2026 Fantasy Football Special - Complete Positional and Overall Rankings - Uniquely AI Generated!

Do you believe in the usefulness of AI? I do, and you should. I used AI (ChatGPT) to help generate these lists. AI by itself is amazing. It gives answers to all sorts of questions. However, it can mess up once in a while. That's where knowledge of the subject can correct errors and make data more accurate. AI generated a list with positional rankings, but I told it what trusted sources of information to use and which ones to ignore. When I saw omissions or a player being ranked too high or too low, I pointed it out and asked AI to find the source of the problem and fix it. I probably asked AI over 50 questions causing the list to be better and better. That's how you can use AI. I really think these lists will be better than almost any one person's lists that you can find. This has already been tested by a friend doing an ESPN fantasy football draft. After it was over, ESPN sent back a grade of A. So, DON'T DO YOUR DRAFT WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION.

I am putting this information out a few days early. I like to wait until the end of the preseason to avoid last minute injuries, but many of you draft before then. That's a mistake by your commissioner, but it is what it is.

Below, you will find the rankings by position followed by an overall ranking. So, print this out, get a pen to check off players as they are drafted, and beat those people who set their draft on automatic pilot!

The rankings are for Half-PPR (Half Point Per Reception) Leagues but wouldn't change drastically for PPR Leagues. (I have a PPR version that I could email you if needed if you contact me.)

Good luck with your draft!

POSITION RANKINGS                                                           

QB                                                                  

Rank    Player                              Team   Pos. Rank Draftman Rick's Notes  

1 Josh Allen Bills QB01

2 Lamar Jackson Ravens QB02

3 Drake Maye Patriots QB03

4 Joe Burrow Bengals QB04

5 Jalen Hurts Eagles QB05

6 Jayden Daniels CommandersQB06 Injury risk else up to QB03

7 Caleb Williams Bears QB07 Many sources have him around QB11.

8 Justin Herbert Chargers QB08

9 Trevor Lawrence Jaguars QB09

10 Dak Prescott Cowboys QB10

11 Brock Purdy 49ers QB11

12 Jaxson Dart Giants QB12

13 Bo Nix Broncos QB13

14 Patrick Mahomes Chiefs QB14

15 Matthew Stafford Rams QB15

16 Jared Goff Lions QB16

17 Kyler Murray Vikings QB17

RB                                                                  

Rank    Player                              Team   Pos. Rank Draftman Rick's Notes 

1 Jahmyr Gibbs Lions RB01

2 Bijan Robinson Falcons RB02

3 Christian McCaffrey 49ers RB03 Past injury risk

4 Jonathan Taylor Colts RB04 Past injury risk

5 James Cook Bills RB05

6 Ashton Jeanty Raiders RB06 Sprained ankle. Could affect Wk 1&2

7 Saquon Barkley Eagles RB07

8 Chase Brown Bengals RB08

9 Kenneth Walker III Chiefs RB09

10 De’Von Achane Dolphins RB10

11 Omarion Hampton Chargers RB11

12 Derrick Henry Ravens RB12

13 JeremiyahLove Cardinals RB13 Rookie, so who knows?

14 Breece Hall Jets RB14

15 Kyren Williams Rams RB15

16 Javonte Williams Cowboys RB16

17 Josh Jacobs Packers RB17 Suspension possible else up to RB13

18 D’Andre Swift Bears RB18

19 Cam Skattebo Giants RB19

20 Travis Etienne Jr. Saints RB20

21 Bucky Irving BuccaneersRB21

22 David Montgomery Texans RB22

23 QuinshonJudkins Browns RB23

24 Bhayshul Tuten Jaguars RB24

25 TreVeyon Henderson Patriots RB25

26 Jadarian Price SeahawksRB26

27 Jaylen Warren Steelers RB27

28 RhamondreStevenson Patriots RB28

29 Tony Pollard Titans RB29

30 Jonathon Brooks Panthers RB30

31 Rico Dowdle Steelers RB31

32 J.K. Dobbins Broncos RB32

33 Blake Corum Rams RB33

34 Chuba Hubbard Panthers RB34

35 R.J. Harvey Broncos RB35

36 Kyle Monangai Bears RB36

37 Jacory Croskey-MerrittCommandersRB37

38 Tyrone Tracy Jr. Giants RB38

39 Keaton Mitchell Chargers RB39

40 Zach Charbonnet SeahawksRB40

41 Tyler Allgeier Cardinals RB41

42 Woody Marks Texans RB42

43 Tank Bigsby Eagles RB43

44 Tyjae Spears Titans RB44

45 Rachaad White CommandersRB45

46 James Conner Cardinals RB46

47 Kenneth Gainwell BuccaneersRB47

48 Brian Robinson Jr. Falcons RB48

49 Jordan Mason Vikings RB49

50 Aaron Jones Sr. Vikings RB50

51 Jaydon Blue Cowboys RB51

52 Dylan Sampson Browns RB52

53 Jordan James 49ers RB53

54 Ray Davis Bills RB54

55 Najee Harris Giants RB55

WR                                                                  

Rank    Player                              Team   Pos. Rank Draftman Rick's Notes

1 Ja’Marr Chase Bengals WR01

2 Puka Nacua Rams WR02

3 Amon-Ra St. Brown Lions WR03

4 Jaxon Smith-Njigba SeahawksWR04

5 CeeDee Lamb Cowboys WR05

6 Justin Jefferson Vikings WR06

7 Drake London Falcons WR07

8 A.J. Brown Patriots WR08

9 Nico Collins Texans WR09

10 George Pickens Cowboys WR10

11 DeVonta Smith Eagles WR11

12 Malik Nabers Giants WR12 Injury recovery else up to WR07

13 Chris Olave Saints WR13

14 Zay Flowers Ravens WR14

15 Rashee Rice Chiefs WR15

16 Tee Higgins Bengals WR16

17 Jaylen Waddle Broncos WR17

18 Emeka Egbuka BuccaneersWR18

19 Ladd McConkey Chargers WR19

20 Tetairoa McMillan Panthers WR20

21 Garrett Wilson Jets WR21

22 Terry McLaurin CommandersWR22

23 Luther Burden III Bears WR23

24 Christian Watson Packers WR24

25 Davante Adams Rams WR25

26 Jameson Williams Lions WR26

27 Mike Evans 49ers WR27

28 D.J. Moore Bills WR28

29 Rome Odunze Bears WR29

30 Parker Washington Jaguars WR30

31 Carnell Tate Titans WR31

32 Marvin Harrison Jr. Cardinals WR32

33 Brian Thomas Jr. Jaguars WR33

34 Jordyn Tyson Saints WR34

35 D.K. Metcalf Steelers WR35

36 Alec Pierce Colts WR36

37 Chris Godwin BuccaneersWR37

38 Josh Downs Colts WR38

39 CourtlandSutton Broncos WR39

40 Quentin Johnston Chargers WR40

41 Michael Pittman Jr. Steelers WR41

42 Stefon Diggs CommandersWR42

43 Michael Wilson Cardinals WR43

44 Makai Lemon Eagles WR44

45 Jordan Addison Vikings WR45

46 Jayden Reed Packers WR46

47 Deebo Samuel Sr. 49ers WR47

48 Khalil Shakir Bills WR48

49 Rashid Shaheed SeahawksWR49

50 Matthew Golden Packers WR50

51 Xavier Worthy Chiefs WR51

52 Romeo Doubs Patriots WR52

53 Jalen McMillan BuccaneersWR53

54 Marvin Mims Jr. Broncos WR54

55 Jerry Jeudy Browns WR55

56 Keenan Allen Colts WR56

57 Jauan Jennings Vikings WR57

58 Jaylin Noel Texans WR58

59 Tre Tucker Raiders WR59

TE                                                                  

Rank    Player                              Team   Pos. Rank Draftman Rick's Notes

1 Brock Bowers Raiders TE01

2 Trey McBride Cardinals TE02

3 Colston Loveland Bears TE03

4 Tyler Warren Colts TE04

5 Tucker Kraft Packers TE05

6 Sam LaPorta Lions TE06

7 Harold Fannin Jr. Browns TE07

8 Kyle Pitts Falcons TE08

9 George Kittle 49ers TE09

10 Travis Kelce Chiefs TE10

11 Jake Ferguson Cowboys TE11

12 Juwan Johnson Saints TE12

13 Mark Andrews Ravens TE13

14 Isaiah Likely Giants TE14

15 Dallas Goedert Eagles TE15

16 Pat Freiermuth Steelers TE16

17 Brenton Strange Jaguars TE17

18 Hunter Henry Patriots TE18

19 T.J. Hockenson Vikings TE19

DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS                                                      

Rank    Team Pos. Rank Draftman Rick's Notes

1 Houston Texans DST01

2 Seattle SeahawksDST02

3 LA Rams DST03

4 Denver Broncos DST04

5 Philadelphia Eagles DST05

6 Baltimore Ravens DST06

7 Minnesota Vikings DST07

8 NE Patriots DST08

9 LA Chargers DST09

10 Pittsburgh Steelers DST10

11 Jacksonville Jaguars DST11

12 Buffalo Bills DST12

Select top four with three rounds to go, the rest with two to go.

K                                                                  

Rank    Player                              Team   Pos. Rank Draftman Rick's Notes

1 Brandon Aubrey Cowboys K01

2 Ka’imi Fairbairn Texans K02

3 Jason Myers SeahawksK03

4 Cameron Dicker Chargers K04

5 Cam Little Jaguars K05

6 Jason Bates Lions K06

7 Evan McPherson Bengals K07

8 Tyler Loop Ravens K08

9 Harrison Butker Chiefs K09

10 Will Lutz Broncos K10

11 Andy Borregales Patriots K11

12 Chris Boswell Steelers K12

The first kicker is unique. Draft him with two or three rounds to go, the rest in last round.

OVERALL                                                                  

I don't move any players higher or lower regarding their positional rankings above, but deciding which running back is better or worse than a wide receiver and where to fit in the tight ends and quarterbacks is what this list is all about.

Also, as the draft starts out, if your opponents are drafting running backs high, you can move them up a few notches as a whole. Or, if there is a run on quarterbacks, you can take one a little early. That's where skill while the draft is going on comes in handy.

Rank    Player                              Team   Pos. Rank Draftman Rick's Notes  

1 Jahmyr Gibbs Lions RB01

2 Bijan Robinson Falcons RB02

3 Ja’Marr Chase Bengals WR01

4 Puka Nacua Rams WR02

5 Amon-Ra St. Brown Lions WR03

6 Jaxon Smith-Njigba SeahawksWR04

7 Christian McCaffrey 49ers RB03 Past injury risk

8 Jonathan Taylor Colts RB04 Past injury risk

9 CeeDee Lamb Cowboys WR05

10 James Cook Bills RB05

11 Justin Jefferson Vikings WR06

12 Ashton Jeanty Raiders RB06 Sprained ankle. Could affect Wk 1&2

13 Saquon Barkley Eagles RB07

14 Chase Brown Bengals RB08

15 Drake London Falcons WR07

16 A.J. Brown Patriots WR08

17 Kenneth Walker III Chiefs RB09

18 De’Von Achane Dolphins RB10

19 Brock Bowers Raiders TE01

20 Omarion Hampton Chargers RB11

21 Derrick Henry Ravens RB12

22 Nico Collins Texans WR09

23 George Pickens Cowboys WR10

24 DeVonta Smith Eagles WR11

25 Trey McBride Cardinals TE02

26 Malik Nabers Giants WR12 Injury recovery else up to WR07

27 Chris Olave Saints WR13

28 Zay Flowers Ravens WR14

29 Josh Allen Bills QB01

30 Rashee Rice Chiefs WR15

31 JeremiyahLove Cardinals RB13 Rookie, so who knows?

32 Tee Higgins Bengals WR16

33 Breece Hall Jets RB14

34 Kyren Williams Rams RB15

35 Jaylen Waddle Broncos WR17

36 Emeka Egbuka BuccaneersWR18

37 Javonte Williams Cowboys RB16

38 Josh Jacobs Packers RB17 Suspension possible else as high as RB13

39 Ladd McConkey Chargers WR19

40 Colston Loveland Bears TE03

41 Tetairoa McMillan Panthers WR20

42 Garrett Wilson Jets WR21

43 Lamar Jackson Ravens QB02

44 Drake Maye Patriots QB03

45 Terry McLaurin CommandersWR22

46 D’Andre Swift Bears RB18

47 Luther Burden III Bears WR23

48 Tyler Warren Colts TE04

49 Cam Skattebo Giants RB19

50 Travis Etienne Jr. Saints RB20

51 Christian Watson Packers WR24

52 Davante Adams Rams WR25

53 Jameson Williams Lions WR26

54 Mike Evans 49ers WR27

55 Bucky Irving BuccaneersRB21

