NFL Draft Rookies Shaking Up Fantasy Football

0:00On April 24th, the 2026 NFL draft kicked off, and round one is already dropping fantasy football gyms for next season, whether you're in, redraft, or dynasty. Top picks like Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, going first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders with a B-plus grade, Notre Dame running back. Jeremiah Love, third to the Arizona Cardinals at C-plus in Ohio State Whiteout, Carnell Tate, fourth to the Tennessee Titans earning a B-plus. These rookies could shake up leagues right away. Mendoza lands in a sweet spot with new coach Clint Cubiak calling plays, mentored by Kirk Cousins, who hit QB-12 fantasy last year in that system. Raiders lean run heavy though, so is upside my cap around 14 fantasy points per game, in one quarterback formats, like Sam Donald managed. Love joins a crowded Arizona backfield with James Conner extended, and Tyler Alger signed on, but don't sleep. Bijan Robinson thrived sharing, touches, and coach Mike LaFlore developed Breeze Hall

1:04into a top guy early. Love's talent could make him an RB1 eventually, as the offense gels. Tate's slide to Tennessee shocked everyone, dodging Grim Mox for a spot with low competition and high volume potential. Pair him with Cam Ward's Gunslinger style, and in Brian Dable's scheme, he might snag over 125 targets like Malik neighbors did as a rookie. Fantasy managers stashed these names now, the drafts just heating up, and round one setting the tone for breakout campaigns ahead. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day. I'm Corey with The Story.