Dynasty Nerds Podcast | Dynasty Fantasy Football

Welcome to the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast, where we discuss dynasty strategy, rankings, and all things NFL. In this episode, Rich Dotson is joined by Garret Price and Matt O'Hara as they continue their rookie running back series and dig into a group of backs who could shape the middle rounds of rookie drafts.

Jonah Coleman gets the spotlight early as the “safe” profile. They like the compact power, reliable vision, and real three down utility thanks to pass protection and receiving ability. The big question is the top end speed, and they note how much testing could impact draft capital and landing spot.

Emmett Johnson brings production and real receiving volume, but the discussion centers on whether the athletic ceiling is high enough for more than a role player outcome. Jaydn Ott is a tougher eval, since the most relevant production is further back and the recent usage makes the projection messy.

They get noticeably more excited when they hit Mike Washington Jr., who flashes size, speed, and legitimate pass catching upside. The concerns are pass protection and ball security, plus the idea that the “value window” may be gone now that more people are caught up to him.

To close, Seth McGowan is framed as a unique late dart with NFL traits but plenty of red flags, while Kaelon Black is viewed as an older, average profile without a clear fantasy path.

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00:00:00 Start

00:01:20 Jonah Coleman

00:12:48 Emmett Johnson

00:23:58 Jaydn Ott

00:32:23 FFPC

00:35:48 Mike Washington Jr.

00:51:32 Seth McGowan

01:00:29 Kaelon Black
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Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Matt O'Hara kick off Part 1 of their 2026 rookie running back breakdown with a blunt message. This class is thin, free agency already filled several backfields, and dynasty managers need to be careful chasing names just because the position looks desperate.

Jeremiyah Love sits alone at the top of this group, and the discussion centers on why the fantasy ceiling is built through the passing game. They highlight the movement skills, open-field timing, and route ability that could translate into real PPR volume, while still acknowledging the minor flaws that keep the profile from being “perfect.”

Once Love is off the board, the episode shifts into dart throw territory. Kaytron Allen gets credit for vision and reliability, but the lack of juice and limited receiving upside caps the dynasty ceiling. Demond Claiborne brings speed and twitch, but the show debates whether drops and ball security could keep him from earning consistent NFL touches. Adam Randall is the ultimate “traits and projection” swing, with a path that might be more creative usage than true every-down work. They also run through J'Mari Taylor and Robert Henry Jr. as deeper bets where the flashes are there, but the margin for error is tiny in a class that already feels like a tough bet.

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00:00:00 Start

00:04:36 Jeremiyah Love

00:18:21 Kaytron Allen

00:26:56 Demond Claiborne

00:41:53 FFPC

00:45:02 Adam Randall

00:55:45 J'Mari Taylor

01:03:00 Robert Henry Jr.

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Garret and Andrew go live by accident and roll straight into a rapid-fire dynasty reaction show as NFL free agency reshapes the 2026 landscape. From quarterback contracts to running back bags to sneaky value swings at tight end, the biggest takeaway is simple: the market is moving fast, and the dynasty “buy window” on some players is already closing.

They start with Malik Willis landing a three-year deal in Miami and explain why the rushing upside could create a short-term QB1 window, but also why this is now a “hold or sell” market, not a buy. At running back, Kenneth Walker in Kansas City gets framed as a splashy move with real upside, but enough role and durability questions to keep expectations in check. Travis Etienne gets the biggest bullish push as a volume bet in a friendly system, while JK Dobbins returning to Denver is treated as a loud signal that caps RJ Harvey optimism.

They hit the messy middle fast: Kenny Gainwell to Tampa Bay changes the conversation around Bucky Irving, while Rico Dowdle in Pittsburgh draws real excitement because of the coaching fit and role clarity. At wide receiver, Alec Pierce gets labeled as a price-inflated asset worth exploring as a sell, and the Wan’Dale Robinson versus Rashid Shaheed debate comes down to weekly PPR value versus spike-week appeal. They close with tight ends, including a small bump for Cade Otton, and a meaningful tier jump for Isaiah Likely if the Giants keep the target tree thin.

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00:00 Intro

01:22 Quarterbacks

06:51 Running Backs

32:31 Wide Receivers

44:04 Tight Ends

48:07 Wrap-up
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Jagger May and Andrew Mott break down best NFL fits for the 2026 rookie quarterback class, starting with the easiest call on the board and then working through a tier of prospects where development path matters more than immediate upside. They land on a clear QB1 destination, debate the most polarizing “where should he go?” fit, and round out the show with Day 3-style swings that need patience, structure, and the right staff to have any chance of becoming more than backups.

