Updated . As of today, the top five rookies in FanRanked's 2026 dynasty rookie consensus are 1. Jeremiyah Love (RB, ARI), 2. Carnell Tate (WR, TEN), 3. Fernando Mendoza (QB, LV), 4. Jordyn Tyson (WR, NO), 5. Makai Lemon (WR, PHI), based on the aggregated consensus of 13 independent expert rookie boards. The board refreshes as sources publish new lists.
The 2026 rookie class ranked for dynasty rookie drafts, aggregated from independent expert consensus. Pair the board with market-based rookie pick values, and price any pick-for-player deal in the dynasty trade calculator.
CJ Donaldson (NO) has risen from 116 to 81 in the rookie consensus over the last 30 days.
Eric McAlister (FA) has risen from 109 to 82 in the rookie consensus over the last 30 days.
Joe Royer (CLE) has risen from 96 to 73 in the rookie consensus over the last 30 days.
Antonio Williams (FA) has fallen from 11 to 113 in the rookie consensus over the last 30 days.
Dae'Quan Wright (FA) has fallen from 67 to 110 in the rookie consensus over the last 30 days.
Jordan Hudson (DAL) has fallen from 76 to 117 in the rookie consensus over the last 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How are these rookie rankings built?
FanRanked aggregates independent expert rookie boards into one consensus using a winsorized average, so a single outlier list can't skew a rookie's rank. The board updates as each source publishes.
How much is a rookie pick worth in a dynasty trade?
Rookie pick values come from real executed trades. See the rookie pick section of the dynasty trade value chart, or add picks straight into the dynasty trade calculator for an instant verdict.