The Perfect 2026 Dynasty Startup Draft: 1QB Value

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Over the span of the next few weeks, we’re going to be bringing you our 2025 versions of the “Perfect Draft.” Anyone who has followed us for any length of time knows you can’t enter a draft without a strategy but which strategy you choose will directly affect who you want to target. With that in mind, these are the strategies we’re going to cover: Win Now Value Balanced Productive Struggle Fake Punt Bully QB/TE Robust RB Today, we’ll continue the series with an analysis of a 1QB draft looking for value. In 1QB leagues, this is very likely the way to go. You plan to draft the best players available, worry less about positions, and you could even plan to flip players leading up to the start of the season. Inevitably, these teams are going to be very wide receiver heavy. WR has the most value in dynasty leagues. Running backs tend to go higher in ADP than they’re ranked because managers are more worried about filling out their starting lineups. We’re going to look at three different areas of the draft to demonstrate how to execute this strategy from anywhere in the draft order. Since we’re looking for the best possible values, I’m going to do three different drafts (from pick two, pick six and pick ten) with eleven other teams heavily utilizing ADP , while the “user” team takes the one of the players still available in the DLF Expert Rankings . Many start-up draft picks are bound to be traded, and every draft format is a little different, but this will give you an idea of who you can target throughout the draft. Using June ADP , let’s have the perfect dynasty startup draft. First Round Early (Team One): Jaxon Smith-Njigba , WR SEA (ADP: 3; Rank: 2) You really cannot go wrong with one of the big three receivers, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba soared up both rankings and ADP after a sublime 2025 which saw him named the Offensive Player of the Year. He is the offensive centerpiece for a well-run organization and we trust Sam Darnold to get him the football, even if Darnold still has his ups and downs. Young and durable with elite production, JSN is one of dynasty’s finest players. Mid (Team Two): Amon-Ra St. Brown , WR DET (ADP: 7; Rank: 6) ADP has finally granted Amon-Ra St. Brown his due, though he remains a small value versus the rankings. ARSB is a cozy bite into your favorite comfort food. He never disappoints and should hold his value as well as anyone in Round 1. Late (Team Three): Drake London , WR ATL (ADP: 13; Rank: 10) It feels as though Drake London has been on the cusp of greatness at many times during his year. Something always gets in the way, be it the knee injury he suffered last year or uneven quarterback play under center. He still just turns 25 this summer and Kevin Stefanski could bring more stability on offense. London is a high-end WR1 in waiting. We just hope circumstances allow him to reach his ceiling. Second Round SUBSCRIBE TO DLF PREMIUM! Gain Instant Access to this resource and so much more!. Premium membership provides access to all of our industry-leading dynasty fantasy football content. You can also get a DLF Premium Membership for FREE! Find out how . Want more info about DLF Premium? Find out more Have questions or need some help? Contact Us Join DLF Today! Already a DLF Premium Member? Log in now!