Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings: Quinshon Judkins Cracks Top-12 RB Status
Sam Wallace breaks down the latest updates in his dynasty fantasy football rankings as we inch closer to the 2026 free agency period.
The Super Bowl is behind us and the entire offseason is in front of us. Let's dust off the dynasty fantasy football rankings a bit as we head towards mid-February and highlight a few players that dynasty managers should keep an eye on.
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Kenneth Walker, RB - Seahawks
We may as well strike while the iron is hot and start things off with Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. He couldn't have timed a run of incredible production better, even if he tried.
In a contract year heading into free agency, Walker ripped off a season that saw him:
- Play in all 17 games
- Top 1,000 rushing yards
- Top 280 receiving yards
He then added to his resume with a playoff run in which he averaged 24.9 fantasy points per game and ultimately finished as the MVP.
This man is about to get paid (get ready, Seattle).
Walker is comfortably a top-12 dynasty RB in my rankings at this stage. His age (25), offensive environment and incredible run of production all point to someone who is firmly in the peak window of his career. While someone could make the case he's a sell-high candidate, I would rather win championships and enjoy this run as much as possible.
On another note, the ACL injury to Zach Charbonnet all but guarantees that Walker will be back in a Seahawks uniform next season. The RB position might be more "replaceable" than it once was, but the team no longer has the luxury of letting an elite, game-changing player like Walker … walk out the door.
Dynasty managers should feel very comfortable with Walker as their RB1 in all formats for the foreseeable future. A little TD regression and less Charbonnet could land Walker on the short list of players who could finish as the overall RB1 next season.
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Quinshon Judkins, RB - Browns
Sticking with the RB position, Quinshon Judkins profiles as someone who could finish as a high-end RB1 next season.
His rookie season was a bit disjointed because of some legal issues that delayed his start, then an ankle/leg injury ended his campaign early. However, from Week 3-15, we got a sense of just how talented Judkins was on a per-game basis:
- 17.6 rushing attempts
- 7 total TDs
- 33 targets
During that time, he handled 79% of the rushing attempts, 78% of the short-down-and-distance snaps and 71% of the snaps taken inside the five-yard line.
Overall, those are really strong numbers for a rookie (or anyone).
From a talent perspective, there aren't too many young RBs as good as Judkins. He seems to be the perfect post-Nick Chubb era option for a Browns team trying to figure out its offensive identity.
Regardless of who is QB1 next fall (it should be Shedeur Sanders), Judkins has the talent and profile to not only manage a large rushing workload but also be very efficient and productive with those touches. His involvement in the passing game should also not go unnoticed.
Like the aforementioned Walker, Judkins is a low-end RB1 in my latest dynasty rankings. Of players going in this range, I believe his upside is the most intriguing and exciting if things click offensively for the Browns and if he stays healthy.
Emeka Egbuka, WR - Buccaneers
Finishing off with a pair of wideouts who were both selected in Round 1 and are coming off promising rookie seasons, Emeka Egbuka and Tetairoa McMillan have a lot to offer dynasty managers.
Beginning with Egbuka, he had a tale of two seasons. He scored six TDs by Week 10 (nine games) and then never scored the rest of the regular season. Over his first five games, he averaged 20.5 PPR, topping 12 fantasy points in each contest. He then only reached double-digit fantasy points twice the rest of the season.
Despite the slow finish, there's no questioning his talent and ability. In fact, his tapered finish to the year might have made him a bit more available in your upcoming dynasty startup drafts or by way of a trade in your existing leagues.
Looking forward, the Buccaneers wideout room belongs to Egbuka. Yes, Mike Evans is still around, and he could always look to start a new 1,000-yard season streak, but he is well past his prime. Baker Mayfield has a new top target, and that's Egbuka.
Tetairoa McMillan, WR - Panthers
As for McMillan, his rookie campaign ended with him being named the 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year. It was awesome to see Bryce Young have a legitimate offensive weapon in his arsenal, and it ultimately led to the Panthers winning the NFC South (8-9).
Despite the division title, the team was still 27th in scoring at just 18.3 points per game. That actually leads me to have even more excitement for McMillan moving forward.
Measuring 6'5"/212 lbs, McMillan has the tools and size to be a force in this league for years to come. Even on teams that don't move the ball as well, score as many points, or win as many games, the No. 1 option in the passing game (in this case, McMillan) can still hold a ton of value.
While I'm not sure how comfortable I would be having him as my WR1 on a dynasty roster, McMillan offers a ton of intrigue and upside heading into Year 2 and beyond.
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