The 26 Best Players Under 26, Part 1. Plus, a Request to the Seven and Craig's Close Encounter With Spielberg.

About this episode

The episode discusses the top 26 NFL skill players under 26, including debates on their dynasty value and future potential.

The guys kick off Part 1 of their countdown of the top 26 NFL skill players under 26, debating dynasty value, young stars, and future franchise cornerstones. Plus, an all-time J.J. McCarthy quote sends the conversation completely off the rails.(00:00) Intro(02:24) J.J. McCarthy is off to a weird start(09:31) Honorable mentions for the top 26 under 26(15:54) Nos. 26-20(35:33) Nos. 19-14(56:18) EmailsDiscord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrauCheck out The Ringer’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseasonEmail us! [email protected]: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Craig Horlbeck

Topics covered

• NFL
• skill players
• dynasty value
• young stars
• franchise cornerstones

Keywords

• NFL
• players under 26
• dynasty value
• J.J. McCarthy
• fantasy football

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