56 David Montgomery Texans RB22

57 Joe Burrow Bengals QB04

58 QuinshonJudkins Browns RB23

59 D.J. Moore Bills WR28

60 Rome Odunze Bears WR29

61 Bhayshul Tuten Jaguars RB24

62 Jalen Hurts Eagles QB05

63 Jayden Daniels CommandersQB06 Injury risk else as high as QB03

64 Parker Washington Jaguars WR30

65 TreVeyon Henderson Patriots RB25

66 Carnell Tate Titans WR31

67 Tucker Kraft Packers TE05

68 Jadarian Price SeahawksRB26

69 Caleb Williams Bears QB07 Many sources have him around QB11.

70 Jaylen Warren Steelers RB27

71 RhamondreStevenson Patriots RB28

72 Justin Herbert Chargers QB08

73 Sam LaPorta Lions TE06

74 Marvin Harrison Jr. Cardinals WR32

75 Harold Fannin Jr. Browns TE07

76 Tony Pollard Titans RB29

77 Trevor Lawrence Jaguars QB09

78 Brian Thomas Jr. Jaguars WR33

79 Jordyn Tyson Saints WR34

80 D.K. Metcalf Steelers WR35

81 Dak Prescott Cowboys QB10

82 Kyle Pitts Falcons TE08

83 Jonathon Brooks Panthers RB30

84 Alec Pierce Colts WR36

85 Rico Dowdle Steelers RB31

86 Chris Godwin BuccaneersWR37

87 J.K. Dobbins Broncos RB32

88 Josh Downs Colts WR38

89 CourtlandSutton Broncos WR39

90 Quentin Johnston Chargers WR40

91 Michael Pittman Jr. Steelers WR41

92 Brock Purdy 49ers QB11

93 Stefon Diggs CommandersWR42

94 Blake Corum Rams RB33

95 Chuba Hubbard Panthers RB34

96 George Kittle 49ers TE09

97 Michael Wilson Cardinals WR43

98 Jaxson Dart Giants QB12

99 R.J. Harvey Broncos RB35

100 Bo Nix Broncos QB13

101 Patrick Mahomes Chiefs QB14

102 Kyle Monangai Bears RB36

103 Makai Lemon Eagles WR44

104 Jordan Addison Vikings WR45

105 Jacory Croskey-MerrittCommandersRB37

106 Travis Kelce Chiefs TE10

107 Jayden Reed Packers WR46

108 Matthew Stafford Rams QB15

109 Tyrone Tracy Jr. Giants RB38

110 Jake Ferguson Cowboys TE11

111 Deebo Samuel Sr. 49ers WR47

112 Keaton Mitchell Chargers RB39

113 Khalil Shakir Bills WR48

114 Zach Charbonnet SeahawksRB40

115 Tyler Allgeier Cardinals RB41

116 Woody Marks Texans RB42

117 Rashid Shaheed SeahawksWR49

118 Tank Bigsby Eagles RB43

119 Juwan Johnson Saints TE12

120 Tyjae Spears Titans RB44

121 Mark Andrews Ravens TE13

122 Matthew Golden Packers WR50

123 Isaiah Likely Giants TE14

124 Rachaad White CommandersRB45

125 Jared Goff Lions QB16

126 Kyler Murray Vikings QB17

127 James Conner Cardinals RB46

128 Dallas Goedert Eagles TE15

129 Kenneth Gainwell BuccaneersRB47

130 Xavier Worthy Chiefs WR51

131 Brian Robinson Jr. Falcons RB48

132 Jordan Mason Vikings RB49

133 Romeo Doubs Patriots WR52

134 Jalen McMillan BuccaneersWR53

135 Marvin Mims Jr. Broncos WR54

136 Aaron Jones Sr. Vikings RB50

137 Jaydon Blue Cowboys RB51

138 Dylan Sampson Browns RB52

139 Jerry Jeudy Browns WR55

140 Keenan Allen Colts WR56

141 Pat Freiermuth Steelers TE16

142 Jauan Jennings Vikings WR57

143 Jordan James 49ers RB53

144 Brenton Strange Jaguars TE17

145 Hunter Henry Patriots TE18

146 Jaylin Noel Texans WR58

147 Tre Tucker Raiders WR59

148 T.J. Hockenson Vikings TE19

149 Ray Davis Bills RB54

150 Najee Harris Giants RB55

May God always be your number 1 draft pick!

Draftman Rick