2026 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Superflex, 12-Team Fantasy Football Rankings

January 19, 2026

John's 2026 fantasy football dynasty rookie mock draft for superflex, 12-team leagues. His 1st round mock draft rookie rankings will guide you in rookie drafts.

Welcome to our 2026 dynasty fantasy football mock draft for 12-team, superflex leagues. The regular season has passed, so all dynasty fantasy football leagues have already had their championships.

This means most fantasy football dynasty managers are aware of where they'll be picking in 2026 rookie drafts, and it's never too early to look ahead at the players you might be getting at your spot.

The 2026 season isn't exactly right around the corner, and a lot will change from now to April and May of this year, but here's a preliminary look at a potential first round of a 2026 rookie superflex mock draft. Let's dive in!

1. Dante Moore, QB, Oregon

He didn't win the Heisman Trophy or anything like that, but if you have the No. 1 overall pick in superflex drafts, sometimes it makes sense to simply select the best pure passing quarterback coming out of the NFL Draft. This year, that title belongs to Moore.

Half the battle of finding a good quarterback is hoping you get one that's in a good offensive scheme. This season, we finally saw the pieces come together for Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence late in the season, now that he's in a great offensive scheme with good coaching and has a reliable receiver group.

Dante Moore dots pic.twitter.com/R0kk4FbuiL

— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) December 28, 2025

Moore didn't look impressive in his team's win over James Madison in the College Football Playoff. But his offensive line played terribly. It's hard to succeed when constantly under siege without great athleticism. Moore isn't much of an athlete, so the landing spot will be very important here.

Like most quarterbacks, he'll need a decent landing spot to thrive. Perhaps he'll go to the New York Jets, who at least have a solid offensive line and good overall receiver corps, as long as WR Adonai Mitchell can fix his drop issues.

2. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

Indisputably the best running back in the class, Love will likely be a first-round pick in the real NFL Draft, too. You usually can't go wrong with these picks, as first-round draft capital is an excellent predictor of high volume for an RB early in their NFL careers.

Love dominated all season, save for the first game of the season. He finished the regular season with 199 rushes for 1,372 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns and caught 27 passes for 280 yards and three more scores. The NFL values efficient workhorse RBs, and teams tend to draft them with plans to put them in a huge volume role.

Jeremiyah Love has stacked Heisman Moments all year:

• 171 & 3 TD on just 8 carries vs Syracuse
• Spin cycle vs Pitt
• Somersault TD vs Navy
• 4 TD vs Arkansas
• One-handed score vs A&M
• 228 yards vs USC

Tell me how this guy isn’t the Heisman frontrunner. pic.twitter.com/gyzDNeXndg

— Cory Wargo CFB (@CFBUpdate_) November 25, 2025

Love is elusive, a good blocker, and never fumbled in his career at Notre Dame. He's also a fantastic athlete and made some impressive catches despite not having much usage as a receiver. If you have a need at the RB position, Love is a great pick to make. This year's RB class is quite shallow, unlike last year's incredibly deep group.

3. Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

Perhaps Tyson would be a spot lower on this list if the guy below him didn't play with the consensus No. 1-ranked receiver from the 2027 draft class. But Tyson is easily the most nuanced route-runner and the WR with the deepest skill set in the 2026 class.

He should immediately slot in as a target hog at the next level. There are still a lot of NFL teams in need of good receivers, and he should be used all over the field, though he would thrive taking slot snaps. Slot reps, of course, can lead to a lot of fantasy production.

Jordyn Tyson is unguardable and easily WR1 when healthy pic.twitter.com/TJlATg81U9

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) December 13, 2025

Tyson's raw speed isn't elite, but his ability to change direction on a dime and burst out of his breaks is unmatched. He's not a huge receiver that wins with physicality and dominance at the catch point, though he exhibits fantastic body control and ball tracking.

Tyson could put up monster production on a good offense in a receiving role that features lots of horizontally-breaking routes. If he's not utilized properly, the coaching staff will probably get fired in favor of one that knows how to utilize him, too.

He's likely to have a long and productive career in the NFL and can immediately step into the WR1 role for many teams. Some of his best routes are reminiscent of those of Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson. Choosing Tyson No. 1 overall in a superflex league is a fine pick to make.

4. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy by leading his team to a 13-0 record, including a 13-10 win against the reigning national champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big 10 Championship. Mendoza wasn't a high-volume passer, with just 2,980 pass yards in 13 contests.

There will be questions about whether he's an elite talent or just a system quarterback, though. He didn't dazzle with his arm strength, and often didn't play well under pressure. The lack of drive on the ball on some outside timing routes could present a problem, too.

Hello.

Here's two minutes of Fernando Mendoza making incredible throws for no particular reason.

Enjoy. pic.twitter.com/7ke4XGrZR3

— Hoosiers Connect (@HoosiersConnect) December 13, 2025

5. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

Tate played second fiddle to WR Jeremiah Smith. That's not a knock to his game, though -- Smith is seen as a generational prospect, and the hype surrounding him is absolutely enormous. He's perhaps the most talented receiver prospect of the last 10 years.

Tate, though, is a fantastic player himself. It shouldn't sink his draft capital that Ohio State is the indisputable WRU. Tate also has highly advanced route-running and can immediately contribute to an NFL offense. He's not an elite athlete, but his game is very polished.

