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2026 Draft Rankings: Josh Allen Third Superflex Pick

9/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. analysts say quarterback Josh Allen is the third overall superflex pick in 2026 drafts.
2025 data show nine quarterbacks exceeded 300 fantasy points, the deepest pool ever recorded.
In 2025, quarterbacks Josh Allen, Drake Maye, and Matthew Stafford each averaged 21.1 fantasy points per game.
ESPN ranked quarterback Lamar Jackson third among 2026 players despite his NFL Top 100 placement at 69.

History

Historical Context

Tom Brady was taken 199th overall in the April 2000 NFL Draft, a sixth-round compensatory pick by the New England Patriots. His rise to six Super Bowl titles and a 23-year dynasty reshaped how teams value late-round talent, a shift echoed in 2025 data showing nine quarterbacks—including Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson—each surpassing 300 fantasy points.

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Story summary

U.S. analysts say quarterback Josh Allen is the third overall superflex pick in 2026 drafts.
2025 data show nine quarterbacks exceeded 300 fantasy points, the deepest pool ever recorded.
In 2025, quarterbacks Josh Allen, Drake Maye, and Matthew Stafford each averaged 21.1 fantasy points per game.
ESPN ranked quarterback Lamar Jackson third among 2026 players despite his NFL Top 100 placement at 69.

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