They kick off with Fernando Mendoza and make it simple. The Raiders are the best fit, and it is not close. They like the structure around him, the offensive environment, and how clean the transition feels from a roster-building standpoint. If there is one quarterback spot that feels locked in before draft night, this is the one.

From there, the conversation shifts into “who can actually develop” territory. Garrett Nussmeier gets framed as a top-three quarterback in the class, with a preferred fit that allows him to sit and grow rather than getting forced onto the field too early. The show also spends time on the biggest fit debate of the episode with Ty Simpson, with Andrew pushing the Rams as the ideal landing spot for a year or two of development behind a veteran, while Jagger defends a more aggressive “teams will trade and take their guy” view of how the first round can unfold.

They also place Carson Beck in the bridge-quarterback lane, and talk through why the right coaching environment could matter more than raw traits for Drew Allar, Cole Payton, Taylen Green, Cade Klubnik, and Diego Pavia, where the realistic goal is often “earn a roster spot and get time to develop” before anything else.

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00:00 Start

00:17 Fernando Mendoza

02:11 Garrett Nussmeier

09:03 Join the #NERDHERD

10:07 Ty Simpson

17:10 Carson Beck

21:28 Drew Allar

26:24 Cole Payton

30:15 Taylen Green

34:31 Cade Klubnik

37:04 Diego Pavia
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Garret Price, Jagger May, and Andrew Mott run a full one-round, 32-pick NFL mock draft built for chaos. This is not a fantasy mock. It is a true “every position counts” exercise where Combine buzz, roster needs, and team-building philosophy collide fast.

It starts the way most people expect, with the Raiders taking Fernando Mendoza at 1.01. From there, the draft leans heavily into premium value: edge, secondary, and trench help. The early run features the Jets grabbing Arvell Reese, the Cardinals building up front with Spencer Fano, and the Titans selecting David Bailey as a foundational defensive add.

By the time the Giants land Sonny Styles, the board is already setting up a key theme for the rest of the mock: teams that are not truly ready to win still have to decide whether to chase a “finishing piece” or keep stacking long-term pillars.

A major pivot point comes with the Commanders selecting Jeremiyah Love, which sparks the conversation about how early a team should take a running back. Later, the Chiefs land Carnell Tate, and the back half of the round becomes about fit and roster construction more than pure hype, including Mansoor Delane to the Dolphins, Caleb Downs to the Cowboys, and Jordyn Tyson to the Rams.

The late first round continues to load up on immediate contributors, with Makai Lemon, Zion Young, and Ty Simpson all coming off the board, before the mock closes with defenders and trench picks that could quietly matter a lot if the landing spots hit.

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00:00 Start

01:17 1. Raiders (Fernando Mendoza)

01:57 2. Jets (Arvell Reese)

04:07 3. Cardinals (Spencer Fano)

06:18 4. Titans (David Bailey)

08:11 5. Giants (Sonny Styles)

09:25 7. Commanders (Jeremiyah Love)

13:36 9. Chiefs (Carnell Tate)

15:05 10. Monroe Freeling

16:06 11. Dolphins (Mansoor Delane)

18:50 12. Cowboys (Caleb Downs)

20:05 13. Rams (Jordyn Tyson)

22:47 Picks 14 and 15

24:00 16. Jets (Makai Lemon)

25:43 17. Lions (Zion Young)

28:15 18. Vikings (Ty Simpson)

34:29 19. Panthers (Akheem Mesidor)

35:19 20. Cowboys (Cashius Howell)

36:07 22. Chargers (Olaivagega Ioane)

37:33 22. Eagles ( Caleb Lomu)

38:29 24. Browns (Blake Miller)

39:14 25. Bears (Caleb Banks)

40:21 26. Buffalo Bills (T.J. Parker)

41:34 27. 49ers (Omar Cooper Jr.)

42:27 28. Texans (Emmanuel Pregnon)

43:10 29. Chiefs (Avieon Terrell)

44:06 30. Broncos (CJ Allen)

45:50 31. Patriots (Kadyn Proctor)

48:00 32. Seahawks (Jacob Rodriguez)

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