May 25, 2026, 5:23 PM ET

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie fifth-round tight end Tanner Koziol has the pass-catching chops, but does he have what it takes to improve enough to become an adequate blocker in the NFL? It remains to be seen, and Koziol will be Jacksonville's TE2, at best, behind Brenton Strange in 2026. The 23-year-old caught a career-high 94 passes for 839 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024 in his final year at Ball State before leading the Big 12 with 74 receptions and adding 727 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his senior campaign in 2025 at Houston. The problem with Koziol's long-term upside at the next level is that he may not ever have the blocking skills to stick at the TE position, and he'll have some work to do just to make the Jaguars' roster out of training camp this summer. The good news is that he's the much better dynasty dart throw than blocking-first rookie Nate Boerkircher. Koziol isn't anything special athletically, and he profiles more as an oversized receiver at 6-foot-7, 247 pounds. After all, he's a converted WR. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 46 tight end in dynasty formats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sports Reference

May 25, 2026, 4:04 PM ET

Wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (knee) was the Miami Dolphins' third pass-catcher picked in this year's NFL draft, and although he has plenty to prove in a rebuilding organization, he certainly landed in one of the most wide-open WR corps in the NFL. The 22-year-old tore his ACL last November and isn't a lock to be ready for the start of his first year in the NFL this fall, putting him off the radar entirely in 2026 redraft fantasy leagues. In three collegiate seasons at Louisville, Mississippi State, and Missouri, he caught 166 passes for 2,206 yards and nine total touchdowns in 39 games played as primarily a slot receiver at 5-foot-10, 179 pounds. Coleman's injury and subpar 40-yard dash (4.49 seconds) dropped him all the way to the sixth round (177th overall), behind both fellow rookies Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell. There is plenty of opportunity in Miami, with Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell, and Malik Washington currently serving as the team's top-three wideouts. Durability will be a concern for Coleman, but if he can stay on the field, he could challenge Washington for playing time sooner rather than later in South Beach. RotoBaller has Coleman ranked as the No. 108 WR in dynasty/keeper formats for the upcoming campaign.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sports Reference

May 25, 2026, 3:30 PM ET

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie sixth-round wide receiver Josh Cameron will be fighting an uphill battle for playing time in his first year in the NFL, but the 23-year-old could be a nice dynasty sleeper in rookie-only drafts later this year for his long-term upside in head coach Liam Coen's offense. Cameron put up some big numbers in his final two seasons at Baylor in 2024 and 2025, combining for 121 receptions, 1,626 yards, and 19 touchdowns. The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder has nice size, blocking skills, and yards-after-the-catch ability in a plus environment in Duval. Early on in the NFL, Cameron figures to primarily be an asset for the Jags on special teams while being buried on the WR depth chart behind Jakoi Meyers, Parker Washington, Brian Thomas Jr., and Travis Hunter. He'll also have to battle fellow rookie wideout CJ Williams. Fantasy managers in single-year fantasy leagues will want to ignore Cameron, but in rookie-only drafts, he's not a bad late-round target for long-term upside. RotoBaller currently has Cameron ranked as the No. 96 dynasty pass-catcher.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sports Reference

May 25, 2026, 1:18 PM ET

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Kansas City Chiefs have no plans for the foreseeable future to sign wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) to a long-term contract extension. Rice is currently serving a 30-day sentence in prison for violating his probation by testing positive for marijuana, and he's also recovering from a clean-up procedure on his right knee. Can you blame the Chiefs? The 26-year-old former second-rounder (55th overall) in 2023 out of SMU already served a six-game suspension for violating the league's personal-conduct policy, and although he should be recovered from knee surgery in time for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, the NFL could choose to suspend Rice again to begin the upcoming season. Rice is heading into the final year of a four-year, $6.4 million deal with KC and could be hitting the open market next March. He is serving a five-year probation for his involvement in an accident in Dallas in 2024. Rice has the potential to be one of the best wideouts in the league, but injuries and off-the-field issues are holding him back and causing his dynasty stock to fall drastically. He had 79 catches, 938 yards, and seven touchdowns in 16 games in his rookie season in 2023, but he has played in only 12 games in the last two years. A potential second suspension in 2026 will inevitably cause Rice's redraft fantasy value to drop.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

