2026 Sports Illustrated Invitational Experts Superflex Fantasy Draft

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Sports Illustrated held its annual 12-team, Superflex experts league draft on Aug. 20 live at Circa Resort and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. The league has a full-point PPR, tight end-premium (extra 0.5 points per catch) format that also rewards players for kick and punt return yards (1 point for every 25 yards).

The participants of the league, in order of draft position, are Marcus Mosher from Locked on Fantasy Football, Jen Piacenti from Shark Bets, Bob Harris from FootballGuys, Howard Bender from Fantasy Alarm, myself, Craig Ellenport from Athlon Sports, Jamey Eisenberg from CBS Sports, Andy Beherns from The Deep Shot, Bill Enright from Draft Nation, radio personality Richard Christy, Lindsay Rhodes from Sumer Sports and actor James Roday Rodriguez.

To break down the draft, here’s every pick and my draft strategies. Where did I get “sniped?” Where did I need to audible? Read on to find out ...

Round 1

Round/Pick	Team	Player
1.1	Mosher	Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions
1.2	Piacenti	Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons
1.3	Harris	Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals
1.4	Bender	Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders
1.5	Fabiano	Josh Allen, QB, Bills
1.6	Ellenport	Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals
1.7	Eisenberg	Puka Nacua, WR, Rams
1.8	Behrens	Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers
1.9	Enright	CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys
1.10	Christy	Drake Maye, QB, Patriots
1.11	Rhodes	Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens
1.12	Rodriguez	Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seahawks

Strategy: Being a Superflex league, I was looking to draft two quarterbacks in the first three rounds. So when Allen fell to me with the fifth overall pick, I was more than thrilled—and a little shocked, to be honest. This is a trend I’ve seen among the experts this year, as the first round isn’t as heavy on quarterbacks (only four were picked). However, I’m happy to land Allen.

Notes: Jeanty going in the top four was a surprise—this draft occurred before his injury—and Burrow going ahead of Jackson and Maye was also notable. Lamb went pretty high as well, as the Cowboys wide receiver went ahead of Smith-Njigba, St. Brown and Jefferson.

Round 2

Round/Pick	Team	Player
2.13	Rodriguez	Trey McBride, TE, Cardinals
2.14	Rhodes	Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions
2.15	Christy	A.J. Brown, WR, Patriots
2.16	Enright	Brock Bowers, TE, Raiders
2.17	Behrens	Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts
2.18	Eisenberg	James Cook, RB, Bills
2.19	Ellenport	Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings
2.20	Fabiano	Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles
2.21	Bender	Chase Brown, RB, Bengals
2.22	Harris	Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers
2.23	Piacenti	Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers
2.24	Mosher	Caleb Williams, QB, Bears

Strategy: I could have gone with Chase Brown or London here, but I couldn’t pass on Hurts. That’s one hell of a quarterback duo along with Allen, who both have double-digit touchdown potential as runners. Truly, I was surprised Hurts lasted this long in a Superflex draft.

Notes: Just three quarterbacks were picked in this round, so six teams (half the teams in the league) don’t have a single field general after two rounds. Again, I’m seeing this more often in experts leagues. McBride was the first tight end picked, and Bowers went three spots later.

Round 3

Round/Pick	Team	Player
3.25	Mosher	Drake London, WR, Falcons
3.26	Piacenti	Colston Loveland, TE, Bears
3.27	Harris	Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers
3.28	Bender	Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders
3.29	Fabiano	De'Von Achance, RB, Dolphins
3.30	Ellenport	Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles
3.31	Eisenberg	Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys
3.32	Behrens	Nico Collins, WR, Texans
3.33	Enright	Jaxson Dart, QB, Giants
3.34	Christy	Kenneth Walker III, RB, Chiefs
3.35	Rhodes	George Pickens, WR, Cowboys
3.36	Rodriguez	Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens

Strategy: With two quarterbacks already on the roster, it’s time for me to start grabbing backs and wide receivers. The best player on the board at these positions was Achane, who I was happy to land in the third round. While many believe he could be a bust playing in what projects to be a bad Dolphins offense, I still have a high grade on him among running backs. I’ll gladly take him where I got him.

Notes: Four quarterbacks came off the board in this round, and all four were the first drafted by their respective teams. Among the non-quarterbacks, London might have been the best value. We also saw the third tight end, Loveland, come off the board in this tight end-premium format.

