Who Should You Draft With the 10th Pick in Fantasy Drafts in 2026?

The 10th pick of the draft is not a spot where you should expect to nab the best player in fantasy football. Unless you are drafting with people who have no knowledge of the game, or draft firmly according to vibes, Bijan Robinson is not going to be there at the 1.10. But this does not mean that you can't get your draft off to a solid start, with a host of quality fantasy options sure to be available by the time your turn comes around.

You, the drafter, have three standout options at the 1.10 this season, in my humble opinion, and based on our multi-site ADP tool. One of them, curiously enough, I recommended at this exact spot a year ago. But don’t hold the past against me.

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RB Ashton Jeanty

It wasn’t a magical rookie campaign for Ashton Jeanty. But it wasn’t a total bust either. Jeanty rushed for 975 yards while scoring five touchdowns. He was also seventh among all running backs with 55 receptions, racking up 345 more yards and another five scores. All told, Jeanty finished as the RB17 in Half-PPR scoring. The Raiders' offense is still an issue, especially with serious questions along the offensive line. But new head coach Clint Kubiak’s new scheme is extremely running back-friendly, and in presumed Week 1 starter in Kirk Cousins. Jeanty has an able ally. Cousins racked up 44.2 receiving yards per game for his running backs last season, posting a 107.1 rating when looking into his backfield.

Outside of Brock Bowers, the Raiders' receiving corps is not exactly blessed with outstanding talent. Even if the Raiders are unable to punch open many holes for Jeanty on the ground, his receiving ceiling makes him a viable candidate to use the 1.10 on.

WR Justin Jefferson

Justin Jefferson was the WR25 in Half-PPR scoring last season. Yes, that Justin Jefferson. The Jefferson with 90.2 receiving yards per game for his career. Jefferson, the player who averages 6.2 catches a game in his career so far. He was a WR3 last season. A total lack of chemistry with his quarterbacks was a serious reason for this horror show.

J.J. McCarthy averaged 3.17 Adjusted Yards per Attempted when targeting Jefferson in 2025. Max Brosmer? 2.80. It can’t possibly be that bad again, can it? Well, it better not, or Kevin O’Connell is likely out of a job. Assuming league-average competence at the quarterback spot, Jefferson should outperform his pitiful 4.9 receptions for 61.6 yards per game of a year ago, while also exceeding his lowly touchdown count of two. He still has an overall WR1 ceiling, and getting him as the WR6 could be an absolute bargain.

RB James Cook

Over the last two seasons, James Cook ranks fifth in rushing yards (2,587), third in rushing touchdowns (27), and seventh in PPR points among all running backs with 564.6. He has made his bones tethered to one of the best quarterbacks in the game, despite a less-than-stellar receiving profile.

Cook is 27th in targets and just 24th in receptions in the same span. Even with Josh Allen accounting for 40 goal-to-go rushing attempts over the last two seasons, Cook has been trusted with 50. The presence of Allen is no reason to fear drafting Cook, given his scoring upside.

Who Should You Pick?

While I would love to take any of the three, you should consider your scoring format before making your selection. With this in mind, here is how I would lean based on the three main formats.

• Standard - James Cook
• Half-PPR - Ashton Jeanty
• PPR - Justin Jefferson

The receiving upside, or lack thereof, influences my decision-making. When yards and touchdowns are all that matter, Cook is the player you need to take at this spot. But as receptions grow in importance, the other two players' cases become harder to ignore.