The FlurrySports boys are each giving their opinion on which dynasty fantasy football rookie will be a bust, including Denzel Boston.
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Many dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts are ongoing, freshly completed, or will start soon. Truly, it’s the best time of year. Every team, both for fantasy and reality, has hope. Rookies have found the team they hope to be a franchise player for, and every team has a fresh group of players they hope will turn into postseason success.
However, let’s be realistic. While everyone hopes they found a diamond in the rough, most players don’t get a second contract with the team that called them on draft night. There are superstars occasionally, but “busts” are more common than everyone hopes, and it’s not always the players’ fault. With dynasty fantasy football reflecting what is actually happening on the field, that means not all of these rookies will pan out for your team.
Our analysts here at FlurrySports were each asked to answer which of the players selected in the top 12 of drafts was most likely to be a bust. Their answers may surprise you. Will you agree with them, or is one of these players your first-round pick? Let’s take a look!
Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie ADP 2026
Before our experts chime in on which of these rookies will be a bust, we should show you the group of players they are choosing from. According to FantasyPros, this is the dynasty fantasy football rookie ADP for the top 12 of PPR drafts. Also, here are our 2026 dynasty fantasy football rookie rankings!
- Jeremiyah Love, RB, Cardinals
- Carnell Tate, WR, Titans
- Jordyn Tyson, WR, Saints
- Jadarian Price, RB, Seahawks
- Makai Lemon, WR, Eagles
- KC Concepcion, WR, Browns
- Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Jets
- Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Jets
- Fernando Mendoza, QB, Raiders
- Denzel Boston, WR, Browns
- Jonah Coleman, RB, Broncos
- Eli Stowers, TE, Eagles
Which Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Will Be a Bust?
So, which dynasty fantasy football rookie drafted in the top 12 will be a bust? Let’s see what the experts think!
Zach Brunner — Denzel Boston, WR, Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns doubled up at wide receiver in the draft, as they continue with their strategy of double-wrapping. What could go wrong? Cleveland now has a question mark at quarterback, a question mark at head coach/play-caller, and the franchise continues to have bad vibes all around. With that in mind, their second receiver choice could very realistically not pan out. How many receivers can this offense support?
We have already seen Denzel Boston struggle to carve out a role while playing with other NFL talent, as seen in 2023 when he was buried on the depth chart with Rome Odunze, Ja’lynn Polk, Jalen McMillan and Germie Bernard. The tight ends outperformed him as well. Now, playing with other talented receivers again, could Boston be an afterthought more often than not?
Drafted after KC Concepcion, both receivers have clear projected roles in Cleveland. Boston projects as an outside receiver while Concepcion will be the slot receiver. In other words, Concepcion will create space underneath and give the quarterback an easy throw and catch. This will be useful, given the lack of talent at the position. Boston doesn’t create space well, so I am afraid he will run long-developing routes and disappear more often than not.
Henry John — Denzel Boston, WR, Cleveland Browns
I am content to use a late first-round pick in dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts on KC Concepcion. However, I view fellow Browns rookie wideout Denzel Boston as a player who could wind up being a major disappointment.
While Concepcion has the skillset to be a playmaker in the slot and over the middle of the field, Boston is a true outside receiver. That’s less ideal for fantasy purposes in general, let alone on a team with major concerns at quarterback. To compound things further, I worry about Boston’s ability to create separation on his own terms against NFL cornerbacks. There are simply too many ways this could go wrong, both in 2026 and beyond to justify his current top-10 ADP.
Trevor Land — Jonah Coleman, RB, Denver Broncos
I don’t trust players who only posted one season in college with more than 900 rushing yards, and even less so, players who get drafted into a situation like Denver’s.
The Denver Broncos drafted RJ Harvey in 2024 and also employ the services of JK Dobbins. This year, the backfield is much too muddied for Coleman to see value. Even next year, Dobbins and Harvey will still be under contract, so unless the pair is plagued with injuries, there isn’t room for Coleman.
It’s unlikely for any player to break out in their third season as the second option, so I see Coleman having “bust” written all over him.
Luke Reimer — Fernando Mendoza, QB, Las Vegas Raiders
While the Raiders were in major need of a new leader, I am wondering if there were bigger holes to fill first. After signing Kirk Cousins, it is very clear that Mendoza is not going to be the starter at the beginning of the year, hurting fantasy teams that are QB-needy now. When Mendoza does, in fact, get his chance, he will be behind a terrible offensive line without any big receiving weapons outside of Brock Bowers.
Given that Mendoza’s physical tools are not the greatest, dynasty managers could be waiting a very long time for Mendoza to return his draft value, if he ever does.