May 25, 2026, 12:52 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Cole Payton's impressive speed gives him long-term dynasty upside, but fantasy managers will have to be patient as he works his way up a crowded depth chart. Behind Jalen Hurts, the Eagles also have Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton, leaving Payton in the fourth-string quarterback role. That's not good enough to make the 53-man roster, but if the Eagles enter the season with the Hurts/McKee/Dalton trio, they'll presumably push hard to keep Payton on the practice squad in a developmental role. Payton has a strong arm and ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash, but his accuracy is questionable, and it's clear that his legs offer more upside than his arm. Still, in an offense that loves to run the ball with Hurts and Saquon Barkley, there's a path to a meaningful role for Payton, especially as Dalton gets older and the Eagles are forced to decide whether McKee has a spot on the team long-term. If Payton plays well during training camp and the preseason, he could boost his stock in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Managers should consider rostering him before his price tag goes up. At the moment, he's a low-risk option, projecting as a fourth-round pick in 2026 rookie drafts.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 12:46 PM ET

Cleveland Browns quarterback Taylen Green finds himself in a very crowded position group, and he only has modest draft capital after being selected in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. However, his speed could help him carve out a role in Cleveland, despite the Browns already having Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel. All of those existing quarterbacks have major question marks, and while Green won't be able to start over any of the three, his speed could get him occasional playing time in an offense led by head coach Todd Monken. Monken most recently was the offensive coordinator in Baltimore, where he worked with a similarly fast quarterback in Lamar Jackson. If Green, who ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash, can prove that his speed holds value in Monken's system, he could earn a roster spot and compete for a backup role long-term. In turn, that would allow him to carve out some dynasty value as a potential handcuff behind whichever the Browns choose to roll with -- presumably Watson short-term and Sanders long-term. Green currently projects as a fourth-round pick in rookie drafts in single-quarterback dynasty leagues.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 12:41 PM ET

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jack Endries finds himself in a favorable landing spot as he begins his pro career. Endries is a seventh-round pick out of Texas, where he caught 33 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns in 2025. Those aren't the greatest numbers, but he gained experience against top-tier defenses in the SEC, and he also had 623 yards back at Cal in 2024. From a developmental perspective, Endries is far from a lock to produce long-term, especially with seventh-round draft capital. However, the landing spot bodes well for his outlook. His opportunity to climb up the depth chart is as good as anybody's, as the Bengals' tight end room currently features Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All (knee), Tanner Hudson, and Cam Grandy (chest). Gesicki is the No. 1 option here, but Endries could compete to be his backup early in his rookie season, with the potential to even more volume when Gesicki's contract expires after the 2027 season. Endries projects as a sixth-round pick in rookie drafts. At such a low cost, he's an intriguing draft target because of the Bengals' need for a tight end to establish themselve as a reliable threat on offense.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 12:32 PM ET

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver CJ Daniels might not make an immediate impact in his rookie season, but he has the potential to contribute as a fantasy-relevant receiver long-term. Daniels is a sixth-round pick out of Miami, catching 50 passes for 557 yards and seven touchdowns en route to the Hurricanes' national championship berth. He's shown that he can contribute at a high level, but he's also on the older side for a prospect. Daniels played six seasons of college football, and he now heads to the NFL at 24 years old. The Rams' wide receiver room is top-heavy with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, leaving very few targets for players like Daniels, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, and Xavier Smith. With that being said, Nacua and Adams are both in contract years, and it seems unlikely that the latter will return to the Rams in 2027. That means that Daniels could be competing for the opportunity to start alongside Nacua long-term. With high upside in dynasty leagues, Daniels is worth targeting as an early fifth-round pick in 2026 rookie drafts.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 12:27 PM ET

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is currently buried on the depth chart, but he has long-term upside as a potential handcuff option for Patrick Mahomes' fantasy managers. Nussmeier was projected as a mid-round pick, but he fell to the seventh, offering some value for the Chiefs. Adding him to the quarterback room also makes sense because Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL. While we expect Justin Fields to start Week 1 if Mahomes isn't ready to play, Nussmeier would open the year just one step away from the starting job. Plus, with a four-year rookie contract, the LSU product has the potential to back up Mahomes (and earn playing time if Mahomes gets hurt) for several years to come. Nussmeier is far from a perfect prospect, but the landing spot is terrific since the Chiefs have done a good job supplying Mahomes with weapons and a talented coaching staff. Dynasty managers in deeper leagues should consider stashing Nussmeier, who projects as a fifth-round pick in 2026 rookie drafts.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

New England Patriots running back Jam Miller was selected in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and he figures to enter into competition with Lan Larison, Terrell Jennings, and undrafted free agent Myles Montgomery to claim the third running back spot behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. With Josh McDaniels regularly deploying a three-man rotation and most of the moves made by the Patriots this offseason suggesting an emphasis on getting more physical in the running game, whoever wins the job could have sneaky short-term value that could eventually grow into something more. Before tearing his ACL in a 2025 Week 5 win over the Bills, Antonio Gibson had averaged a red zone carry per game and converted one of his two goal-line attempts into a touchdown. While nothing monumental, it's at least enough to keep the role relevant in best ball formats. At RotoBaller's rookie RB12, Miller is going regularly unselected in dynasty rookie drafts, but if he emerges from training camp as the team's third back, he belongs at the bottom of dynasty rosters.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 9:48 AM ET

