Updated . As of today, the top five players in FanRanked's 2026 keeper-value consensus are 1. Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, DET), 2. Bijan Robinson (RB, ATL), 3. Ja'Marr Chase (WR, CIN), 4. Puka Nacua (WR, LAR), 5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, SEA), based on the season-long expert consensus measured against live ADP, which is what a keeper actually costs. The board refreshes as sources publish new lists.
Keeper calls come down to one number: how far a player's expert consensus rank outruns the pick he costs to keep. This board pairs the 2026 season-long expert consensus with live ADP so the surplus is visible on every row.
Best keeper values right now
Dylan Sampson (RB, CLE) — expert consensus 146, drafted around pick 211: roughly 5 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
RJ Harvey (RB, DEN) — expert consensus 81, drafted around pick 120: roughly 3 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Alvin Kamara (RB, NO) — expert consensus 142, drafted around pick 176: roughly 3 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Jaxson Dart (QB, NYG) — expert consensus 96, drafted around pick 128: roughly 3 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Chris Rodriguez (RB, JAX) — expert consensus 137, drafted around pick 165: roughly 2 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Chig Okonkwo (TE, WAS) — expert consensus 141, drafted around pick 168: roughly 2 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, WAS) — expert consensus 114, drafted around pick 140: roughly 2 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Jayden Reed (WR, GB) — expert consensus 91, drafted around pick 116: roughly 2 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Hunter Henry (TE, NE) — expert consensus 139, drafted around pick 164: roughly 2 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) — expert consensus 131, drafted around pick 153: roughly 2 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
A keeper is a trade: you give up the draft pick he costs and get the player. Keep the players whose expert consensus rank beats their cost by the widest margin. A player ranked 30th who costs a 7th-round pick is a far better keeper than a player ranked 10th who costs your 1st.
Should I keep a stud who costs a first-round pick?
Only if he would go clearly earlier than your pick. Keeping the 8th-ranked player at the cost of the 5th overall pick is negative value — release him and draft at your slot instead.
How is keeper value different from dynasty value?
Keeper leagues reset most of the roster every year, so keeper decisions are one-season decisions: this year's points against this year's cost. Age and long-term outlook, which drive dynasty rankings, barely matter for a single keeper season.