Establish The Run Fantasy Football First Fantasy Football Draft of 2026 (Episode 963 with Evan Silva, Adam Levitan, Justin Herzig, John Daigle, Sam Brott, Jack Miller)
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Feb 25, 2026 Jack Miller, projections team member who focuses on roster construction. Sam Brott, fantasy writer offering tiered strategy. Justin Herzig, data-driven analyst. They run a 2026 mock draft: top picks and tiers, running back volume vs receiver ceilings, rookie upside and bounce-back bets, QB value tiers, and late-round breakout targets.
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Chase Brown As A High Floor Volume Back
- Chase Brown showed first-round upside when Joe Burrow was healthy and is a high-floor pick for volume in Cincinnati.
- Evan Silva emphasizes Brown's pass-catching role and improved production with Burrow/Flacco in 2025.
Bet On Tight End Fit Over Rookie Misuse
- Don't dismiss Brock Bowers after a rough rookie year; coaching fit matters for tight end usage.
- Adam Levitan picks Bowers at 2.07 betting Clint Kubiak will unlock his featured role unlike the prior Raiders regime.
McDaniel Boosts Omarion Hampton Upside
- The Chargers hiring Mike McDaniel increases Omarion Hampton's upside as a three-down back.
- Justin Herzig cites Hampton's early-season usage and McDaniel's scheme fit to justify upside at pick 2.08.