WR · TEN · 21 yrs · exp 0 · Ohio State
From latest snapshot · trend vs ~7d prior when data allows.
One snapshot point per calendar day (shown in your timezone).
Latest: May 22, 2026 · 5,957
Stories linked to this player — newest first.
Titans QB Cam Ward has declared himself 'perfectly healthy' after a shoulder injury, and has lost 10 pounds to feel faster and more durable. He is getting significant reps in the new offense and building chemistry with WR Carnell Tate
We spent so much time earlier this year thinking and talking and writing about the 2026 NFL Draft . It makes sense, given that for most of the offseason, we didn't know who would be drafted where or how they would affect their new teams. Even now that they've been drafted, we've only had a short while to figure out who fits best and what we should expect from them as rookies. But that doesn't mean we should just push the 2025 draft class aside. The players selected just last year will have a significant impact on their teams in 2026, for obvious reasons. In the space below, we're going to look at 15 players taken fairly early in the draft, detail the biggest questions facing them in Year 2 and examine what the answers might mean for their respective teams. Ward had one of the worst supporting casts in the NFL last season. His pass-catchers couldn't get open and struggled to actually catch the ball when they did. The offensive line was seemingly broken for most of the year. Tennessee addressed the first part of that equation by signing Wan'Dale Robinson and drafting Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick. But did the Titans do enough on the offensive line to make sure Ward has enough time to find his targets down the field? We'll find out in September. Hunter lasted only seven weeks before suffering a non-contact knee injury that knocked him out for the rest of his rookie season. Given his size and workload, there will always be questions about whether he can hold up long term. But there are also questions about where he'll actually play on a down-to-down and week-to-week basis . Before he got hurt, the Jaguars started shifting his usage to make him more of a wide receiver than a cornerback, according to Pro Football Focus. But entering this season, the Jags have Brian Thomas Jr. , Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington at receiver and not quite as much strong depth in the defensive backfield. Will his snaps now lean more toward the defensive side of the ball? And if so, how much will he actually contribute as a receiver? Carter finished 12th in the NFL with 66 pressures, according to Tru Media. He also ranked 46th in pressure rate out of 271 players who rushed the passer 100 times or more. But because Carter converted just four of his pressures into sacks, he checked in 211th among that group in sack-to-pressure ratio. That's not something you'd expect to continue for someone who showed such a strong ability to get near the quarterback. Can he finish the job more often in Year 2? For most of his rookie season, Campbell was a solid if relatively unspectacular left tackle. He checked in 39th out of 85 qualified tackles in PFF's pass-blocking grades from Weeks 1 through 12. But after suffering a knee injury that kept him out for about a month, Campbell struggled badly. He finished dead last out of 81 qualified tackles in pass-blocking grade and allowed 15 pressures in four games. His short arms meant people were skeptical of his ability to stick at tackle, and the struggles down the stretch exacerbated those concerns. We'll find out quickly how much of those struggles were injury-related and how much were about him perhaps needing to play another position. Jeanty averaged just 3.7 yards per carry as a rookie, with a 41% rushing success rate. He caught 55 passes but finished 56th among 66 running backs who ran at least 100 routes in yards per target. Like Ward, Jeanty experienced a terrible situation during his rookie season, working behind a decrepit offensive line in perhaps the worst offensive environment in the league. With Klint Kubiak, Tyler Linderbaum and more in the fold, things should be better this year. Can Jeanty's production follow? McMillan had a terrific rookie season, catching 70 passes for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns. He finished the year with a very solid 1.86 yards per route run average, which was 32nd in the NFL. Generally, star receivers get about 2.00 yards per route. Can McMillan take a s [... truncated ...]
