6 Overvalued Fantasy Football Busts: Do Not Draft List (2026)

June 11, 2026

Quincy's fantasy football busts and overvalued picks for 2026 drafts. His do not draft list for fantasy managers to fade and avoid in upcoming fantasy football drafts.

Fantasy football drafts will be here before we know it. It is already June, and most leagues will be drafting in just a couple of months. Now is the time to get ahead of your competition and dive into some fantasy football research. Who will break out? Who will bust? These are all very important questions to answer as fantasy managers.

Each season, there are a handful of players who should be avoided at all costs. Last year's selections included Rome Odunze, Isiah Pacheco, and Tyreek Hill, among others. In some way, you were likely disappointed by each of these players in 2025. Now, it is a matter of finding those same avoids for the upcoming season.

Whether it be age, circumstances, quarterback changes, etc., players can simply become difficult to trust heading into fantasy drafts. Additionally, their draft positions can heavily influence feelings. Players drafted highly are more likely to bust simply because of the price it takes to acquire them. Players drafted later incur far less risk. Without further ado, let's dive in and see who the riskiest players are heading into the 2026 season.

Cam Skattebo, RB - New York Giants

To be clear, there is a lot to like about Skattebo's game and his future. However, his outlook for the 2026 season is murky. Skattebo suffered a gruesome ankle injury in Week 8 of last season. All signs suggest that Skattebo is progressing well from the injury, but he will likely take several weeks to reacclimate to NFL speed once the regular season begins.

Skattebo is currently being drafted in the fifth-round range of fantasy drafts. That is much too high for a player who may be untrustworthy to start the season. The Giants view Skattebo as one of their building blocks.

As such, they do not have a lot of motivation to rush him back into action. This is especially true when considering that the team has solid backs Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy Jr. available to hold down the fort.

Cam Skattebo full steam ahead!!! 😤

📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/ZDfRGjJ0z1

— New York Giants (@Giants) October 19, 2025

We have seen a few players suffer injuries similar to Skattebo's in recent seasons. Most notably, Tony Pollard broke his ankle toward the end of the 2022 season. Pollard entered the 2023 season with high expectations after taking over the lead-back role in Dallas. Unfortunately, he was simply not as explosive or productive in that first year back from injury.

Of course, we are all rooting for Skattebo to return healthy and productive. The reality is that it may not be until the second half of the season or even the 2027 season before we see Skattebo shine as brightly as he did in 2025. Proceed with caution here.

Ladd McConkey, WR - Los Angeles Chargers

Despite a poor showing in 2025 relative to expectations, Ladd McConkey is back to being drafted as a WR2. McConkey finished as a high-end WR2 as a rookie in 2024, but his 2025 season suggests that may have been more due to circumstances, as he faced little competition for targets. The Chargers' wide receiver landscape is different now.

For starters, Quentin Johnston has come alive as a No. 1 wide receiver for this team. On the other side, reports suggest second-year wideout Tre' Harris is looking like a true starting option. Both players profile as outside wide receivers, while McConkey operates in the slot. If McConkey is off the field on a lot of two-wide receiver sets, he will miss out on opportunities.

Although Mike McDaniel is now in town as the offensive coordinator after running a high-flying system in Miami, he cut his teeth on a stellar run scheme. The Chargers will want to run the ball as long as Jim Harbaugh is the head coach. That will keep the passing volume lower than what we fantasy managers would like.

McConkey will also be competing with a solid tight end room in Oronde Gadsden II and David Njoku for targets. A lot is working against him this season. He was already the WR30 in 2025 and was borderline unusable at times. Selecting McConkey as a WR2 in 2026 is a very risky game when you could draft upside players such as Zay Flowers, Luther Burden III, or Jaylen Waddle in the same range.

DJ Moore, WR - Buffalo Bills

A 29-year-old wide receiver switching teams after an unproductive season is not a recipe for success. DJ Moore's production has been on the decline for the last couple of seasons. He has been subject to up-and-down quarterback play, but there is no denying that Moore's clock could be running out.

Of course, Moore is a solid piece for the Bills. He gives them an explosive element that they have not had in some time. However, this team has not played a style of football that supports high-end wide receiver production for the last several years. While the likes of Amari Cooper and Khalil Shakir have been good in spurts, this offense revolves around Josh Allen and the running game.

