Taking a look at late-round dynasty fantasy football rookie draft targets, including Kaelon Black and Seth McGowan.
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Dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts are now in full bloom across dynasty fantasy football leagues. The 2026 NFL Draft class isn’t making it easy. Thin on talent at the top and full of questionable landing spots throughout, managers are left sifting through the late rounds hoping to strike gold. It happens every year — and this year may require more faith than most.
If you’re staring at your late-round picks with no idea what to do, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some late-round dynasty rookies worth taking a shot on. We also have our Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings here!
Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Drafts | Late-Round Targets
Carson Beck, QB, Arizona Cardinals
In a dynasty fantasy football draft class virtually void of quality rookie quarterbacks, Carson Beck’s landing spot alone makes him worth a look. His college career had its share of turbulence. He never found his footing at Georgia, suffered a serious elbow injury, and transferred to Miami, where his steady play helped carry the Hurricanes to the CFP National Championship Game. The Cardinals selected him in the third round, signaling modest but real investment.
Arizona isn’t handing him the keys immediately with Jacoby Brissett ahead of him, but this is clearly a franchise searching for a long-term answer at quarterback. As losses pile up, Beck should see the field in his rookie season. When he does, his long-term dynasty value will hinge entirely on what he shows. The opportunity is there — the rest is on him.
Seth McGowan, RB, Indianapolis Colts
Seth McGowan was projected anywhere from the fourth round to undrafted heading into draft weekend, and off-field concerns throughout his college career did him no favors. He ultimately heard his name called late on Day 3 and heads to Indianapolis, which is quietly an excellent landing spot.
Outside of Jonathan Taylor, the Colts have no proven commodity at running back. McGowan steps in to compete with DJ Giddens and Ulysses Bentley for the backup role — neither of whom did much of anything a year ago. He has the physical tools and the opportunity. Upside is the goal in the late rounds for dynasty managers, and McGowan offers that on multiple fronts.
Kaelon Black, RB, San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers were criticized for reaching on multiple picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Kaelon Black was among them. Many were surprised to see him taken in the third round out of Indiana, where he followed coach Curt Cignetti from James Madison and put together his best season as a senior — rushing for over 1,000 yards and averaging 5.6 yards per carry.
Black steps into a backfield headlined by Christian McCaffrey, who is entering his age-30 season with an injury history that can’t be ignored. Isaac Guerendo has been serviceable in a backup role, but Black should immediately compete with fifth-round pick Jordan James for the RB3 spot. Draft capital favors Black in that battle. In a year where late-round targets are hard to come by, he’s worth the flier.
Bryce Lance, WR, New Orleans Saints
Wide receiver was a major need for the Saints entering the draft, as they look to build out Kellen Moore’s offensive vision. After taking Jordyn Tyson eighth overall, New Orleans doubled down by selecting Bryce Lance in the fourth round — a player some managers may overlook given his time spent out of the spotlight at North Dakota State.
Lance figures to begin his career as the fourth option at best behind Chris Olave, Tyson and Devaughn Vele. That said, the injury history of the top two wideouts could accelerate his timeline in a hurry. If he can expand his route tree to match the athletic tools he showed at the combine, the sleeper potential is real.
Deion Burks, WR, Indianapolis Colts
Several draft analysts had Deion Burks going off the board on Day 2 after he turned heads with his speed at the Combine. Instead, he slipped all the way to the seventh round before the Colts came calling. Five collegiate seasons at Purdue and Oklahoma didn’t produce eye-popping numbers, but the athleticism has always been there.
Despite the draft slide, Burks landed in a favorable spot. The Colts’ receiver room beyond Alec Pierce and Josh Downs is uninspiring, and Indianapolis didn’t retain Michael Pittman Jr. this offseason. The depth chart is there to be cracked. For a late-round dynasty fantasy football flier with pure upside, Burks fits the bill.
Max Klare, TE, Los Angeles Rams
The top two tight ends in this class are settled. After that, it gets murky depending on the rankings one references. Thus, there’s a chance that Max Klare will slip further in dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts than he should. The Rams weren’t the cleanest landing spot given Terrance Ferguson’s presence and a veteran room ahead of him, but we aren’t expecting most rookie tight ends to contribute immediately anyway.
Klare showed a natural ability to get open in college and projects as a receiving tight end at the next level. Los Angeles appears to be operating on two distinct timelines right now, evidenced by the Ty Simpson selection at 13th overall. Klare may be quiet while Matthew Stafford is running the show — but with development, he could be a real factor a couple of seasons down the road.
Eli Raridon, TE, New England Patriots
Eli Raridon may actually have a better shot at immediate snaps than Klare despite being drafted a full round later. Austin Hooper’s departure left New England thin at tight end behind Hunter Henry, and the Patriots saw enough in Raridon to spend a third-round pick on him.
There are concerns — a pair of knee injuries in his history and limited production during his time at Notre Dame chief among them. He’ll need to develop as a receiver to become a dynasty fantasy football asset and every-down player. With Henry set to turn 32 at the end of the year, the path to eventually inheriting the top spot is clear. Raridon is a long-term play worth stashing in the late rounds.
