2026 Rookie Mock Draft! Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - Ep. 739

The Dynasty Nerds College Show hosts Garret Price, Jared Wackerly, and Andrew Mott ranked eight years of running back draft classes to understand how 2026 and 2027 stack up against recent history. Their pre-draft evaluations reveal which classes delivered on expectations and which ones fell short. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube The 2025 class earned unanimous number one rankings from all three hosts. Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, Quinshon Judkins, and TreVeyon Henderson all scored above 76 on their pre-draft nerd scores. The 2023 class featuring Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs ranked second or third for most evaluators. The 2024 class ranked dead last. Jonathon Brooks, Trey Benson, and Blake Corum headlined a weak group plagued by injuries. The 2026 class barely fares better, with Jeremiyah Love standing alone as an elite talent followed by a significant talent drop. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty running back rankings, Ashton Jeanty, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jeremiah Love, Ahmad Hardy, Omarion Hampton, Jonathan Brooks, 2025 rookie class, 2027 draft class 00:00 Start 01:43 2020 RB Class 08:18 2021 RB Class 15:05 2022 RB Class 25:42 2023 RB Class 34:37 2024 RB Class 41:21 2025 RB Class 49:27 2026 RB Class 55:01 2027 RB Class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty Game Show: Blind Resume & Pick Your Poison The Dynasty Nerds crew turned their fantasy football analysis into a game show format for the final week of the regular season. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price tested their player knowledge with blind resume questions before diving into tough dynasty trade decisions. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube The blind resume segment revealed surprising stats. Jordan Love ranked as the number two passer by PFF despite middling fantasy numbers. Rome Odunze leads his team in targets with the second-highest average depth of target among number one receivers. The pick your poison segment forced difficult choices. All three hosts unanimously preferred Chris Olave over Tee Higgins for dynasty rosters. The Kyle Monangai versus Trey Benson debate split the room between proven production and upside potential. Most surprisingly, the crew talked themselves into ranking Caleb Williams ahead of Joe Burrow for dynasty value despite Burrow's elite talent. Keywords: dynasty fantasy football rankings, Chris Olave, Tee Higgins, Caleb Williams, Joe Burrow, Rome Odunze, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Kyle Monangai, Trey Benson, Jordan Love 00:00 Start 02:26 Blind Resume #1 08:55 Blind Resume #2 19:27 Blind Resume #3 32:11 Pick Your Poison 32:34 Tee Higgins or Chris Olave? 38:47 Kyle Monangai or Trey Benson? 46:24 Joe Burrow or Caleb Williams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dynasty Nerds crew breaks down players heading for a value cliff in 2026 and shares trade strategies for the playoff push. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price discuss end-of-season roster moves, graveyard candidates, and players they can't quit. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube With most leagues entering Week 14, the hosts emphasize making win-now moves for contenders and selling aging vets for rebuilding teams. Chris Godwin, Zach Ertz, and other veterans can be acquired for late seconds if you need playoff depth. Rich warns that injuries to stars like Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jonathan Taylor can derail championship runs, so insulation trades are critical. The crew identifies players poised to lose significant value heading into 2026. Tua Tagovailoa tops the list as a quarterback likely to enter backup territory, with his interceptions, lack of rushing upside, and uncertain future in Miami. Kyren Williams faces a statistical cliff with Blake Corum cutting into his workload, and Michael Pittman Jr. may struggle as Tyler Warren and Alec Pierce take targets in Indianapolis. Rich loves Dalton Kincaid despite injury concerns, Matt defends Xavier Legette despite limited targets from Bryce Young, and Garret believes in Tyjae Spears once Tony Pollard departs Tennessee. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! 00:00 Start 08:00 Tua Tagovailoa 18:47 Kyren Williams 30:35 Michael Pittman Jr. 38:09 We Can't Quit These Players 38:27 Dalton Kincaid 44:45 Xavier Legette 50:23 Tyjae Spears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garret Price and Andrew Mott break down the most disappointing dynasty fantasy football players of 2025, covering one player at each position who failed to meet expectations. With the fantasy playoffs just one week away, the hosts analyze which assets let managers down and whether any of these fallers represent buy low opportunities heading into the offseason. