2026 FGT Fantasy Football Mock Draft – Rounds 3 & 4
By the Football Garbage Time Staff
As I mention last time, we here at Football Garbage Time are all about helping out our readers. And the 2026 season is just around the corner in September, so we all know what that means…the FANTASY FOOTBALL season is ALSO around the corner in September!
Say what you will about whether Fantasy Football is “good” for the NFL or not. One thing we all agree on here is that playing Fantasy Football is a lot of fun…but much more so if you’re winning.😎
So, as we discussed in the last article, we’re conducting a live Mock Fantasy Football Draft on Twitter (just check out #FGTMockDraft) for a mock PPR standard scoring Yahoo 10-team league (1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 Non-QB FLEX, 1 K & 1 DEF) so that all of you can get some insight as to who we like for the upcoming 2026 season, and hopefully help all of you with your drafts.
This year, twelve different writers & podcasters from nine different sites participated, including:
- Wole Akinso (@UrbanSportScene) from the Urban Sports Scene Podcast,
- George Templeton (@temptherat) from All Burgundy and Gold Errrything,
- Jones & Pookie (@FourPatsDynasty) from JRP Fantasy Football,
- MK (@DynastyAngleFF) from Dynasty Angle,
- The Fantasy Install (@fantasyinstall),
- Start Sit ‘Em (@StartSitEmFF),
- Tampa Bay Dynasty (@TampaBayDynasty),
- The Delta Duo (@TheDeltaDuo),
- Scott (@NFLFantasy_More), Kaiden (@Sports4All41), Joanne (@kongfu4u), Will (@wilgent) and I from right here on Football Garbage Time!
Each one is taking part in a mock draft live over several weeks on Twitter, so follow along on Twitter by searching for #FGTMockDraft! What trends and surprises did we see?
We already discussed Round 1 & 2 Picks, and now we’re back with Round 3 & 4 Picks along with some comments from those who made the picks. We also include the Expert Consensus Ranking (ECR) for PPR leagues as of August 3, 2026 as per Fantasy Pros so you can see how we differ from how other experts have ranked them for PPR leagues.
Don’t forget to also check back for our Round 5 & 6 Picks!
Don’t agree? Well, it’s a free country, so sound off in the comments!
– Ha Kung Wong, Editor-In-Chief
Joanne Kong
3rd Round – Pick 25 – Lamar Jackson (QB) [Current ECR: 30]
4th Round – Pick 48 – Jaylen Waddle (WR) [Current ECR: 39]
This is what Joanne had to say about her picks:
After suffering a laundry list of injuries in 2025 – including a hamstring strain, back contusion, knee, ankle and toe issues – Jackson completed 63.6% of his passes, only 21 touchdowns (compared to 41 in 2024), 2549 passing yards (compared to 4172 in 2024) and 349 rushing yards (compared to 915 in 2024). The 2025 stats dropped Jackson from #2 in 2025 to #69 in the “NFL Top 100” annual list.
That being said, Jackson should still be considered an elite quarterback, and last year’s injuries doesn’t take away from Jackson’s upside at the position.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for a healthy Lamar Jackson in the 2026 season. Hopefully, the addition of new offensive coordinator, Declan Doyle, will only improve Jackson’s performance with the Baltimore Ravens.
“He’s challenging me each and every day.”
QB @Lj_era8 talks about learning from new OC Declan Doyle and the coaching staff.
Watch The Lounge: https://t.co/zE7FnxRVuF
Listen: https://t.co/QLwaBXh4yu pic.twitter.com/KDOakIHm7C— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 28, 2026
Jaylen Waddle is no longer a Miami Dolphin. In 2026, Waddle will be on the receiving end of Bo Nix, and the pass heavy offense of the Denver Broncos.
This move is good news for Waddle.
In 2025, the Broncos exceeded expectations having a 14-3 season, first in the AFC West and an AFC 1-seed. In the postseason, the Broncos defeated the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in the divisional round, but losing to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game after Bo Nix suffered a season ending ankle injury.
Playing beside Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin, and no longer competing with Tyreek Hill, Waddle should be a big component in the Broncos offense if he remains healthy, and the Broncos continue their performance from the 2025 season.