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill has served as the team's dedicated pass-catching back for the past two seasons, turning in a career-best RB39 season in 2024 before a neck injury landed him on injured reserve to finish 2025. Even with a new coaching staff in tow, at almost 30 years old, it's unlikely his role will shift drastically heading into his seventh season, and playing in an offense with one of the league's premier rushing quarterbacks, that pass-catching role is not always fruitful from a fantasy perspective. While healthy in 2025, Hill averaged fewer than two carries per game, so even if an injury should occur to Derrick Henry, it's unlikely Hill would step in as his primary backup, especially after the team spent a fifth-round pick on 235-pound running back Adam Randall. With Randall having also started his collegiate career as a wide receiver, he has a chance to take third-down work away from Hill outright by season's end. At RotoBaller's dynasty RB101, Hill is likely already on waivers, but even in the deepest dynasty leagues, he is no longer a player who must be rostered as even injury insurance.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 9:37 AM ET

Jaguars running back J'Mari Taylor went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft before signing on with Jacksonville as a priority free agent. An older and undersized prospect, he's a long shot to even stick with the team out of training camp, much less contribute for fantasy. That said, if Taylor can earn a roster spot or find a job on the practice squad, his well-rounded skill set could allow him to provide injury insurance for multiple backs currently on the roster. Despite his size, he is a willing and able tackle-breaker, and he reliably earned targets in the passing game at both Virginia and North Carolina Central. While he is unlikely to be selected in most dynasty rookie drafts, Taylor is a prime post-draft waiver pickup and taxi squad candidate in deeper dynasty leagues.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 9:28 AM ET

Through his first four seasons in the NFL, Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Dulcich has failed to deliver on the fantasy hype he came into the league with as a third-round pick in 2022. In his career, he has totaled 67 catches for 799 yards and three touchdowns, and has fallen all the way to TE42 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings. At that cost, Dulcich could find himself on the path of the classic post-hype sleeper. He finds himself in a tremendous situation in Miami as the top tight end on the depth chart, with zero proven receiving options on the roster outside of running back De'Von Achane. While the quarterback and coaching staff have undergone a complete overhaul from the operation that has allowed Dolphins tight ends to find sustained fantasy success over recent seasons, both Malik Willis and Jeff Hafley arrive from Green Bay with a shared history suggesting Dulcich could see heavy involvement in the passing game. Even with Tucker Kraft missing nine games in 2025, the Packers still deployed heavy personnel at one of the league's highest rates. Expectations remain low for a true Dulcich breakout, but at such an inconsequential cost to acquire, he could provide usable depth throughout the year and is still only 26 years old.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 9:14 AM ET

In what was considered a weak quarterback class, Miami (FL.) product Carson Beck lasted until the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, when the Arizona Cardinals made him the third quarterback off the board at pick No. 65. With the Cardinals already in a contract dispute with presumed 2026 starter Jacoby Brissett and fielding one of the weakest rosters in the league, there's a sense the team could have an eye toward the 2027 Draft. If that is truly the case, Beck has one of the best chances to find starting work this season of any of the 10 quarterbacks drafted in April, making him a worthwhile pick in the later rounds of superflex rookie drafts. While his chances of long-term fantasy success are slim, scarcity at the position tends to allow quarterbacks to hold value. With fantasy depth always challenged by year's end, if Beck does indeed close out the season by starting games, a value bump could then allow dynasty managers to flip him for at least what they spent, essentially moving a rookie pick into what projects to be a much stronger 2027 class.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 12:04 AM ET

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo had 84 rushing attempts for 420 yards and four touchdowns in 16 regular-season games (three starts) in 2024 after the Niners took him in the fourth round of the NFL draft out of Louisville. He also added 15 receptions for 152 yards as a pass-catcher. The 25-year-old fell out of favor in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense in 2025, though, and All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey stayed healthy all year long. Guerendo was limited to special teams duties and surprisingly didn't see a single touch on offense despite his elite speed. Brian Robinson Jr. handled the change-of-pace role to CMC. B-Rob is gone, but signs are pointing to Jordan Mason being the favorite for the RB2 job in the Bay Area in 2026, and rookie Kaelon Black could even jump Guerendo on the team's RB depth chart with a strong summer in training camp. McCaffrey could easily get hurt again in 20206, but even if he does, we can't say with any certainty that Guerendo would be next in line for a much bigger backfield role. A change of scenery might be what he needs to become relevant in dynasty leagues again. Guerendo has plummeted all the way to No. 99 in RotoBaller's RB dynasty rankings for the upcoming season.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference