Fantasy football draft season is here, and the NFL news is already rolling in, with quarterback battles in Atlanta and Cleveland to be decided. The search for 2026 Fantasy breakouts is on, and rookies are always a popular target. First-year players such as Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, Omar Cooper, Jadarian Price, and Makai Lemon are expected to be near the top of their respective depth charts, while top overall pick Fernando Mendoza is expected to sit come Week 1.

The computer model at SportsLine has accurately predicted Fantasy football breakouts in the past, including last year’s prediction that Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan would comfortably outperform his ADP (WR28). The result: McMillan had 70 grabs for 1,014 yards and seven scores en route to being named Offensive Rookie of the Year. He finished as WR17 in CBS Sports PPR leagues and was a great addition to Fantasy football lineups.

The same model has a proven track record providing Fantasy football tips, identifying A.J. Brown as a sleeper in 2020, nailing Jonathan Taylor’s monstrous season in 2021, correctly predicting C.J. Stroud would take a step back in 2024, and calling Daniel Jones’ huge 2025 season. Additionally, it’s called past Fantasy football sleepers like Derrick Henry in 2019, Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara in 2018, and Davante Adams in 2017. Anybody who banked on players like those made a run at their league title.

Now, SportsLine has simulated the entire NFL season 10,000 times and released its latest Fantasy football rankings 2026, along with plenty of sleepers, breakouts, and busts. The model has identified several Fantasy football breakouts for the 2026 season, including:

Chargers Running Back Omarion Hampton: Hampton has an ADP of No. 20 after finishing as the RB35 in PPR leagues a year ago. As a rookie, Hampton played in just nine games due to injury and finished with 737 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns. He finished as the RB35 but injuries shouldn’t be a concern going forward. Hampton was a durable workhorse in college, not missing a game due to injury over his last two years at UNC, while leading the ACC in carries in both seasons.

Dolphins Quarterback Malik Willis: Willis had stints as a clear-cut backup for the Titans and Packers, and now he gets a chance to start for Miami after signing a three-year, $67.5 million deal in the offseason. There are major questions about his surrounding cast, but playing from behind can be a good thing from a Fantasy standpoint as quarterbacks often pile up big numbers late in that scenario. His ability to run helps raise his floor substantially, but his ADP is only No. 147 overall.

The same model has also identified a young tight end as a top-8 option ahead of more established stars like Travis Kelce and George Kittle. You can only see who it is, and the 2026 Fantasy football rankings for every player, at SportsLine.

SportsLine’s model has a proven track record of identifying Fantasy football breakouts, and it’s a great resource for Fantasy football enthusiasts to get an edge in their fantasy leagues. With the 2026 Fantasy football season just around the corner, it’s essential to get the latest Fantasy football rankings and cheat sheets from SportsLine to make informed decisions about your Fantasy football lineup.