CARNELL TATE FOR THE TD 😤@OhioStateFB extends the lead@wendys pic.twitter.com/6ywG75jPKP

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 1, 2025

He's also an excellent ball-tracker and a good hands-catcher who doesn't rely on his body to make catches. There aren't huge holes in his game other than the lack of elite top-end athleticism, blocking ability, and play strength when in press coverage against physical cornerbacks.

It's up to the offensive coordinator to figure out a way to get him away from press coverage situations, though. Still, he might not be suited for a team's stud X receiver role right away.

6. Makai Lemon, WR, USC

Lemon is one of the best receivers in this year's draft class. While not quite the explosive, nuanced route runner Tate and Tyson are, he's the strongest in the class at the catch point. He's 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, but plays with the strength of a 210-pound receiver.

Lemon succeeded in spite of his situation, as USC's passing attack and quarterback play weren't anything special. Yet he consistently dominated defenses and made crazy contested catches. He excelled after the catch and slipped through a lot of tackles. He's a tough runner with the ball in his hands and quite elusive as well.

Makai Lemon continues to be USC's bright spot pic.twitter.com/p1N0EEKMdk

— Billy M (@BillyM_91) November 30, 2025

He has extremely sure hands as well. He'll be a reliable receiver at the next level, and depending on where he lands, could be a team's WR1 right away.

7. Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

A very poor showing against Georgia notwithstanding, Simpson is a good QB prospect that should be chosen in the top half of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He's not exceptionally physically gifted, but his mental understanding of the game, at least at the college level, is fantastic.

He's a great processor and is excellent at reading defenses pre- and post-snap, as well as using motion to identify coverages. He's an accurate passer and will likely be able to handle the challenge of being an NFL QB from Day 1 with how he commands his offense and helps them operate as a cohesive unit.

This is ABSURD!!

Ty Simpson gets unblocked A-Gap Pressure and backpedals out of it to throw the Cross. Insane! pic.twitter.com/UjYxGffUJk

— Coach Dan Casey (@CoachDanCasey) November 30, 2025

He also does a great job identifying and readying himself for pressure while keeping his eyes downfield and maintaining his composure to throw accurate passes through contact. That's a difficult feat on its own.

8. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

Boston, despite his 6-foot-4 and 209-pound frame, is a solid and fluent route-runner with decent ability after the catch. His game is quite similar to that of Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins, so depending on landing spot, he might not get a prominent role right away.

Love the way Denzel Boston sets up the post route. Would love Denzel Boston on the Colts, but I’m not sure with the current state that we take a WR with our first pick. pic.twitter.com/LnKLv0GXdi

— CLew 🏈🏀⚾️🥊 (@droppedballspod) December 23, 2025

Still, he has a bright future ahead of him and will likely be a first-round pick in the 2026 draft.

9. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

An elite tight end who can block well and basically run receiver routes is an incredible asset to any NFL team. Sadiq is the best TE from this year's class and shows legitimate potential to be a productive pass-catcher at the next level. He's a surprisingly good route-runner for his size and very physical.

Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 6-3 245 LBS

Physical TE who blends dominant blocking w/ explosive downfield and YAC ability. Brings versatility, seam speed. Not the most nuanced route runner, low production profile. 11th on Feldman's Freaks list.

Shades of: David Njoku pic.twitter.com/l1LAvckSNp

— Price Carter (@priceacarter) January 1, 2026

He's a freak athlete -- how he tests at the combine will be important, but he shows blazing speed on film at 245 pounds, which is an excellent size for a pass-catching TE. He does a great job fighting through contact from coverage players and high-pointing passes. He should become a good redzone threat very quickly, and he has room to grow his after-catch skill set.

10. Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee

For his height, Brazzell's twitchiness in and out of his route breaks is freakish. Having a receiver with a large catch radius that can run routes like this is a nightmare for defenses to handle. He's not a physically imposing receiver, though, as he's just 200 pounds and doesn't have elite contested catch ability.

Chris Brazzell II routes at 6’5 pic.twitter.com/qXEvNWdXBa

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) October 8, 2025

Still, he could make a splash as a Z receiver playing alongside a true X wideout, and he has the physical tools you want to bet on, as many of the NFL's better receivers win with change-of-direction ability primarily instead of brute strength.

11. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State

Singleton has developed nicely as a blocker throughout his career at Penn State and has the size, speed, and toughness to be a workhorse back at the next level. But there are problems with his vision that could preclude him from getting such a role.

TOUCHDOWN NICK SINGLETON! BEAUTIFULLY BLOCKED pic.twitter.com/t2pwkG97PM

— LandonTengwall (@LandonTengwall) January 1, 2025

At times, he doesn't choose the right lane to run through and makes head-scratching decisions on lanes to choose. But in the right landing spot, he could be fantasy dynamite, as he could earn the passing down role as well as working plenty of early downs and at the goal line.

12. Chris Bell, WR, Louisville

Bell is an impressive physical presence and has elite athleticism for his size. That alone will make him worth investing in as a developmental project, though the finer details of his game need some work. He's sneakily quite good after the catch just based on pure speed, and his size helps there, too.

Chris Bell is listed at 6’2 220 and can take a quick drag for 35 yards. A great mixture of height, weight, and speed.

Didn’t think he was going to score on this play pic.twitter.com/aldQeF0YcP

— Marcus Johnson (@TheMarcJohnNFL) December 5, 2025

He'll be a lot to handle for defensive backs at the second level when he has speed built up. In a good offensive system that can consistently get him into open space, that could result in a lot of big plays. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL in his final game, so he'll likely fall in the draft and won't be 100 percent until 2027.

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