Derek Brown#12 of 87 NFL pundits · Aug 25, 2026
Brown says they are lower than consensus on Lamar Jackson and will not draft them in 2026 unless they slip well past their current ADP, arguing the price bakes in a QB1 finish that is far from certain.
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I won’t discourage anyone for taking the swing on Jackson in any draft, but I won’t be in 2026 unless he slips quite far past his current ADP.
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Fantasy Bust CallsLamar Jackson
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