Mid-Season 2026 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft | Superflex, TE Premium

The College Football season is barreling forward, and each week gives us more data about the players and prospects looking to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. It’s time to re-evaluate the player pool and share an updated mid-season 2026 Superflex TE-Premium rookie mock, covering the top dozen in Round 1 and a dozen others in Round 2 to watch. The rest of the season will determine who rockets upward, fades or gets injured, but think of this as a snapshot.

Mid-Season 2026 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft | Superflex, TE Premium

Why a New 2026 Mock Draft?

In April, I released a “way-too-early” 2026 rookie mock draft. It served as a useful thought exercise, helping dynasty players familiarize themselves with names, research trajectories and project player upside on paper. But through eight weeks of College Football, the landscape has already shifted. Some early assumptions are under siege, so it’s time to revisit the draft board. Let’s see how the market has changed and whether some sleepers or surprises have surged.

Updated Thoughts on the 2026 Class

Quarterbacks

The quarterbacks remain the headline act of this class, but perhaps not for all the reasons we’d hoped. Through the first half of the college season, several of the marquee names have yet to show the developmental leap many anticipated. It’s not necessarily a question of talent, but of refinement. Some have struggled with consistency, others with scheme transitions or decision-making under pressure.

What has become increasingly clear is that the quarterback hierarchy is shifting. New names are creeping into draft conversations, pushing former favorites down boards. That movement is reflected in this mock; there’s been genuine volatility in the quarterback rankings, both in numbers and projected draft slots.

A big factor in all of this is the Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) licensing era, which has removed much of the financial pressure to declare early. Talented underclassmen now have the option — and the incentive — to stay in school, develop further and enter the NFL better prepared. As a result, we might see fewer raw, early-declaring passers and more polished prospects in future cycles. For dynasty managers, that means patience:  fewer quick fixes at quarterback, but potentially longer-term stability when these players do start playing on Sundays.

In light of that, I’m excluding several high-name quarterbacks, incuding Dante Moore, Ty Simpson, Arch Manning and LaNorris Sellers, because I believe their future lies in returning to school and preparing for the 2027 draft class. In my view, extended time as a starter helps quarterbacks grow more so that’s the philosophy I’m applying here.

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Wide Receiver

Conversely, I’m far more optimistic about the wide receiver class now than I was during the offseason. It may lack a truly transcendent talent at the top, as there’s no Marvin Harrison Jr. or Malik Nabers this time around, but the depth is excellent. Several receivers have proven they can separate, win in structure and provide immediate utility. In today’s NFL, where three-wide sets dominate, a deep pool of capable route runners and complementary weapons can be just as valuable as one superstar.

Running Back

At running back, Jeremiyah Love still stands alone as the clear RB1, but the battle for RB2 is wide open. Behind him is a tightly packed group, all jockeying for position and all with strengths that could push them into that tier by the end of the season. Ultimately, who emerges may come down to durability, system fit and late-season production. The back half of the year will separate the legitimate contenders from the role players.

First Round 2026 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft

All stats listed are current at the time of publishing, following Week 8 of the College Football season.

1.01:  Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame)

2025 Stats:  124 carries, 758 yards, 9 touchdowns | 19 receptions, 197 yards, 3 touchdowns

Jeremiyah Love remains the clear-cut RB1 of this class. If you’re sitting on the 1.01 and not desperate to trade back for capital, he’s a plug-and-play difference maker.

Scouting Notes:

• Explosive acceleration and top-end speed make him a threat on every touch.
• Doesn’t sacrifice power, showing contact balance and “fall forward” traits.
• Strong in the passing game, able to catch and run immediately.
• Navigates line-of-scrimmage traffic well; patient and decisive in zone runs.
• Versatility is real:  Love can shift between traditional backfield sets, slot alignment or even motioned outside.

1.02:  Jordyn Tyson (WR, Arizona State)

2025 Stats:  57 receptions, 628 yards, 8 touchdowns

If I were a drafting manager, Jordyn Tyson might get the nod for 1.01 over Jeremiyah Love, depending on team needs. He’s the WR1 of this class in my eyes and a sure pick inside the top five in most TE-premium or wide receiver-focused rookie drafts.

