The 2025 NFL Draft came to a close on Saturday with the final four rounds.
Fantasy draft season may not be close to hitting its crescendo, but hardcore gamers have been selecting players prior to the conclusion of the collegiate bowl season. It's time to let the real fun begin!
(This article will focus primarily on rookies from a redraft perspective. We will have rookie and dynasty rankings on the site early next week. Our initial redraft rankings will hit the site later in the week. My signature Big Board - a draft day tool that is one of the principal reasons why I have yet to suffer a losing money season in 25 years of high-stakes fantasy football - will likely be finished sometime in June and updated daily after that.)
The 2026 NFL Draft was widely expected to be a down year for fantasy purposes, and the landing spots disappointed in a number of cases. Therefore, while every quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end that was drafted will be mentioned, only the notable ones who appear to have even a small chance at fantasy success in 2026 will receive analysis.
Team Fit: The new regime obviously identified improving the passing game in the red zone as something it wanted to improve, first with Ja'Kobi Lane and now with Sarratt. Considering the team doubled up at receiver, it could be an indication that the new regime isn't all that high on Rashod Bateman. More than likely, however, Sarratt's selection is more about adding quality depth and size to a receiving room. It's the last bit that needs more explanation. He is comfortable with a defender in his hip pocket; 22.5% of his 240 career catches and 28.1% of his 334 career targets were contested. Sarratt is coming off a season in which he led FBS in receiving touchdowns in 2025 with 15. It is possible that new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle simply wants Lamar Jackson to have options in contested-catch situations as opposed to having him rely on his legs every time his protection breaks down.
What does it mean in redraft (12 teams, non-Superflex)? Much like Lane, it will be hard for Sarratt to come into fantasy value unless Bateman goes down.
Team Fit: This seems fairly cut-and-dried. The Raiders did not bring back Raheem Mostert and only have Dylan Laube and Chris Collier behind Ashton Jeanty, so the team had little choice but to add a running back capable of handling a decent workload should Jeanty miss time. Washington is not going to handle much work behind Jeanty, but he offers significant upside. He was only running back in college football last year with 30 or more runs of at least 10 yards and 17 or more runs of at least 15 yards on fewer than 170 carries. He did that in the SEC on a two-win team. The most likely reason was still available early in the fourth round was likely due to issues with ball security (three fumbles on 195 offensive touches in 2025, six fumbles on 166 touches in 2024). Nevertheless, his big-play potential is just what the team can use as a change-up to Jeanty.
What does it mean in redraft (12 teams, non-Superflex)? It's hard to call a backup job behind Jeanty a good landing spot for fantasy, but Las Vegas has nothing of note behind last year's first-round pick. While Washington is obviously no threat to Jeanty, a handcuff running back in a Klint Kubiak offense makes him a player worth selecting near the end of fantasy drafts.
Team Fit:The Bills did what they needed in the offseason when they acquired DJ Moore via trade, and they may have found his eventual successor in Bell. While his 2025 catch rate (72.3%) and yards after contact per reception (8.2) in 2025 were heavily influenced by how many times UConn called a screen for him, it only accounts for a small part of how much damage he does after the catch (835 yards ranked second in FBS). Several parts of Bell's profile are worrisome, such as the drops (24 for his career, equaling how many touchdowns he scored, his age (he will turn 24 in July) and his below-average size (6-foot-0, 187). With that said, Joshua Palmer and Keon Coleman have done little to prove - at least consistently - that they deserve to be in the mix for regular targets. Bell absolutely has a chance to win a starting job as the primary Z this summer - even if he is a better fit as a slot receiver.
What does it mean in redraft (12 teams, non-Superflex)? Finally, a Day 3 pick with a realistic path to some immediate fantasy value. Bell isn't going to overtake Moore or Shakir on the depth chart anytime soon, but Josh Allen can easily support a third receiver. Consider him a WR5 with WR4 upside in early drafts.
Team Fit: It is almost impossible to begin a conversation about Lance without first mentioning that he is one of the best athletes to take the field in NFL Scouting Combine history. Fortunately, Lance possesses a good tool kit that goes beyond being a freak athlete. His career drop rate was 3.8%, which is no small thing when his aDOT is as high as it was (15.5 in 2025, 14.1 for his college career). He should be able to contribute right away as a field-stretcher in New Orleans, both as a contested-catch option and a speed merchant. His biggest impact may come in the red zone, which should not come as a shock for a player with his size (6-foot-3), vertical explosiveness (41.5-inch vertical) and strong hands.
What does it mean in redraft (12 teams, non-Superflex)? Lance has a realistic chance of overtaking Devaughn Vele in camp and enjoying a bit of fantasy value as a splash player in Year 1. He is someone who belongs on watch lists (Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson will be the unquestioned starters), and he could find himself being somewhat relevant in fantasy if their injury histories end up being an issue again in 2026.
Team Fit: The immediate fit is unclear based on the fact that Evan Engram and Adam Trautman remain on the roster, but it would seem that head coach Sean Payton likes the idea of someone like Engram (even if they didn't show it last year). Joly is not much of an in-line blocker at 6-foot-3 and 241 pounds and projects as something of a poor man's Isaiah Likely, so his future with Denver should not have any effect on Trautman's status.
What does it mean in redraft (12 teams, non-Superflex)? Very little, barring an injury to Engram.
Team Fit: Johnson probably couldn't ask for a better landing spot if the league valued him as a fifth-round prospect. The Big Ten rushing champion is not going to take many carries away from Kenneth Walker anytime soon, but his passing-game chops figure to come in handy since the Seahawks never seemed to trust the Super Bowl MVP much in that area. While Johnson may be a bit on the small side at 203 pounds, he is easily the most proven rusher on the depth chart after Walker. He only needs to beat out Brashard Smith and Emari Demercado to move into the backup/change-of-pace role in Kansas City.
What does it mean in redraft (12 teams, non-Superflex)? Johnson's value in redraft will depend mostly on the health of Walker. If KWIII avoids injury, Johnson will probably be capped at five or so touches per game. His value will come as the (likely) main handcuff to Walker.
Team Fit: Tennessee is an interesting destination for Singleton, if only because Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are set to reach free agency next spring. It is very possible that neither returns. Pollard and Spears should not be overly concerned for their job security to begin the season, as Singleton is likely being viewed as an upgrade to Julius Chestnut and/or Michael Carter who can also return kicks. However, considering Spears' durability issues, it might not take long for Singleton to see the field and serve as Pollard's change-of-pace back.
What does it mean in redraft (12 teams, non-Superflex)? Much like Jonah Coleman above, there isn't an easy path for Singleton immediately - outside of maybe a specialty role. However, with Pollard pushing 30 and Spears struggling to make it through a season, Singleton will begin the season potentially one injury away from being on the flex radar.
Team Fit: Randall offers an intriguing skill set as a former receiver who transitioned to running back late in the 2024 season. The late conversion obviously means Randall is still in his infancy in terms of being a true running back, but the idea of a 232-pound former receiver serving as a mismatch weapon as a rookie has to be appealing for the team. He's not going to steal too much work from Derrick Henry or Justice Hill, but there are touches to be had in this backfield after Keaton Mitchell left for the Chargers.
What does it mean in redraft (12 teams, non-Superflex)? Henry has proven to be quite durable throughout his career, so Randall will not have much immediate appeal in redraft. However, his size alone probably makes him the best Henry handcuff for fantasy purposes.