2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings
Every 2026 rookie ranked by what the dynasty market actually pays for them — trade values fromDynasty Dealer, updated Oct 14, 2026. Test any rookie trade in the trade calculator or theSuperflex calculator, or see where they land among all players in the full value chart.
Jeremiyah Love sits atop the class at 7,927 — the only rookie in tier 1 right now, with 1 more in tier 2 close behind. Picks move with the players: 2027 Round 1 Early currently trades around 7,648, in range of the back of tier 1. Superflex leagues should cross-check any rookie QB against the Superflex QB rankings before trading — quarterback scarcity changes the math.
| Rank | Player | Pos | Team | Tier | Redraft Rank | Dynasty Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiyah Love | RB | ARI | Tier 2 | 47 | 7,927 |
| 2 | Carnell Tate | WR | TEN | Tier 3 | 101 | 5,806 |
| 3 | Fernando Mendoza | QB | LV | Tier 3 | 138 | 5,368 |
| 4 | Jordyn Tyson | WR | NO | Tier 3 | 212 | 5,333 |
| 5 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | NYJ | Tier 3 | 208 | 5,170 |
| 6 | Denzel Boston | WR | CLE | Tier 3 | 142 | 5,159 |
| 7 | Makai Lemon | WR | PHI | Tier 3 | 183 | 4,795 |
| 8 | Jadarian Price | RB | SEA | Tier 3 | 90 | 4,740 |
| 9 | KC Concepcion | WR | CLE | Tier 4 | 198 | 4,340 |
| 10 | J'Mari Taylor | RB | JAX | Tier 4 | 417 | 4,334 |
| 11 | Ty Simpson | QB | LAR | Tier 4 | 515 | 3,930 |
| 12 | De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | SF | Tier 4 | 197 | 3,631 |
| 13 | Jonah Coleman | RB | DEN | Tier 4 | 260 | 3,502 |
| 14 | Eli Stowers | TE | PHI | Tier 4 | 726 | 3,457 |
| 15 | Chris Bell | WR | MIA | Tier 4 | 430 | 3,456 |
| 16 | Mike Washington | RB | LV | Tier 4 | 243 | 3,394 |
| 17 | Omar Cooper | WR | NYJ | Tier 4 | 396 | 3,276 |
| 18 | Antonio Williams | WR | WAS | Tier 4 | 423 | 3,275 |
| 19 | Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | BAL | Tier 4 | 370 | 3,240 |
| 20 | Emmett Johnson | RB | KC | Tier 4 | 265 | 3,231 |
| 21 | Zachariah Branch | WR | ATL | Tier 5 | 386 | 2,969 |
| 22 | Germie Bernard | WR | PIT | Tier 5 | 268 | 2,966 |
| 23 | Drew Allar | QB | PIT | Tier 5 | 677 | 2,962 |
| 24 | Caleb Douglas | WR | MIA | Tier 5 | 382 | 2,912 |
| 25 | Eli Raridon | TE | NE | Tier 5 | 773 | 2,881 |
| 26 | Ted Hurst | WR | TB | Tier 5 | 453 | 2,867 |
| 27 | Malachi Fields | WR | NYG | Tier 5 | 369 | 2,858 |
| 28 | Nicholas Singleton | RB | TEN | Tier 5 | 427 | 2,824 |
| 29 | Carson Beck | QB | ARI | Tier 5 | 641 | 2,775 |
| 30 | Kaelon Black | RB | SF | Tier 5 | 261 | 2,761 |
| 31 | Max Klare | TE | LAR | Tier 5 | 808 | 2,689 |
| 32 | Skyler Bell | WR | BUF | Tier 5 | — | 2,636 |
| 33 | Bryce Lance | WR | NO | Tier 5 | — | 2,596 |
| 34 | Elijah Sarratt | WR | BAL | Tier 5 | 946 | 2,534 |
| 35 | Jalon Daniels | QB | TB | Tier 5 | 757 | 2,507 |
| 36 | Cyrus Allen | WR | KC | Tier 5 | 413 | 2,473 |
| 37 | Jack Strand | QB | ATL | Tier 5 | 720 | 2,332 |
| 38 | Kevin Coleman | WR | MIA | Tier 5 | 443 | 2,322 |
| 39 | Justin Joly | TE | MIA | Tier 5 | — | 2,319 |
| 40 | Seth McGowan | RB | IND | Tier 5 | 451 | 2,285 |
| 41 | Deion Burks | WR | IND | Tier 5 | 982 | 2,262 |
| 42 | Barion Brown | WR | NO | Tier 5 | — | 2,253 |
| 43 | Colbie Young | WR | CIN | Tier 5 | — | 2,246 |
| 44 | Jack Endries | TE | CIN | Tier 5 | 826 | 2,238 |
| 45 | Tanner Koziol | TE | JAX | Tier 5 | 847 | 2,233 |
| 46 | Oscar Delp | TE | NO | Tier 5 | 971 | 2,188 |
| 47 | Josh Cameron | WR | JAX | Tier 5 | 1000 | 2,152 |
| 48 | Matt Hibner | TE | BAL | Tier 5 | 790 | 2,150 |
