6 Dynasty Rookies to Target Following the NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, reshaping Dynasty rookie boards along the way. Between surprising landing spots, unexpected slides, and a few key depth chart openings, some players have either strengthened their case as must-draft targets —or emerged as new values worth chasing.

Below, we'll highlight six rookies you should be targeting in your Dynasty drafts, factoring in both their NFL Draft capital and their current positional ranks from our friends over at Dynasty League Football.

KC Concepcion, Browns

NFL Draft Capital: 1.24

DLF Rookie Rank: WR4

If you’re looking for a post-draft value that blends talent, role, and long-term upside, KC Concepcion checks just about every box. The Browns didn’t just add a wide receiver in the first round; they added a piece that could legitimately lead the team in targets as early as his rookie season. And despite going just before or just after the shiny new additions to the New York Jets, Omar Cooper Jr. and Kenyon Sadiq, Concepcion doesn’t have a Garrett Wilson-type target-earner sharing his uniform.

The hesitation here is obvious. Cleveland’s quarterback situation is at least another season away from figuring itself out, and that uncertainty goes a long way in explaining why the 21-year-old is leaving Dynasty start-ups as a mid-tier WR3. Though, as a counterpoint, we’ve also got a new injection of a proven offensive mind in Todd Monken, who has done well to elevate fantasy pieces over the last few years. Over Monken’s tenure in Baltimore, the Ravens ranked first in air yards per attempt (8.7) and explosive pass rate (19.1%), finishing 4th, 3rd, and 11th in scoring offense over those three seasons.

The biggest beneficiary for our fantasy purposes was Zay Flowers, a wide receiver mold that Concepcion fits quite well. Concepcion’s ability to operate both underneath and downfield makes him a natural fit for a high-volume role ala Flowers, and though we can’t assume that Cleveland will be a top-10 scoring offense in the short-term, there is reason to justify a mid-first-round pick to see how this WR-coach pairing evolves with time.

Carson Beck, Cardinals

NFL Draft Capital: 3.12

DLF Rookie Rank: QB3

If you’re looking for what could amount to one of the cheapest one-year SuperFlex rentals you’re even bound to find, Carson Beck could be our man. Joining Drew Allar and Cade Klubnik as one of the final rookie quarterbacks worth rostering —depending on league and roster sizes, of course— it’s arguable that Beck actually has the highest fantasy ceiling when considering the weapons they’ll have at their hypothetical disposal. With the addition of Jeremiyah Love to a skill position group that carries Trey McBride, Michael Wilson, and the still-potential-for-breakout Marvin Harrison Jr., Beck could turn decent QB play into Superflex QB2 considerations, at least until the team is picking near the top of the 2027 Draft again.

After all, he did help both Brock Bowers (56-717-6 in 10 games) and Ladd McConkey (30-483-2 in 9 games) to finish their collegiate careers on high notes back in 2023.

Chris Bell, Dolphins

NFL Draft Capital: 3.30

DLF Rookie Rank: WR7

Chris Bell’s post-draft Dynasty value feels far more tied to his ACL recovery timeline than his actual talent level. Prior to suffering a torn ACL last November, Bell was viewed as a potential first-round pick and was tracking toward a 1,000-yard season at Louisville. Miami was willing to bet on the long-term outlook anyway, grabbing him near the end of the third round despite knowing he may need time before seeing the field consistently.

The appeal here is pretty straightforward: Bell has the profile of a long-term X receiver in a Miami offense that desperately needs one. He generated 372 yards after the catch on 72 receptions during his final collegiate season, doing most of his damage with acceleration and long speed rather than tackle-breaking ability. That skill set should fit nicely into an offense that lacks established target competition beyond Malik Washington and fellow rookie Caleb Douglas.

