Dynasty Nerds Podcast | Dynasty Fantasy Football

The 2026 rookie class may be thin, but savvy dynasty fantasy football managers are already targeting second-year players poised for breakout seasons. Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara break down the sophomore standouts to buy low on and the concerning situations to avoid. Cam Ward showed significant improvement in the second half of his rookie season with the Titans, finishing as QB14 from weeks 11 through 17. With Tennessee boasting over 100 million in projected cap space and interviewing new head coaches, Ward's trajectory is pointing up. The Titans have the resources to build around their first overall pick, making him an ideal buy-low target in superflex leagues. The Jaguars running back situation is in flux. Bhayshul Tuten flashed in limited action, averaging 4.6 yards per carry and ripping off chunks in the wild card game. With the Jags tight on cap space and Travis Etienne potentially departing in free agency, Tuten could slide into a starting role. Dynasty managers should make moves now before his value spikes. Despite elite talent, Travis Hunter faces a crowded receiver room in Jacksonville. With Brian Thomas Jr. emerging, Parker Washington breaking out, and Gabe Davis extended to a massive contract, Hunter may see more snaps at cornerback where the Jags desperately need help. His fantasy upside remains uncertain unless he commits full-time to offense. 00:00 Start 10:10 Step Up: Cam Ward 18:54 Step Up: Bhayshul Tuten 26:07 FFPC 28:04 FastDraft 32:54 Step Down: Travis Hunter 40:55 Step Down: Kaleb Johnson 48:03 Honorable Mentions Start Using the Film Room Today! FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Playoff Challenge Entry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jagger May and Andrew Mott dive deep into six sleeper prospects who could make noise in the 2026 NFL draft on the brand new Draft Nerds pod. The guys break down running back Emmett Johnson from Nebraska, who posted 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns while showing elite receiving skills with 46 catches. Andrew sees potential as the RB2 in this class, comparing him to Chase Brown and Rico Dowdle. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss from Ole Miss gets mixed reviews due to arm strength concerns, though his mobility could land him in the right situation. Wide receiver Eric McAllister from TCU brings size at six foot three but has limited route running. Bryce Lance from North Dakota State, brother of Trey Lance, shows high motor and contested catch ability heading into the Senior Bowl. The episode wraps with tight end Michael Trigg from Baylor, a 642 pound athlete who could sneak into rookie draft first rounds given the weak class. Check out the full breakdown for Dynasty Rankings and Rookie Big Boards. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Playoff Challenge Entry! 00:00 Start 00:37 Emmett Johnson RB, Nebraska 06:04 Trinidad Chambliss QB, Ole Miss 13:10 Eric McAlister WR, TCU 18:27 Demond Claiborn RB, Wake Forest 22:45 Bryce Lance WR, NDSU 28:06 Michael Trigg TE, Baylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garret Price, Jared Wackerly, and Jagger May dive into the wild transfer portal season, breaking down which moves will elevate prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Josh Hoover headlines the quarterback transfers after moving from TCU to Indiana, reuniting with head coach Curt Cignetti's high-powered offense. The gunslinger brings nearly 10,000 career passing yards and over 70 touchdowns, though turnover issues plagued his TCU tenure. Raleek Brown joins Texas after stops at USC and Arizona State. The hosts emphasize Brown's explosiveness and ability to string moves together. Meanwhile, Hollywood Smothers (NC State to Alabama) and Tre Wisner (Texas to Florida State) represent electric smaller backs seeking bigger opportunities. DJ Lagway's move from Florida to Baylor drew criticism from Jagger, who questioned leaving the SEC for the Big 12. The 6'3", 247-pound former five-star recruit possesses elite physical tools but needs significant development in accuracy and decision-making. Jagger argues Lagway must elevate Baylor to playoff contention to maintain franchise quarterback draft capital. 