9 Boom-or-Bust Fantasy Football Players You Need to Know Before Your 2026 Draft (Ep. 2152)

The 2026 fantasy football draft season is here, and identifying the right boom-or-bust players could be the difference between a championship roster and a frustrating season.

Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice break down nine players with major questions surrounding their fantasy value, from rookie running backs and receivers to established stars whose current ADP may not match their potential.

Which players are worth taking a chance on in your 2026 fantasy football drafts? Which ones are too risky at their current ADP? And which potential late-round sleepers could turn into league winners?

Get the latest fantasy football draft advice, player analysis and boom-or-bust calls before you make your picks.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Jeremiyah Love - 0:03:17

Malik Nabers - 0:13:50

Ladd McConkey - 0:21:09

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Bhayshul Tuten - 0:30:32

Jadarian Price - 0:37:27

Jonathon Brooks - 0:42:27

FantasyPros App - 0:51:59

Carnell Tate - 0:52:48

Marvin Harrison - 0:55:15

De’Zhaun Stribling - 0:58:35

Outro - 1:03:05

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