Top 10 NFL Free Agents & More | Fantasy Football Podcast 1-28-26

The 2026 NFL free agent class looks thin. The rookie offense class isn’t inspiring. And that puts extra pressure on how teams value the few true difference-makers available. In the first Draft Sharks podcast of the 2026 offseason, Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down the top 10 NFL free agents that actually matter for fantasy football, with a focus on how contracts, landing spots, and market signals could reshape early projections. We cover: George Pickens as the potential crown jewel of free agency Big questions around Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker, and Travis Etienne Which WRs and TEs could turn into fantasy winners… or landmines And more Plus, we introduce the NFL Free Agency Tracker, now live on DraftSharks.com, and explain how free agency chaos affects early best ball drafts and dynasty decisions. Free agency is coming fast. We’re already in the numbers. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:59 Daniel Jones 4:45 Malik Willis 9:37 Breece Hall 15:23 Kenneth Walker III 19:17 Travis Etienne Jr. 21:49 RB sleepers 27:04 George Pickens 32:52 Alec Pierce 35:45 Wan’Dale Robinson 37:54 Mike Evans 39:41 WR sleepers 43:38 Kyle Pitts 48:12 TE sleepers? EPISODE LINK NFL Free Agency Tracker 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.