These Rookie WRs Are Much Better Than You Think – RotoViz Overtime

Colm Kelly
April 7, 2026

Matt Hicks joins Colm Kelly to discuss the 2026 NFL Draft class and reveal which rookie WRs could be true fantasy football game-changers, whose red flags are of major concern, and which late-round sleepers he’s most excited about. They begin by taking a closer look at the quarterback prospects.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
7:00 Fernando Mendoza
15:00 What is Ty Simpson’s ceiling?
20:00 Anyone else we should be watching at QB? Garrett Nussmeier, Mark Gronowski,
26:00 What are your overall thoughts on the WR position? Level of talent, depth, upside?
28:00 Are Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and Jordyn Tyson your clear top three, or does KC Concepcion or Denzel Boston factor into that conversation?
33:00 Any of those projected round one guys have red flags that cause you to doubt their ability to transfer to the NFL level?
36:00 The Day 2 crew concerns – Chris Brazzell II, Zachariah Branch, Skyler Bell, Malachi Fields
42:00 High-end sleepers – Bryce Lance, Ted Hurst, Kevin Coleman, Reggie Virgil, Cyrus Alle, Vinny Anthony, Chase Roberts
32:00 Outro

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HOSTS

RotoViz Radio Executive Producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

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Matt Hicks (@TheFF_Educator) – The Rookie Big Board

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