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. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, SEA), 5. Jonathan Taylor (RB, IND), 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
Javonte Williams (RB, DAL): expert consensus 19, drafted around pick 61, roughly 4 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Jalen Coker (WR, CAR): expert consensus 66, drafted around pick 104, roughly 3 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Bhayshul Tuten (RB, JAX): expert consensus 43, drafted around pick 80, roughly 3 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
DK Metcalf (WR, PIT): expert consensus 67, drafted around pick 94, roughly 2 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Bryce Young (QB, CAR): expert consensus 132, drafted around pick 151, roughly 2 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Sam Darnold (QB, SEA): expert consensus 147, drafted around pick 162, roughly 1 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Denzel Boston (WR, CLE): expert consensus 111, drafted around pick 126, roughly 1 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Chuba Hubbard (RB, CAR): expert consensus 61, drafted around pick 75, roughly 1 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
Matthew Golden (WR, GB): expert consensus 75, drafted around pick 89, roughly 1 rounds of surplus value as a keeper.
RJ Harvey (RB, DEN): expert consensus 93, drafted around pick 106, roughly 1 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.