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Dave Ventresca analyzes his early 2026 fantasy football rookie mock draft for Superflex dynasty leagues. What players should dynasty managers watch during the 2025 CFB season?
The start of the 2025 NFL season is quickly approaching. Dynasty fantasy football players are hard at work preparing for the upcoming season, and many are smack in the middle of their league’s rookie draft. While that should be the main focus for dynasty managers, experienced gamers know it’s never too early to peek ahead to next year’s incoming rookie class.
A lot can and will change from now until the start of the 2026 rookie drafts. However, getting an early feel for next year’s rookie class can help you understand how to value 2026 picks and thus determine whether or not you’re comfortable trading them away to pursue a title. So, today we’re going to peek ahead and conduct a way too early 2026 Superflex rookie mock draft.
Make sure you’re following RotoBaller on X and check out RotoBaller.com for all your dynasty fantasy football needs. Here is our early 2026 rookie mock draft for Superflex dynasty fantasy football leagues. A quick note: if you are a die-hard college football fan, you’ll notice Texas quarterback Arch Manning is not listed below. That’s because I do not believe Manning will enter the 2026 NFL Draft. If he does, then he would be among the first names taken. But for now, we’re operating as though he’ll return to school.
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Round 1
Pick 1.01: LaNorris Sellers - QB, South Carolina
Quarterbacks are the strength of the 2026 class, so it’s no surprise to see one going at the 1.01. Sellers is raw, but he offers gamers big-time upside thanks to his athleticism.
South Carolina true freshman QB LaNorris Sellers 36-yard rushing touchdown pic.twitter.com/8Ck1RQi5yo
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) November 11, 2023
This pick is a bit of a projection and is based on Sellers taking a major leap forward in 2025. If he does, then there will be a strong case for him to be the top pick in Superflex rookie drafts.
Pick 1.02: Jeremiyah Love - RB, Notre Dame
Love is the clear RB1 of the 2026 class entering the 2025 season. Among 163 collegiate backs with 100+ carries, Love ranked second in PFF Elusive Rating and fifth in PFF Rushing Grade last year. He has a three-down skill set and will challenge for first-round draft capital.
JEREMIYAH LOVE GOES 98 YARDS FOR THE TOUCHDOWN 😱 pic.twitter.com/SSAjPnrRtt
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) December 21, 2024
Pick 1.03: Drew Allar - QB, Penn State
Allar returns to school for the 2025 season. He showed signs of growth during 2024, but struggled at times with questionable decision-making.
Still, Allar has a lot of tools NFL GMs crave, and he should be one of the first quarterbacks taken in the 2026 draft. That should be the case in 2026 Superflex rookie drafts, too.
Pick 1.04: Antonio Williams - WR, Clemson
The 2026 wide receiver class is one of the weaker ones we’ve seen compared to recent years. Williams is a super talented player, though, and broke out in 2024, posting a 75-902-11 line across 14 games. He’ll challenge for WR1 of the class and could be an early first-round pick.
Pick 1.05: Nicholas Singleton - RB, Penn State
Singleton bounced back in a big way last year following a down season in 2023. He totaled 1,474 scrimmage yards and scored 17 total touchdowns last year. Singleton has the ideal size and speed and will be one of the first running backs drafted in 2026.
PENN STATE BREAKS THE GAME OPEN 😳
Nicholas Singleton takes it 58 yards to the house 🏠 pic.twitter.com/bE4KuTM77T
— ESPN (@espn) January 1, 2025
Pick 1.06: Garrett Nussmeier - QB, LSU
Nussmeier is already viewed by many analysts as the top quarterback in the 2026 class. He showed major improvements across the board in 2024 and gets through his progressions incredibly fast.
However, he is an old-school pocket passer who offers little upside as a rusher. That could cause him to fall farther than he should in dynasty rookie drafts.
Pick 1.07: Fernando Mendoza - QB, Indiana
Mendoza is another pocket passer but with more mobility than Nussmeier. He transferred to Indiana after three years at Cal. Mendoza has a lot of tools to work with, and a big season in 2025 could catapult him up rookie draft boards.
Pick 1.08: Jordyn Tyson - WR, Arizona State
Tyson broke out in his second season at Arizona State last year. He posted a 75-1,101-10 line across 12 games in 2024. Per PFF, Tyson also posted an incredible 3.04 yards per route run (YPRR). That is the kind of data dynasty gamers want to see from a wide receiver prospect. He'll push for first-round draft capital.
