We've Changed Our Minds on These Rookies| Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 916

2026 Dynasty Rookies Changing Our Minds

Three weeks into the season, some members of the 2026 rookie class already look very different than they did during draft season. Garret Price and Andrew Mott revisit the prospects who have forced them to adjust their evaluations, for better or worse.

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Caleb Douglas has already earned a significant role in Miami after entering the league as a player Andrew was skeptical of. Kaelon Black has similarly moved up after establishing himself as Christian McCaffrey's clear backup in San Francisco.

Garret has also become more encouraged by Emmett Johnson, whose receiving ability and elusiveness have translated better than expected. Even without playing yet, Fernando Mendoza benefits from how promising the Raiders offense has looked under Clint Kubiak.

The start has been much rougher for Elijah Sarratt, who has struggled to even crack Baltimore's active lineup.

Makai Lemon is also creating concern. The Eagles are getting him on the field, but his extremely shallow usage has looked more like a gadget role than the complete receiver role Garret expected coming into the league.

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00:00 Start

01:54 Caleb Douglas Is Proving Us Wrong

05:31 Fernando Mendoza's Situation Keeps Improving

09:53 Kaelon Black Is Rising Fast

12:59 Emmett Johnson Is Translating

15:45 Hello, I'm Ugly

16:54 Elijah Surratt Is Falling

20:50 Early Concerns With Makai Lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices