NFL.com Names 7 Safest Fantasy Picks After Round 3 for 2026 Drafts

Q: Are fantasy managers completely overlooking a hidden superstar tight end ready to dominate targets in Indianapolis?

Yes. Tyler Warren looks like one of the clearest undervalued tight ends in 2026 fantasy drafts, and the Indianapolis setup gives him a real chance to dominate targets at his position. The case is strong on both usage and opportunity. Warren already handled 112 targets, 76 catches, 817 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie, which is rare volume for a young tight end. Now Michael Pittman Jr. is gone, removing a major target earner from the offense. That creates a natural opening for Warren to absorb even more of the short and intermediate passing game. The supporting context also points in his favor. Daniel Jones is back healthy, and his style fits a tight end who works underneath and between the numbers. Team comments have suggested Warren should remain a major part of the offense, and with Indianapolis lacking Pittman’s previous volume, Warren has a realistic path to being the most dependable chain-moving option on the roster. That does not automatically make him a “superstar” in the elite Travis Kelce-at-his-peak sense, and his touchdown ceiling still matters. But for fantasy purposes, he does look overlooked relative to price. Being drafted as TE4 in Round 5 suggests managers respect him, yet the profile hints he could return more than that cost if his target share climbs as expected. So the answer is that fantasy managers are not ignoring him entirely, but they may still be underestimating how central he could become in Indianapolis’ passing attack.

3 articles · Updated · NFL.com · Aug 3

Seven players going after Round 3 made NFL.com’s safest-pick list for 2026 fantasy drafts, led by Panthers wideout Tetairoa McMillan at the Round 3/4 turn as WR15.
McMillan earned the strongest endorsement after finishing WR16 and winning Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2025, with Carolina’s receiver depth seen as support rather than a threat to his target share.
Round 5 values dominate the middle of the list: Colts tight end Warren at TE4, Texans running back David Montgomery at RB23 and Bears back D’Andre Swift at RB24, all backed by stable roles and dependable volume.
Quarterback safety came from proven production and discounted upside, with Eagles starter Jalen Hurts listed at QB6 in Round 6 and 49ers passer Brock Purdy at QB13 in Round 9.
Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. rounded out the group at the Round 8/9 turn as WR43, with Aaron Rodgers’ short-area style and Pittman’s possession profile cited as a reliable late-draft fit.