Justin BooneFantasy AnalystSat, April 25, 2026 at 3:31 PM UTC·7 min readThe 2026 rookie class isn’t filled with as many fantasy-relevant skill position players as we’ve seen in previous years and several prospects who have already been selected ended up in less-than-ideal situations.
Even so, there were still some intriguing talents who went off the board on Day 2 of the NFL Draft on Friday and a few of them might end up flying under the radar in terms of their potential fantasy ceilings.
Let’s take a look at five sneaky offensive prospects selected in Rounds 2 and 3, focusing on their fantasy outlooks now that draft capital and landing spots have been revealed.
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There weren’t many skill position players who landed in offenses that could maximize their abilities, but Williams is one of them. While he might end up being a better real-life player than a needle-moving fantasy asset, the 21-year-old (turns 22 in July) is a savvy slot receiver and strong route runner with reliable hands who flashed plenty of short-area quickness in college.
Williams also comes down with more contested catches than you would expect for his size (6-foot, 187 pounds) and is adept at generating extra yards with the ball in his hands. In his last two years at Clemson, he showed versatility by adding 179 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries.
Though everyone believes Brandon Aiyuk will eventually end up in Washington, for the time being the WR depth chart is wide open behind Terry McLaurin. This is an ideal pairing of a promising prospect and a team that desperately needs playmakers in the passing game.
I’ll be targeting Williams heavily in the second round of dynasty rookie drafts, while keeping an eye on him in OTAs to see if he can carve out a fantasy relevant role in Year 1.
Fields was a favorite of mine in the pre-draft process. Despite falling into the third round, he’s found himself in an offense that could use his skillset, perhaps as soon as Week 1.
Malik Nabers’ recovery from a torn ACL has left his Week 1 availability in doubt and even if the star wideout is cleared, he might not be 100% back to form in the opening month.
The Giants have made preparations for such an outcome, adding tight end Isaiah Likely, as well as wideouts Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III. They’ve also flirted with bringing back 33-year-old Odell Beckham Jr. as a stop gap.
However, Fields profiles as a strong No. 2 receiver in the NFL, who showcased enough Alpha traits to make me want to invest in him for dynasty. The Notre Dame product has an excellent size-speed combo, even though his true speed comes as a long strider when he opens it up downfield.
It’s impossible to deny his circus-catch abilities, stemming from him high pointing the ball and using his expert body control to adjust on the fly. He’s also surprisingly shifty after the catch, not going down easily and spinning off defenders.
Jaxson Dart is a difference-making QB who can elevate the players around him and Fields could turn into a nice running-mate for Nabers in this ascending Giants’ offense.
Although the Dolphins waited longer than expected to address their WR depth chart, getting Bell near the end of the third round may go down as one of the best value picks in this draft.
Had it not been for a torn ACL suffered in late November, Bell would have been selected much higher. Miami wisely took advantage of the injury discount, which should work well with their current rebuild. The team isn’t going to be in playoff contention this season, so they can afford to be patient.
Whenever he returns, the Dolphins will be getting a physical possession receiver who isn’t afraid to mix it up over the middle of the field. While he might lack some of the elite skills you normally find in top wideouts, Bell is difficult to bring down and dangerous after the catch.
The 21-year-old (turns 22 in June) probably won’t develop into a true top receiver in the pros, but he can be a very productive No. 2 option once he’s back to full strength.
Fantasy managers who draft him just need to remember they’re playing the long-game and don’t panic sell before he has a chance to prove himself.
In the meantime, we’ll be sifting through the bargain bin that is the Dolphins’ current receiver room heading into 2026 and trying to find value among players like Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell and perhaps even the other rookie they surprisingly selected in the third-round Caleb Douglas.