Scouting Notes:

• Displays smooth separation with elite hip flexibility and bursts off the line.
• Routes are crisp; he bends leverage, changes pace and sells moves.
• Deep tracking is polished, even against tight coverage.
• Hands are reliable in traffic and can make catches under duress.
• After-catch burst, transitioning from receiver to runner with aggression.
• Buys into run-blocking discipline.
• His background in basketball shows in boundary play when he boxes out defenders and finds space.
• In high-leverage games, Tyson has multiple fourth-quarter touchdowns and key third-down conversions.

1.03:  Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana)

2025 Stats:  133 of 181 completions, 1,755 yards, 21 touchdowns, 2 interceptions

Fernando Mendoza was a name I touted early and his play in Indiana has confirmed it. Under Coach Curt Cignetti, he’s blossoming. Mendoza is already firmly in the conversation for starting quarterback value down the line in superflex leagues.

Scouting Notes:

• • Elite accuracy and placement, especially in red zone windows.
  • Reads blitzes well; processes quickly and avoids pressure.
  • Pocket presence is advanced, keeping eyes downfield under duress.
  • Release is quick and clean, making Mendoza effective on timing routes.
  • Toughness is real. Took punishment earlier at Cal, kept battling.
  • Beats the blitz:  has thrown many touchdowns against man coverage or pressure.
  • Creates windows with pump fakes and trusts his receivers in contested spots.
  • Mobility is functional and Mendoza extends plays rather than forcing through coverage.

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1.04:  Makai Lemon (WR, USC)

2025 Stats:  48 receptions, 758 yards, 6 touchdowns

Sometimes great players just stand out. Makai Lemon might not be the flashiest athlete, but he’s flat-out good. A high-floor receiver, the USC prospect could be the WR2 drafted and he should deliver consistent points early in his career.

Scouting Notes:

• Explosive off the line; eats cushion before defenders realize it.
• Masterful route nuance with tempo, breaks, leverage and subtle deception.
• Understands zone coverage; manipulates spacing.
• Catches away from the body, often through contact.
• After catch, he’s slippery, breaking tackles and picking up chunk gains.
• Body control in the air is excellent; Lemon can stretch and adjust midflight.
• Special teams value as a returner boosts his utility.

1.05:  John Mateer (QB, Oklahoma)

2025 Stats:  133 of 205 completions, 1,567 yards, 7 touchdowns, 6 interceptions

John Mateer’s legend continues. After surgery on his throwing hand, he returned within weeks to start in the Red River Rivalry game. His risk/reward profile is steep, but his ceiling is high. Some weeks, he wins you games outright; others, he might look erratic.

Scouting Notes:

• • As a runner, Mateer is dynamic and a real threat to force missed tackles in space.
  • Deep arm talent is apparent, especially on rollout or boot actions.
  • Reads defenses quickly, exploits matchups and uses arm strength with ease.
  • Surprisingly patient in pocket; Mateer doesn’t default to scrambling early.
  • Short area burst is well-known for punishing defenders who underestimate his dual threat.
  • Throws with anticipation on intermediate routes; catches receivers in stride.
  • Mechanics are not always textbook, but they hold up under pressure.
  • Leadership and command elevate him. Oklahoma teammates rallied behind him despite limited experience.

1.06:  Carnell Tate (WR, Ohio State)

2025 Stats:  34 receptions, 578 yards, 6 touchdowns

Carnell Tate draws inevitable comparisons to Emeka Egbuka. He’s the WR2 at Ohio State now, but his floor is already high. As a polished receiver with minimal downside, Tate is a safe early pick in WR-heavy rookie drafts.

Scouting Notes:

• Hips sink with natural purpose; stems vertically, then bursts with separation.
• Excellent body control on contested or off-target throws as he contorts with ease.
• Reliable hands, plucks in traffic, doesn’t let the ball get too close to his frame.
• Routes show advanced tempo variation, shoulder fakes and intelligent re-adjustment.
• The intermediate area is Tate’s bread and butter, reading zones and sitting in soft spots.
• Tracking on deep balls is advanced and he is strong over either shoulder.
• After the catch, he displays efficient aggression, doesn’t dance, but he picks up yardage.
• Rarely shy as a blocker; Tate engages with intent, uses leverage and sustains contact.

