Walt· Aug 4, 2026
Walt lists his favorite 2026 fantasy values — players he expects to outperform their Round 5-9 ADPs — including Luther Burden, David Montgomery, Jameson Williams, Bhayshul Tuten, Christian Watson, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jordyn Tyson, Parker Washington, Kyle Monangai, Blake Corum and Jordan Addison. He also backs Tuten as a rushing-title candidate and sees Stevenson leading New England's backfield in touches.
“Washington is a great bargain in the middle of the sixth round, let alone at his current ADP of 8.02!”
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17 checkable claims — 11 sleeper calls, 5 depth chart calls and 1 positional finishe — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 21 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 below the rest of the room on every one.
Where this call stands in the room
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Who this take is about
- Rhamondre Stevenson
- New England Patriots
- Christian Watson
- Green Bay Packers
- Luther Burden III
- Chicago Bears
- Jordyn Tyson
- New Orleans Saints
- David Montgomery
- Houston Texans
- Bhayshul Tuten
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Blake Corum
- Los Angeles Rams
- Jordan Addison
- Minnesota Vikings
- Parker Washington
- Jameson Williams
- Detroit Lions
- Kyle Monangai
- Carnell Tate
17 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.
Rhamondre Stevenson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 7.12)
“Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots. ADP: 7.12. ... Stevenson is the favorite to lead the New England backfield in touches”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 6.07)
“When healthy, he's a big-time play-maker, so I like the value with him in the middle of Round 6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rhamondre Stevenson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Stevenson is the favorite to lead the New England backfield in touches because the Patriots don't trust Henderson in pass protection”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsLuther Burden IIIChicago BearsAug 4, 2026
Luther Burden III to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.11)
“Luther Burden, WR, Bears. ADP: 4.11. ... Ben Johnson told the media that he would be buying stock in Luther Burden.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“it's clear that he's Green Bay's No. 1 receiver, especially with Romeo Doubs gone”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordyn Tyson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jordyn Tyson is a big and explosive athlete who could be Tyler Shough's top target”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
David Montgomery to be 1st on the depth chart
“now he has the job all to himself in Houston”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJordyn TysonNew Orleans SaintsAug 4, 2026
Jordyn Tyson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 8.01)
“Jordyn Tyson, WR, Saints. ADP: 8.01. ... Jordyn Tyson is a big and explosive athlete who could be Tyler Shough's top target.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 5.11)
“Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars. ADP: 5.11. ... Tuten is the incumbent and has more upside.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsBlake CorumLos Angeles RamsAug 4, 2026
Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost (9.08)
“Kyle Monangai & Blake Corum, RBs, Bears/Rams. ADP: 8.07/9.08. ... if either D'Andre Swift or Kyren Williams gets hurt, Monangai and Corum will provide Round 2-3 production.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJordan AddisonMinnesota VikingsAug 4, 2026
Jordan Addison to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 9.11)
“Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings. ADP: 9.11. ... Addison will be able to revert back to his pre-2025 status”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 8.02)
“Washington is a great bargain in the middle of the sixth round, let alone at his current ADP of 8.02!”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJameson WilliamsDetroit LionsAug 4, 2026
Jameson Williams to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 5.10)
“I believe this will carry over in 2026, making Williams a great value at the end of the fifth round.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsKyle MonangaiChicago BearsAug 4, 2026
Kyle Monangai to outplay his draft cost (8.07)
“Kyle Monangai & Blake Corum, RBs, Bears/Rams. ADP: 8.07/9.08. ... if either D'Andre Swift or Kyren Williams gets hurt, Monangai and Corum will provide Round 2-3 production.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bhayshul Tuten to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards
“I bet Tuten to be the rushing champion at 85/1 odds.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDavid MontgomeryHouston TexansAug 4, 2026
David Montgomery to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 5.06)
“David Montgomery, RB, Texans. ADP: 5.06. ... Montgomery can perform like Mixon, especially with an improved offensive line.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Carnell Tate to be 2nd on the depth chart
“While Carnell Tate profiles as a No. 2 possession receiver”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
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- John ShipleyRoster Spot Calls · Jack KiserMiss · 0Shipley projects a full 16-player (plus one international/exemption spot) Jaguars practice squad for 2026, naming specific players at each position he expects to land there.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice expects Kyler Murray to be Minnesota's Week 1 starter and calls him one of the better quarterback values in 2026 drafts; he also views Jordan Love as a top-10 real-life quarterback but only a QB2 in fantasy.
- Emmett MatasovskyDepth Chart Calls · Christian IzienMiss · 0Matasovsky says Dobbs is currently leading the backup quarterback race and suggests Christian Izien may be pressed into a starting safety role in Week 1 while Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph rehab.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice expects Kyler Murray to open the season as Minnesota's starting quarterback and to be one of the better quarterback values in 2026 fantasy drafts, and he likewise likes Tyler Shough as New Orleans' entrenched starter with an easy schedule.
- Jared DubinDepth Chart Calls · Daniel FaaleleMiss · 0Dubin grades the Faalele trade, predicting Faalele has a decent chance to be Jacksonville's Week 1 starting right guard in competition with Wyatt Milum, and that Evan Neal's odds of making the Giants' 53-man roster improved while Jon Runyan and Francis Mauigoa hold the Giants' starting guard jobs.
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