Five-Round Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Superflex Rankings and Analysis

March 4, 2026

Chris Gregory's dynasty fantasy football rookie mock draft for superflex leagues. His five-round rookie mock draft for the 2026 NFL rookies.

The consensus with the 2026 NFL Draft is that this is a “down year,” or even a “bad year” for talent. This is a phrase bandied about by many analysts and most dynasty personalities. It is also a relatively fair conclusion in terms of depth and overall talent in this class, especially at the quarterback position.

However, calling this class “bad” is a bit of a step too far. In fact, it is worth remembering that last year’s receiver group was considered “below average,” yet four receivers from that class currently have a top 60 ADP in dynasty startups. This is noteworthy because three WRs in this rookie class have superior or equal draft grades to Tetairoa McMillan’s from last year.

Below you will find a one-man mock for the upcoming 2026 Superflex Dynasty Rookie drafts. In it, you will see receivers littered throughout the second and third rounds, as it is easily the deepest and best fantasy position in the class. Quarterback and running back are admittedly top-heavy, but if you need receivers, then this is a fine class to buy low on.

Round 1

Top Heavy First Round: The first five rookie picks in this class are equivalent to having a top 50 pick in Superflex dynasty startup drafts. The game film and physical talent of the top six position players in this class is so strong, in fact, that one could argue they are being seriously undervalued in current startup drafts.

While the narrative on this class is that it is far worse than last year’s, remember that Jeremiyah Love and Ashton Jeanty carry similar grades as college prospects. Meanwhile, Fernando Mendoza and his Jared Goff-like floor make him a safer pick than any quarterback from last year’s class.

Then there is the receiver group this year, with three prospects (Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, and Makai Lemon) all grading equal to or better than McMillan on film. When you consider McMillan was just named Rookie of the Year and has an ADP of 32nd overall in dynasty startups, it is hard to understand why Tate, Lemon, and Tyson are valued so much lower.

However, things are not all peachy with this class, which is extremely top-heavy at every position except for wide receiver. While the top players at each position in this class (Mendoza, Love, Tate, and Kenyon Sadiq) are all equal or better talents than the top prospects from last year, the depth and security of this class is suspect.

For that reason, you should contemplate trading picks 1.08-1.12 for a veteran (Malik Willis-plus) or future picks if the opportunity presents itself. The drop in value from pick 1.06 to 1.08 overall is significant this year.

Sadiq Jumps Back Where He Belongs: Kenyon Sadiq’s ADP in Superflex rookie drafts was 11^th overall heading into the Combine, with some prominent websites allowing him to fall all the way to 14^th overall. These numbers were always too low, which is why Sadiq has always been our sixth-rated rookie, and his performance in Indy should bring others around to our viewpoint.

For those worrying that Sadiq is an “Underwear Olympics Warrior,” his elite testing numbers show up on film. Sadiq is actually a faster and more explosive prospect than either Colston Loveland or Tyler Warren was last year. He’s also an aggressive and capable blocker, which could make him San Francisco’s heir-apparent to the oft-injured George Kittle.

The Rise of Omar Cooper Jr.: Omar Cooper Jr.’s rookie ADP currently sits at 20^th overall in Superflex rookie drafts, but do not be surprised if he finds his way into the first round once April is done. The Hoosier is a supremely talented weapon with excellent YAC skills and underrated route-running ability.

In December, consensus amongst most analysts (excluding Yours Truly) was that Cooper was the inferior prospect to his teammate, Elijah Sarratt. That narrative is quickly flipping, with more analysts pushing Cooper ahead of Sarratt and into the fringe-first round discussion. That means his current ADP should be his floor, and those drafting right now should take advantage.

Round 2

Quarterbacks Pushed Up the Board: Without fail, the NFL will always draft quarterbacks higher than they should because of the importance and need at the position. Superflex leagues are no different, with even backup quarterbacks holding draft and trade value in these dynasty setups.

