🏈 Fantasy football mock draft: Year of the RB?
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- Bijan Robinson goes first overall in ESPN's mock draft, cementing his status as the top RB for 2026 fantasy.
- Jahmyr Gibbs is selected second, making the top two picks running backs—a surprising departure from typical RB‑WR balance.
- Puka Nacua is the highest‑selected wide receiver at fourth overall, showing WRs still valued but after RBs.
- Brock Bowers is the first tight end taken at 17th overall, indicating TE scarcity early in the draft.
- Running backs dominate the first 30 picks with 15 selections versus 13 WRs, confirming a “Year of the RB” trend.
Why it matters: Fantasy owners who stock running backs gain a strategic edge, while those who prioritize wide receivers risk missing top RB value; the mock shows 15 RBs in the first 30 picks, prompting a shift in draft strategies and waiver‑wire activity.
