The 2026 fantasy football season is just a few months away. It’s NEVER too early to start prepping.
What better way to do that than by practicing with our free mock draft simulator? Beyond our tools, we’ll also have you covered throughout the draft prep season with our content.
To help you dominate your draft, we have put together this 2026 fantasy football draft cheat sheet, featuring rankings, advice, and more.
Pat Fitzmaurice’s Fantasy Football Draft Cheat Sheet
Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
Early-Round Value Picks (Rounds 1-4)
Middle-Round Value Picks (Rounds 5-8)
Late-Round Value Picks (Rounds 9 or later)
Deep-League Value Picks
Backup RBs to Target & Avoid
Rookies to Target & Avoid
Defense/Special Teams
| Target | Avoid |
| Minnesota Vikings | Houston Texans |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Denver Broncos |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Los Angeles Rams |
| Green Bay Packers |
Five-Word Draft Tip
Wait to draft a quarterback.
