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Hopkins, 34, has joined Georgia Tech as assistant wide receivers coach after visiting New England Patriots training camp to evaluate coaching interest. The source notes his foot is 'further still out the door' regarding playing, though he has not announced retirement and could theoretically fill a veteran receiver role if an NFL team requires depth due to injury during camp.

Stevenson averaged 17.1 fantasy points and 96.3 scrimmage yards per game over the final eight contests of 2025 after retaking the starter role in Week 13. The source projects him as a David Montgomery-type: a solid RB2 with week-to-week RB1 upside, expecting 200 touches, 1,000+ yards, and double-digit touchdown potential. He is being drafted in Round 4 but offers far more value than his draft cost suggests.

The source rates Stevenson as undervalued at Round 10 (RB31 ADP), more than 40 picks after teammate TreVeyon Henderson. Both backs were spotty adjusting to Josh McDaniels' offense early in 2025, and Stevenson missed a few games in November. But after retaking his role as starter in Week 13, Stevenson was excellent, averaging 17.1 fantasy points and 96.3 scrimmage yards per game over the eight remaining contests, including the postseason. Henderson should rebound from a poor playoff run, but the source doesn't expect him to run away with New England's RB1 role. Stevenson should still see 200 touches, crack 1,000 yards, and threaten for double-digit touchdowns. The source sees Stevenson as a David Montgomery-type from early in Jahmyr Gibbs' career: a solid RB2 with week-to-week RB1 upside, far more valuable than his draft cost suggests.

The source rates Nabers as undervalued at Round 4 (WR19 ADP). Since going sixth overall to the Giants in 2024, Nabers has averaged 18.24 fantasy points per game, sixth among wide receivers. He's seen at least seven targets in every game he's finished and hit double-digit fantasy points in 16 of 18 full contests he's played. Nabers is expected to avoid the PUP list. Even if Nabers starts the season slow, his fantasy impact down the stretch is being grossly undervalued. When healthy, Nabers is a locked-and-loaded PPR WR1 with No. 1 overall upside. The source suggests you can sub in a flex player like Parker Washington in September, but by midseason, Nabers' ADP will be one of the great mysteries of the 2026 fantasy season.

The source rates Washington as undervalued at Round 9 (WR38 ADP). The 24-year-old had a quiet start to his career before breaking out last season when Travis Hunter got injured. From Week 7 on, Washington was the WR17 with 14.4 fantasy points per game, outpacing Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers in every relevant fantasy category in that span. Among 71 wideouts with at least 300 routes run in 2025, Washington ranked 14th in yards per route run (2.1) and cracked an even shorter list of 12 receivers to average 12-plus air yards per target while maintaining at least a 60% catch rate. The source believes Washington ends up as Jacksonville's top fantasy WR asset and a strong draft value despite the crowded Jaguars WR room.

The source rates Ferguson as undervalued at Round 9 (TE11 ADP). Ferguson responded to being labeled a comeback target last year with 82 catches, 600 yards, eight touchdowns, and a TE5 finish in 2025—all achieved with George Pickens breaking out to give Dallas one of the top wide receiver duos in the league. Had Ferguson not suffered a calf injury on Christmas Day (leaving him with two catches over the last two games), he realistically could have finished as TE3 overall. Despite finishing ahead of George Kittle, Sam LaPorta, Harold Fannin Jr., and Colston Loveland last year, Ferguson has ended up as TE11. The source loves Ferguson as a safe, solid TE1 later in drafts.

The source rates Goedert as overvalued at Round 9 (TE9 ADP). Last season, Goedert posted a career-high 60 receptions and 11 touchdowns to finish as TE7, but he scored once every 7.5 targets—an incredibly high mark for a tight end and more than twice his previous career rate. The source views this as an outlier that will regress; after seven seasons of middling fantasy output, a repeat performance is unlikely. With A.J. Brown gone, much of his target share was preemptively backfilled by rookie receiver Makai Lemon, and the source has concerns about Jalen Hurts' overall efficiency. Goedert should finish in the top 15 at his position but shouldn't be drafted ahead of Tucker Kraft, Jake Ferguson, and Mark Andrews in the tight end dead zone.