Chimere Dike's fantasy value is trending down for the Tennessee Titans due to offseason additions and a crowded depth chart. While his trade market is limited, he remains a promising player worth stashing on the bench for potential long-term relevance or if injuries open up a role
Jeremiyah Love and Fernando Mendoza are emerging as early favorites for NFL Rookie of the Year, with odds of +430. Love, a RB drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, showed explosive speed and production in college. Mendoza, a QB joining the Las Vegas Raiders, brings championship and Heisman hype. Carnell Tate, a WR for the Tennessee Titans, is also noted for his route-running ability
In another lost season for the Tennessee Titans in 2025, fourth-round rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor saw plenty of opportunities and finished as the team's second-leading receiver with 41 catches on his 89 targets for 515 yards and four touchdowns across 16 games (14 starts). The 22-year-old out of Stanford wasn't very efficient, though, with a catch rate of 46.1% and plenty of drops in an inconsistent offense led by rookie quarterback Cameron Ward. While Ayomanor's first year in the league has to be considered a success after he was drafted in the fourth round, he's unlikely to get as many chances to produce going forward as he did last season, considering Tennessee's offseason additions at the wideout position. The Titans added target hog Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency and drafted former Ohio State star pass-catcher Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick. Veteran Calvin Ridley (leg) is still on the roster, and second-year tight end Gunnar Helm is also expected to have an expanded role in the passing game. Oh, and there's also fellow second-year receiver Chimere Dike to compete with. It's going to be difficult for Ayomanor to rise above his rookie production going forward in Tennessee. RotoBaller has him ranked just inside the top-100 dynasty WRs at No. 92
The NFL will continue its tradition of playing a game on Black Friday for the fourth consecutive season, offering an additional standalone game following the Thanksgiving Day triple-header. This year, the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Denver Broncos. The article also lists several potential draft picks for various teams, including QB Fernando Mendoza for the Las Vegas Raiders and OLB/DE David Bailey for the New York Jets
Taking Ricky Bobby’s dad’s advice to heart and twisting it into something for dynasty purposes: if you’re not looking a year ahead, you’re behind. It’s a little early to be thinking about the 2027 rookie class; after all, the 2026 season is still months away. But 2027 rookie picks are some of the most valuable assets in our game right now. Seriously, try trading for one in your league. Unless you’re offering a top-30 startup player, good luck prying that pick from a manager’s hands. With that in mind, I wanted to take a stab at what the first round of a 2027 dynasty rookie superflex draft might look like around this time next year. Alright, this is why dynasty managers have been trying to sell their souls for 2027 first-round picks over the last two years. Jeremiah Smith is the white whale of this draft. The kid walked into Ohio State as a true freshman and reeled in 76 catches for 1,311 yards and 15 touchdowns. He did that with Emeka Egbuka and Carnell Tate on the roster, both of whom were top 20 selections in their respective drafts. Jeremiah Smith 2025 Highlights. Some might say “Generational”. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/lZ4DXJA9Bj — Football Performances (@NFLPerformances) April 29, 2026 Last season was more of the same, as Smith racked up 87 receptions for 1,243 yards and 12 scores. He is a stat machine and should be an absolute stud at the next level. He’s a prospect with a Ja’Marr Chase- or Justin Jefferson-type ceiling. Any manager who even has a realistic chance at the 1.01 should be doing whatever they can to secure that pick. You’ll either get a true generational talent or be able to flip it for a massive, roster-altering haul. If Arch Manning turns pro after the 2026 season, I’m assuming it’s because he had an impressive campaign. And if that happens, the Manning name will be too much of an allure for both NFL teams and dynasty managers alike. Manning struggled at times against elite competition in his first year as a starter, but did end the season with some solid stats: 3,163 passing yards, 399 rushing yards, with 26 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing scores. Obviously, he has the pedigree; he just needs to improve his processing and decision-making. If Manning does that, he’ll be a top-three pick in both the NFL Draft and superflex rookie drafts. In a surprise move, Dante Moore decided not to enter the 2026 Draft and stayed at Oregon for another season. Ballsy move, as he likely would’ve been the No. 2 overall pick behind Fernando Mendoza. Moore was uber-impressive in 2025, completing 71.8% of his throws for 3,565 yards with 30 passing touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He has a lightning-fast release and excellent ball placement at all three levels. Unfortunately, Moore is not much of a rusher, so his fantasy upside is capped. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 204 pounds, he profiles more like a C.J. Stroud than a Jayden Daniels. Tired of bad quarterback play at Auburn, Cam Coleman is headed to Texas to play with Manning. Standing at 6-foot-3, he’s your classic X receiver — and a dangerous one at that. Coleman is a major threat down the field and in the red zone thanks to his hops and ball-tracking ability. If he takes a step forward and surpasses his 708 yards and five touchdowns from last season, Coleman has a chance to be a high draft pick next April. He’ll only be 20 years old this time next year, so there’s a lengthy (and hopefully productive) career ahead of Coleman at the pro level. This kid burst onto the scene and took the SEC by storm as a sophomore last year. He had 335 total touches, rushing for 1,567 yards and chipping in 177 through the air. His 24 rushing touchdowns were third all-time in SEC history, behind only Najee Harris (25) and Derrick Henry (28). Kewan Lacy is better than every running back in the NFL Draft and he’s not even the top back in the SEC. pic.twitter.com/a0Oj9vCUsp — SEC Numbers Guy (@secnumbersguy) April 23, 2026 At 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds, KewanLacy isn’t the biggest back — so, [... truncated ...]