| 49 | Eli Heidenreich | RB | PIT | Tier 5 | 749 | 2,131 |
| 50 | Cade Klubnik | QB | NYJ | Tier 5 | 831 | 2,086 |
| 51 | Demond Claiborne | RB | MIN | Tier 5 | 434 | 2,046 |
| 52 | Chris Brazzell | WR | CAR | Tier 5 | 992 | 2,024 |
| 53 | Malik Benson | WR | LV | Tier 5 | 979 | 2,021 |
| 54 | Kaytron Allen | RB | MIA | Tier 5 | 454 | 2,015 |
| 55 | CJ Donaldson | RB | NO | Tier 5 | 839 | 1,974 |
| 56 | Zavion Thomas | WR | CHI | Tier 5 | — | 1,936 |
| 57 | Dohnte Meyers | WR | CIN | Tier 5 | 945 | 1,907 |
| 58 | Adam Randall | RB | BAL | Tier 5 | 827 | 1,879 |
| 59 | Marlin Klein | TE | HOU | Tier 5 | 961 | 1,877 |
| 60 | Brenen Thompson | WR | LAC | Tier 5 | 998 | 1,854 |
Rookie pick trade values
Trading the pick instead of the player? Current market values for future rookie picks — each links to a full value page.
| Pick | Tier | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Round 1 Early | Tier 2 | 7,648 |
| 2027 Round 1 Mid | Tier 2 | 6,165 |
| 2028 Round 1 Early | Tier 3 | 5,605 |
| 2028 Round 1 Mid | Tier 3 | 4,899 |
| 2029 Round 1 Early | Tier 3 | 4,852 |
| 2027 Round 1 Late | Tier 3 | 4,747 |
| 2027 Round 2 Early | Tier 4 | 4,454 |
| 2029 Round 1 Mid | Tier 4 | 4,241 |
| 2028 Round 1 Late | Tier 4 | 4,224 |
| 2027 Round 2 Mid | Tier 4 | 3,936 |
| 2029 Round 1 Late | Tier 4 | 3,657 |
| 2027 Round 2 Late | Tier 4 | 3,570 |
| 2028 Round 2 Early | Tier 4 | 3,518 |
| 2028 Round 2 Mid | Tier 4 | 3,262 |
| 2028 Round 2 Late | Tier 4 | 3,081 |
| 2029 Round 2 Early | Tier 4 | 3,046 |
| 2029 Round 2 Mid | Tier 5 | 2,824 |
| 2029 Round 2 Late | Tier 5 | 2,667 |
Deeper dive: when to trade rookie picks. See how these rookie values compare as aKeepTradeCut alternative and aFantasyCalc alternative.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the #1 dynasty rookie in 2026?
Jeremiyah Love (RB, ARI) ranks #1 by current trade value at 7,927. Rookie value moves fast once camps and depth charts settle — the table above reflects the live market, updated Oct 14, 2026.
How do rookie picks compare to veterans in trade value?
A first-round rookie pick trades close to a fringe starting veteran, because the market is pricing years of unknown upside against production it can already see. Once the pick becomes a named player — like Jeremiyah Love — its value converts fully into that player's individual price, for better or worse.
How are these 2026 dynasty rookie rankings built?
Every rookie (zero NFL experience, per Sleeper's player database) is ranked by their current dynasty market trade value from Dynasty Dealer — what managers actually pay for them in trades right now, updated Oct 14, 2026. It's the market's rookie board, not one analyst's.
Why does a rookie rank higher than proven veterans in trades?
Dynasty prices career-long upside. A rookie with elite draft capital carries years of cheap production potential, so the market often values him above a veteran who will score more points this season. Check the Redraft rank column to see the win-now gap.
Should I trade rookie picks or wait to draft the player?
Picks usually peak in value just before and during rookie draft season, then the drafted player's value takes over. If you're contending, selling picks near the draft to a rebuilder is historically good business; if you're rebuilding, holding and drafting keeps the upside.
How do rookie values change during the season?
Fast. A rookie who wins a starting job can double in value in a month; a buried one bleeds value every week. Values here update with every site refresh — and the TradeGauge iOS app will push alerts when a rookie you watch moves.