The source rates Montgomery as overvalued at Rounds 6-7 (RB24 ADP). While Montgomery's move from Detroit to Houston and escape from Jahmyr Gibbs' shadow has generated RB1 hype, the source cautions the excitement has gone too far for the 29-year-old. Houston's recent track record with veteran RB pickups is poor: Joe Mixon finished RB17 in 2024, but Nick Chubb, David Johnson, and Mark Ingram have been wasteland. Montgomery is at the historical running back cliff around 28-29 years old and 1,500 career carries. It's unlikely he hits double-digit touchdowns as he did with the high-scoring Lions, and if efficiency drops, returning value on a sixth-round ADP will be very tough.

The source rates Hurts as overvalued at Rounds 4-5 (QB5 ADP). While Hurts posted a decent 2025 with 25 passing touchdowns and 3,000+ yards for the fourth time in five seasons, his rushing production collapsed to 421 yards and eight touchdowns, both fewest since taking the helm in 2021. Critically, Hurts scored just five TDs from inside the 3-yard line last season, six fewer than both 2023 and 2024 (11 each). With Jason Kelce gone and the tush push neutered, Hurts finished as QB8, well below the elite tier. A.J. Brown's departure and a new first-time offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion make it unlikely his passing numbers improve. The QB5 price tag in the fifth round is too high.

The source rates Wilson as overvalued at Round 3 (WR12 ADP). Despite being the 2022 first-round pick and the only viable target in New York for most of his career, Wilson has finished outside the top 20 PPR wideouts in three of his four seasons. A knee injury ended his 2025 season after seven games. The Jets spent two of their three first-round picks on pass catchers (TE Kenyon Sadiq and WR Omar Cooper Jr.), creating legitimate target competition. Wilson ranks 70th in fantasy points per target among 73 receivers with 200-plus targets since 2022, despite being sixth in total targets (528). The source is passing on Wilson in the third round for more reliable options.

The source rates Love as overvalued at Round 2 (RB8 ADP). While Love was drafted third overall and typically top-five RB picks excel in fantasy, Arizona's unpredictable offense, crowded RB room with Tyler Allgeier, James Conner, and Trey Benson, bridge quarterback situation, new coaching staff, and subpar offensive line create legitimate concerns. The Cardinals are frontrunners for the top overall 2027 draft pick, which doesn't bode well for a young running back. The source projects Love as fringe RB1, a round or two behind his current ADP.

McCarthy is one of the Chargers' quarterbacks who could benefit from Darren Waller's depth and red zone threat at tight end.

Murray is one of the Chargers' quarterbacks who could benefit from Darren Waller's depth and red zone threat at tight end.

Hockenson is in the final year of a restructured deal with the Vikings and has had injury issues aplenty, creating an opportunity for Darren Waller to provide depth and red zone threat for the Chargers.

Waller's comeback saw surprising success during a rough 2025 for the Dolphins and offered one of the club's few highlights. The source suggests he could join the Chargers, where his former head coach Mike McDaniel has an offense stocked with tight ends. Waller would provide depth, a red zone threat and one more option for Kyler Murray and/or J.J. McCarthy. His best years were 2019-2020 with the Raiders, turning in back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and earning a Pro Bowl selection.

Young is in a massive time-is-now campaign for the Panthers as Dave Canales' squad looks to build off winning the NFC South last season; the source notes that with how precarious the tackle spot is now due to injuries, depth and a veteran to support Monroe Freeling is huge.

