EARLY fantasy ROOKIE RANKINGS: How NFL Draft can impact Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, Ty Simpson & more

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EARLY fantasy ROOKIE RANKINGS: How NFL Draft can impact Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, Ty Simpson & more Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer and NFL.com's Michelle Magdziuk explore the potential biggest twists and turns that can shake up the fantasy football values of the most talented rookies in the 2026 NFL draft. Starting with how it might shake out between the three top wide receivers — Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon and Jordyn Tyson — and considering the immediate impact potential of tight ends Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers, Vinnie and Michelle try to consider some key draft questions. What are the sleeper landing spots for running backs? Could Ty Simpson join Fernando Mendoza in having some streaming potential at QB? Vinnie and Michelle give their final pre-draft answers. 1:30 Which RB spot could skyrocket a rookie’s fantasy stock? 3:52 Can Jordyn Tyson leap Carnell Tate and Makai Lemon in WR ranks? 7:48 Lemon's landing spot may not matter for his high value 13:15 Worst landing spots for top WRs, RBs include Rams, Chiefs 16:28 Watch out for Titans, Commanders getting sneaky later WRs 19:02 Eli Stowers vs. Kenyon Sadiq: Upset for best rookie TE? 23:52 Ty Simpson’s fantasy outlook hinges on Cardinals or Steelers 27:35 Denzel Boston, Emmett Johnson pegged as deep sleepers Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-fantasy-football/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/ WANT MORE DAILY FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTENT? Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-fantasy-football-daily-nfl-fantasy-football/id1144153396 🎧 Spotify: 5lA3m06Qs70fSyzAE59a9b 🎧 Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/locked-on-fantasy-football-247-21639 🎧 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-on-fantasy-football #NFL #FantasyFootball #Football #NFLFantasy Follow on X: https://x.com/vinnieiyer https://x.com/BallBlastEm Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On Fantasy Football community: https://lockedonfantasyfootball.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnfl. Home Chef For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off your first box, free shipping, and free dessert for life. Go to http://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI,…