Hayden Winks shares insights from 2026 fantasy football mock draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Hayden Winks conducted a Full-PPR, 12-team fantasy football mock draft, detailing his selections and strategy. He highlighted Puka Nacua's fall to the fourth overall pick as a standout moment, recommending a focus on running backs early in the draft. Winks expressed caution about certain players, such as James Cook III and Kyren Williams, while advocating for players like Brock Bowers and Malik Nabers later in the draft. The draft process, filled with fluctuations in player value, is critical as leagues prepare for the upcoming NFL season.
- •Winks favored running backs in the early rounds.
- •Puka Nacua was picked fourth overall.
- •Brock Bowers is positioned for a strong season as a tight end.
- •Malik Nabers showed promise in training camp drills.
- •Draft strategy emphasizes adapting to player selections.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Fantasy Football Mock Draft 3.0: Full list of picks, analysis for Full-PPR, 12-team league
"Check out Hayden Winks' takeaways from a Full-PPR, 12-team fantasy football mock draft on Yahoo.
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