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Now that the new prospects for 2026 are starting to gain traction, we’re going to shift the conversation to FastDraft origin. This format features checkers for beginnerslimited to six rounds with just eight teams.
QuickDraft | Origin | Rookie concepts
I got the 1.03 herein Rookie draft of 8 teams and 6 rounds. An important wrinkle in this format is the reversal in the third round.
If you’re not familiar with the third-round reversal, the draft order changes after Round 2. For example, the manager chooses 1.08 And 2.01 would then choose 3.01and from there the concept returns to a normal snake format.
Origin Concept Strategy | 1.03 Place
As projected with many rookie draftsmen, the 1.03 allowed me to choose from the top three wide receivers in the class, and I went with it Carnell Tate.
Tate offers the highest overall benefit of the group. His smart running combined with impressive speed gives him real alpha potential, and he profiles as a future WR1A for an NFL team that needs a receiver with immediate impact.
With my next two choices I selected WR Germie Bernard (2.06) and THE Eli Stowers (3.06).
Bernard brings strength to the position and has a natural nose for the end zone. With the right team fit, there is a path for him to put together a rookie season similar to his Jordan Addison-where touchdowns covered most of his rookie season.
I also made it a priority to land a rookie tight end, especially given how productive the position has been in recent rookie classes. Eli Stowers fits that bill as a player who could surprise fantasy managers if he earns a starting role early in his rookie year.
I was disappointed that I couldn’t steal Trinidad Chambers in the third round, despite his off-field situation creating uncertainty at the moment. His upside would have made him a strong value at that price.
My last three choices were Ja’Kobi Lane (4.03), Le’Veon Moss (5.06), and Carson Beck (6.03).
Lane is a big, 6-foot-4 receiver who brings in an obvious touchdown catch, especially in the red zone where his size and catch radius can quickly translate to the next level.
Le’Veon Moss is one of those hard-working, no-nonsense running backs that NFL coaches often rely on. He does the little things well and could earn playing time as a rookie through effort, reliability and physicality.
I gave it a try Carson Beck leave. With so many quarterback openings in the league, Beck profiles as a “by-the-book” passer that teams can easily put on the field. That could realistically lead to a few spots as a rookie, or possibly more if circumstances hold him back.
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In terms of values, Kenyon Sadiq stood out as a strong pick in the middle of Round 2. He would be someone I would consider ahead of the run of the tier two running backs.
Demond Claiborne was another notable value, landing in the early fourth round. He does a lot of things well in his game and has the skills to be in a starting role in 2026 or even a starting role at the NFL level if things go well.
There is one player whose value is rising sharply Malachi Fields. He saw a jump of 17 spots in FastDraft ADP and now comes off the board in the early fifth round. He’s the type of player you hope continues to sneak up on you as his upside starts to catch up to his draft cost.
Finally, Jayden Ot in the sixth round, it continues to look like sneaky rookie value. After flashing at the Senior Bowl, Ott has positioned himself as a player who could surpass his current draft slot if his momentum continues in the NFL Draft process.
On the other hand, Nick Singleton was still working on the second round of drafts. After recently breaking a bone in his foot, his draft stock could plummet. That injury leaves him little chance of standing out for a team prior to the draft – or even during training camp.
Dante Moore also still appears in drafts. As a clever draftsman, he is someone to actively avoid since he went back to school, but automatic selection systems can still select him. That only helps your team because it removes one manager from the league with a player who will earn them zero points in 2026.
May the designs ever be in your favor, see you next week! Join us next Sunday where we will break down the rookie values into normal drafts. Follow me on Twitter @CoachStevenP to discuss strategies 1-on-1 or contact me via discord @coachstevenp.
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