NFL free agents: Ranking top 50 players for fantasy football value in 2026

5. Mike Evans, WR

Evans will turn 33 this summer and is showing some signs of decline, but he’s still a very dangerous receiver — especially in the red zone. If he wants to keep playing, there will be endless opportunities awaiting him on contending teams. As long as his ADP stays realistic and managers aren’t valuing him like the old Mike Evans, he’ll be an intriguing pick in fantasy this year. 

6. Rico Dowdle, RB

At the midway mark last season, Dowdle looked like the ultimate league winner with a pair of outings where he eclipsed 200 scrimmage yards. Sadly, his production trailed off down the stretch but we’re still talking about a back who posted over 1,300 yards each of the past two campaigns for Dallas and Carolina. If there’s a team out there willing to give him a clear lead-back job, Dowdle will be a hot name in fantasy drafts. 

7. Alec Pierce, WR

Pierce had an outstanding 2025 season with over 1,000 yards and six touchdowns, but he accomplished that feat on just 47 catches. While it’s undeniable that he’s expanded his game over the last couple years, fantasy managers should still have reservations about whether he can be a true No. 1 receiver in an NFL offense. Regardless, he’s about to be paid like one in free agency. 

8. Tyler Allgeier, RB

Allgeier seems destined to leave the Falcons and remove himself from Bijan Robinson’s shadow. That will position Robinson for what could be a career year, while also opening the door for Allgeier to get a larger role somewhere else. It seems unlikely a team will make Allgeier a workhorse, but it’s within his range of outcomes. Remember, during his rookie season in 2022, Allgeier rushed for 1,035 yards, caught 16 passes for 139 yards and scored four touchdowns. 

9. Kyle Pitts, TE — Falcons’ Franchise Tag

The Falcons are electing to keep Pitts on the franchise tag, which is probably the best thing for his fantasy outlook. However, it’s important to keep in mind the environment that led to his production spike in 2025. In the first 11 weeks, Drake London was active most of the time and Pitts was the TE21 in fppg during that stretch. Once London got hurt and eventually was eased back into the lineup, Pitts was the TE3 in fppg over the final eight weeks of the fantasy calendar. He also only topped 10 fantasy points six times and four of those happened when London was sidelined.

New head coach Kevin Stefanski is a positive addition for the Falcons’ tight end, but Pitts’ late-season surge comes with an asterisk. Consider him more of a low-end TE1 than the elite scorer he was down the stretch last season.

10. Wan’Dale Robinson, WR

Robinson quietly finished as the WR21 in fppg during the 2025 campaign with 92 catches, 1,014 yards and four touchdowns. The bigger development was that he showed he can be more than just a screen machine and short-yardage star by making more plays downfield, leading to three 100-yard outings. While Robinson isn’t going to become a league winner in his new destination, he will likely be a fantasy value as a WR3 with upside. 

11. Malik Willis, QB

Willis is the latest backup quarterback hoping to get a starting job in free agency and there are several teams eager to give him that opportunity. We saw his rushing upside on display during his three relief starts over the last two years and he finished as a top-seven fantasy QB in two of those three outings. Willis’ dual-threat ability will give him a chance to flirt with low-end QB1 fantasy numbers — just be mindful that the pass volume is likely to take a hit on his next club. In those three starts, Willis only attempted 14, 19 and 21 passes — which will impact the fantasy ceilings for his future pass-catchers. 

12. Kenneth Gainwell, RB

Gainwell quickly became a reliable target for Aaron Rodgers last year and an overqualified backup who excelled when he was asked to make relief starts. If Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh, Gainwell would be wise to do so as well. It’s unlikely he’ll get a bigger role elsewhere. Like most of the running backs on this list, Gainwell’s value will vary wildly depending on the backfield depth chart he lands on.  

