By DynastyMath Staff · Published · Numbers as of October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Six weeks in, the 2026 rookie class has split into a handful of real assets and a long tail. 84 first-year players carry a dynasty value today. Since Oct 14, 49 have gained value and 21 have lost it. Here are the top ten, the biggest risers and fallers, and what 2027 and 2028 rookie picks cost against them. Values as of Oct 20, 2026, on a 0 to 10,000 scale. For the full class, see the dynasty rookie rankings.
The top ten rookies by value
| Rookie | Pos / age | 1QB | Superflex | Since Oct 14 | Games | PPR PPG | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate (TEN) | WR17 / 21 | 4,354 | 3,250 | +16 (+0.4%) | 6 | 11.2 | Active |
| Jeremiyah Love (ARI) | RB11 / 21 | 4,147 | 3,403 | +80 (+2.0%) | 5 | 10.2 | Out |
| Jordyn Tyson (NO) | WR27 / 22 | 3,258 | 2,564 | -157 (-4.6%) | 0 | — | IR |
| Denzel Boston (CLE) | WR34 / 22 | 2,287 | 1,496 | +122 (+5.6%) | 6 | 11.9 | Active |
| KC Concepcion (CLE) | WR38 / 22 | 1,550 | 1,246 | +363 (+30.6%) | 6 | 6.6 | Active |
| Jadarian Price (SEA) | RB25 / 23 | 1,425 | 1,049 | -313 (-18.0%) | 3 | 4.7 | IR |
| Makai Lemon (PHI) | WR39 / 22 | 1,379 | 1,094 | -167 (-10.8%) | 6 | 5 | Questionable |
| Germie Bernard (PIT) | WR40 / 22 | 1,337 | 907 | +863 (+182.1%) | 6 | 8.9 | Active |
| Kenyon Sadiq (NYJ) | TE14 / 21 | 1,100 | 810 | +16 (+1.5%) | 6 | 6.9 | Active |
| Omar Cooper (NYJ) | WR47 / 22 | 1,084 | 802 | +497 (+84.7%) | 2 | 13.2 | Active |
Carnell Tate leads at 4,354 with 11.2 PPR points per game over 6 games and 14 over his last three. Jeremiyah Love is second at 4,147, but his sources disagree sharply: the experts value him at 7,846 and the Sleeper draft market at 330, and he is listed Out. Jordyn Tyson (3,258) has played 0 games and is listed IR, so his value rests on the expert consensus alone (3,258); there is no ADP or production signal behind it yet. Quarterbacks change by format: Fernando Mendoza is 895 in 1QB leagues but 3,182 in superflex.
The risers
Germie Bernard (PIT, WR40). Up 863 points since Oct 14, from 474 to 1,337. He has 8.9 PPR points per game and 14.4 over his last three, and the sources are far apart: experts at 158, the draft market at 2,060 and production at 3,036. That makes him a possible sell: the market is well above the experts. A 182.1% jump in six days shows how fast a rookie's number can move.
Omar Cooper (NYJ). Up 497 (84.7%) to 1,084. He has played only 2 games, scoring 13.2 PPR points per game, so treat the production as a very small sample.
KC Concepcion (CLE). Up 363 (30.6%) to 1,550, with 6.6 PPG over 6 games and a Week 7 projection of 9.8. Teammate Denzel Boston (CLE) moved less, +122 (+5.6%) to 2,287, but has the better production at 11.9 PPG.
The fallers
Among rookies valued at 1,000 or more on either date, the biggest drops are:
- Jadarian Price: -313 (-18.0%), now 1,425, status IR
- Makai Lemon: -167 (-10.8%), now 1,379, status Questionable
- Jordyn Tyson: -157 (-4.6%), now 3,258, status IR
Two of the three are injury cases: Jadarian Price is listed IR and Jordyn Tyson is listed IR. The status is listed. The timeline isn't, so don't assume the injury is why a value moved. Makai Lemon (PHI) is a different case: healthy apart from a questionable tag, scoring 5 PPG, with the experts at 2,687 and the market at 265. That gap makes him a possible buy, but a rookie scoring 5 points a game has a lot to prove.
What the rookie picks cost
Picks sit on the same scale as players, so you can see which rookie a pick buys.
| Pick | 1QB | Superflex | Closest 2026 rookie (1QB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Early 1st | 4,127 | 4,581 | Jeremiyah Love (4,147) |
| 2027 Mid 1st | 1,864 | 2,126 | KC Concepcion (1,550) |
| 2027 Late 1st | 871 | 1,037 | Fernando Mendoza (895) |
| 2027 Early 2nd | 429 | 531 | Chris Bell (412) |
| 2028 1st | 1,508 | 1,729 | KC Concepcion (1,550) |
A 2027 Early 1st at 4,127 is worth about Jeremiyah Love's 4,147. A 2027 Mid 1st at 1,864 is worth less than Denzel Boston (2,287), and even a 2027 Late 1st (871) is below Germie Bernard (1,337). Early 2027 picks are the pricey ones. The cost drops off fast after that.
Three ways to use this before your deadline
- Sell a small sample. If a rookie has played one or two games and shows a high points-per-game figure, as Omar Cooper does with 2 games, the number can fall as quickly as it rose.
- Be careful with one-source values. A rookie valued only by the expert consensus, like Jordyn Tyson, has no market or production signal to confirm the price.
- Price picks against players. If the trade analyzer says a 2027 mid 1st buys a current rookie plus a bench piece, decide whether you prefer a known role over a draft slot.
For all rookies and their live values, see the rookie rankings; for every player, check risers and fallers and buy-low and sell-high targets, fresh every morning.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the top 2026 dynasty rookie right now?
Carnell Tate (WR, TEN) leads the class at 4,354 in 1QB leagues and 3,250 in superflex, followed by Jeremiyah Love (4,147) and Jordyn Tyson (3,258), as of Oct 20, 2026.
Which 2026 rookie gained the most dynasty value?
Germie Bernard, up 863 points (182.1%) since Oct 14, to 1,337.
How much is a 2027 first-round pick worth in dynasty?
On Oct 20, 2026 an early 2027 first is 4,127 in 1QB (4,581 superflex), a mid first is 1,864 (2,126) and a late first is 871 (1,037).
Are rookie values final?
No. These are Oct 20, 2026 values, and rookies move more than veterans on small samples. Today's values are on the player pages linked above.
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Numbers as of October 20, 2026. Live values move daily, so check the linked pages for today’s. Fantasy football is for fun. This is data, not betting advice.