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Rome Odunze emerges as valuable fantasy football pick for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Rome Odunze emerges as valuable fantasy football pick for 2026
Summary

Former Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze is being highlighted as a top value pick in fantasy football as training camp begins. The 2024 No. 9 overall NFL draft pick has totaled 98 catches for 1,395 yards and 9 touchdowns in his first two seasons. Despite missing five games in 2025 due to a stress fracture, Odunze showcased his potential with 20 catches and 5 touchdowns in the first four games of that season. Analysts are considering Odunze as a strong option, especially following the Chicago Bears' trade of DJ Moore. He is currently ranked as the consensus No. 60 overall player on draft boards.

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  • •Odunze has 98 catches for 1,395 yards and 9 touchdowns in the NFL.
  • •He averaged 8.75 targets per game when healthy in 2025.
  • •Chicago traded DJ Moore, increasing Odunze's expected role.
  • •He missed five games in 2025 due to a foot injury.
  • •He is currently ranked as the consensus No. 60 overall player.
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  • 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Washington star WR is a valuable fantasy football pick in 2026
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Former Washington star wide receiver Rome Odunze could be among fantasy football's best value picks in 2026.

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