2026 Combined Offense and IDP Rookie Draft, Part Two

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The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has concluded. We have helped you out with our rankings and mock drafts for dynasty leagues up to this point. If you are specifically interested in IDP players, check out our combined rankings or some of our breakdowns of the draft. In this article I’m giving you an offense and defense combined dynasty rookie draft breakdown. I am going to select players based on my overall rankings of rookies and where I would select them if I were choosing at each draft position. If I’m higher or lower than consensus on a player, I will point that out. I am giving you a combined offense and defense five-round dynasty rookie draft. This draft assumes a 12-team league with a superflex position, one point per reception, and a tight end premium of .5 points. On defense, I’m assuming you are starting five positions: DT, DE, LB, S, and CB. We are assuming a tackle-heavy system with IDP 1-2-3 scoring for big plays and takeaways. The 2026 NFL Draft has some very good offensive talent at the top of the draft, but it becomes very murky as the draft moves along because of less ideal landing spots and draft capital. On the defensive side of the ball, this is a fantastic class with studs in some of the most important positions. And unlike on the offensive side of the ball, the IDP players had great draft capital and, in some cases, even better landing spots. This looks like one of the best off-ball linebacker classes in years, with a slew of edge rushing talent. On offense, quarterback and running back are thin, which is pushing some players at those positions up fantasy draft boards because of scarcity. Wide receiver and especially tight end are sneaky deep this year. There is also some of the best safety talent we have seen in years. I’m making these picks based on my overall rankings and where players are currently being taken. But as always, make sure to make adjustments for your specific league scoring and for any team needs you might have. Click here to read part one and let’s get to part two. Round Four 4.01: Mike Washington Jr , RB LV Washington has all the measurables you want: 6-1, 223 pounds, runs a 4.33 40-yard dash. He was flying up mock drafts before the NFL Draft took place, but then he landed in what should be an RB2 role with the Raiders. Ashton Jeanty is the clear RB1 after being selected with the sixth-overall pick last year. Washington will be a popular pick for Jeanty owners who want to handcuff their star RB. But beyond the handcuff potential, it’s tough to see Washington having a lot of fantasy relevance without an injury to Jeanty. 4.02: AJ Haulcy , S IND Like the Colts’ second-round pick CJ Allen , Haulcy, who was taken a round later, fell to a perfect spot. Indianapolis lost Nick Cross to the Commanders in free agency, which should give Haulcy the coveted box safety role. 4.03: Max Klare , TE LAR Klare was my TE3 in this draft class. Landing spot is pushing him down draft boards more than anything else. The draft capital was fantastic with the Rams selecting him in the second round of the NFL Draft. But head coach Sean McVay is notorious for using multiple tight ends. The Rams also drafted Terrance Ferguson in the second round last year and they still have Tyler Higbee , Colby Parkinson , and Davis Allen in the mix. Ugh. 4.04: Zachariah Branch , WR ATL Branch was a screen merchant in college. For a guy who runs a 4.35 40-yard dash, he never beats anyone vertically. Branch had one of the lowe…