6 Fantasy Football Must-Drafts for 2026: The Players We’re Taking EVERY Time (Ep. 2145)

Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson break down their six favorite must-draft targets — players they’re willing to take ahead of ADP because they simply don’t want to miss out on them.

The guys start with Chase Brown, who could have legitimate top-three RB upside in Cincinnati, before diving into Jalen Waddle and why his move to Denver could unlock a much bigger fantasy season.

Then it’s time for Kenneth Walker, a player the guys believe could be one of the biggest league-winning picks of the 2026 fantasy football draft. They also identify three players outside the top 75 who could provide enormous value: Jonathan Brooks, Carnell Tate and Malik Willis.

If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, these are the players to know, especially if you're looking for targets who can outperform their ADP.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Erickson's Must-Have within the top 75: Chase Brown (CIN) - 0:01:38

Dbro's Must-Have within the top 75: Jaylen Waddle (DEN) - 0:04:09

Alfredo's Must-Have within the top 75: Ken Walker (KC) - 0:06:13

Draft Simulator Promo - 0:09:37

Dbro's Must-Have in later rounds: Jonathon Brooks (CAR) - 0:10:24

Erickson's Must-Have in later rounds: Carnell Tate (TEN) - 0:13:48

Alfredo's Must-Have in later rounds: Malik Willis (MIA) - 0:17:15

Outro - 0:20:37

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