Moore is without a squad after his release from the Colts; the source ranks him No. 70 among free agents and suggests the Lions could use his ability versus the run and savvy in the passing game as a late summer secondary improvement, given Detroit's recent cuts (Terrion Arnold) and PUP placements (Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph) forcing reliance on vets Rock Ya-Sin, D.J. Reed and Roger McCreary at CB.

The source identifies Stroud as a young signal-caller in a pivotal season for the Texans; DeAndre Hopkins returning to Houston could offer a calming veteran presence and wisdom for Stroud during this critical year as the team looks to build on recent success.

Hopkins joined Georgia Tech's staff as an assistant wide receivers coach on July 31, per an editor's update; the source had previously speculated he could join the Patriots coaching staff or their wide receiver roster, or return to the Texans for a feel-good story where he could offer veteran presence for C.J. Stroud during a pivotal season and provide wisdom for a young WR corps while chasing a ring.

The source identifies Garoppolo as an ideal veteran backup option for the Rams behind Matthew Stafford, noting his presence would do nothing to hinder Simpson's development; also mentions Garoppolo could head to the Patriots as a more proven option than Tommy DeVito behind Drake Maye.

Simpson competing with Stetson Bennett for the No. 2 job behind Matthew Stafford is described as worrisome and puzzling; the source suggests getting Jimmy Garoppolo back would be ideal and would do nothing to hinder Simpson's development, implying the current competition is suboptimal for the No. 13 overall pick's trajectory.

Garoppolo was contemplating retirement but is now interested in another go, whether during the summer or waiting for an injury to open a slot. The Rams seem like the best option, with Sean McVay expressing he would love to bring Garoppolo back to L.A. No. 13 overall pick Ty Simpson competing with Stetson Bennett for the No. 2 job is worrisome, so getting Garoppolo back to provide a veteran just-in-case option behind Matthew Stafford would be ideal. Alternatively, Garoppolo could head back to the Patriots with Josh McDaniels if they prefer someone more proven than Tommy DeVito behind Drake Maye.

Ertz doesn't want his final career play to be tearing his ACL in 2025 and is set for his 14th NFL season with expectancy of being cleared around the start of the 2026 campaign. Last season, Tommy Tremble and Ja'Tavion Sanders combined for 56 catches in Carolina; Ertz had 50 catches for Washington in 13 games. Providing Bryce Young with a trusty veteran tight end in a pivotal campaign would be a boon for his confidence and maturation and likely the same for a very young receiving corps.

Cleared of any NFL discipline and touting himself as the best WR2 in the land, Diggs would fit every wide receiver-needy squad. He has done well with young QBs on the rise—Josh Allen and Drake Maye—and Jayden Daniels badly needs a reliable second option opposite Terry McLaurin. Diggs is a Maryland native who played in high school and college there, and Washington GM Adam Peters loves signing veterans to one-year deals.

Allen returned to the Chargers in 2025 with 81 receptions for 777 yards, team-high marks, and has great chemistry with Justin Herbert as a franchise legend. The source notes this would be a feel-good homecoming (again) for the 34-year-old potential Hall of Famer, though questions remain about fit in Mike McDaniel's scheme.

Ascending stud knocking on the door of elite defensive tackle status. The 6-6, 336-pounder has quietly become the kind of premier nose tackle that every defensive coordinator covets in the middle of his defense. Davis recently received a lucrative contract extension (three years, $78 million, with $65 million guaranteed) and has become the unsung hero on a front that overwhelms opponents with its individual and collective talent. As a sneaky pass rusher with A+ run-stopping skills, Davis is the versatile nose tackle who is changing the job description for the position at the NFL level.

The source identifies Davis as an ascending stud knocking on the door of elite defensive tackle status. Although he recently received a lucrative contract extension (three years, $78 million, with $65 million guaranteed), Davis has become the unsung hero on a front that overwhelms opponents with its individual and collective talent. The 6-6, 336-pounder has quietly become the kind of premier nose tackle that every defensive coordinator covets in the middle of his defense. As a sneaky pass rusher with A+ run-stopping skills, Davis is the versatile NT who is changing the job description for the position at the NFL level.