Round 4

Round/Pick	Team	Player
4.37	Rodriguez	Bo Nix, QB, Broncos
4.38	Rhodes	Kyren Williams, RB, Rams
4.39	Christy	Chris Olave, WR, Saints
4.40	Enright	Rashee Rice, WR, Chiefs
4.41	Behrens	Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers
4.42	Eisenberg	DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles
4.43	Ellenport	Jeremiyah Love, RB, Cardinals
4.44	Fabiano	Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Panthers
4.45	Bender	Malik Nabers, WR, Giants
4.46	Harris	Tyler Warren, TE, Colts
4.47	Piacenti	Kyler Murray, QB, Vikings
4.48	Mosher	Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs

Strategy: Based on the draft's flow, I wanted to start targeting wide receivers. The best wideout on the board was McMillan, who I love as a potential breakout player this year. He finished as the WR16 in his rookie year, so a top-10 performance in his second season isn’t far-fetched.

Notes: Four more quarterbacks were picked in this round, led by Nix. He was the first player at the position selected by Rodriguez. Purdy, Murray and Mahomes also came off the board, so there are now three teams that have two quarterbacks, and every team has at least one.

Five Wide Receivers I Can’t Stop Drafting In My Fantasy Football Leagues!@SInow pic.twitter.com/GMHl4zkpMM
— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) July 30, 2026

Round 5

Round/Pick	Team	Player
5.49	Mosher	Javonte Williams, RB Cowboys
5.50	Piacenti	Zay Flowers, WR, Ravens
5.51	Harris	Breece Hall, RB, Jets
5.52	Bender	Cam Ward, QB, Titans
5.53	Fabiano	Emeka Egbuka, WR, Buccaneers
5.54	Ellenport	Jaylen Waddle, WR, Broncos
5.55	Eisenberg	Jared Goff, QB, Lions
5.56	Behrens	Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams
5.57	Enright	Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Saints
5.58	Christy	Bucky Irving, RB, Buccaneers
5.59	Rhodes	Jordan Love, QB, Packers
5.60	Rodriguez	Malik Willis, QB, Dolphins

Strategy: I’m going with the best-available-player strategy over the next few rounds, and for me, that was Egbuka. I know there are some concerns about his toe injury, but reports suggest it isn’t a major issue. If you listen to the Locked On Fantasy Football podcast or have read my wide receiver breakouts article, then you know I love Egbuka to thrive this season.

Notes: This round saw the most quarterbacks (five) come off the board to this point. Going into Round 6, all but four teams have drafted a pair of signal-callers. You can also see that there are still plenty of valuable players available at running back, wide receiver and tight end.

Round 6

Round/Pick	Team	Player
6.61	Rodriguez	Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets
6.62	Rhodes	Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals
6.63	Christy	Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants
6.64	Enright	Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers
6.65	Behrens	Terry McLaurin, WR, Commanders
6.66	Eisenberg	Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers
6.67	Ellenport	Baker Mayfield, QB, Buccaneers
6.68	Fabiano	Luther Burden II, WR, Bears
6.69	Bender	DJ Moore, WR, Bills
6.70	Harris	Davante Adams, WR, Rams
6.71	Piacenti	Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns
6.72	Mosher	TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots

Strategy: I was going to go with a running back or a wide receiver in this round and went with the latter, taking Burden over Judkins. As you can see, I practice what I preach … McMillan, Egbuka and Burden are my three favorite breakout wide receivers, and I drafted all of them. This trio could be dynamite, so I’m a happy camper.

Notes: Mayfield was the lone quarterback picked in the round, so three teams still need to take a second field general. Once again, there are plenty of good backs and wideouts on the board. Notably, just four tight ends have been taken despite the addition of half a point per reception.

Round 7

Round/Pick	Team	Player
7.73	Mosher	Rome Odzune, WR, Bears
7.74	Piacenti	Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers
7.75	Harris	Daniel Jones, QB, Colts
7.76	Bender	Carnell Tate, WR, Titans
7.77	Fabiano	D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears
7.78	Ellenport	Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Browns
7.79	Eisenberg	David Montgomery, RB, Texans
7.80	Behrens	Tyler Shough, QB, Saints
7.81	Enright	Parker Washington, WR, Jaguars
7.82	Christy	Sam Darnold, QB, Seahawks
7.83	Rhodes	Jameson Williams, WR, Lions
7.84	Rodriguez	Kyle Pitts Sr., TE, Falcons

Strategy: I was absolutely taking a running back in this round, as I have a pair of signal-callers and three receivers to go along with Achane. The best back on the board at this point was Swift, so he was the selection. I realize there is a chance he’ll lose some work to Kyle Monangai, but I still think Swift will lead the Bears' backfield in touches. He’s a viable No. 2 runner.

