Draft Stock Skyrocketing: 2026 NFL Combine Dynasty Risers and Fallers

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has officially concluded, and the fantasy landscape has been permanently altered. In Indianapolis, "measurables" often translate into "market value," and this year's class gave us some of the most polarizing data points in recent memory.

Leveraging the latest film and efficiency data from PFF, we’re breaking down the prospects who just secured a spot in your rookie draft's first round—and those who might be sliding down your draft board.

The Skyrockets: Dynasty Risers

Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas

If you weren't on the Washington bandwagon before Indy, you are now. Washington didn't just have a "good" day; he had a historic one. Measuring in at a rock-solid 6’1” and 233 pounds, he torched the turf with a 4.33-second 40-yard dash.

• The Dynasty Impact: Washington’s performance earned him one of the highest Relative Athletic Scores (RAS) for a heavy-weight RB in decades. When you combine that 99th-percentile speed with a 39-inch vertical and his college efficiency (3.86 yards after contact), you have a potential bell-cow back. He has moved from a "sleeper" to a locked-in top-5 pick in dynasty rookie drafts.

Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State

The "small school" narrative is dead. Bryce Lance proved he belongs in the elite tier of this class by posting a 99 Next Gen Stats athleticism score. At 6’3”, he ran a blistering 4.34-second 40, showing that his dominant FCS production (3.58 yards per route run) was backed by NFL-caliber traits.

• The Dynasty Impact: Lance is following the Christian Watson lineage of Bison prospects but with arguably more polished receiving grades. In a class with questions at the top, his "X-receiver" profile makes him a massive riser.

Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt

Stowers didn't just participate; he rewrote the record books. His 11’3” broad jump set a new combine record for tight ends, and his 45.5-inch vertical was the second-best mark since 2003.

• The Dynasty Impact: In TE-premium leagues, Stowers is now the priority target. He led all Power Four tight ends in yards per route run (2.55) and has the elite athleticism that usually translates to fantasy stardom at the position.

The Cooling Stocks: Dynasty Fallers

Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame

Price was the consensus RB2 for many heading into Indianapolis. While his 4.49 40-yard dash isn't "slow," it was overshadowed by the historic numbers put up by Mike Washington and Seth McGowan.

• The Dynasty Impact: Price is a victim of a high-performing class. At 203 pounds, scouts were hoping for a low-4.4 to solidify his status as a premier workhorse. He remains a high-floor asset, but his ceiling as a "top-tier" fantasy asset took a slight hit this week.

Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame

A 4.61-second 40-yard dash—the second-slowest time among 34 wide receivers—will do Fields no favors. He was already coming off a middling season in terms of separation, and the lack of top-end speed confirms those concerns.

• The Dynasty Impact: Fields now draws comparisons to Keon Coleman—a big-bodied receiver who relies on contested catches. Without the ability to separate at the NFL level, his margin for error is razor-thin, making him a risky bet in the early rounds of rookie drafts.

The Bottom Line

The 2026 class is defined by explosiveness at the top. While the quarterback class remains a "weak" spot in Superflex circles, the depth at Running Back and Wide Receiver is staggering.

Strategy Tip: If you hold a mid-to-late first-round pick, don’t be afraid to trade up for Mike Washington Jr. or target Bryce Lance as a high-upside play. The Combine confirmed that the "tier breaks" in this class have shifted significantly.