Fit often matters as much as talent to success in the NFL . That's especially true for rookies, as it's the shortest offseason they'll ever have at any level of football to get up to speed. Landing in a spot that gives them a clear path to the field and plays to their strengths is a big factor in their immediate impact. The All-Rookie team isn't a formal award like All-Pros or Pro Bowlers. The PFWA has done its own since 1974, but its positional designations are incredibly dated, with two running backs and three linebackers included. Let's use modern positional designations and predict who will have the most productive seasons among this year's rookie class based on their talent, NFL readiness and opportunity to produce. This is the easiest one on the entire list. Fernando Mendoza could easily be the only rookie quarterback who starts this season. The 13th overall pick, Ty Simpson, will only play for the Rams if Matthew Stafford goes down, and third-rounders Carson Beck and Drew Allar were third-rounders for a reason. If Mendoza doesn't start Week 1, he should by Week 5 at the latest, and he'll have one of the best play-callers in the NFL in Klint Kubiak. It's either Jeremiyah Love or his former Notre Dame teammate Jadarian Price here. Anyone else would be a long shot in a historically weak running back class with only one other top-100 pick (Kaelon Black), and he backs up Christian McCaffrey. Love lands with coach Mike LaFleur, who, as offensive coordinator for the Jets , had Breece Hall averaging 5.8 yards per carry as a rookie before tearing his ACL midseason. Carnell Tate is an obvious selection. He walks into a spot where he's the unquestioned No. 1 receiver option for Cam Ward, filling the role the Titans missed dearly last year. KC Concepcion is a little less obvious, as he doesn't exactly have a high-volume passing offense to put up big numbers. What he does have, however, is a clear-cut path to targets and an NFL-ready game. Concepcion finished as the No. 1 wide receiver on my draft board because of his ability to separate against man coverage, which should translate immediately in the NFL. Antonio Williams is one of the most experienced slot receivers in the draft class, with nearly 1,000 routes run from that spot in his collegiate career. He'll fit seamlessly into the Commanders ' offense, which lost leading receiver Deebo Samuel, who operated primarily from the slot. Williams has an obvious path to a hefty target load with Jayden Daniels hopefully healthy all season. There wasn't a clean landing spot for any of the top tight ends this year. None of the nine taken in the top 100 went to a team where they'll be the unquestioned No. 1 at the position. Kenyon Sadiq , at minimum, will garner schemed targets because of his ability after the catch. He should easily usurp last year's second-rounder, Mason Taylor, for targets in the Jets' offense. Spencer Fano had the cleanest tape of any offensive lineman in the draft and will be the clear-cut starter at left tackle for the Browns next season. Blake Miller is the only other tackle in the draft with no roadblocks to a starting role, so he's the choice here by default. Monroe Freeling, Max Iheanachor and Caleb Lomu all look destined to take redshirt years with the Panthers , Steelers and Patriots, respectively. There were three top-15 picks who will start at guard as rookies, meaning Francis Mauigoa is the odd man out here. I believe Olaivavega Ioane's experience at guard will make his transition easier, while Kadyn Proctor's biggest weakness -- his foot speed -- gets mitigated by moving inside. While Keylan Rutledge technically never played center in 3,019 career snaps in college, this looks like his most likely position based on the contracts Houston gave out this offseason. As the second-ranked true interior offensive lineman on my board, Rutledge playing a new position shouldn't worry Texans fans much. The common thread here is their work in the run game, wh [... truncated ...]
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was a top prospect in this year's NFL Draft, and his landing spot could be conducive to a top-12 finish in fantasy football. Tyson ended up with the Saints, where he should start every game opposite Chris Olave. New Orleans' offense is trending in the right direction under offensive-minded head coach Kellen Moore. Quarterback Tyler Shough had a fantastic rookie season, Travis Etienne Jr. was added to the backfield, and Tyson and Olave could end up being the best wide receiver duo in the NFC South. We're not too worried about target share, either, as Shough averaged 35 pass attempts per game following the bye week last year, and that number could increase in 2026. Tyson may initially produce slightly less than Olave, but we wouldn't be surprised to see an even split (or even see Tyson win the top role) by season's end, especially given Olave's concussion history. All in all, Tyson will push to be the top-scoring receiver in the 2026 rookie class, both short-term and long-term. His biggest competition is presumably Carnell Tate, the Titans' first-round pick, who may initially face some growing pains as Cameron Ward continues to develop
Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate, the fourth overall pick in the 2026 draft, has agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract, which is fully guaranteed and valued at over $51 million. Tate's deal, which includes a $33.6 million signing bonus, was negotiated quickly, following a trend of early rookie contract signings
Titans receiver Carnell Tate, one of my personal favorite 2026 prospects because of his Lego habit, said in the hours before he was drafted that he would "give up the bank" to get his preferred number, 17, at the next level
Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (+300) is the favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year, followed by Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza. Other notable rookies with odds include Titans WR Carnell Tate, Saints WR Jordyn Tyson, and Seahawks RB Jadarian Price. Quarterbacks Carson Beck and Ty Simpson also have odds, while the Defensive Rookie of the Year race features Jets WR David Bailey and Buccaneers LB Rueben Bain Jr
You're caught up — end of feed.
Data comes from cached Sleeper and KTC snapshots. Values update when the sync jobs run.
