Derek Brown· Sep 7, 2026
Fantasy analyst Derek Brown laid out his final draft-season rankings and takes: Puka as his No. 3 overall player, Gibbs over Bijan as RB1, Kenneth Walker 13th overall, MarShawn Lloyd as Green Bay's clear lead back, Jared Goff as a QB13 value, plus depth-chart calls on the Chargers tight ends and a Shedeur Sanders start by Week 3.
“Puka remains and has been my third overall player.”
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24 checkable claims — 8 depth chart calls, 7 positional finishes, 5 sleeper calls, 2 fantasy bust calls and 2 fantasy rankings — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 24 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 13 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 5 and below it on 8.
Where this call stands in the room
MarShawn Lloyd · 2026 season18 calls from 12 pundits between 1 and 2. Derek Brown said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
- Bijan Robinson
- Jared Goff
- Detroit Lions
- Parker Washington
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tyler Allgeier
- Arizona Cardinals
- Jameson Williams
- Jahmyr Gibbs
- Travis Kelce
- David Montgomery
- MarShawn Lloyd
- Green Bay Packers
- Charlie Kolar
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Shedeur Sanders
- Christian Watson
- Colston Loveland
- Oronde Gadsden II
- Bhayshul Tuten
- Jalen Hurts
- D'Andre Swift
- Lamar Jackson
- Deshaun Watson
24 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.
- Positional FinishesBijan RobinsonSep 7, 2026
Bijan Robinson to finish top 2 at his position, by fantasy points
“Now, have I moved Bajon Robinson out of RB2 spot? No”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy RankingsSep 7, 2026
“I'm not moving a Kenneth Walker down... right now, he still is my 13th overall player.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesJared GoffDetroit LionsSep 7, 2026
Jared Goff to finish top 13 at his position, by fantasy points
“I have him at QB 13 as well, sir.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJared GoffDetroit LionsSep 7, 2026
Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost
“Jared golf is a wonderful value in, in fantasy drafts.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Watson versus Parker Washington, where I'm like, those guys are the clear wide receiver ones in their offenses.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tyler Allgeier to finish top 49 at his position, by fantasy points
“I've got Tyler Algier at RB49.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jameson Williams to finish top 30 at his position, by fantasy points
“I do him as a wide receiver 3, but I'm at wide receiver 30.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesJahmyr GibbsSep 7, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“He was my RB1. I've moved Gibbs to the top spot now.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesTravis KelceSep 7, 2026
Travis Kelce to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“He's a top 12 tight end dude and if he scores touchdowns he's gonna be top five top six this year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDavid MontgomerySep 7, 2026
David Montgomery to outplay his draft cost
“The three standouts for me in this tier are David Montgomery, Parker Washington and Christian Watson.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart
“He's got talent. He's the clear RB one.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Charlie Kolar to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think Charlie Kohler is going to be their starting tight end and lead the Chargers in routes and targets at the tight end position.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsShedeur SandersSep 7, 2026
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“I would pick up sugar Sanders... I think he'll be starting week three.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“those guys are the clear wide receiver ones in their offenses”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsColston LovelandSep 7, 2026
Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost
“the guys that could be or are in that elite tier that are values compared to these onesie positions are Jalen Hurts and Colston Loveland. So I would prioritize them.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Oronde Gadsden II to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I would drop Ronde. I think he's gonna be tight end three in that rotation, man.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy RankingsSep 7, 2026
“Puka remains and has been my third overall player.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bhayshul Tuten to fall short of his draft cost
“I'm getting more worried about like the backfield mess that it could be the Jacksonville Jaguars this year. So I'm cool on facial tootin a good bit.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJalen HurtsSep 7, 2026
Jalen Hurts to outplay his draft cost
“I just want to keep investing in Jalen Hurts at cost over Lamar.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMarShawn LloydGreen Bay PackersSep 7, 2026
MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost
“I'm not worried about Chris Brooks. Not worried about Caleb Johnson. I'm all in on Marshawn Lloyd.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsD'Andre SwiftSep 7, 2026
D'Andre Swift to be 1st on the depth chart
“Swift is still the lead back. Like, unquestionable.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsLamar JacksonSep 7, 2026
Lamar Jackson to fall short of his draft cost
“I've been very adamant. I don't want to draft Lamar at cost.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
MarShawn Lloyd to finish top 26 at his position, by fantasy points
“just for clarity with everybody, I have Marshawn Lloyd at RB26”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDeshaun WatsonSep 7, 2026
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think that they put Deshaun Watson in as a starter to fail in week one, week two”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
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- John ShipleyDepth Chart Calls · Patrick MekariMiss · 0Shipley projects second-year cornerback Jabbar Muhammad to make the Jaguars' 53-man roster and describes him as the team's clear No. 5 cornerback, a role that would earn him a game-day jersey. He also identifies Patrick Mekari, Walker Little and Ezra Cleveland as projected Week 1 offensive line starters.
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