Ty Simpson and Garrett Nussmeier are both likely to be drafted in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft. If that happens, then both will have an ADP safely within the second round of Superflex rookie drafts. However, if the Rams use noteworthy draft capital on any rookie passer, you should expect that passer’s ADP to lift into the first round of Superflex rookie drafts.

Fringe First Round WRs: This year’s NFL Draft class has several big-bodied receivers who are considered “fringe first-rounders.” Those fringe-first round names include Malachi Fields, Chris Bell, and Chris Brazzell II.

Of this group, Bell’s film is arguably the most varied, and his production is the most impressive. He was particularly dominant against a Miami Hurricanes defense with at least five draftable defenders in this class. Bell’s big issue is his injury, but if an NFL team’s medical staff clears him in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, then his current ADP will be a bargain.

As for Fields and Brazzell, both are long and athletic receivers who flash the upside to become a strong WR2 in the NFL. However, both also have their limitations, such as Brazzell’s inconsistent separation and hands or Fields’ lack of separation or elite agility. With that said, both have the upside worthy of a second-round pick in your rookie drafts.

Round 3

Allar Surprise: Most NFL Draft analysts have written Allar off after a 2025 season that saw the entire Penn State squad take several steps back, including a season-ending injury and surgery to Allar’s ankle. However, Allar still has the size, arm strength, experience, and mobility to entice those of us who believed he was a first-round talent in last year’s draft class.

Given that Sean McVay and the Rams once traded away a game manager (Jared Goff) for a big-armed gunslinger (Matthew Stafford), it should surprise no one if Allar is McVay’s preferred project over Simpson or Nussmeier. Allar has the tools to be a star if McVay can clean up his mechanics and accuracy, making the Nittany Lion a Superflex bargain with the right team.

Rolling the Dice on Randall: This running back class is thin on workhorse backs after Jeremiyah Love, but Adam Randall has the frame and hands to grow into such a role in time. He is a former wide receiver, which explains why he has soft hands but is built like an H-back, yet he carries a thick frame and surprising short-yardage power.

Randall is raw, but he is worthy of a high third-round pick in a class short on running backs with all-around skillsets. If he can learn to play with a lower pad level and improve as a blocker, he has the hands and power to stay on the field for all three downs.

Round 4

Grinning for Green: Taylen Green’s film does not suggest he should grow into a consistent passer; his ball placement and mechanics simply need too much work. However, his film does show an elite athlete, and his record-breaking Combine performance confirmed it. So, you should not be surprised if he draws a lot of late interest from dynasty fans hoping he is the next Jalen Hurts.

With that said, Green isn’t close to the passer Hurts was at Oklahoma. However, he does have the athleticism to be one of the rare players who switch positions and thrive (Hines Ward, etc.). Plus, the Arkansas alum could always carry journeyman backup value like what Joe Milton III has held in recent years, making him an intriguing late-round flyer in Superflex dynasty.

Round 5

Fifth Round Flyers: As is always the case, by the time you reach the fourth and fifth rounds of a rookie draft, you are looking at success rates below 10%. Meaning, only one or two players drafted in these final two rounds each year ever put together one or more seasons as an RB2, WR3, TE1, or QB2.

With that said, there is some history of success in these rounds. Puka Nacua is a famous member of this club, with a fifth-round ADP in rookie drafts that occurred before July. More realistically, Romeo Doubs and Isiah Pacheco both put together several years of fantasy viability with rookie ADPs in the fourth or fifth round. So, there is value to be had in these latter rounds.

Arguably, the best fifth-round bet to make this year is Malik Benson. The Duck has the length, speed, and deep tracking ability to earn an early role in the NFL as a special teamer and serious threat before growing into something more.

Pass on Pavia: There is no questioning the impact Diego Pavia had on Vanderbilt and college football this season, which is why you will see him go late in a lot of Superflex drafts. He has name recognition and a solid resume. However, his frame, arm strength, and Senior Bowl tape all suggest he will struggle to stick on an NFL roster. Thus, he could quickly become a lost pick.

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