Dave Richard has a must-draft list for 2026 Fantasy Football leagues and he’s not afraid to reach for them

Every year, I gravitate toward the players I believe in the most. Why wouldn't I? Why wouldn't you?! Isn't it the point of Fantasy Football to take players you like and use them on your Fantasy team?! What are we doing here if we're not taking guys we like??

Often times I am willing to take these most-wanted players ahead of consensus, meaning before their average draft position (ADP). It doesn't mean I reach like a madman for them — sometimes it's a matter of a few spots in the early rounds — but it does mean I like them better than the public does.

I was asked recently to share my list and thought I'd do so by listing them in the rounds I would draft them in. Their FantasyPros ADP is included with each player, giving you an idea of when they might get snagged in your drafts.

These are my consensus-beaters in the first 100 picks in Fantasy drafts, either by a few spots in the early rounds or at least 10 spots in the later rounds. My annual sleepers list will come later.

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