In Week 16, Burrow threw for 309 yards and four touchdown passes in a win over the Dolphins, becoming only the fifth player in NFL history with 20,000-plus yards in his first 75 games and just the third player in league history to reach 150 touchdown passes in their first 75 games.

Despite missing more than half the 2025 season due to turf toe (sidelined after Week 2, returned Week 13), Burrow still resides in the top 50 of the NFL Top 100, showcasing how highly respected he is among his peers. Cincinnati was 5-3 with Burrow starting versus 6-11 overall, missing the playoffs for the third year in a row. In his six games back, Burrow had at least two touchdown passes in each game and was voted to his third Pro Bowl.

In 11 games, the 49ers averaged 4.1 yards per carry on designed runs with Kittle on the field (213 carries) versus 3.7 yards per attempt on 205 carries without him on the field, demonstrating his impact as a run-blocking tight end.

Despite a torn Achilles limiting him to 11 games in 2025, Kittle remained inside the top 50 for an eighth consecutive year in the NFL Top 100 voting. He finished second on the 49ers in receptions and touchdown catches, dropped just two passes per PFF, earned a 90.8 overall grade (first at TE), a 91.2 receiving grade (tops at TE), and 72.2 grades in run and pass blocking. A fifth-time Pro Bowler, Kittle's all-around game continues to set a standard in an era in which tight ends are more important than any before.

Burrow remains in the top 50 despite missing more than half the 2025 season due to turf toe, underscoring his peer respect. He appeared in 8 games with a 66.8 completion percentage, 1,809 passing yards, 7.0 yards per attempt, 17 passing TDs, and 5 INTs. The Bengals went 5-3 in games Burrow started versus 6-11 overall, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive year. After returning in Week 13, Burrow threw at least two touchdown passes in each of his six remaining games. In Week 16 against Miami, he threw for 309 yards and four TDs, becoming only the fifth player in NFL history with 20,000-plus yards in his first 75 games and the third to reach 150 touchdown passes in that span. Voted to his third Pro Bowl, Burrow is positioned to lead Cincinnati's high-octane offense if he can avoid the injury bug.

Despite a torn Achilles limiting him to 11 games in 2025, Kittle maintained elite production and peer respect to rank inside the top 50 for an eighth consecutive year. He posted 57 receptions for 628 yards and 7 TDs in those 11 games, earning his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl selection. His 90.8 overall PFF grade led all tight ends, with a 91.2 receiving grade also tops at the position; he dropped just two passes. Beyond receiving, Kittle's 72.2 run-blocking and pass-blocking grades underscore his all-around value. The 49ers averaged 4.1 yards per carry on designed runs with Kittle on the field (213 carries) versus 3.7 yards per attempt without him (205 carries), quantifying his impact on the ground game.

Gabriel is third in the quarterback competition behind Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders; he finished 1-5 in his appearances for the Browns. Owner Jimmy Haslam indicated the team will determine the starter by the first game, suggesting Gabriel is unlikely to be the Week 1 starter.

Sanders is competing with Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel for the Week 1 starter role; he went 3-4 in 2025 as a rookie. Owner Jimmy Haslam indicated the team will determine the starter by the first game, with uncertainty about which quarterback will emerge as the long-term solution.

Watson is the most experienced of three quarterbacks competing for the Week 1 starter role; he sports a 9-10 record with Cleveland and is fully healthy from the Achilles injury that kept him out all of last season as he heads into the final year of his contract. Owner Jimmy Haslam stated the team will determine the starter by the first game, with the possibility that 'somebody might have a great year and they're our quarterback forever. Or neither of them might.'

Reverted to injured reserve after being waived/injured.

Placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.

Passed his physical, clearing him for full participation.

Absent from practice due to a personal matter, per The Athletic.