2026 Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft
We are through seven weeks of the NFL season, and it has been one of the roughest seasons for injuries. Christian McCaffery did not even make it into the season and numerous other stars have been lost for the season. If your team is struggling, now may be the time to look to the future.
Many are looking to trade for 2025 draft picks but what about the 2026 NFL Draft? It is hard to predict what players will be high draft picks two years in advance. Many managers would be more likely to let go of first-round picks two years in advance. You could get more value for trading for the 2026 picks and build for the future. Let’s take a look at a way too-early superflex mock draft for the 2026 season.
1.01 – Nico Iamaleava, QB Tennessee
Many in Knoxville have been waiting to see the offense under Iamaleava. He was a top recruit and seemed perfect for the offense with his size and mobility. This year has had its ups and downs, but he shows flashes of what he can do. In the Alabama game, he struggled but threw a perfect pass for the game-winning touchdown. The NFL always needs quarterbacks, and he should be one of the top on the board in 2026.
1.02 – Arch Manning, QB Texas
The quarterback who will be in the running to unseat Iamaleava is Arch Manning. He has the pedigree and because of injuries has been able to show off his skills in some games this year. Manning is completing 69% of his passes along with throwing nine touchdowns to only two interceptions. One thing he has over his uncles is his mobility. He scored a 67 yard touchdown in his second game of the year. It will be fun watching the two top quarterbacks battle for the top spot in the 2026 NFL Draft.
1.03 – CJ Baxter, RB Texas
CJ Baxter had a strong freshman season with over 600 rushing yards and also catching 23 passes out of the backfield. He was set for a big second year before getting injured before the season even started. We will have to see how he comes back next year, but in this class, he could still be the top running back. Baxter has great balance and can fight through contact. He looks to be a three-down back at the next level.
1.04 – Eugene Wilson III, WR Florida
Eugene Wilson was a bright spot on the Florida offense in his freshman year. He had over 500 yards and six touchdowns. Another big plus for Wilson is his versatility, as he has lined up 42% in the slot and over 56% outside. He has increased his depth of target from two yards to six yards this year. Wilson is great in space and over 80% of his yards are after the catch. Now with DJ Lagway at quarterback, we could see an uptick in his production.
1.05 – Zachariah Branch, WR USC
Zachariah Branch is an electric player who in his freshman year had over 700 return yards and two touchdowns. He has not been consistent game to game, but you see the potential. Against Michigan, he had his best game so far with six catches for 98 yards. The Trojans offense has not been as explosive this year but with another year I think Branch will continue to develop as a receiver. He will impress at the combine and his ability in the open field will lead him to be a day-two player.
1.06 – Kevin Concepcion, WR North Carolina State
Concepcion was a sleeper last year and had a huge freshman breakout with 845 yards and 10 touchdowns. He is a smooth route runner and great after the catch in making defenders miss. At North Carolina State, he is working mainly out the slot with 87% of his snaps coming from that alignment. This year he has had a rough year in production because of injuries to the starting quarterback. He will not be as highly looked at until the draft process but is a name you need to watch out for.
1.07 – Carnell Tate, WR Ohio State
Carnell Tate is stuck in a logjam at wide receiver and is getting a little lost in the shuffle. Emeka Egbuka will be gone in 2025 so he should be the second receiver to star Jeremiah Smith. He only has 496 yards and two touchdowns so far in his career but he has good size and just needs more playing time. We have seen Ohio State receivers get stuck on the depth chart but have a big final year to jump up in the draft. That could be the case for Tate.
Carnell Tate | Credit: Joseph Maiorana
1.08 – Darius Taylor, RB Minnesota
Darius Taylor had an impressive freshman season with 800 rushing yards and five touchdowns. What is more impressive is that he did that in five games because of injuries. This year he has had two strong games with over 100 yards but the rest he has been kept in check. Part of the problem is Minnesota falling behind and the lack of an explosive passing game. Taylor shows patience and can break through tackles. This year he has improved on his receiving, already passing his stats for his freshman year.
1.09 – Justice Haynes, RB Alabama
Haynes has been waiting his turn at Alabama but has shown nice things when he gets the ball. On 72 carries he has 439 yards and is averaging over six yards a carry. He shows the speed to take it the distance and the balance to bounce runs outside. He is splitting time right now but should continue to get more touches and could move up into a day two pick.
1.10 – Avery Johnson, QB Kansas State
Avery Johnson is why Will Howard decided to transfer to Ohio State. He took over as the starter this year and has played well in four of his five starts. In the last two games he has improved his completion percentage to over 65% and has 14 touchdowns to five interceptions on the year. He is a dual-threat quarterback, and we see NFL teams are looking for those types more and more. Johnson has over 600 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in a year and a half. With another year of improvement, I could see a team taking a chance on him in the first two rounds.
1.11 – Johntay Cook, WR Texas
This may be crazy, but I cannot give up on Johntay Cook. He was a top 40 recruit in 2022 and I thought he would have a bigger impact on the Texas offense. Texas has brought in some transfer receivers that have kept him further down the depth chart. Cook only has 22 targets so far in his career and that has resulted in just 273 yards. This year he scored two touchdowns and had some nice chemistry when Arch Manning was playing. I hope he can break out next year because at the combine I think he will impress and move up the boards. I am picking him here based on talent even though we have not seen enough production yet.
1.12 – Kaden Feagin, RB Illinois
This one might be a reach for many, but I am a big fan of Kaden Feagin’s game. He is a strong back but has enough speed to take it the distance. He is more of a traditional back but has shown ability in the passing game. Feagin had a strong freshman season for the Illini with over 500 yards and three touchdowns. He was poised to take a step forward this year, but his season was cut short with an injury. Feagin finished the year with 306 yards and averaged 4.6 yards per carry. His third year will be big to stay healthy and produce for a full season.
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