Since Joe Brady took over as the offensive coordinator (and now head coach) in 2024, the Bills have departed from the high-flying days with Stefon Diggs on the outside. In fact, you may not even realize that Allen has not thrown for more than 3,668 yards since 2023. This team spreads the ball around, and it should be no different in 2026.

Moore will play a solid role for the Bills, but his days as a consistent WR2 are likely behind him. Moore is being drafted in the sixth-round range ahead of Jameson Williams, Mike Evans, Carnell Tate, and Christian Watson. Each of those players has more upside than Moore.

RJ Harvey, RB - Denver Broncos

RJ Harvey's career seems to be trending toward his becoming a committee piece rather than a focal point. The Broncos brought back J.K. Dobbins, whom they love, to carry the bulk of the running back load. Harvey will factor in as a receiver, but he did not show enough on the field last year to give fantasy managers a lot of confidence regarding his future outlook.

The Broncos added Jonah Coleman to their backfield during the fourth round of April's draft. Coleman will not directly impact Harvey's role as the two possess different skill sets. However, Coleman will impact the overall total touches available to running backs in the offense.

RJ Harvey for SIX! #ProBowlVote | 📺: @SNFonNBC pic.twitter.com/GUc6oVY5uU

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 1, 2025

Harvey is currently being drafted in the eighth round of fantasy drafts. While not inherently a risky spot, he is still being selected as a potential flex option. Other young players are being drafted behind Harvey who have more upside for this season. Harvey will have his spike weeks for sure, but do not expect weekly fantasy production.

Tee Higgins, WR - Cincinnati Bengals

Every year, Tee Higgins is propped up as a borderline WR1, and every year, he disappoints in some regard. To be fair, Higgins has notched 21 reception touchdowns over his last two seasons, but that has come amongst sporadic production overall.

For starters, there is no telling what the health of Joe Burrow will look like. While Ja'Marr Chase has proved to be quarterback-proof, Higgins has been far more subject to changes at quarterback. In 2025, Higgins was a liability in weeks in which Jake Browning started at quarterback. We can all hope for health from Burrow, but it is never a guarantee.

What is more, Higgins' own health is often an issue. He has not played a full slate of games since 2022. Additionally, he has not surpassed 1,000 receiving yards since the same season. He has been a bit lucky in the touchdown department for the last couple of seasons, and if those numbers lapse, Higgins' fantasy finishes will look a lot worse.

Higgins is a great bet in best ball leagues, but he is simply too great a risk at his draft position for redraft leagues. It would be quite uncomfortable to enter the season with Higgins as your potential WR1. If you structure your team correctly, he could be a solid WR2. However, there are several other players with potential for more upside being drafted in Higgins' range.

Ashton Jeanty, RB - Las Vegas Raiders

The crown jewel running back of the 2025 NFL Draft is being positioned to bust in fantasy once again in 2026. Jeanty finished the 2025 season as the RB11 despite playing in a horrendous offense. However, his production was wildly inconsistent, and he is being drafted as a top-5 option at the position this season. That is much too high for a player in an offense that is still up and coming.

With Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, and Christian McCaffrey rounding out the top five, No. 5 feels like Jeanty's ceiling. Additionally, we can't forget about James Cook III, De'Von Achane, Omarion Hampton, Derrick Henry, and more, who are being drafted behind Jeanty. Each has a legitimate top-5 upside.

Jeanty bringin' the juice 🧃#NYGvsLV | 📺 CBS pic.twitter.com/UjbSqYl4IV

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 28, 2025

New head coach Klint Kubiak should make a real impact on this offense heading into 2026, but let's not forget that this team will either be starting Kirk Cousins or rookie Fernando Mendoza at quarterback.

As such, this offense should be improved, but it does not project to be elite. The Raiders also added Mike Washington Jr. in the draft. He is not a world-beater, but Kubiak has continuously emphasized his desire for a balanced rushing attack.

This pick is less about Jeanty's talent and more about value. If he were being drafted closer to RB10, this would not be a conversation. However, you will be taking a huge swing on a player who could severely disappoint relative to ADP once again in 2026.

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