The 2026 NFL Draft is this week and soon we’ll have a new crop of prospects to sort through for fantasy football next season. Whether you are playing in redraft or dynasty fantasy football formats, our Yahoo analysts have everything you need to know going into the draft and post-draft. Below you’ll find all our analysis conveniently in one place — from Justin Boone’s rankings to Joel Smyth’s positional breakdowns and Matt Harmon on wide receivers.
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Joel Smyth goes over which teams are in need of a running back, wide receiver and tight end the most going into the 2026 draft.
Yahoo analyst Joel Smyth breaks down each major position heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, complete with projected draft pick for the top prospects as well as his fantasy football outlook.
2026 NFL Draft Wishcasting: Best fit for each prospect among the top-105
10 Players whose value could take a hit after the draft
Backup RB Index: Justin Boone’s ranking of top backups based on fantasy potential
Using adjusted breakout age to evaluate WR prospects for the 2026 draft
Harmon: Grouping top WR prospects into archetype buckets
Why managers need to keep college target share in mind when evaluating WR prospects
Should the Rams take Makai Lemon as Puka Nacua insurance?
Could Jordyn Tyson jump up to the Giants with the No. 5 pick?
Can Kenyon Sadiq become a reliable fantasy option as a rookie?
What role with Eli Stowers play for his next team in the NFL?
Should the Ravens target Sadiq to succeed Mark Andrews?
Raiders would be wise to add a familiar face for Fernando Mendoza
Why the Saints should return to the OSU WR well this draft
Miss State WR Brenen Thompson could be a ‘Diamond in the Rough’
Clemson WR Antonio Williams has some Sterling Shep in him
There are a few red flags to note for Louisville WR Chris Bell