1.07:  Jonah Coleman (RB, Washington)

2025 Stats:  112 carries, 568 yards, 12 touchdowns | 23 receptions, 284 yards, 1 touchdown

Jonah Coleman is staking a claim to RB2 status. If Jeremiyah Love is the alpha, Coleman is the challenger. A strong back with three-down potential, the Washington prospect is someone dynasty managers will covet.

Scouting Notes:

• Compact frame that runs like a bowling ball; he’s powerful through contact.
• Patient and decisive behind the line of scrimmage, hitting cutback lanes with timing.
• Elite ball security, with only one fumble in nearly 400 career touches.
• Burst is sneaky for his size.
• Moves in tight spaces without losing momentum, using subtle but effective footwork.
• Seamless receiver skills; Coleman catches and turns into a runner instinctually.
• Wiggle in space is surprising for a power back and he can make the initial tackler miss.
• Durability and toughness show on tape.

1.08:  Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon)

2025 Stats:  21 receptions, 305 yards, 5 touchdowns

Kenyon Sadiq is widely accepted as TE1 in this class and his tape shows why. In a TE-premium league, he’s a first-round weapon with a high floor, impressive upside and consistent target in all phases.

Scouting Notes:

• Athletic enough to separate vertically from linebackers and safeties.
• Hands catcher, with consistent, clean catches even in contested windows.
• Versatility in alignment:  in line, slot or split wide, creating matchup issues.
• Body control is sharp and he can make difficult sideline catches and adjust mid-flight.
• Sadiq won’t shy from blocking; he shows willingness and technique in the run game.
• Smart route runner, finding soft zones and adjusting on the move.
• Clutch in big games.

1.09:  Denzel Boston (WR, Washington)

2025 Stats:  34 receptions, 515 yards, 6 touchdowns

Denzel Boston fits the archetype of a big boundary receiver with length, catching radius and contested catch ability. While he profiles more as a boundary threat now, he could evolve into a WR2 target by the second year of his career.

Scouting Notes:

• Separates early off the line via deception and long stride timing.
• Uses his frame like a power forward, boxing out and winning contested catches.
• Builds speed over distance; defenders backing up find themselves losing ground.
• Dominates the 15–25 yard intermediate space, excellent for flood concepts.
• Wide catch radius, especially in the red zone, making him a threat.
• Hands catch away from the body, demonstrating clean technique.
• He’s no slouch as a blocker, leveraging well and sustaining contact.
• After the catch, Boston grinds; he’s not flashy, but always forward.

1.10:  Garrett Nussmeier (QB, LSU)

2025 Stats:  154 of 232 completions, 1,638 yards, 11 touchdowns, 5 interceptions

If you asked me after Week 1, I was very bullish. Garrett Nussmeier has elite traits, though his durability and rushing upside are limited. He could be a solid eventual starter in favorable situations, but his risk of injury and lack of mobility hurt his upside.

Scouting Notes:

• Arm talent is clear, with smooth velocity without strain.
• Touch is refined; Nussmeier layers it between defenders.
• Under pressure, he finds windows and maintains composure.
• Quick processor when first read is open, making him effective in RPOs and quick decisions.
• Toughness is evident; he plays hurt and battles.
• On the move, Nussmeier keeps mechanics intact.
• Flashes of anticipation in his throws.
• Teammates and coaches consistently praise his leadership energy.

1.11:  Germie Bernard (WR, Alabama)

2025 Stats:  33 receptions, 472 yards, 5 touchdowns | 12 carries, 71 yards, 1 touchdown

Germie Bernard is having a breakout year. He’s played for Coach Kalen DeBoer at multiple stops and now looks like a legitimate complementary weapon in the NFL. He could easily be a sleeper that outperforms his draft spot in PPR leagues.

Scouting Notes:

• Reliable hands, even in tight windows.
• Route precision, especially in intermediate zones, as he uses body manipulation and shoulder dips.
• Upside in contested catches; plays bigger than his frame.
• Deep tracking is sensational, adjusting mid-flight to difficult throws.
• After the catch, Bernard is efficient, gaining ground and seldom dancing.
• Football IQ is high; he finds seams and reads zone coverage.
• Versatility across receiver spots:  slot, boundary, outside, etc.

