Rich Hribar· Aug 6, 2026
In his 2026 wide receiver ADP study, Hribar flags a few specific receivers he believes will outperform their draft cost: second-year wideouts Jayden Higgins and Matthew Golden as undervalued, and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling as someone who will leapfrog the rookies being drafted ahead of him.
“Jayden Higgins (WR53) and Matthew Golden (WR47) stand out as undervalued.”
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- Sleeper CallsJayden HigginsAug 6, 2026
Jayden Higgins to outplay his draft cost (WR53)
“this is why Jayden Higgins (WR53) and Matthew Golden (WR47) stand out as undervalued.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMatthew GoldenAug 6, 2026
Matthew Golden to outplay his draft cost (WR47)
“this is why Jayden Higgins (WR53) and Matthew Golden (WR47) stand out as undervalued.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDe'Zhaun StriblingAug 6, 2026
De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (WR64)
“KC Concepcion (WR51), Omar Cooper (WR59), and Denzel Boston (WR60) are next in line, and I would bet on De’Zhaun Stribling (WR64) jumping that trio, or at least Cooper.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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