April 20, 2026
Ohio State prospect
Carnell Tate is expected to be the first wide receiver selected in this week's NFL Draft, and that will likely be the case in many rookie drafts as well. He is a long boundary receiver who moves smoothly and tracks the ball as well as any player in this class, but he has never been the Alpha in his own offense, and his NFL ceiling could top out as a high-end WR2. His physical profile has no glaring weaknesses, but his career target share at Ohio State is historically low for a player of his expected draft capital.
Jordyn Tyson may have more pure upside, but his health and durability are legitimate concerns, while
Makai Lemon could be the most consistent target-earner, but he projects to see most of his usage out of the slot. The NFL will soon tell us how they feel about these three prospects, and for dynasty rookie drafters picking in the wake of
Jeremiyah Love's obvious 1.01 selection, the decision could come down to landing spot, personal preference, and risk tolerance.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
April 20, 2026
Three-time first-team All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams and the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a two-year, $50 million extension that will keep him under contract through the 2027 season. Making 18 starts across the 2025 regular season and playoffs, all at 37 years old, Williams was still one of the most dominant blockers in the league, finishing the year with his twelfth Pro Bowl selection while being named a second-team All-Pro. The deal does not necessarily preclude San Francisco from using an early pick at the position in this week's NFL Draft, as Williams will turn 38 before the start of his 16th professional season, and the depth behind him is serviceable but thin.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Adam Schefter
April 20, 2026
Washington wide receiver
Denzel Boston has lost some of his shine throughout the pre-draft process, but he is still a rangy outside receiver with great size and some of the best hands in the class. In the right landing spot, he is capable of making an immediate fantasy contribution as a ball-winner at all levels of the field and a big-bodied red zone weapon. Dynasty managers picking outside the top five in superflex rookie drafts will likely miss out on a chance to select
Jeremiyah Love,
Fernando Mendoza, or any of the big three wide receivers, but Boston very much belongs in the next tier of prospects with
KC Concepcion,
Omar Cooper Jr., and
Kenyon Sadiq. While the exact order among that group could be shaped by how the late-first and early-second rounds of the NFL Draft play out, Boston is currently RotoBaller's rookie WR4 and the overall WR34 in dynasty rankings.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
April 20, 2026
Notre Dame running back
Jeremiyah Love is expected to be one of the first names off the board in this week's NFL Draft, and some around league circles believe that could be as early as third overall to the Arizona Cardinals. According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Cardinals have made exploratory calls to move back and acquire additional picks, but if they are unable to find a trade partner, there is a growing belief that the selection could be Love. Even in what would then be a crowded backfield, Love would still be worthy of the first overall pick in dynasty rookie drafts of all formats, including superflex leagues. He split the Notre Dame backfield with
Jadarian Price, a player many are calling the second-best running back in the class. In their three seasons together, Love nearly doubled Price's career yardage total, an indicator of how far ahead of the class he truly is. His 40 touchdowns across his past two seasons as a starter paced the FBS, and he has the speed and physicality to win in multiple ways. He catches the ball cleanly and gets upfield with no wasted motion. Love should make an immediate fantasy impact regardless of landing spot, and he is currently RotoBaller's overall RB4 in dynasty rankings.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Adam Schefter
April 20, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are still awaiting word from quarterback
Aaron Rodgers on his future, but per NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, no decision is expected before the NFL Draft. The two sides went through a similar courting process last offseason before the then-41-year-old future Hall of Famer started 16 games for the Steelers, throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while leading the team to a division title. Pittsburgh's voluntary minicamp opens on Monday, and 2025 6th-round pick
Will Howard is expected to lead the first team offense. With this week's NFL Draft taking place in their own backyard, the Steelers hold the 21st and 53rd selections in a year where the quarterback position is thought to fall off precipitously after presumed first overall pick
Fernando Mendoza.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Ian Rapoport
April 20, 2026
It remains an open secret that Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown is likely to be dealt after June 1st, a date that needs to be cleared to provide Philadelphia with additional cap relief. According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the New England Patriots are still highly interested in acquiring the three-time Pro Bowler. Per Schefter, the teams are expected to resume conversations on or before June 1st, and league-wide belief is that a deal will get done. Brown turns 29 in June and is coming off the worst statistical season since his final, injury-shortened campaign with Tennessee, but even if on the decline, he would still provide a true dominator on the outside for New England and 2025 MVP candidate
Drake Maye. How the two teams approach the receiver position in this week's NFL Draft could be a telling indicator of where talks currently stand.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Adam Schefter
April 19, 2026
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Anthony Richardson Sr. remains off the fantasy radar in all leagues, including dynasty formats. Richardson was benched for
Daniel Jones at the start of last season and ultimately found himself on injured reserve for a large portion of the year due to an eye injury. As he remains behind Jones (and possibly
Riley Leonard) on the depth chart, Richardson has requested a trade, with no such luck. The market for the former first-round pick is reportedly quite poor, and it doesn't sound like any teams are serious about trading for him. The same can be said about dynasty managers, who have no interest in pursuing Richardson, even if he doesn't cost much. Sure, he has rushing upside, but his tendency to turn the football over is such a liability. Across 11 games in 2023, Richardson amassed 1,814 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He did boost his fantasy stock slightly with 499 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns, but not enough to change his fantasy outlook. His days in Indy are likely numbered, and he can be dropped in most dynasty formats.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 19, 2026
Texas Tech University edge rusher David Bailey has been busy with visits ahead of Thursday's NFL Draft. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, Bailey has visited with the Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, and Kansas City Chiefs. Of those five teams, Arizona picks earliest at No. 3 overall, but there have been rumors suggesting they could trade their selection to the Chiefs, who are also interested in Bailey. It makes sense that there's a lot of interest, as Bailey was the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2025 with 52 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. Even if he doesn't get selected third overall, he is one of the top prospects in the draft and won't fall too far.
