2026 Fantasy Football Round Tiers

2026 Fantasy Football Round Tiers (Aug. 21):

This Round Tiers page has lists of players I would consider at each round. Obviously make adjustments for your league specifications.

If you're looking for players who come with great value in the later rounds, check out our 2026 Fantasy Football Sleepers list.



Round 1 (Top Half):

Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions
Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons
Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals
James Cook, RB, Bills




Round 1 (Bottom Half):

Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders
Puka Nacua, WR, Rams
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seahawks




Round 2:

Chase Brown, RB, Bengals
A.J. Brown, WR, Eagles
Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles
De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins
Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions
CeeDee Lamb, WR, Lions
Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens
Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts
Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers
Kenneth Walker III, RB, Chiefs
Drake London, WR, Falcons


Round 3:

Nico Collins, WR, Texans
Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys
DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles
Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers
Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants
Breece Hall, RB, Jets
Malik Nabers, WR, Giants




Round 4:

David Montgomery, RB, Texans
DJ Moore, WR, Bills
George Pickens, WR, Cowboys
Brock Bowers, TE, Raiders
Kyren Williams, RB, Rams
Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Jaguars
Zay Flowers, WR, Ravens
Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets
Chris Olave, WR, Saints
Trey McBride, TE, Cardinals




Round 5:

Josh Allen, QB, Bills
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Cardinals
D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears
Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Buccaneers
Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals
Luther Burden III, WR, Bears
Jameson Williams, WR, Lions
Terry McLaurin, WR, Redskins
Parker Washington, WR, Jaguars
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Panthers




Round 6:

Drake Maye, QB, Patriots
Colston Loveland, TE Bears
Jadarian Price, RB, Seahawks
Jonathon Brooks, RB, Panthers
Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Saints
Bucky Irving, RB, Buccaneers
Christian Watson, WR, Packers
Rashee Rice, WR, Chiefs
Davante Adams, WR Rams
Rome Odunze, WR, Bears
Tyler Warren, TE, Colts
Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens




Round 7:

Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers
Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots
Blake Corum, RB, Rams
Jaylen Waddle, WR, Broncos
Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals
Jayden Reed, WR, Packers




Round 8:

Michael Wilson, WR, Cardinals
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots
Quentin Johnston, WR, Chargers
Jayden Daniels, QB, Redskins
Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles
Rico Dowdle, RB, Steelers


Round 9:

Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers
J.K. Dobbins, RB, Chargers
De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, 49ers
Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Redskins
Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars
Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Steelers
Romeo Doubs, WR, Patriots
Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings
Tony Pollard, RB, Titans
Matthew Golden, WR, Packers
DK Metcalf, WR, Steelers


Round 10:

Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Titans
Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Browns
Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles
Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings
Chris Godwin Jr., WR, Buccaneers
Josh Downs, WR, Colts
Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers
Kyle Pitts Sr., TE, Falcons
Sam LaPorta, TE, Lions
Tucker Kraft, TE, Packers


Round 11:

KC Concepcion, WR, Browns
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals
Jakobi Meyers, WR, Jaguars
Rachaad White, RB, Buccaneers
Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears
Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars
Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys
Caleb Williams, QB, Bears


Round 12:

Jalen Coker, WR, Panthers
Denzel Boston, WR, Browns
Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, Ravens
Chig Okonkwo, TE, Titans
Aaron Jones Sr., RB, Vikings
Hunter Henry, TE, Patriots
Brenton Strange, TE, Jaguars
Jake Ferguson, TE, Cowboys
Carnell Tate, WR, Titans
Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams
T.J. Hockenson, TE, Vikings
Jaxson Dart, QB, Giants
Tyler Shough, QB, Saints


Late Rounds:

Ryan Flournoy, WR, Cowboys
Zachariah Branch, WR, Falcons
Caleb Douglas, WR, Dolphins
Tre Tucker, WR, Raiders
Malachi Fields, WR, Giants
Jared Goff, QB, Lions
Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs
Baker Mayfield, QB, Buccaneers
Malik Willis, QB, Dolphins
Juwan Johnson, TE, Saints
Dalton Kincaid, TE, Bills
Isaiah Likely, TE, Giants
Alec Pierce, WR, Colts
Stefon Diggs, WR, Redskins
Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB, Jaguars
Woody Marks, RB, Texans
Tyler Allgeier. RB, Cardinals
Daniel Jones, QB, Colts
Jonah Coleman, RB, Broncos
Gunnar Helm, TE, Titans
Deebo Samuel Sr., WR, 49ers
Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans
Dylan Sampson, RB, Browns
Kaelon Black, RB, 49ers
Tank Dell, WR, Texans
Jalen McMillan, WR, Buccaneers
Pat Bryant, WR, Broncos
MarShawn Lloyd, RB, Packers
Jordan Love, QB, Packers
Adonai Mitchell, WR, Jets
Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs
Tre' Harris, WR, Chargers
Pat Freiermuth, TE, Steelers
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Jets
Cade Otton, TE, Buccaneers
David Njoku, TE, Chargers


A bunch of late-round fliers with upside. Check out other Fantasy Football Sleepers here.