Notes: Two of three teams that needed a second quarterback filled that spot, as Jones and Darnold were selected. Beherns took his third quarterback, Shough, one spot before Enright, who might have taken him as his second field general if he were available. Two more tight ends, Fannin and Pitts, were also drafted. However, seven teams still don’t have a tight end yet.

Round 8

Round/Pick	Team	Player
8.85	Rodriguez	Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars
8.86	Rhodes	Tony Pollard, RB, Titans
8.87	Christy	Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers
8.88	Enright	Tucker Kraft, TE, Packers
8.89	Behrens	Christian Watson, WR, Packers
8.90	Eisenberg	Jadarian Price, RB, Seahawks
8.91	Ellenport	Chris Godwin Jr., WR, Buccaneers
8.92	Fabiano	Jonathon Brooks, RB, Panthers
8.93	Bender	Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots
8.94	Harris	Bryce Young, QB, Panthers
8.95	Piacenti	Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars
8.96	Mosher	C.J Strousd, QB, Texans

Strategy: I felt great about my quarterbacks and wideouts, and the flow of the draft allowed me to wait another round on a tight end. As a result, I went with a third running back in Brooks. I was really hoping Price would fall to me, but he went two picks before me (sniped!). Brooks’ stock has soared this summer, but I know there’s a great likelihood he shares the workload with Chuba Hubbard in the Panthers' backfield. Still, I’ll take him as my first reserve fantasy runner.

Notes: Price and Brooks were two of six running backs off the board in the eighth round. Kraft was the seventh tight end picked and the second by Enright, who might use him as a flex due to the tight end-premium scoring system (though he still doesn’t have a second quarterback). Two other teams, Harris and Mosher, selected their third quarterbacks in Young and Stroud, respectively.

Round 9

Round/Pick	Team	Player
9.97	Mosher	Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals
9.98	Piacenti	Rico Dowdle, RB, Steelers
9.99	Harris	Alec Pierce, WR, Colts
9.100	Bender	Isaiah Likely, TE, Giants
9.101	Fabiano	Sam LaPorta, TE, Lions
9.102	Ellenport	George Kittle, TE, 49ers
9.103	Eisenberg	Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs
9.104	Behrens	Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings
9.105	Enright	Jacoby Brissett, QB, Cardinals
9.106	Christy	Dalton Kincaid, TE, Bills
9.107	Rhodes	Jake Ferguson, TE, Cowboys
9.108	Rodriguez	Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos

Strategy: It’s time to take a tight end, and I rolled the dice with LaPorta. I do have concerns about the veteran, as he suffered a hip injury that could keep him out of Week 1. He did look good before suffering the injury, however, as he was returning from November back surgery. Clearly I’ll need to get some tight end insurance in a future round.

Notes: There was a huge tight end run in this round, as Likely, LaPorta, Kittle, Kelce, Kincaid and Ferguson were all selected. Now all but two teams have their starting tight end, and three teams have two tight ends (which might be why those last two teams still lack at the position). This is the round where all teams now have at least two quarterbacks, as Enright took Brissett.

Round 10

Round/Pick	Team	Player
10.109	Rodriguez	Geno Smith, QB, Jets
10.110	Rhodes	Michael Wilson, WR, Cardinals
10.111	Christy	Fernando Mendoza, QB, Raiders
10.112	Enright	Blake Corum, RB, Rams
10.113	Behrens	Josh Downs, WR, Colts
10.114	Eisenberg	Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles
10.115	Ellenport	DK Metcalf, WR, Steelers
10.116	Fabiano	Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens
10.117	Bender	Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers
10.118	Harris	Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Buccaneers
10.119	Piacenti	Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Titans
10.120	Mosher	De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, 49ers

Strategy: I was either going with a fourth running back or a second tight end in this round. Based on the draft flow, I ended up going with Andrews. He’ll be my LaPorta insurance, and I could also use him as a flex when needed. With Likely now in New York and the Ravens lacking experienced pass catchers, I think Andrews is a decent draft bargain at this point.