--Andersen PickardSource: Aaron Wilson
April 19, 2026
University of Georgia tight end prospect Oscar Delp recently conducted several meetings and visits as NFL teams continue to prepare for this week's draft, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. Delp, who is fully healthy after recovering from a hairline fracture in his foot, met virtually with the Houston Texans and in person with the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Cleveland Browns. He stood out as a three-year starter in the SEC, capping off his collegiate career with 20 catches, 261 yards, and one touchdown in 2025. He has untapped potential as a blocker and receiver, and he's capable of playing on all downs. Most mock drafts have him slated to be drafted on Day 3 of the draft, but there's a chance he could be a later pick in the third round on Day 2.
--Andersen PickardSource: Aaron Wilson
April 19, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs are in talks to acquire the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft from the Arizona Cardinals, according to Johnny Venerable of PHNX. The Chiefs are believed to be interested in selecting a pass rusher, and trading up from No. 9 to No. 3 could put them in the mix for Texas Tech's David Bailey or Ohio State's Arvell Reese. Additional details about the trade rumors are unclear, but presumably, the Chiefs would have to part with No. 9 and another first-rounder to move up. They also pick 29th this year, or they could include a future selection. The top of the draft is unfamiliar territory for the Chiefs, who recently missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Now that they're positioned to pick in the top 10, it looks like they're leaving no stone unturned in their quest to acquire an elite prospect.
--Andersen PickardSource: Johnny Venerable
April 19, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers could be targeting Miami quarterback
Carson Beck in this week's NFL Draft, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. Beck took a pre-draft visit with the Steelers. The same can be said for Penn State's
Drew Allar, but not Alabama's
Ty Simpson. DeFabo notes that while Simpson has been heavily linked to the Steelers by the media, the team may be dissuaded by his limited track record in college. That's where Beck makes more sense, as he was a three-year starter in the NCAA and has significant experience playing in big games. DeFabo speculates that Beck checks every box for the Steelers, while the other two do not. Pittsburgh doesn't want to reach for Beck, but it sounds like he'll absolutely be an option for them if he's still available in the middle rounds. The Steelers' draft plans likely don't hinge too much on the status of quarterback
Aaron Rodgers, who is a candidate to re-sign but currently remains a free agent.
--Andersen PickardSource: Mike DeFabo
April 19, 2026
Georgia wide receiver
Zachariah Branch was arrested on Sunday on two misdemeanor obstruction charges, according to Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald. Branch was charged with obstructing public sidewalks/streets-prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. It's unclear if it will affect his stock as a potential Day 2 draft pick in this year's 2026 NFL draft, which kicks off on Thursday night. Branch began his collegiate career with two seasons at USC before playing with the Bulldogs in his final collegiate season in 2025. He had his best season last year, catching an SEC-high 81 passes for 811 yards and six touchdowns in 14 games played at Georgia. Branch ran an impressive 4.35-second 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine in February, but his recent off-the-field issue could cause NFL teams to sour on him ahead of next week's draft.
--Keith HernandezSource: Athens Banner-Herald - Marc Weiszer
April 19, 2026
ESPN's Jordan Raanan writes that Ohio State middle linebacker Sonny Styles is "believed to be one of the top targets" for the New York Giants in next week's NFL draft if they stay at No. 5 overall. Styles is considered one of the safest and cleanest prospects in the 2026 class, given his combination of production in college and athletic skills. The Giants didn't have a pre-draft visit with Styles, but they showed significant interest in him throughout the pre-draft process, including meeting him before and after his pro day. Styles is such a coveted early-round prospect in this year's draft that he might not even be available before the G-Men pick at fifth overall. There has been significant buzz about the Tennessee Titans potentially taking him at No. 4 overall, with some sources thinking Styles is a more likely option for the Titans at that spot than Notre Dame running back
Jeremiyah Love. The Giants are also enamored with Love if he's available to No. 5 overall next Thursday night.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN New York - Jordan Raanan
April 19, 2026
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Renardo Green could be on the trade block this offseason, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. General manager John Lynch has said that the organization isn't actively looking to trade Green, but if the right offer comes along, it wouldn't be a surprise if he's dealt after being seen arguing with head coach Kyle Shanahan multiple times on the sideline in 2025. Interested NFL teams could be looking to buy low on the 25-year-old defensive back, who was taken in the second round (64th overall) by the Niners in 2024 out of Florida State. Green had 61 tackles (41 solo), an interception, 13 pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 17 games (seven starts) in his rookie season before compiling 60 tackles (36 solo) and 10 pass breakups in 14 regular-season starts last year in a disappointing second season in the league. He missed the last couple of games in the regular season in 2025 due to an ankle injury, but he's on track to be ready for the start of the 2026 campaign this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner
April 19, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz isn't ruling out a reunion with free-agent veteran wide receiver
Keenan Allen, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. "I wouldn't say the room is complete," Hortiz said. The most interesting available receiver in free agency that the Chargers could consider is
Tyreek Hill (knee), who has previous experience in new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's scheme. In addition to Allen and Hill,
Jauan Jennings and
Deebo Samuel Sr. are available and could be added to a WR room in L.A. that includes
Ladd McConkey,
Quentin Johnston, and
Tre' Harris. McConkey saw his fantasy stock fall considerably in 2025 in his sophomore season with the return of Allen, who finished with 81 receptions for 777 yards and four touchdowns in 17 regular-season games in his 13th year in the league after a one-year stay with the Chicago Bears in 2024. Re-signing with the Bolts would probably be the best-case scenario for Allen's 2026 fantasy value as he nears the end of his illustrious career.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
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