13. Jauan Jennings, WR

Jennings has popped up for some very strong stretches in San Francisco, but it’s hard to tell how much of his production (including nine TDs in 2025) are a product of Kyle Shanahan’s system. When Jennings missed time, we’ve seen journeymen wideouts like Kendrick Bourne and Demarcus Robinson step up with big performances. That makes me skeptical that Jennings will find significant fantasy success with a new squad. 

14. Dallas Goedert, TE

Goedert is a talented tight end whose fantasy value has been kept in check while playing alongside two star wideouts in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. If he leaves Philadelphia, Goedert could surprise people even at 31 years old. Just don’t expect another 11-touchdown campaign, since that was twice as many as he’s scored in any other season. 

15. Daniel Jones, QB

Jones was the QB8 in fppg through 13 weeks before tearing his Achilles in December. That’s worrisome for a quarterback who boosts his fantasy numbers on the ground, since he’ll almost certainly run less in his first year after the injury. If he returns to the Colts, which seems like an outcome both parties are interested in, there are question marks around the receiving corps with Alec Pierce’s free agency looming and Michael Pittman Jr. being rumored as a possible cut candidate. 

16. J.K. Dobbins, RB

Dobbins continues to get starting opportunities, but he can’t escape the season-ending injuries that have occurred every year since he joined the league. At some point, teams might have to get realistic and use him as a No. 2 option who can shine if he’s called upon to start for short stints. There’s just no denying that durability concerns put a severe damper on his fantasy outlook.

17. Rashid Shaheed, WR

Shaheed made an obvious impact during the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run, even if his fantasy production was limited after he joined Seattle. Don’t let that erase your memory when it comes to Shaheed’s potential. He was a WR3/flex option during the first half of the season with the Saints in 2025, the WR21 in fppg through five weeks in 2024 before getting hurt and he posted six top-20 WR fantasy finishes in 2023. There’s a ceiling that has yet to be unlocked for Shaheed. 

18. Rachaad White, RB

White has definitely improved in recent years and had some quality starts when Bucky Irving missed time. However, as Irving’s absence grew longer, the Bucs eventually gave more work to Sean Tucker. Regardless of where White ends up, the 27-year-old remains a committee back who’ll need an injury to clear a path for him to be a fantasy starter. 

19. Deebo Samuel Sr., WR

Though Samuel was the WR32 in fppg on the season, he was held under 10 fantasy points in eight of his last 11 outings. Now on the wrong side of 30, Samuel will be more of a depth contributor for an offense, rather than the star piece he was in years past. Adjust your fantasy expectations accordingly. 

20. Brian Robinson Jr., RB

After joining the 49ers, Robinson became an afterthought in fantasy. However, he’s just one year removed from posting 1,101 scrimmage yards and nine total touchdowns while finishing as the RB21 in fppg. He’s more than capable of being the lead back and early-down grinder in a committee — if he chooses to leave San Francisco. 

21. Tyreek Hill, WR

Though it might be jarring to see Hill this far down on any rankings list, we can’t ignore the serious injury he suffered last season, including a dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments. If Hill suits up in 2026 (which is not a guarantee), it likely won’t be until later in the season, making him a late-round fantasy pick at best. Don’t be surprised if he stays on the market for a while, with teams being cautious about investing in an injured receiver who turns 32 in March. 

22. Romeo Doubs, WR

Doubs will be one of the consolation prizes for teams that don’t land a Mike Evans or Alec Pierce, but fantasy managers should be careful about overinflating his value. During his time with the Packers, Doubs was a spike-week star who would pop up for an occasional multiple-touchdown game, but remained relatively underwhelming for fantasy most weeks. That’s likely to continue.

23. Travis Kelce, TE

Kelce finished as a top-eight fantasy tight end, but is showing more signs of decline. He’s mulling over whether he wants to return for his age-37 season, but fantasy managers should look elsewhere for a starting tight end. The ceiling is only going to drop further for Kelce and the uncertainty around Patrick Mahomes’ Week 1 health coming off a December ACL tear doesn’t help matters.