NFL Draft Day Two: Low Fantasy Impact

0:00On April 25th, Day 2 of the 2026 NFL draft drops some wide receivers, tight ends, and a couple quarterbacks, but for redraft leagues. And 12-team non-superflex formats, it's slim pickings overall. This class feels like a down year for immediate fantasy impact, with most rookies buried on crowded depth charts. Guys like Dejan's shriveling landed with the 49ers, behind a loaded group including Mike Evans and Ricky Pearceau, making him a skip in most drafts. Meanwhile, Denzel Boston joins the Browns in a role that could see every down snaps, but cap him as a wide receiver five at best, thanks to Shakey. Quarterback play and competition from Harold Fanon Jr. and Jerry Judy. Jeremy Bernard to the Steelers brings that tough yard after catch five, echoing a light debo Samuel, though he'll slot in as a third option behind DK. Metcalf and Michael Pym in Jr. for Flex Upside Down the Road. Fantasy managers aren't buzzing much, since so few crack lineups right away.

1:00Think watchlists for tight ends like Eli Stowers and Philly or Oscar Dope in New Orleans if vets get nicked up. Wide-outs Antonio Williams and Malachi Fields might contribute in Washington and New York, but their ceilings stay low. More real-life helpers then. League winners amid stacked rooms. Newer wrinkles include running back Kyle and Black as a potential handcuff to Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco stash him late if he beats out Jordan. James. Quarterbacks Carson Beck and Drew Aller got looks from Arizona and Pittsburgh, but poor lines and vets ahead mean their long shot backups, not starters. Bottom line, keep expectations grounded this preseason. Scout these day two picks for depth, but build around proven vets unless injury shake things. Up, stay drafting smart out there. Stay locked in with NFL news today. A.I. Powered Updates