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Lamar Jackson leads the quarterback disappointments at QB18 on the year, averaging just 17.6 fantasy points per game. Andrew highlights how Jackson sits in the same scoring bucket as Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy, and Jacoby Brissett, producing just 9.5 points per game over the last month with one touchdown and three interceptions. The lack of rushing production raises long term concerns as Jackson approaches 30 years old. Michael Penix ranks as the QB29 in points per game at just 13.7, barely ahead of Aaron Rodgers and Bryce Young. Garret expected a step forward in year two with elite supporting talent in Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts, but the Falcons quarterback regressed while the team collapsed to a possible top five pick without owning their first rounder. Isaiah Pacheco disappointed at RB52 despite landing in Kansas City's elite offense. Andrew went against the grain buying Pacheco everywhere, only to watch him average 7.3 points per game while Kareem Hunt dominated with 48 percent of snaps and an 8 to 2 touchdown advantage. Kenneth Walker averaged just 11.2 points per game despite playing in the most run heavy offense in the NFL, with goal line work mysteriously disappearing in a frustrating committee with Zach Charbonnet. Brian Thomas Jr sits at WR50 after leading the NFL with nine drops and receiving just one designed target all season. The back half breakout with Mac Jones under center never materialized with Trevor Lawrence and Liam Cohen, averaging just 10 points per game with one touchdown. Marvin Harrison Jr ranks WR28 in points per game at 12.5, producing high end WR3 numbers instead of the elite ceiling dynasty managers expected from the highest graded prospect Garret has ever evaluated. TJ Hockenson posted his lowest points per game total since his rookie year at 7.7, ranking as TE21 despite top 12 designed target share. Andrew argues the Vikings offensive collapse makes Hockenson a buy low candidate for 2026. David Njoku averaged just 7.2 points per game as TE26 after Garret projected potential top three upside, with Harold Fannin Jr splitting targets in Cleveland's quarterback disaster. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: most disappointing dynasty players 2025, dynasty fantasy football, Lamar Jackson, Michael Penix, Isaiah Pacheco, Kenneth Walker, Brian Thomas Jr, Marvin Harrison Jr, TJ Hockenson, David Njoku, dynasty buy low, fantasy football disappointments 00:00 Start 02:40 Lamar Jackson 06:56 Michael Penix Jr. 10:46 Isiah Pacheco 14:30 Kenneth Walker 17:29 Brian Thomas Jr. 23:11 Marvin Harrison Jr. 28:04 T.J. Hockenson 34:30 David Njoku Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Jagger May break down the biggest dynasty risers and fallers heading into the fantasy playoffs. With just one week remaining before most leagues kick off their postseason, the crew analyzes which players are surging at the perfect time and which assets are tumbling down dynasty rankings. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Alec Pierce continues his hot streak with over 15 points in three of his last four games. The hosts debate whether the Colts receiver has finally arrived as a consistent flex play or remains a boom bust asset. Bryce Young resurfaces on the risers list after putting up 22.5 points against the Rams, with the Panthers winning record giving him unexpected job security heading into 2026. Adonai Mitchell delivered his best performance of the season with 24.2 points on 12 targets against Atlanta. The rookie finally showcased the physical tools that made him a draft darling, though the panel remains split on whether this breakout is sustainable or just another tease from the inconsistent Jets receiver. DK Metcalf lands as the number three faller after posting single digit points in four of his last five games. The Steelers receiver looks like he has lost a step, prompting questions about whether his fantasy glory days are behind him. Rome Odunze falls to WR23 on the year after four straight weeks under nine points, raising concerns about his ceiling in Ben Johnson's tight end heavy offense. Saquon Barkley tops the fallers list with just one game over 13.5 points since Week 5. The 29 year old running back continues to disappoint despite the Eagles offensive talent, though the hosts agree a late 2026 first round pick might still be worth the gamble for desperate contenders. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty risers and fallers, dynasty fantasy football, Alec Pierce, Bryce Young, Adonai Mitchell, DK Metcalf, Rome Odunze, Saquon Barkley, dynasty rankings, fantasy football podcast, dynasty trades 00:00 Start 01:21 Injuries 05:57 Dynasty Risers 06:51 Riser: Alec Pierce 15:21 Riser: Bryce Young 25:10 Riser: Adonai Mitchell 35:16 Dynasty Fallers 35:47 Faller: DK Metcalf 42:45 Faller: Rome Odunze 48:30 Faller: Saquon Barkley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara tackle a unique challenge: describing dynasty players in just one word. The duo breaks down Mason Taylor, Ricky Pearsall, Kyler Murray, Brian Thomas Jr., Dak Prescott, and Rome Odunze with creative terms that capture each player's current situation and fantasy outlook. From Mason Taylor as a beacon of hope for the Jets to Kyler Murray's ambiguous future, the hosts explore buying opportunities and value windows heading into the fantasy playoffs. