Mike Fanelli· Aug 16, 2026
Fanelli names six players as his favorite 2026 redraft values relative to their RTSports ADP — Brock Purdy, D'Andre Swift, Jadarian Price, Rashee Rice, DeVonta Smith and George Kittle — arguing Swift keeps the Bears' starting job, Price pushes for a top-12 running back finish, and DeVonta Smith has a career year with a top-12 receiver finish.
“Smith will have a career year and a top-12 finish in 2026.”
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10 checkable claims — 6 sleeper calls, 2 depth chart calls and 2 positional finishes — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 11 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 4 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 3.
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DeVonta Smith · 2026 season11 calls from 10 pundits between 1 and 1. Mike Fanelli said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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10 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Sleeper CallsRashee RiceKansas City ChiefsAug 16, 2026
Rashee Rice to outplay his draft cost (ADP 32.81 | W R 13)
“Rashee Rice ( KC ) – ADP 32.81 | W R 13 ... Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on RTSports ADP for redraft leagues”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDeVonta SmithPhiladelphia EaglesAug 16, 2026
DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (ADP 38.53 | WR16)
“DeVonta Smith (PHI) – ADP 38.53 | WR16 ... Smith will have a career year and a top-12 finish in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jadarian Price to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Price could have a massive second-half breakout and push for a top-12 finish.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsD'Andre SwiftChicago BearsAug 16, 2026
D'Andre Swift to be 1st on the depth chart
“Some will claim that Kyle Monangai will replace Swift as the Bears’ starting running back this season. However, there is nothing to suggest that will happen.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsBrock PurdySan Francisco 49ersAug 16, 2026
Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (ADP 125.67 | QB16)
“Brock Purdy (SF) – ADP 125.67 | QB16 ... the former Iowa State star is a massive steal at his current ADP.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“allowing Smith to take over as the Eagles’ No. 1 wide receiver with Brown in New England”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DeVonta Smith to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Smith will have a career year and a top-12 finish in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJadarian PriceSeattle SeahawksAug 16, 2026
Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost (ADP 51.18 | RB26)
“Price has a chance to be a massive steal at his current ADP, especially given his play at the start of training camp.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsGeorge KittleSan Francisco 49ersAug 16, 2026
George Kittle to outplay his draft cost (ADP 111.24 | TE11)
“George Kittle (SF) – ADP 111.24 | TE11 ... Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on RTSports ADP for redraft leagues”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsD'Andre SwiftChicago BearsAug 16, 2026
D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost (ADP 49.91 | RB 24)
“D’Andre Swift ( CHI ) – ADP 49.91 | RB 24 ... Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on RTSports ADP for redraft leagues”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Tyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls · Drew LockMiss · 0In an unsigned Week 2 odds roundup, the piece states that with Sam Darnold hurt, Drew Lock will likely start at quarterback for Seattle against Arizona.
- Mike MoraitisDepth Chart Calls · Ozzy TrapiloMiss · 0Moraitis writes that although Braxton Jones has looked like the favorite, Ozzy Trapilo is likely to take over as the Bears' starting left tackle once he's healthy enough to play.
- Pete MartuneacDepth Chart Calls · Ozzy TrapiloMiss · 0After Trapilo's activation from the PUP list roughly seven months after rupturing his patellar tendon, Martuneac says the Bears' left tackle competition is over and Trapilo will be starting at left tackle early in the 2026 season, even if not by Week 1.
- Jeff KerrDepth Chart Calls · Michael CarterMiss · 0Kerr says several Eagles have raised their stock in camp: Darius Cooper is emerging as the team's WR4, Drew Kendall is the No. 3 interior lineman/top backup at guard and center, Willie Lampkin is in prime position to make the 53-man roster, and Michael Carter is a roster lock who could start at safety in Week 1.
- Michael HanichDepth Chart Calls · Bud ClarkMiss · 0Hanich suggests Nick Emmanwori may miss Week 1 after ankle surgery, and that Noah Igbinoghene is making a strong case to be the Seahawks' Week 1 starting nickel, with Bud Clark also possibly stepping into a starting role if Emmanwori is out.
- Mike TannenbaumTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsMiss · 0Tannenbaum argues the Chiefs should lean on the run game early while Mahomes recovers, says the Bills haven't done enough at receiver and would repeat their playoff shortcoming, expects AJ Brown to have a massive impact in New England, thinks George Pickens will earn a big raise, and offers free-agent fits: Deebo Samuel to Buffalo, Joey Bosa to Tampa Bay, Taylor Decker to Houston, and Stefon Diggs to San Francisco.
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- Ross JacksonSleeper Calls · Devaughn VeleMiss · 0Ross Jackson agreed to the same Saints mock draft board — Jeremiah Love at eight, Akeem Mesador in the second, Keonte Scott at 73, Keelan Rutledge and Ted Hurst in the fourth, Xavien Harris at 148, Aaron Anderson in the fifth and Bryce Boettcher in the sixth — and also called Devon Vellet a 2026 breakout candidate.
- Greg CosellSleeper Calls · Omarion HamptonMiss · 0Cosell expects the Nick Bonito vs. Will Campbell matchup to be pivotal, predicts Caleb Williams' future is bright, expects the Chargers' run game to improve dramatically under Mike McDaniel with a good season from Omarion Hampton, and expects Sean Payton not to hide Stidham.
- Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls · Malik NabersMiss · 0Erickson gave his 2026 first-round board, leaning on running backs early with Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja'Marr Chase as his WR1 and Christian McCaffrey slipping to 12. He also touted Malik Nabers as a buying opportunity, projected big touchdown numbers for Burrow and Chase, and called Barkley a buy-low.
- Joe PisapiaSleeper Calls · Omarion HamptonMiss · 0Joe Pisapia's 2026 first round is receiver-heavy, starting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Ja'Marr Chase, insisting Amon-Ra St. Brown belongs in the top five, keeping Justin Jefferson in round one, and dropping Christian McCaffrey to 12. He also sees Omarion Hampton as a value who will be a top-10 pick a year later.