The uncertainty surrounding Bell’s recovery has likely pushed him down rookie boards (mid-to-late-second) more than it should. Dynasty managers are often hesitant to stash injured rookies who may not contribute immediately, but Bell’s long-term pathway to targets remains one of the cleanest in this receiver class outside the “Big 3”.

Elijah Sarratt, Ravens

NFL Draft Capital: 4.15

DLF Rookie Rank: WR14

Elijah Sarratt’s post-Draft slide has far more to do with landing spot concerns than anything he showed during his collegiate career. While Baltimore is rarely viewed as a dream destination for fantasy wide receivers, the Ravens’ current pass-catching room may quietly offer more opportunity than people realize. After losing two tight ends through free agency, the team used Day 2 and Day 3 draft capital on larger-bodied receivers like Sarratt and Ja'Kobi Lane to help replace some of that intermediate and red-zone usage.

Sarratt operated primarily as an outside receiver in college, serving as Fernando Mendoza’s trusted back-shoulder weapon during their National Championship run. While he lacks elite burst or separation ability, his physicality and ability to win through contact helped produce 1,700-plus yards and 23 touchdowns over his final two collegiate seasons. A massive 73.5% of his targets in 2025 resulted in either a first down or touchdown, reinforcing the idea that his fantasy value may come through high-leverage situations rather than pure volume.

The ceiling is admittedly capped in Baltimore alongside Zay Flowers, but Sarratt’s role could end up being more fantasy-friendly than drafters are giving him credit for. Whether he develops into a “big slot” option or begins to chip away at Rashod Bateman’s snaps on the outside, there’s enough touchdown and situational upside here to justify his current third-round rookie draft cost.

Mike Washington Jr., Raiders

NFL Draft Capital: 4.22

DLF Rookie Rank: RB5

This is admittedly a rough draft for Dynasty managers looking to build up their running back room, but at least Mike Washington Jr. has a clean path to immediate work. That’s something that can’t be said for many of these first-year backs. A late-first-round pick prior to the NFL Draft, Washington finds himself in a clear No. 2 role in Las Vegas behind Ashton Jeanty, but we’ve seen plenty of those guys (David Montgomery, Tyler Allgeier, Zach Charbonnet, etc.) perform well behind heavy workload teammates over the last couple of seasons.

With his landing spot and relative slide to the fourth round to the Raiders, the former Arkansas Razorback now finds himself in the late-second of rookie drafts, with his start-up ADP settling in the double-digit rounds. Washington can operate as a home run threat, as evidenced by his 9.5 YPA when given at least one yard before initial contact and his 4.33 40-yard dash at 225 pounds, exhibiting an explosiveness that Dylan Laube and/or Chris Collier couldn’t dream of. The ceiling here is a long-term handcuff for Jeanty, but Washington has the juice to find our lineups in spot starts, no doubt.

Justin Joly, Broncos

NFL Draft Capital: 5.12

DLF Rookie Rank: TE6

Justin Joly’s fifth-round NFL Draft capital is obviously less than ideal. Prior to the NFL Draft, there was legitimate discussion that Joly could come off the board as early as Day 2 after catching 92 passes over his final two collegiate seasons, but an unusually heavy run on blocking tight ends helped push him down the board. Fortunately, he still landed in one of the more intriguing offensive fits in the class.

Sean Payton has spent the better part of two offseasons talking about adding more versatility and explosiveness to Denver’s offense, and Joly’s receiving profile gives him a pathway to carve out a role sooner rather than later. Despite only moderate athletic testing, he finished second among FBS tight ends last season with a 49-489-7 receiving line, showing the ability to work up the seam and create intermediate mismatches for Bo Nix.

There’s obviously risk attached to betting on a Day 3 tight end, especially one who may open the season in a rotational role behind Evan Engram. But rookie tight ends rarely offer immediate production anyway (when they go outside of the first round), and at an early fourth-round rookie draft cost, we’re simply looking for players with a realistic path to growing value. Joly has enough receiving ability and long-term opportunity to justify that type of swing.