Worst draft ever? 2026 fantasy football dynasty mock draft features few blue chips

Jeremiyah Love is the clear standout in what appears to be an otherwise underwhelming 2026 NFL rookie class. Patience will be required more than usual given the lack of top-tier prospects and far-from-ideal landing spots. Rookie quarterbacks may not play much in 2026, and only three running backs were drafted over the first three rounds for the first time ever (and one of them wasn’t even invited to the NFL Combine). Perspective is greatly needed when examining this rookie class and when comparing historical draft capital. Players are staying longer in college because of NIL, which has led to a shallower draft, one with wild disagreement among pundits over player value. Been doing this for a while now, and I’ve got to say, this has been the worst draft for fantasy football purposes that I can remember. — JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) April 25, 2026There may only be a few rookies who have fantasy significance in 2026, so I won’t be drafting them with the same aggression as usual this year. However, many in this class can eventually emerge as helpful pieces in a winning dynasty profile. Here’s an early three-round-rookie Superflex mock draft.Advertisement