Dynasty Risers and Fallers After the NFL Draft (Ep. 2019)
May 12, 2026
AI Summary
5 min readThe FantasyPros Dynasty Football Podcast discusses post-NFL Draft risers and fallers for dynasty leagues, focusing on veterans whose values shifted based on team draft choices, lack of competition, or added crowding. Rookies factor in indirectly, but the emphasis is on established players gaining clearer paths or facing new obstacles, with rankings referenced from FantasyPros consensus ECR.
Running Back Risers
Jonathan Brooks emerges as a top riser after the Panthers skipped drafting a running back and instead selected Georgia OT Monroe Freeling at 19th overall to strengthen the line. His competition—Chuba Hubbard (league-average), a small third-down specialist in Travis Etienne, and A.J. Dillon (uphill roster battle)—leaves a wide runway. Despite two ACL tears, Brooks' prospect pedigree from Texas (high ceiling over Hubbard) makes his current RB45 ECR price attractive for risk-tolerant managers; Fitz ranks him RB34, ahead of Nick Singleton, and would trade a future fourth but hesitate on a third given 2027's depth.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:38) **Episode Intro** - Hosts introduce Dynasty risers/fallers post-NFL Draft, shift from rookie focus.
- 2 (04:25) **Jonathan Brooks Riser** - Panthers skip RB draft, add OL, boost Brooks' path despite injury history.
- 3 (11:02) **Bishal Tutin Riser** - Jaguars pass on RB, opens lead back role after Etienne trade.
- 4 (15:38) **Rome Odunze Riser** - Bears draft gadget WR, weak depth elevates Odunze's targets with Caleb Williams.
- 5 (24:04) **Cam Ward Riser** - Titans upgrade WRs (Tate, Robinson), OL, OC; sets Year 2 jump.
- 6 (29:34) **Christian Watson Riser** - Packers add no real WR competition; health key to targets.
- 7 (35:55) **Jack Bash Riser** - Raiders WR room thin; Bash cheap amid QB/OC upgrades.
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Show Notes
Which players are seeing their dynasty value soar — and whose stock is tanking — after the 2026 NFL Draft? Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Scott Bogman break down the biggest dynasty risers and fallers heading into the new season.
From Jonathon Brooks' path to a featured role in Carolina to Malik Willis' uncertain situation in Miami, the guys debate who to buy, who to sell, and who to stash before your league mates catch on.
Whether you're rebuilding or contending, these are the moves you need to make now!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Jonathon Brooks - 0:03:48
Bhayshul Tuten - 0:10:24
Rome Odunze - 0:15:03
Dynasty Draft Simulator - 0:20:49
Cam Ward - 0:21:24
Christian Watson - 0:26:54
Jack Bech - 0:33:18
FantasyPros Trade Analyzer - 0:38:21
Malik Willis - 0:38:58
Courtland Sutton - 0:44:59
Zach Charbonnet - 0:47:48
Hard Rock Bet - 0:51:43
Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 0:53:30
Parker Washington - 0:57:08
Dallas Goedert - 1:03:51
Outro - 1:08:41
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