The rookie of the year candidates for the 2026 NFL season are topped by a strong four: Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, and Jordyn Tyson. Despite the current expectations, neither of these players will win the award. Players of big firepower are found across tens of players, and a sharp dynasty fantasy football player will eye up an opportunity and exploit it to victory. This is the ideal rookie-only mock draft for 4th overall. 1.4 β Jadarian Price The Seahawks have said they hope Price becomes their next Kenneth Walker III. With Zach Charbonnet nursing an injury comeback, Price projects to be the Seahawks' week 1 starter. If he performs to his anticipated skill level, Price can easily become the RB1 on the Seahawks gate-to-wire, with Charbonnet set for free agency after 2026. 2.4 β Ty Simpson Simpson has multi-facteted upside. First, he is an elite talent whom some GMs have stated is better than Mendoza. Second, Simpson is a prime handcuff to the aging Matthew Stafford.β¦