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Save 40% on our annual subscription with code 'blackfriday40' FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, player analysis 2025, Mason Taylor, Ricky Pearsall, Kyler Murray, Brian Thomas Jr, Dak Prescott, Rome Odunze, fantasy football strategy 00:00 Start 02:27 One Word to Describe a Player 03:18 Mason Taylor 08:37 Ricky Pearsall 17:19 Kyler Murray 23:12 Brian Thomas Jr. 27:38 Dak Prescott 31:00 Rome Odunze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara kick it old school in this Dynasty Fantasy Football Thanksgiving episode, diving into players they're thankful for in 2025. The duo explores comeback stories like Javonte Williams and Daniel Jones, proving no player is ever truly buried in dynasty. They discuss veterans like Davante Adams and Derrick Henry, showing age isn't always the damning stat we think it is. The hosts also celebrate patience with players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cam Skattebo, reminding dynasty managers that development takes time. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Save 40% on our annual subscription with code 'blackfriday40' FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, Javonte Williams, Daniel Jones, Davante Adams, Derrick Henry, dynasty strategy, fantasy football podcast 00:00 Start 07:13 Players We are Thankful for 08:10 Javonte Williams and Daniel Jones 14:53 Cam Skattebo 17:56 Davante Adams and Derrick Henry 21:34 Jaxon Smith-Njigba 26:21 Jaylen Wright and JJ McCarthy 28:46 All of the NFL Players! 33:55 Our Black Friday Sale! 38:21 Isaiah Likely-O-Meter 39:21 Vikings Add to the QB Room Next Year 43:38 AJ Brown is on a New Team in 2026 47:59 Travis Hunter is WR1 on the Jaguars in 2026 50:47 Davante Adams Finished Career Top 5 in Rec TDs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garret Price and Andrew Mott dive deep into dynasty tight end rankings, building a tier system from scratch. The hosts debate where elite names like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride belong, with McBride making a case for the top spot after his dominant 2024 season. Tyler Warren earns his own tier as a rookie who could break the sophomore slump curse that haunted Kyle Pitts and Sam LaPorta. The discussion gets heated around Colston Loveland and Oronde Gadsden II, with Gadsden landing in the B tier after his explosive stretch with the Chargers. George Kittle gets his own tier due to age concerns, while younger options like Mason Taylor and Harold Fannin Jr. offer speculative upside for rebuilding rosters. Save 40% on our annual subscription with code 'blackfriday40' FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty tight end rankings, Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, Oronde Gadsden II, Sam LaPorta, tight end tiers, dynasty fantasy football, 2025 rankings 00:00 Start 01:08 Setting the Tiers 08:44 Ranking Begins 34:29 Ranking the Tiers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich, Garret, and Jagger are BACK with the Monday instant-reaction Risers & Fallers episode! With only two weeks until most dynasty playoffs kick off, the guys dive into the biggest weekend movers: from surprise stashes blowing up to veteran superstars suddenly looking mortal. Injuries, opportunity shifts, and some spicy QB debates. A Few Highlights From the Episode Tez Johnson has 5 TDs in his last 6 games - is he a legit buy, a sell-high candidate, or just a stash behind Godwin/Bucky/Evans chaos? Shedeur Sanders wins his NFL debut… but the Browns still look hopeless. Sell the perceived spike or hold for upside? John Metchie finally flashes, Lamar Jackson’s dynasty value is quietly sliding, and why the JJ McCarthy sky is looking REAL gloomy Bhayshul Tuten gets buried by Travis Etienne again - is the path to 2026 touches closing fast? The Browns created a QB controversy… but nobody’s actually excited about it One rookie WR is making the hosts say “I’d cash a second TODAY” A former MVP QB might actually have a realistic buy-low window this offseason Get 20% off #NERDHERD memberships with 'datahub20' Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, dynasty ff, dynasty football, dynasty nerds, risers and fallers, tez johnson, shedeur sanders, john metchie, lamar jackson, jj mccarthy, bhayshul tuten, travis etienne, dynasty trades, fantasy football 2025, dynasty rookie, superflex dynasty, dynasty podcast, fantasy football podcast, dynasty rankings, playoff push, trade deadline, baker mayfield, alvin kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garret, Andrew, and Jagger fire up the Dynasty Nerds College Show and take a wild ride through every quarterback nfl draft class from 2020 all the way to 2027. We look back at the hits (Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye), the brutal misses (Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Kenny Pickett, Will Levis), and everything in between. Then we peek ahead at the rising 2026 (Fernando Mendoza, Garrett Nussmeier, Drew Allar) and loaded 2027 (Julian Sayin, Dylan Raiola, Arch Manning, Nico Iamaleava) classes. Get 20% off #NERDHERD memberships with 'datahub20' Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, rookie quarterbacks, qb draft classes, joe burrow, justin herbert, jayden daniels, drake maye, caleb williams, trevor lawrence, justin fields, julian sayin, dylan raiola, arch manning, nico iamaleava, fernando mendoza, garrett nussmeier 00:00 Start 02:38 The 2020 QB Draft Class 07:33 2021 QB Draft Class 13:58 2022 QB Draft Class 18:13 2023 QB Draft Class 26:13 2024 QB Draft Class 35:47 2025 QB Draft Class 43:31 2026 QB Draft Class 49:21 2027 QB Draft Class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices