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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 24 MIN

2026 Breakouts | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-7-26

from Draft Sharks - Fantasy Football Podcast · host Matt Schauf, Jared Smola, Draft Sharks, Fantasy Football

Fantasy football breakouts can win your league. But which 2026 breakout candidates are actually worth betting on at their current ADP? Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com reveal four players they’re targeting for breakthrough seasons, including a couple guys in altered backfields, a second-year wideout, and a TE whose long-awaited opportunity is finally arriving. We break down the stats, ADP, situations, and training camp buzz behind each pick. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:34 Kenneth Walker 7:25 Jacory Croskey-Merritt 12:46 Luther Burden 19:44 Isaiah Likely EPISODE LINKS: Fantasy football breakouts Fantasy football ADP Fantasy football rankings DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKSDraft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

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Landing even one fantasy football BREAKOUT can win you a league. Matt and Jared lay out four high-upside candidates to target at various points in your fantasy football draft.

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