0:00 Start 03:06 Big QB Transfers 03:18 Brendan Sorsby 05:28 DJ Lagway 07:47 Drew Mestemaker 10:03 Josh Hoover 12:49 Sam Leavitt 13:20 Dylan Raiola 18:15 RB Transfers 18:52 Caleb Hawkins 22:47 Hollywood Smothers, Quintrevion Wisner, and Raleek Brown 26:09 FFPC 27:29 Taylor Tatum and Makhi Hughes 31:31 WR Transfers 33:16 Eugene Wilson III 34:03 Jayce Brown 34:38 Ian Strong 36:56 TE Transfers 37:10 Luke Reynolds 37:37 Benjamin Brahmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garret Price and Jagger May break down the top 72 dynasty rankings for Superflex tight end premium leagues, revealing a major philosophical shift toward elite running backs. The hosts agree that securing elite running backs has become critical for dynasty success. Bijan Robinson sits at three overall, with Jahmyr Gibbs at 11 and De'Von Achane cracking the top 24 at 13. Jagger emphasizes that his struggling teams this season all faded running back early, leading to his philosophical change. Garret explains that Josh Allen and Drake Maye remain the only quarterbacks he feels comfortable taking in the first round, with quarterback depth allowing managers to wait until rounds five or six for Jared Goff or Dak Prescott. Both consistently finish as QB1s despite being undervalued. Jaxson Dart ranks ahead of Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert at 21 overall, with both hosts praising his production despite having no coaching stability and limited weapons. Price's rankings feature only six quarterbacks in the top 24, a dramatic shift from previous seasons when he'd rank 11 or 12 signal-callers that high. The duo identifies round four as a crucial buy low tier, featuring Marvin Harrison Jr, Brian Thomas Jr, and George Pickens. Pickens draws particular praise from Jagger despite contract year concerns about his effort level after getting paid. Kyle Pitts also earns strong backing at tight end eight after a solid season with Atlanta that featured consistent floor production. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Playoff Challenge Entry! 00:00 Start 01:48 Top 12 Dynasty Rankings 08:15 Top 24 Dynasty Rankings 12:38 FFPC 13:58 Top 36 Dynasty Rankings 17:35 Top 48 Dynasty Rankings 24:23 Top 60 Dynasty Rankings 29:15 Top 72 Dynasty Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty Nerds 1QB 2026 Rookie Mock Draft Garret Price and Jagger May conduct a two-round 1QB mock draft for the 2026 class, revealing where prospects are landing in early rookie drafts. Jeremiyah Love goes 1.01 without debate, with Jagger arguing Love could be the top pick even in Superflex formats due to running back scarcity. The next three selections reveal the wide receiver tier Price and May view as interchangeable: Makai Lemon, Carnell Tate, and Jordan Tyson go back-to-back-to-back. The duo emphasizes that missing on these early picks would be devastating given the class's lack of depth. Justice Haynes at 1.05 and Kenyon Siddiq at 1.06 represent the positional scarcity plays, with Siddiq's blocking ability separating him from other receiving tight ends. Eli Stowers leads Round 2 as Price compares his versatility to Brock Bowers, while Jonah Coleman draws Doug Martin comparisons as a compact power runner. The hosts highlight Chris Brazzell as a ceiling play with freakish size and speed, warning that his testing numbers could vault him up draft boards. Quarterbacks Dante Moore and Fernando Mendoza don't come off the board until picks 1.11 and 2.05 respectively in the 1QB format, showcasing the positional value difference. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Playoff Challenge Entry! 00:00 Start 02:14 1.01 - Jeremiyah Love 05:09 1.02 - Makai Lemon 06:47 1.03 - Carnell Tate 08:37 1.04 - Jordyn Tyson 09:40 1.05 - Justice Haynes 11:43 1.06 - Kenyon Sadiq 14:29 1.07 - KC Concepcion 16:30 1.08 - Chris Brazzell 19:34 1.09 - Ja'kobi Lane 21:34 1.10 - Jonah Coleman 24:52 1.11 - Dante Moore 27:23 1.12 - Denzel Boston 30:17 FFPC 31:37 2.01 - Eli Stowers 33:48 2.02 - Jadarian Price 36:38 2.03 - Germie Bernard 37:52 2.04 - Elijah Sarratt 39:24 2.05 - Fernando Mendoza 40:13 2.06 - Michael Trigg 42:19 2.07 - Le'Veon Moss 43:25 2.08 - LJ Martin 44:38 2.09 - Deion Burks 46:25 2.10 - Zachariah Branch 47:50 2.11 - Eric Singleton Jr. 48:54 2.12 - Nicholas Singleton 51:06 Draft Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices