We still have a long way to go in the NFL offseason with some lingering free agents yet to sign and the 2026 NFL Draft waiting to shake up the fantasy football landscape at the end of April.
Even with so much change looming, it’s beneficial to stay on top of Average Draft Position (ADP) as we inch closer to the main fantasy draft season this summer.
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Here’s a look at some of the best values at each position based on where things currently stand after free agency.
Quarterbacks
Bo Nix, Broncos
ADP: QB14, Round 9
Boone’s rank/value: QB12, Round 8
Nix is sure to see his ADP rise in the coming weeks as drafters factor in the arrival of Jaylen Waddle to Denver. It’s great news for Nix, who took a bit of a step back last year in terms of his real life play, but kept producing for fantasy. He’s now finished as a top-10 fantasy QB on a per game basis in each of his first two NFL campaigns. With an improved receiver depth chart and his already notable rushing production, Nix is an excellent target as a low-end QB1 with upside.
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Jaxson Dart, Giants
ADP: QB11, Round 8
Boone’s rank/value: QB9, Round 7
While questions remain about Malik Nabers’ early-season availability coming off an ACL tear, the Giants have definitely made an effort to add pass-catching help by signing Isaiah Likely, Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III. Regardless, Dart displayed an ability to elevate those around him during his rookie year and was a strong fantasy starter once he took over as the Giants’ starter. Dart was the QB8 in fantasy points per game from Week 4 on, with seven top-12 finishes in his last 11 outings. Once Nabers is healthy, we could see Dart flirting with mid-to-high-end QB1 fantasy stats — if he keeps running as frequently under his new coaching staff.
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Kyler Murray, Vikings
ADP: QB18, Round 10
Boone’s rank/value: QB13, Round 10
Murray is looking for a bounce-back season after a disappointing injury-shortened campaign in 2025. Fortunately, Minnesota might be one of the best possible landing spots for him to rebound given the existing infrastructure in the Vikings’ offense. Though it’s easy to forget, Murray was a top-12 fantasy QB in each of his first five years in the league. I don’t think anyone would be surprised if he gets back to being a set-it-and-forget-it fantasy starter once again, especially given the success Kevin O’Connell has had with veteran quarterbacks in the past.
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Running Backs
Chase Brown, Bengals
ADP: RB13, Late Round 2
Boone’s rank/value: RB9, Early Round 2
Brown got off to a rocky start during the 2025 season and then had to deal with Joe Burrow missing time during a very difficult stretch of the schedule. Order was eventually restored to the Bengals offense though, with Joe Flacco stepping under center and Burrow eventually returning. Over the last 10 games, Brown was the third-highest scoring back averaging 19.1 fppg. Those numbers rose even further during the fantasy playoffs to 23.7 fppg. When the dust settled he was the RB12 on the season, but if Burrow stays healthy this year there’s no reason to think Brown can’t be a true difference-maker in fantasy.
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Javonte Williams, Cowboys
ADP: RB19, Round 4
Boone’s rank/value: RB17, Round 3
Williams resurrected his career in his first season with the Cowboys, finishing top-10 in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, while also catching a respectable 35 receptions and two more scores through the air. That resulted in an RB13 campaign and earned him a new contract to stay in Dallas, where there’s very little competition for touches. Assuming Williams can stay healthy again, he has an excellent chance to return RB1 fantasy numbers in 2026.
Chuba Hubbard, Panthers
ADP: RB28, Round 7
Boone’s rank/value: RB19, Round 4
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Hubbard was quietly one of the biggest winners following free agency with Rico Dowdle signing with the Steelers. That leaves Hubbard as the lead back in Carolina, which was a role he excelled in two years ago, compiling 1,366 scrimmage yards, 43 catches and 11 touchdowns en route to an RB12 fantasy finish. Jonathon Brooks is still working his way back from multiple serious knee injuries and Trevor Etienne isn’t a threat to the starting job. So, fantasy managers need to get on board with Hubbard being a meaningful starter, as long as he can avoid the injuries that derailed his 2025 campaign.
