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Adam Schefter's 2026 Fantasy Draft Cheat Sheet: Top Player Picks

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ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter shares his personal list of fantasy football targets for the 2026 season, highlighting players poised to outperform their current average draft position (ADP). Schefter emphasizes strong value across early, middle, and late rounds, with recommendations tailored for both 12-team and 16-team leagues.

Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson remain elite early-round quarterback options, but Schefter spots deeper value in the middle rounds. He highlights Bo Nix (ADP: 86.3), Caleb Williams (ADP: 92.2), and Justin Herbert (ADP: 106.0) as compelling middle-round targets. Late-round quarterback sleepers include Tyler Shough, Jordan Love, and Daniel Jones.

At running back, Jahmyr Gibbs (ADP: 1.4) and Bijan Robinson (ADP: 2.5) anchor the early rounds, with Chase Brown and Kenneth Walker III also drawing strong consideration. Late-round RB values include Bhayshul Tuten and Rhamondre Stevenson. Wide receiver and tight end targets round out the cheat sheet, emphasizing players with breakout potential and strong offensive support.