Nine must-draft players for 2026 fantasy football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
As fantasy football drafts approach, players are considering various strategies to build competitive teams. Yahoo Sports highlights nine must-have players for the 2026 season. Key names include RB Kenneth Walker, now with Kansas City, and WR DeVonta Smith, who steps up as Philadelphia's top receiver. Other notable mentions are QB Dak Prescott and WR Jameson Williams, each projected for significant roles on their teams. Draft choices will ultimately depend on individual strategies and the dynamics of each draft.
- •RB Kenneth Walker signs with Kansas City for $43 million.
- •WR DeVonta Smith becomes Philadelphia's alpha receiver.
- •QB Dak Prescott expected to throw for significant yards again.
- •WR Jameson Williams has high weekly fantasy upside.
- •RB Omarion Hampton set to excel under Chargers' new offensive schemes.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — 9 must-draft players for 2026 fantasy football
"A good fantasy draft requires some flexibility, but you should also go in with a list of must-draft players. Here are nine:
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