EARLY fantasy ROOKIE RANKINGS: How NFL Draft can impact Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, Ty Simpson & more

Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer and NFL.com's Michelle Magdziuk explore the potential biggest twists and turns that can shake up the fantasy football values of the most talented rookies in the 2026 NFL draft. Starting with how it might shake out between the three top wide receivers — Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon and Jordyn Tyson — and considering the immediate impact potential of tight ends Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers, Vinnie and Michelle try to consider some key draft questions. What are the sleeper landing spots for running backs? Could Ty Simpson join Fernando Mendoza in having some streaming potential at QB? Vinnie and Michelle give their final pre-draft answers.

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