Notes: This round saw two more quarterbacks, Geno Smith and Fernando Mendoza, come off the board. They’re both the third options for Rodriguez and Christy, respectively. It was also notable that Mosher took De'Zhaun Stribling as his fourth wide receiver. The Niners rookie has been generating a ton of buzz, and going this high in a Superflex league is certainly proof of that.

Five Tight Ends I Can’t Stop Drafting In My Fantasy Football Leagues!@sinow pic.twitter.com/qfZb25grdU
— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) July 31, 2026

Round 11

Round/Pick	Team	Player
11.121	Mosher	KC Concepcion, WR, Browns
11.122	Piacenti	Tyler Allgeier, RB, Cardinals
11.123	Harris	Juwan Johnson, TE, Saints
11.124	Bender	Deshaun Watson, QB, Browns
11.125	Fabiano	Aaron Rodgers, QB, Steelers
11.126	Ellenport	Aaron Jones Sr., RB, Vikings
11.127	Eisenberg	Stefon Diggs, WR, Commanders
11.128	Behrens	Chig Okonkwo, TE, Commanders
11.129	Enright	RJ Harvey, RB, Broncos
11.130	Christy	Makai Lemon, WR, Eagles
11.131	Rhodes	J.K. Dobbins, RB, Broncos
11.132	Rodriguez	Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings

Strategy: I have ignored my No. 3 quarterback spot long enough, so I went with Rodgers to fill that role. The old man was a top-20 fantasy signal-caller last season, and now he’ll be back in the offense of coach Mike McCarthy. Rodgers also has far better weapons than he did a year ago, as the Steelers added Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie Germie Bernard.

Round 12

Round/Pick	Team	Player
12.133	Rodriguez	Jonah Coleman, RB, Broncos
12.134	Rhodes	Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Commanders
12.135	Christy	Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Steelers
12.136	Enright	Kirk Cousins, QB, Raiders
12.137	Behrens	Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB, Jaguars
12.138	Eisenberg	Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears
12.139	Ellenport	Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans
12.140	Fabiano	Rachaad White, RB, Commanders
12.141	Bender	Quentin Johnston, WR, Chargers
12.142	Harris	Romeo Doubs, WR, Patriots
12.143	Piacenti	Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Falcons
12.144	Mosher	Khalil Shakir, WR, Bills

Strategy: I was focused on getting a fourth running back in this round, so I took the best player at the position on the board. That was White, who could become a useful flex option when the matchup is favorable or during the bye weeks. He was the sixth back off the board in the first eight picks of this round, including Jonah Coleman (who was the player I wanted the most in the round).

Five Running Backs I Can’t Stop Drafting In My Fantasy Football Leagues!@SInow pic.twitter.com/wWam0l4Jgi
— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) July 29, 2026

Round 13

Round/Pick	Team	Player
13.145	Mosher	Jordyn Tyson, WR, Saints
13.146	Piacenti	Dalton Schultz, TE, Texans
13.147	Harris	Jayden Reed, WR, Packers
13.148	Bender	Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, Ravens
13.149	Fabiano	Matthew Golden, WR, Packers
13.150	Ellenport	Texans defense
13.151	Eisenberg	Jalen Coker, WR, Panthers
13.152	Behrens	Rams defense
13.153	Enright	Jakobi Meyers, WR, Jaguars
13.154	Christy	Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs
13.155	Rhodes	Hunter Henry, TE, Patriots
13.156	Rodriguez	Caleb Douglas, WR, Dolphins

Strategy: At this point, I’m looking at the best player available in each of the final six rounds. Golden was that player for me in this stanza. A popular sleeper, he’ll serve as my No. 4 fantasy receiver behind McMillian, Egbuka and Burden. He’s also the first wideout I’ve picked since Round 6, as I needed to fill other positions. Overall, I’m pretty satisfied with this wideout room.

Round 14

Round/Pick	Team	Player
14.157	Rodriguez	Braelon Allen, RB, Jets
14.158	Rhodes	Denzel Boston, WR, Browns
14.159	Christy	Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, Giants
14.160	Enright	Deebo Samuel Sr., WR, 49ers
14.161	Behrens	Greg Dulcich, TE, Dolphins
14.162	Eisenberg	MarShawn Lloyd, RB, Packers
14.163	Ellenport	Oronde Gadsden, TE, Chargers
14.164	Fabiano	Brandon Aubrey, K, Cowboys
14.165	Bender	Mike Washington Jr., RB, Raiders
14.166	Harris	Terrance Ferguson, TE, Rams
14.167	Piacenti	Woody Marks, RB, Texans
14.168	Mosher	Pat Freiermuth, TE, Steelers

Strategy: Again, I practice what I preach … thus, the selection of Aubrey. Based on points, he is by far the best player on the board. While kickers get a bad rap, I truly think Aubrey gives you an advantage over almost every other team in your fantasy league at the position.

