a hamstring issue, so if you're drafting him, you're hoping he explodes upon return for an emerging Saints offense.

8. QB Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders

Given how deep the QB position is and how Mendoza might need some time to work his way into the starting role, he's ranked lower than you'd expect out of the No. 1 overall pick from April.

7. WR Makai Lemon, Philadelphia Eagles

He should be the WR2 behind DeVonta Smith, but it feels like Dontayvion Wicks has taken that title. Maybe you draft him late and hope that he emerges later in the season.

6. RB Jonah Coleman, Denver Broncos

Lots of training camp buzz and the possibility that he'd be RB1 in Denver if J.K. Dobbins goes down with an injury.

5. WR KC Concepcion, Cleveland Browns

Look, SOMEONE has to catch passes from this quarterback group. It might as well be Concepcion, who could end up with serious volume in his first year.

4. WR De'Zhaun Stribling, San Francisco 49ers

Thanks to a dazzling preseason and a receiver room full of injuries, Stribling is fully on the fantasy and real-life radar as a late-round sleeper.

3. RB Jadarian Price, Seattle Seahawks

There isn't much in the way of competition for carries until Zach Charbonnet returns from injury... and even then? Price might have the job mostly to himself.

2. WR Carnell Tate, Tennessee Titans

On paper, he could be the team's top receiver. But he's got Cam Ward in Year 2, which could mean some struggles. And then there's Wan'Dale Robinson who signed in the offseason. Draft with caution, but there's upside to be had.

1. RB Jeremiyah Love, Arizona Cardinals

The talent is there. The situation? Maybe not so good. But he's the top rookie simply because he's a running back who could be an RB2 when the season is over. You may just have to deal with some bumps in the road along the way.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Fantasy football rookie rankings 2026: Who's 2nd behind Jeremiyah Love?

2026-09-04T15:27:32Z