Wide Receivers
DeVonta Smith, Eagles
ADP: WR20, Round 4
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Boone’s rank/value: WR19, Round 4
Time is of the essence for Smith being a fantasy value, since that will only remain the case while A.J. Brown is still on the Eagles’ roster. It seems like a foregone conclusion that Brown will be traded before the season, but Smith’s ADP has yet to reflect that likely outcome. In the three games where Smith operated as the teams’ No. 1 receiver over the last two years, the 27-year-old put up stat lines of 6-84-0, 7-79-0 and 7-76-1 while averaging just under 10 targets per game. However, even if Brown remained with the club, Smith has been the WR17 (2024), WR21 (2023) and WR16 (2022) on a per game basis in recent seasons, prior to a down year (WR33) in 2025. If you wait until a Brown trade is announced, it’ll be too late. So, capitalize on his value right now before he’s being drafted as a top-15 fantasy wideout this summer.
Chris Godwin, Buccaneers
ADP: WR44, Round 8
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Boone’s rank/value: WR31, Round 6
Godwin was the second-highest scoring fantasy receiver overall back in 2019 and had posted over 1,000 yards in four of his five seasons before an injury ended his 2024 campaign prematurely. It’s worth noting though, that in the first seven weeks before he got hurt that year, Godwin was a top-five wideout. Entering his age-30 season, he’s coming off another campaign limited by injuries. However, once he got back on the field in a full-time capacity Godwin was the WR24 in fppg from Weeks 13 to 17. With Mike Evans gone, it makes no sense why Godwin would be the 44th receiver off the board in fantasy drafts.
Wan’Dale Robinson, Titans
ADP: WR46, Round 9
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Boone’s rank/value: WR36, Round 7
For the time being, Robinson is set to be the top pass-catcher in the Titans’ offense. That positions him to be a volume-based fantasy WR3 with some upside, like we saw last year when he was the WR21 in fppg with 92 receptions, 1,014 yards and four touchdowns for the Giants. Getting to play under offensive coordinator Brian Daboll also helps, since the two know each other well from their time in New York. If Tennessee doesn’t come away with a potential No. 1 receiver in the early rounds of the draft, Robinson will be one of the best values in fantasy drafts. And even if they do select a promising rookie wideout, Robinson will still represent value at his current ADP of WR46.
Tight Ends
Dallas Goedert, Eagles
ADP: TE14, Round 12
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Boone’s rank/value: TE10, Round 9
Goedert’s value at the moment is based on the same logic as his teammate Smith. If Brown is dealt before the season, which seems inevitable, Goedert’s fantasy stock would see a massive jump. In the four games where Goedert has played and Brown has been sidelined the last two years, the veteran tight end has posted weekly fantasy finishes as the TE3, TE6, TE1 and TE14. Given the uncertainty among fantasy tight ends after the top eight, it’s not hard to fathom Goedert producing as a mid-range TE1 if Brown is traded. After all, he’s been a top-12 fantasy tight end in per game scoring for seven consecutive seasons.
Isaiah Likely, Giants
ADP: TE17, Round 13
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Boone’s rank/value: TE12, Round 10
If we’re trying to uncover the next breakout star at tight end, Likely is one of the top candidates. After flashing high-end fantasy potential on multiple occasions while serving as a backup to Mark Andrews with the Ravens, Likely is now following head coach John Harbaugh to New York, where he’ll get an opportunity to start for the Giants. Nabers is recovering from a torn ACL that could put his early-season availability in doubt or at least limit him in September. That will only create more chances for Likely to establish himself as a playmaker for Dart. I wouldn’t overpay for Likely in fantasy, but fortunately with this ADP — you don’t have to.
Chig Okonkwo, Commanders
ADP: TE21, Round 14
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Boone’s rank/value: TE19, Round 13
Okonkwo was signed by the Commanders to take over as the starting tight end and should see a sizable role in Washington’s passing game. While it’s a different offense coming in, Zach Ertz was able to post TE14 fantasy stats on a per game basis over the first 13 weeks last year before suffering a season-ending injury. We’ll see if the rumors and reports connecting Brandon Aiyuk to the Commanders eventually pan out, but right now the team lacks a proven No. 2 option in the passing game. Meanwhile, Okonkwo hauled in more than 50 passes each of the past three years for the Titans and is poised to show he can do more. From a fantasy perspective, Okonkwo has shown us glimpses of being a startable option, averaging top-12 fantasy TE production down the stretch in 2024, including top-seven weekly finishes in half of his games from Week 12 on that year.
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