Sheeeeesh, @D1__JW 🐧 pic.twitter.com/VKXhvEPoSk
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 30, 2026
Jaylen Waddle showing off the hops 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/e86vywVJRi
— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) August 1, 2026
Scott King
3rd Round – Pick 26 – Joe Burrow (QB) [Current ECR: 45]
4th Round – Pick 47 – Bucky Irving (RB) [Current ECR: 59]
This is what Scott had to say about his picks:
I waited until the third round to take Joe Burrow, which is exactly how I like to approach a one-quarterback league. Burrow has proven he can produce elite fantasy numbers, and I expect him to play with a chip on his shoulder this season. Cincinnati has enough talent to make a playoff run, and if Burrow returns to his best, getting him in the third round could end up being one of the better values of the draft.
I needed to add a RB to my team and landed Bucky Irving in the 4th. With Baker upset with his contract and Evans gone, do the Bucs lean more on the run game? I hope so.
Start Sit ‘Em
3rd Round – Pick 27 – Emeka Egbuka (WR) [Current ECR: 36]
4th Round – Pick 46 – Davante Adams (WR) [Current ECR: 48]
This is what Start Sit ‘Em said about his picks:
Jones & Pookie
3rd Round – Pick 28 – Javonte Williams (RB) [Current ECR: 46]
4th Round – Pick 45 – Mike Evans (WR) [Current ECR: 50]
George Templeton
3rd Round – Pick 29 – Colston Loveland (TE) [Current ECR: 35]
4th Round – Pick 44 – Malik Nabers (WR) [Current ECR: 32]
This is what George had to say about his picks:
Was in a bit of a tough spot in round 3 and could’ve gone a variety of ways. Heavily considered a QB there but felt taking a TE that looks set for a leap into the top tier was the right pick, so I took Colston Loveland there.
So, with no WR going into round 4 and seeing the good reports on Malik Nabers I gambled on him. If Nabers is anywhere near 100% he’s capable of high second-round value. New coach and an improved team around him doesn’t hurt either!
Kaiden King
3rd Round – Pick 30 – Jeremiyah Love (RB) [Current ECR: 35]
4th Round – Pick 43 – Breece Hall (RB) [Current ECR: 41]
MK
3rd Round – Pick 31 – Kenneth Walker (RB) [Current ECR: 28]
4th Round – Pick 42 – Cam Skattebo (RB) [Current ECR: 52]
This is what MK had to say about his picks:
After opening the draft with JSN and London, the priority in Round 3 was finding a RB with the talent and workload ceiling to anchor the position. Kenneth Walker fit that profile perfectly. Rather than reaching for volume alone, I landed one of the NFL’s most explosive runners just as he enters what should be the best offensive environment of his career.
The value made the selection even better. Walker was the 14th RB off the board, yet I have him ranked as my RB11, while he sits at RB12 in the expert consensus at AngleRanks.com. Landing a player I view as a clear top-12 option after 13 other running backs had already been selected is an incredible value. I filled my RB1 spot without abandoning my rankings or chasing the position out of desperation.
Walker produced 33 explosive runs on only 220 carries last season, an exceptional rate relative to the rest of the RB landscape. His total matched or exceeded several backs who received significantly more opportunities, including CMC, Saquon and Kyren. Explosive rushing ability is largely player-driven. Blocking and scheme help create openings, but Walker has consistently shown the acceleration, lateral quickness and open-field burst necessary to turn an ordinary rushing lane into a chunk gain.
Now place that skill set in Kansas City and watch Walker benefit from lighter defensive boxes, more scoring opportunities and an offense that forces opponents to account for Patrick Mahomes on every snap. The Chiefs do not need him to manufacture the entire offense himself. They need him to punish defenses that spread out to defend the passing game, create explosive plays and finish drives near the goal line. If he receives featured-back usage, Walker has a legitimate path to career highs in rushing efficiency, touchdowns and overall fantasy production.
Durability remains the primary concern, but by the middle of the 3rd round, every available RB carries some degree of risk. Walker’s ceiling separates him from the alternatives. Through 3 rounds, this roster now has two high-volume WR1 candidates in JSN and London, along with an explosive lead back attached to one of the league’s premier offenses. That is the type of balanced foundation that gives me both a dependable weekly floor and the upside required to win the draft.