1.12:  Carson Beck (QB, Miami)

2025 Stats:  127 of 174 completions, 1,484 yards, 11 touchdowns, 7 interceptions

Carson Beck’s transfer has helped to rejuvenate his draft stock. I graded this crop of quarterbacks using Bill Parcells’ metrics, and Beck landed well despite coming off a down season. This methodology unearthed Jayden Daniels and Cam Ward in back-to-back seasons, so I’m willing to put my faith in Beck here at the end of the first round. He’s a solid option for a superflex starter long term, especially in TE-premium leagues that value quarterback depth.

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Scouting Notes:

• Pocket refinement:  Beck slides, steps and resets without losing downfield vision.
• Throws with anticipation, precision and touch to shoulders, back and hips in contested windows.
• Pre-snap processing is sharp; defenses can’t easily disguise looks.
• Compact mechanics endure different arm angles, even sidearm deliveries.
• Awareness in tight pockets gives him latitude to avoid pressure.
• In the red zone, Beck manipulates safeties with his eyes, freezes help defenders.
• Thorough progression reads to exploit soft spots in zone.
• Line communication and protection control are strengths; he directs blocking looks.

Round 2

With half the season still to play, there’s plenty of movement left to come! Some of these names could easily rise into the Round 1 conversation by April in time for the 2026 NFL Draft, while others might fall outside the top two rounds altogether. For now, here’s a watchlist of twelve players firmly on the radar:

2.01:  Antonio Williams (WR, Clemson)

His early production remains modest, but the talent and route-running foundation of Antonio Williams are strong. His stock could surge with improved quarterback play down the stretch.

2.02:  Justice Haynes (RB, Michigan)

Productive and efficient with solid burst and contact balance, Justice Haynes shows enough versatility to handle three-down work if given the opportunity.

2.03:   Kevin (KC) Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M)

Kevin “KC” Concepcion is one of the sharper route runners in the class. He is explosive in short areas and a reliable target on option routes, and his stock is already trending upward.

2.0:  Chris Brazzell II (WR, Tennessee)

As a smooth mover with excellent long speed, Chris Brazzell II continues to show improved consistency at the catch point and could sneak into the Day 2 NFL draft range.

2.05:  Chris Bell (WR, Louisville)

Chris Bell has strong hands and he’s physical after the catch, with deceptive agility for his size. He is a reliable intermediate target with an NFL-ready frame.

2.06:  Michael Trigg (TE, Baylor)

Michael Trigg is an athletic mismatch tight end who has flashed red-zone potential. If he sustains his current pace, he’ll be in the top-tier tight end conversation.

2.07:  Cade Klubnik (QB, Clemson)

Cade Klubnik has been showing statistical improvement under the new scheme, with better poise and decision-making. He is still developing consistency, but he retains a strong superflex appeal.

2.08:  Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt)

A converted quarterback with impressive athletic traits, Eli Stowers is raw, but his movement skills and hands give him long-term intrigue in TE-premium formats.

2.09:  Nick Singleton (RB, Penn State)

Nick Singleton is a dual-threat back with soft hands and acceleration through the hole, but he needs to regain his early-career form to claim top-tier status.

2.10:  Bryce Lance (WR, North Dakota State)

Bryce Lance is an explosive playmaker in the FCS, with big-play ability both as a receiver and on gadget touches. He is an intriguing developmental prospect with upside.

2.1:  Ja’Kobi Lane (WR, USC)

A tall, fluid athlete who can win downfield and in contested situations, Ja’Kobi Lane is still raw, but his flashes of dominance are hard to ignore.

2.12:  Kaytron Allen (RB, Penn State)

Kaytron Allen is a physical, north-south runner with underrated receiving chops. He has a srong complementary profile that could thrive in a committee backfield.

Looking Ahead at the 2026 Rookies

As the season heads into its defining stretch, expect more movement across every position group. Injuries, breakout performances and bowl-game showcases will continue to shuffle the deck before we reach draft season.

I’ll revisit this mock after Conference Championships to capture the final shifts in value and opportunity. Until then, stay plugged in and follow in-season with my weekly College Football devy and betting articles. The second half of the College Football season always brings surprises, and dynasty players who do the research will reap the rewards.

Who is your favorite 2026 prospect? Who feels too high or too low? Let’s hear it in the comments!

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