The NFL season is getting closer and closer. Best Ball drafts have been taking place for a while now, and some players have already had dramatic changes in their average draft position. This is a look at this week’s biggest risers and fallers.
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2026 NFL Best Ball ADP Risers
RB Jaydon Blue, Cowboys – ADP: 192.1 (+7.6 Picks)
Jaydon Blue had a disappointing rookie season with the Cowboys. He ended up playing in only five games, and there were many negative reports about his performance in practice. However, Blue has seemingly taken accountability for those actions and is having a great offseason. Blue seems ready to take the RB2 role in his sophomore season. Javonte Williams will still be the starter for Dallas, but the Cowboys have one of the best offenses in football when everyone is healthy. There is plenty of room for a backup to step in and play a big role in the offense. Everything out of Dallas camp indicates that Blue could be that guy.
RB J’Mari Taylor, Jaguars – ADP: 224.4 (+7.2 Picks)
Travis Etienne dominated the Jaguars’ backfield over the past few seasons. However, with Etienne off to New Orleans, that backfield is now wide open. Bhayshul Tuten is expected to take the primary running back role after a promising rookie season. However, he is still very unproven. There are a plethora of other backs looking to get touches in that backfield as well, including Chris Rodriguez and LeQuint Allen. However, rookie J’Mari Taylor seems to be the trending name in camp at the moment.
J’Mari Taylor had a special senior season at the University of Virginia but went undrafted. The Jaguars picked him up as an UDFA, and he has impressed. There is a lot of risk in drafting Taylor, as there is still a chance he doesn’t make the team. However, there is high upside in Taylor. If he could become the pass-catching back for Jacksonville, he could be a viable fantasy option.
2026 NFL Best Ball ADP Fallers
WR Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers – ADP: 218.2 (-14.3 Picks)
The Brandon Aiyuk saga continues to stretch on. It seemed like a done deal that he would get traded to the Commanders this offseason after the fallout in San Francisco. However, Aiyuk’s behavior off the field has been concerning for both teams. San Francisco could continue to leave Aiyuk in no man’s land out of spite for how he’s treated it. Also, Washington could have growing concerns around trading for Aiyuk with his antics on Instagram. He has now made a strange comment directed toward Jayden Daniels, and he could be a distraction for the team. It’s undeniable how productive Aiyuk could be in the right situation, but his status for next season is now much more up in the air.
WR Tyreek Hill, FA – ADP: 197.8 (-7.4)
Tyreek Hill has not made the same noise as Brandon Aiyuk this offseason, but his status for next season is also up in the air. Between his age, his big knee injury last season and his off-the-field issues, teams seem reluctant to make a move on Hill. He still doesn’t have a team, which makes it hard to predict how productive he could be next season. However, his health is arguably the bigger concern. It’s hard to trust Hill to play a full season or be the same guy he once was.
