Jacob Gibbs identifies players to avoid in 2026 fantasy football drafts
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Jacob Gibbs has released his 'Do Not Draft List' for the 2026 fantasy football season. Highlighted players include De'Von Achane, Jonathan Taylor, and Josh Allen, all flagged for various reasons related to their potential value versus draft cost. Gibbs emphasizes the opportunity cost of selecting quarterbacks early and expresses concern regarding Achane's team's salary allocation. The suggestions are meant to guide fantasy managers as they prepare for upcoming drafts.
- •Gibbs lists De'Von Achane and Jonathan Taylor among his top fades.
- •He advises against drafting Josh Allen before Round 5 due to depth at quarterback.
- •Gibbs believes Achane's expensive team salary is a red flag.
- •The 'Do Not Draft List' aims to help managers in their 2026 preparations.
- 5:21 PMCBS Sports — Jacob Gibbs' definitive do NOT draft list: Round-by-round players to FADE
"These are the players to fade in each round
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