Round 15

Round/Pick	Team	Player
15.169	Mosher	Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks
15.170	Piacenti	Tre Tucker, WR, Raiders
15.171	Harris	Seahawks defense
15.172	Bender	Jailon Nalor, WR, Raiders
15.173	Fabiano	Keaton Mitchell, RB, Chargers
15.174	Ellenport	Tank Dell, WR, Texans
15.175	Eisenberg	Keenan Allen, WR, Colts
15.176	Behrens	Pat Bryant, WR, Broncos
15.177	Enright	Broncos defense
15.178	Christy	Brenton Strange, TE, Jaguars
15.179	Rhodes	Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Falcons
15.180	Rodriguez	Jaguars defense

Strategy: I was hoping to get a fifth running back in this round, and I was happy to see Mitchell still on the board. While durability has been an issue in his short NFL career, anyone who knows anything about the smallish runner knows just how dynamic he can be on the field. Also, playing in the offense of new coordinator Mike McDaniel could lead to good statistical numbers in 2026.

Round 16

Round/Pick	Team	Player
16.181	Rodriguez	Cameron Dicker, K, Chargers
16.182	Rhodes	Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Jets
16.183	Christy	Cyrus Allen, WR, Chiefs
16.184	Enright	Ka'imi Fairbairn, K, Texans
16.185	Behrens	Kaelon Black, RB, 49ers
16.186	Eisenberg	Ray Davis, RB, Bills
16.187	Ellenport	Cam Little, K, Jaguars
16.188	Fabiano	Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Jets
16.189	Bender	Ravens defense
16.190	Harris	Jason Myers, K, Seahawks
16.191	Piacenti	Jalen McMillan, WR, Buccaneers
16.192	Mosher	Chris Boswell, K, Steelers

Strategy: I almost went with a defense here, but I decided to grab a third tight end instead. That tight end is Sadiq, who was the top player picked at his position in the 2026 NFL draft. He has been dealing with a setback in his return from hernia surgery, so I’m not expecting much early on in his rookie campaign. However, I’m fine with rostering Sadiq to see if he brings any value down the road.

Round 17

Round/Pick	Team	Player
17.193	Mosher	Steelers defense
17.194	Piacenti	Eagles defense
17.195	Harris	Tank Bigsby, RB, Eagles
17.196	Bender	Wil Lutz, K, Broncos
17.197	Fabiano	Chargers defense
17.198	Ellenport	Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints
17.199	Eisenberg	Patriots defense
17.200	Behrens	Will Reichard, K, Vikings
17.201	Enright	Isiah Pacheco, RB, Lions
17.202	Christy	Harrison Butker, K, Chiefs
17.203	Rhodes	Harrison Mevis, K, Rams
17.204	Rodriguez	Jaylin Noel, WR, Texans

Strategy: Now was the time to draft a defense, and I went with the Chargers. I don’t know that this unit will be a week-in-and-week-out starter, but I do know they have one of the best Week 1 matchups, with a home game against the Cardinals. Arizona will be starting Brissett, a journeyman quarterback, and there’s a chance Jeremiyah Love could miss the game with a bum ankle.

Round 18

Round/Pick	Team	Player
18.205	Rodriguez	Nicholas Singleton, RB, Titans
18.206	Rhodes	Malik Washington, WR, Dolphins
18.207	Christy	Lions defense
18.208	Enright	Kaytron Allen, RB, Commanders
18.209	Behrens	Barion Brown, WR, Saints
18.210	Eisenberg	Eddy Piniero, K, 49ers
18.211	Ellenport	Jauan Jennings, WR, Vikings
18.212	Fabiano	Rashid Shaheed, WR, Seahawks
18.213	Bender	Jerry Jeudy, WR, Browns
18.214	Harris	Adonai Mitchell, WR, Colts
18.215	Piacenti	Jake Bates, K, Lions
18.216	Mosher	T.J. Hockenson, TE, Vikings

Strategy: My final selection in the draft, Shaheed will serve as this fantasy team’s No. 5 wide receiver. The Seahawks' wideout depth chart behind Smith-Njigba isn’t what I would call impressive, so Shaheed could become a nice little dart throw in this league.

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