2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings
Every 2026 rookie ranked by what the dynasty market actually pays for them — trade values fromDynasty Dealer, updated Aug 30, 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 8,201 — the only rookie in tier 1 right now, with 1 more in tier 2 close behind. Picks move with the players: 2026 Pick 1.01 currently trades around 6,748, 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 1 | 50 | 8,201 |
| 2 | Carnell Tate | WR | TEN | Tier 2 | 99 | 6,322 |
| 3 | Fernando Mendoza | QB | LV | Tier 3 | 165 | 5,654 |
| 4 | Makai Lemon | WR | PHI | Tier 3 | 156 | 5,351 |
| 5 | Jordyn Tyson | WR | NO | Tier 3 | 225 | 5,259 |
| 6 | Jadarian Price | RB | SEA | Tier 3 | 93 | 5,137 |
| 7 | KC Concepcion | WR | CLE | Tier 3 | 160 | 4,793 |
| 8 | De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | SF | Tier 4 | 164 | 4,483 |
| 9 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | NYJ | Tier 4 | 242 | 4,436 |
| 10 | Ty Simpson | QB | LAR | Tier 4 | 510 | 3,951 |
| 11 | Jonah Coleman | RB | DEN | Tier 4 | 255 | 3,945 |
| 12 | Denzel Boston | WR | CLE | Tier 4 | 221 | 3,918 |
| 13 | Chris Bell | WR | MIA | Tier 4 | 385 | 3,862 |
| 14 | Mike Washington | RB | LV | Tier 4 | 222 | 3,861 |
| 15 | Eli Stowers | TE | PHI | Tier 4 | 724 | 3,842 |
| 16 | Omar Cooper | WR | NYJ | Tier 4 | 411 | 3,689 |
| 17 | Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | BAL | Tier 4 | 328 | 3,652 |
| 18 | Malachi Fields | WR | NYG | Tier 4 | 356 | 3,429 |
| 19 | Germie Bernard | WR | PIT | Tier 4 | 384 | 3,223 |
| 20 | Drew Allar | QB | PIT | Tier 4 | 671 | 3,219 |
| 21 | Zachariah Branch | WR | ATL | Tier 4 | 419 | 3,199 |
| 22 | Ted Hurst | WR | TB | Tier 4 | 415 | 3,183 |
| 23 | Cyrus Allen | WR | KC | Tier 4 | 253 | 3,140 |
| 24 | Kaelon Black | RB | SF | Tier 4 | 395 | 3,096 |
| 25 | Caleb Douglas | WR | MIA | Tier 4 | 416 | 3,075 |
| 26 | Carson Beck | QB | ARI | Tier 4 | 216 | 3,055 |
| 27 | Nicholas Singleton | RB | TEN | Tier 4 | 362 | 3,037 |
| 28 | Emmett Johnson | RB | KC | Tier 5 | 350 | 2,991 |
| 29 | Antonio Williams | WR | WAS | Tier 5 | 377 | 2,937 |
| 30 | Eli Raridon | TE | NE | Tier 5 | 774 | 2,932 |
| 31 | J'Mari Taylor | RB | JAX | Tier 5 | 629 | 2,770 |
| 32 | Elijah Sarratt | WR | BAL | Tier 5 | 943 | 2,734 |
| 33 | Jeff Caldwell | WR | KC | Tier 5 | 996 | 2,666 |
| 34 | Cade Klubnik | QB | NYJ | Tier 5 | 740 | 2,643 |
| 35 | Skyler Bell | WR | BUF | Tier 5 | 999 | 2,617 |
| 36 | Oscar Delp | TE | NO | Tier 5 | 813 | 2,614 |
| 37 | Robert Henry | RB | WAS | Tier 5 | 743 | 2,589 |
| 38 | Max Klare | TE | LAR | Tier 5 | 843 | 2,547 |
| 39 | Justin Joly | TE | DEN | Tier 5 | 846 | 2,517 |
| 40 | Chris Brazzell | WR | CAR | Tier 5 | 989 | 2,513 |
| 41 | Adam Randall | RB | BAL | Tier 5 | 367 | 2,456 |
| 42 | Bryce Lance | WR | NO | Tier 5 | — | 2,451 |
| 43 | Matt Hibner | TE | BAL | Tier 5 | 793 | 2,412 |
| 44 | Barion Brown | WR | NO | Tier 5 | — | 2,349 |
| 45 | Sam Roush | TE | CHI | Tier 5 | 832 | 2,268 |
| 46 | Jack Strand | QB | ATL | Tier 5 | 775 | 2,259 |
| 47 | Camden Brown | WR | DAL | Tier 5 | — | 2,254 |
| 48 | Josh Cameron | WR | JAX | Tier 5 | 997 | 2,209 |
| 49 | Malik Benson | WR | LV | Tier 5 | 975 | 2,199 |
| 50 | Demond Claiborne | RB | MIN | Tier 5 | 358 | 2,186 |
| 51 | Jack Endries | TE | CIN | Tier 5 | 949 | 2,183 |
| 52 | Kaytron Allen | RB | WAS | Tier 5 | 398 | 2,176 |
| 53 | Colbie Young | WR | CIN | Tier 5 | — | 2,078 |
| 54 | Eli Heidenreich | RB | PIT | Tier 5 | 844 | 2,032 |
| 55 | Will Kacmarek | TE | MIA | Tier 5 | — | 2,020 |
| 56 | Kevin Coleman | WR | MIA | Tier 5 | 981 | 2,004 |
| 57 | Seth McGowan | RB | IND | Tier 5 | 407 | 1,993 |
| 58 | Deion Burks | WR | IND | Tier 5 | 978 | 1,964 |
| 59 | CJ Daniels | WR | LAR | Tier 5 | 944 | 1,944 |
| 60 | Dean Connors | RB | LAR | Tier 5 | 412 | 1,888 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pick 1.01 | Tier 2 | 6,748 |
| 2026 Round 1 Early | Tier 2 | 6,382 |
| 2026 Pick 1.02 | Tier 2 | 6,382 |
| 2026 Pick 1.03 | Tier 2 | 6,016 |
| 2027 Round 1 Early | Tier 3 | 5,909 |
| 2026 Pick 1.04 | Tier 3 | 5,650 |
| 2028 Round 1 Early | Tier 3 | 5,458 |
| 2026 Pick 1.05 | Tier 3 | 5,284 |
| 2027 Round 1 Mid | Tier 3 | 5,026 |
| 2026 Round 1 Mid | Tier 3 | 4,918 |
| 2026 Pick 1.06 | Tier 3 | 4,918 |
| 2026 Pick 1.07 | Tier 3 | 4,704 |
| 2028 Round 1 Mid | Tier 3 | 4,642 |
| 2027 Round 1 Late | Tier 3 | 4,510 |
| 2026 Pick 1.08 | Tier 4 | 4,491 |
| 2026 Pick 1.09 | Tier 4 | 4,277 |
| 2028 Round 1 Late | Tier 4 | 4,166 |
| 2026 Round 1 Late | Tier 4 | 4,063 |
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- Who is the #1 dynasty rookie in 2026?
- Jeremiyah Love (RB, ARI) ranks #1 by current trade value at 8,201. Rookie value moves fast once camps and depth charts settle — the table above reflects the live market, updated Aug 30, 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 Aug 30, 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.