Kenneth Walker's Surprising Draft Position Sparks Debate in Fantasy Football Mock
The offseason kicks off after the Super Bowl, and fantasy football enthusiasts gear up for the 2026 campaign with mock drafts. In a recent 12-team PPR mock draft conducted by CBS Sports staff and Fantasy Football Today podcast listeners, several intriguing player selections emerged. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was picked at No. 5 overall, following stars like Bijan Robinson and Ja'Marr Chase. He finished 2025 as the No. 2 receiver and remains a key player with the new offensive coordinator, Klint Kubiak, taking over in Las Vegas. Kenneth Walker III, who earned Super Bowl MVP honors, landed at No. 32 overall in Round 3. Despite averaging 23.2 PPR points in four games without Zach Charbonnet due to injury, he was surprisingly placed in Round 3. With Walker set to hit free agency, his potential remains high if he stays with the Seahawks. TreVeyon Henderson was the first player from New England selected at No. 46 overall in Round 4, despite his recent struggles, scoring 8.2 PPR points or less in six of his last seven games. Rhamondre Stevenson, however, was picked at No. 57 overall in Round 5, showing promise with 12.1 PPR points in six of his last seven outings. Drake Maye was drafted at No. 53 overall, making him the second quarterback selected behind Josh Allen. Maye’s breakout season saw him average 24.4 Fantasy points per game, solidifying his position as a top-five quarterback. Other notable selections included Kayshon Boutte (Round 11), Charbonnet (Round 12), and Sam Darnold (Round 14). The draft highlights the evolving dynamics of player values, particularly for Walker and the Patriots as they look to improve their roster for the upcoming season.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-02-12