Dynasty Fantasy Football Outlook For The 2026 NFL Draft Class: Carnell Tate, Jeremiyah Love and More

As we embark on a new offseason journey over the next several months, I'm taking a look at Matthew Freedman's latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft to find insights specific to dynasty managers. Let's keep you up to date on everything happening across the dynasty landscape.

Dynasty Fantasy Football Reactions To 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Fernando Mendoza, QB - Projected No. 1 to the Raiders

This one has been all but written in permanent marker for some time, so you'll be hard-pressed to find any reputable mock draft that doesn't have Fernando Mendoza going No. 1 overall to the Raiders.

I won't spill too much ink on Mendoza right now, as he's been front and center on the national stage for quite some time. He's an easy guy to root for, and both his production and intangibles are wildly evident. With a few solid offensive pieces already in place to support his early development, let's hope the Raiders have found a long-term answer at QB.

Carnell Tate, WR - Projected No. 5 to the Giants

Most college football analysts and draft scouts that I know agree on this general sentiment when it comes to evaluating college players entering the National Football League:

Don't scout the helmet, scout the player.

The idea is pretty simple; don't just assume that because a collegiate program has previously produced quality players (especially at a given position) that the trend will necessarily continue. Just because a player hails from Alabama, Georgia or another perennial powerhouse program doesn't mean they're a lock to succeed in the NFL.

However, I'm willing to break that rule when it comes to Ohio State wideouts.

Carnell Tate is primed to continue the streak of high-upside wideouts from Columbus. He follows in the footsteps of players like Emeka Egbuka, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave.

Tate is a near-lock for a top-10 selection, and all we need are athletic testing numbers. Regardless, he checks in at 6' 2"/195 lbs and profiles as an immediate-impact player no matter where he ends up. Teaming up with Malik Nabers would give head coach John Harbaugh one of the scariest duos in the league.

Jaxson Dart managers rejoice.

Jeremiyah Love, RB - Projected No. 8 to the Saints

Here's a quote directly from Matthew Freedman that, right away, tells me everything I need to know:

"...in non-SF formats, the No. 1 pick in dynasty rookie drafts is RB Jeremiyah Love".

That's pretty telling considering some of the top-end talent at the wideout position this spring. While there aren't as many talented QBs coming out as we would have predicted just a year or two ago, Love should step into an offense as the clear-cut, bell cow option.

His size (6'0"/214 lbs), combined with his entire production profile, should certainly warrant a first-round pick in the NFL Draft, your dynasty rookie draft and maybe even your single-season draft next fall.

Here are a few of Love's numbers over the last two seasons:

2,497 rushing yards
40 total TDs
55 receptions

Freedman's landing spot with the Saints gets me feeling some sort of way. It's clear the Alvin Kamara era is over in New Orleans, which means it's time for the franchise to land its next potential all-pro option.

Any dynasty manager with the 1.01 in 1QB leagues (or the 1.02 in SF leagues) is sitting in an excellent spot this early in February.

Jordyn Tyson, WR - Projected No. 16 to the Jets

Perhaps the biggest question facing the Jets this offseason is determining whether or not Justin Fields is the long-term answer at QB.

Regardless, landing someone like Jordyn Tyson will go a long way towards bolstering an offense that ranked 29th in scoring last season (17.6 points per game). Over his last two seasons, Tyson has racked up over 1,800 receiving yards and scored 18 TDs.

Checking in at 6'1"/200 lbs, he's another wideout with prototypical size and solid metrics. Pairing Tyson with Wilson, coupled with a healthy Breece Hall in the backfield, would go a long way towards making this offense fantasy-relevant again.

Kenyon Sadiq, TE - Projected No. 19 to the Panthers

We officially have a TE mocked in Round 1.

Kenyon Sadiq was a focal point for the Oregon Ducks offense this past season, tallying:

51 receptions
560 receiving yards
8 TDs

The Panthers are an intriguing landing spot. Bryce Young continues to slowly but surely progress as a legitimate starting QB in the NFL, and supporting him with more skilled players on offense is a must.

The Panthers somewhat surprisingly won the NFC South (8-9) this season and gave the Rams everything they could handle before ultimately falling in the Wild Card matchup by a score of 34-31.

Despite the outward success, they were still just 27th in scoring, averaging 18.3 points per game. Adding a versatile asset like Sadiq could help this offense reach a new level.

Makai Lemon, WR - Projected No. 21 to the Steelers

A trio of wideouts wraps up the offensive skill position players in Round 1 of Freedman's latest NFL Mock Draft. Makai Lemon landing with the Steelers and new head coach Mike McCarthy certainly has fantasy intrigue. It remains to be seen if Aaron Rodgers will be back or if Pittsburgh will go in a different direction, but, regardless, it would be fun to see the Steelers move in a more offense-friendly direction.

Denzel Boston, WR - Projected No. 24 to the Browns

Will the Browns stick with Shedeur Sanders and give him a full offseason of reps as the No. 1 option? I certainly hope so.

Their defense is already legit, which means it's time to surround Sanders with as much offensive firepower as possible. Denzel Boston would certainly move the needle towards accomplishing just that.

KC Concepcion, WR - Projected No. 26 to the Bills

The quest to find more wide receiver help for Josh Allen continues. Will this be the year they finally get it right?

A slightly smaller wideout than others in this class, KC Concepcion is a versatile option who broke out before the age of 19. For all you die-hard analytics gurus out there, you know how impressive that is.

Any Round 1 wideout heading to Buffalo is going to draw fantasy intrigue. This will be a fun possibility to follow.