Cam Skattebo was my next pick because his rookie-season production showed that he can contribute in every phase of an offense. In only eight games, he handled 101 carries, caught 24 passes and averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game. The rushing efficiency was solid: 410 yards at 4.1 yards per carry but his workload and receiving involvement gave him a much stronger fantasy profile. Skattebo commanded a 13.2% target share, caught 75% of his opportunities and averaged an impressive 8.7 yards after the catch per reception, placing him in the 81st percentile among running backs as a receiver.
The scoring role was just as encouraging. Skattebo received 24 red-zone carries and converted that opportunity into five rushing touchdowns, showing that the Giants were comfortable trusting him near the goal line. At 4.06, I was looking for an RB2 who could provide both weekly volume and touchdown upside, and Skattebo checked both boxes. Pairing him with Kenneth Walker gives me two backs with different paths to production: Walker brings explosive-play potential in Kansas City, while Skattebo offers the receiving work and red-zone usage that can create a dependable PPR floor.
Wole Akinso
3rd Round – Pick 32 – Jayden Daniels (QB) [Current ECR: 51]
4th Round – Pick 41 – Terry McLaurin (WR) [Current ECR: 43]
Ha Kung Wong
3rd Round – Pick 33 – Kyren Williams (RB) [Current ECR: 42]
4th Round – Pick 40 – Drake Maye (QB) [Current ECR: 37]
This is what Ha Kung had to say about his picks:
In fantasy football, securing a true high-volume, highly efficient RB1 outside of the top two rounds is the ultimate draft cheat code. And since I when WR-WR in the first two rounds, it was also a necessity for my team. Kyren Williams absolutely fits the bill because he’s one of the few true bell-cow backs who consistently commands one of the highest snap counts and touch percentages among all NFL running backs, not to mention setting career highs in 2025 for yards from scrimmage (1,533, receiving yards (290) and receptions (36). That gives him a nice bump in PPR format as well as consistent production on the ground. Blake Corum is still there, but Williams should still take a 2-to-1 touch advantage while getting the lion’s share of redzone carries.
Once I got two top end WRs and an RB1, taking the 3rd best QB on the board, Drake Maye, in the 4th round made too much sense. Maye proved his elite fantasy status by finishing as the QB2 overall in 2025, averaging 21.2 fantasy points per game. He completed 72.0% of his passes for 4,394 yards, 31 TDs, and just 8 INTs adding 450 rushing yards and 4 rushing TDs on 100+ attempts. In fantasy football, dual-threat quarterbacks who consistently generate 25–30 rushing yards per game effectively start every week with a built-in advantage over pure pocket passers. Add to all this the arrival of AJ Brown as a true WR1, something that Maye didn’t have in 2025, and we got upside to spare.
Tampa Bay Dynasty
3rd Round – Pick 34 – Tetairoa McMillan (WR) [Current ECR: 31]
4th Round – Pick 39 – Tee Higgins (WR) [Current ECR: 33]
This is what Tampa Bay Dynasty had to say about his picks:
The Fantasy Install
3rd Round – Pick 35 – Rashee Rice (WR) [Current ECR: 19]
4th Round – Pick 38 – Zay Flowers (WR) [Current ECR: 29]
This what The Fantasy Install had to say about his picks:
The Delta Duo
3rd Round – Pick 36 – Chris Olave (WR) [Current ECR: 22]
4th Round – Pick 37 – TreVeyon Henderson (RB) [Current ECR: 63]
This what The Delta Duo had to say about his picks:
If Chris Olave didn’t have any health concerns, he’d be drafted along with some of the elite WRs. He’s an elite talent, that has struggled due to injury and illness. It’s a draft pick that can finish well above his ADP with a healthy season. Add in that he’s on a rising offense, and it’s worth a pick.
TreVeyon Henderson is an incredible talent on a backfield where the team prefers the other guy. I get it, it’s a risk, but he has great games, and the news out of training camp is he is working on improving his pass blocking. If that part of his game comes along, which he absolutely can, since this is only his second season, he’ll get more time. And any extra time he gets over last year, is money in the bank. He’s so good, his breakout is just one domino falling away and that’s a bet I’m willing to take.
Check back for Rounds 5 and 6!
























