FantasyPros - The ONLY Wide Receivers You Need in Your 2026 Fantasy Football Drafts | Round-By-Round Targets (Ep. 1988)

In this episode of The Fantasy Pros Football Podcast, hosts Ryan Warmly, Andrew Erickson, and Jake Seeley break down the most valuable wide receivers to target in every round of a 2026 fantasy football draft. The discussion centers on high-upside, undervalued players across all draft rounds, with strong disagreements emerging over key targets like Rashid Rice (due to suspension concerns), Devontae Adams (due to age and competition), and Jalen Waddle (due to injury history). Erickson champions Justin Jefferson as a top-tier round-one pick, citing Kyler Murray’s arrival in Minnesota as a massive upgrade over J.J. McCarthy. Jake emphasizes value in mid-to-late round picks like DJ Moore, Ricky Pearsall, and Romeo Dobbs, arguing they’re criminally undervalued. The hosts also debate the potential of Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jaden Higgins as breakout candidates, with Jake calling Dobbs 'egregious' to be ranked so low. Despite differing opinions, the episode delivers a comprehensive, round-by-round blueprint for building a high-performing fantasy WR corps. The key takeaway is that the 2026 fantasy WR landscape is ripe with value, especially in the middle and late rounds. Fans should prioritize players with strong situational upside—like Dobbs in a high-volume deep-ball offense, Pearsall as a healthy replacement for George Kittle, or Higgins as a handcuff with elite upside. While early-round picks like Jefferson and Adams remain safe, the real edge comes from targeting players whose rankings don’t reflect their true potential. The hosts agree that health, quarterback upgrades, and offensive scheme changes will be the biggest drivers of fantasy success, and that patience in drafting can yield elite production. The episode ends with a strong call to action: update your rankings, join the Fantasy Pros Discord, and prepare for a draft season full of surprises.