The 2026 NFL preseason rookie rankings feature the highest-graded first-year players after Week 1. Texans safety Kamari Ramsey leads the way with a 94.8 PFF grade, followed by Ravens tight end Matthew Hibner and Vikings linebacker Jacob Roberts at 92.6. See which rookies made the top 15 based on their opening preseason performances.
Wed, 19 Aug 26 09:30:00 +0000
These five wide receivers are ranked higher than their consensus ADP across ESPN, Yahoo and Sleeper entering 2026 fantasy football drafts. A.J. Brown, Garrett Wilson and Christian Watson headline a group with opportunities to outperform their current draft positions. PFF grades and advanced metrics help identify the wide receiver values available within the first 10 rounds.
Wed, 19 Aug 26 09:15:00 +0000
PFF identifies one breakout candidate for each of the 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season. Young players such as Armand Membou, Kelvin Banks Jr. and Walter Nolen headline a group positioned for bigger roles or continued development. PFF Grades and advanced metrics highlight 32 players with an opportunity to emerge in 2026.
Tue, 18 Aug 26 10:00:00 +0000
Quinshon Judkins, Jonathon Brooks and Jacory Croskey-Merritt enter 2026 with opportunities to outperform their fantasy football ADPs. Judkins could benefit from Cleveland's rebuilt offensive line, while Brooks has a clearer path to significant work in Carolina following Chuba Hubbard's injury. Croskey-Merritt enters the season atop Washington's unofficial depth chart with an opportunity to expand his receiving role.
Tue, 18 Aug 26 09:15:00 +0000
PFF identifies the biggest reason for optimism for all 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season. From established stars such as Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson to ascending young players and revamped rosters, every team has something to build around. PFF Grades and advanced metrics highlight the players and units that could shape each team's outlook in 2026.
Tue, 18 Aug 26 09:10:00 +0000
The 2026 NFL rookie class delivered several standout performances during the opening week of the preseason. Texans safety Kamari Ramsey earned the highest PFF grade among rookies, while Steelers quarterback Drew Allar led his position with an 80.5 mark. Camden Brown, Matthew Hibner, Jacob Roberts and other rookies also earned spots on PFF’s preseason Team of the Week.
Mon, 17 Aug 26 14:39:13 +0000
PFF’s NFL Preseason Week 1 Team of the Week highlights the top performers from the first full week of preseason action. Kedon Slovis, Courtland Sutton, Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Kamari Ramsey headline the individual award winners. PFF Grades also identify the best performers at every position and the Philadelphia Eagles as the Offensive Line of the Week.
Mon, 17 Aug 26 13:55:56 +0000
Fantasy football depth charts are a snapshot of where teams currently stand after the first preseason game. This is not a projection of where we expect the depth chart to be at the start of the season. This primarily uses preseason playing time, followed by the unofficial depth charts and last season's usage to determine the order of the players.
Mon, 17 Aug 26 10:30:00 +0000
These five players carry significant downside relative to their current ADPs in 2026 fantasy football drafts. Rashee Rice, Cam Skattebo and Davante Adams face concerns ranging from changing roles and workload uncertainty to potential touchdown regression. PFF grades and usage trends also highlight reasons for caution with Lamar Jackson and TreVeyon Henderson at their current draft prices.
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