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5 Players Defining Fantasy Football Offseason

Analyst Joel Smyth identifies five players shaping the 2026 fantasy landscape, highlighting rookie RB Jeremiyah Love and Malik Willis.

Jeremiyah Love, the Notre Dame rookie running back, is a top fantasy prospect expected to be drafted inside the top 12. Despite a lack of college carries, Love projects to land with the New Orleans Saints or Kansas City Chiefs, teams with favorable offensive schemes that could help him finish as a top-tier RB in his rookie season.

Additionally, Malik Willis is a name to watch after leading the NFL in designed rush and scramble rates with the Packers. If the UFA lands a starting job, he could provide significant value as a rushing quarterback in the 2026 draft class.