Pick 1.09: Darius Taylor - RB, Minnesota
Taylor broke onto the scene as a freshman in 2023 and continued with a solid 2024. While his rushing efficiency dipped a bit compared to his freshman year, Taylor did catch 54 passes and showcased his ability as a pass-catcher.
Taylor is a talented player with a three-down skill set. With a strong 2025, it wouldn’t be surprising if he eventually challenges Love as the RB1 of the class.
DARIUS TAYLOR CANNOT BE STOPPED 🏃♂️
His 3️⃣rd TD of the day is an 80-yard rushing TD 💨#B1GFootball on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/lso5BHrt9m
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 14, 2024
Pick 1.10: Carnell Tate - WR, Ohio State
Tate will look to continue the tradition of Buckeyes receivers being drafted in the first round. He might not quite get there, but Tate is a solid player nonetheless. Tate probably won’t put up elite numbers playing alongside the incredible Jeremiah Smith, but he’ll still have his share of success.
Pick 1.11: Cade Klubnik - QB, Clemson
Klubnik improved throughout the 2024 season, but he remains a bit of a polarizing player in some draft circles. Another strong season in 2025 could cement his place as a first-round pick and make him a target for quarterback-needy dynasty owners.
Pick 1.12: Makhi Hughes - RB, Oregon
Hughes transferred to Oregon following two outstanding seasons at Tulane. He is a tackle-breaking machine (18th among all collegiate rushers in PFF’s missed tackles forced in 2024), and his skill set should mesh perfectly with Oregon’s rushing system. Hughes could be one of the biggest dynasty risers by the time the 2025 season ends.
Round 2
Pick 2.01: Eric Singleton Jr. - WR, Auburn
Singleton is an incredible athlete, but listed at 5’10” and 178 lbs, he lacks the ideal size to be a true WR1. However, he is lightning quick and has track speed. These explosive elements to his game could cause Singleton to soar up draft boards.
Pick 2.02: Kenyon Sadiq - TE, Oregon
Sadiq is an uber-athletic prospect and is in line to take over as Oregon’s starting tight end this year. A strong season will have him in contention to be the TE1 of the 2026 class.
Pick 2.03: Aaron Anderson - WR, LSU
Anderson will look to build upon a solid sophomore season in 2025. He is a smaller player at 5’8” and 188 lbs, but has the short-area quickness needed to be a strong slot receiver.
Pick 2.04: Sam Leavitt - QB, Arizona State
Leavitt was a big part of Arizona State’s turnaround last year. He has some areas to clean up, but a big second season at Arizona State could help him emerge as one of the top signal-callers in 2026.
Pick 2.05: Kaytron Allen - RB, Penn State
The middle of Round 2 feels like the right time to take the other half of Penn State’s backfield. Allen is not as physically gifted as Singleton, but he has a skill set NFL teams will love. He could wind up going higher than his value by the time the 2026 rookie drafts begin.
Pick 2.06: CJ Baxter - RB, Texas
Baxter missed all of 2024 recovering from a knee injury he suffered before the season. He played well while filling in for Jonathon Brooks as a freshman, and will look to regain his form once he returns to the field.
Pick 2.07: Max Klare - TE, Ohio State
This tight-end class is not particularly strong, but Klare should be one of the first ones taken in all rookie drafts next year. He should have a big season after transferring to Ohio State.
Pick 2.08: Denzel Boston - WR, Washington
Boston is a big-bodied receiver with good after-the-catch skills. He’s got the ideal size that NFL teams love for an X receiver. Not a bad pick at this stage of the draft.
Pick 2.09: Jonah Coleman - RB, Washington
Coleman cracked 1,000 rushing yards and scored 10 touchdowns in his first season playing for the Huskies last year. He’s a super underrated player and is someone to watch as the 2025 season unfolds.
Touchdown, Huskies!
Jonah Coleman adds another for @UW_Football! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/VhF9Spu6ea
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
Pick 2.10: Makai Lemon - WR, USC
Lemon is a solid separator and a good athlete. That’s good enough to roll the dice on at this stage of the draft.
Pick 2.11: Zachariah Branch - WR, Georgia
Branch transferred to Georgia after two seasons at USC. He has game-breaking speed and will look to improve his draft stock in the Bulldogs offense. We should see improvement in his game across the board in 2025.
Pick 2.12: Carson Beck - QB, Miami
We'll finish things off by taking a shot on Beck at the end of Round 2. He transferred to Miami following offseason surgery on his throwing elbow. Beck had initially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft before ultimately deciding to transfer to Miami.
That means he didn’t get great news regarding his NFL outlook, so Beck will hope to improve his draft stock with a solid year at Miami.
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