Analysts identify key fantasy football draft targets for the 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

As the 2026 NFL season begins, fantasy football analysts have identified Jalen Hurts, Jadarian Price, and Kyren Williams as primary targets for rosters. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts remains a focus due to his favorable strength of schedule and high volume of projected matchups against defenses that struggled against the position last year. Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price is flagged as a potential high-impact rookie, while Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams is noted for his potential to outperform his current draft position. These recommendations follow an evaluation of past performance, injury histories, and offensive roles. Participants are encouraged to compare these targets against individual league requirements and roster construction strategies as drafts proceed. The assessment suggests these players may offer significant fantasy returns based on their projected workloads and upcoming opponents.
- •Jalen Hurts faces eight games against teams that ranked in the top 10 for fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks last year.
- •Jadarian Price enters his first season with the Seattle Seahawks with a fourth-round average draft position.
- •Kyren Williams finished last year as RB8 in fantasy points per game and is currently being drafted as RB14.
- •The analysis incorporates strength of schedule and projected offensive roles to identify draft-day value.
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Hurts, Price among six league-winning fantasy football draft targets
"Jalen Hurts and Jadarian Price are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's six league-winning targets in 2026 fantasy football drafts.
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