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Jared Smola

Draft Sharks/ Rotowire

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7 takes
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DM

Drake Maye

QB · NE

Smola thinks Maye is still too cheap despite finishing near the top of the QB position last year. He likes the combination of elite passing efficiency, meaningful rushing production, an upgraded supporting cast and potentially more passing volume in closer games.

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Kyler Murray

QB · MIN

Smola sees Murray as an easy top-12 QB bet with top-six upside because of his proven fantasy scoring history, rushing ability and what he views as the best offensive environment of Murray’s career under Kevin O’Connell.

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Kenneth Walker III

RB · KC

Smola sees Walker as a potential workhorse in Kansas City, with the Chiefs shaping the offense around his rushing and receiving ability and giving him legitimate top-six RB upside if healthy.

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Dalton Kincaid

TE · BUF

Smola likes Kincaid as a cheap TE with major efficiency upside if Buffalo can finally keep him healthy and increase his route participation; Kincaid led TEs in targets per route and yards per route last season.

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Zay Flowers

WR · BAL

Smola included Zay Flowers among his 2026 must-draft flag-plant players and viewed him as a strong target in his draft range.

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Jaylen Waddle

WR · DEN

Smola included Jaylen Waddle among his 2026 must-draft flag-plant players and remained high on his upside at draft cost.

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Davante Adams

WR · LAR

Smola included Davante Adams among his 2026 must-draft flag-plant players, viewing him as a worthwhile target at his current draft cost.

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