NCAA FB Draftkings Picks for Week 1, 2026

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayden Maiava USC $9,000 24.95 2.77
Micah Alejado HAW $6,500 23.89 3.67
Ashton Daniels FSU $8,500 23.30 2.74
CJ Bailey NCST $6,600 21.84 3.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Micah Alejado HAW $6,500 23.89 3.67
CJ Bailey NCST $6,600 21.84 3.31
Jayden Maiava USC $9,000 24.95 2.77
Ashton Daniels FSU $8,500 23.30 2.74

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jai’Den Thomas UNLV $7,800 18.27 2.34
Waymond Jordan USC $8,000 16.55 2.07
King Miller USC $7,700 15.92 2.07
Jekail Middlebrook UVA $6,000 15.61 2.60
Jeremy Payne TCU $9,200 14.72 1.60
Quintrevion Wisner FSU $6,500 13.46 2.07

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jekail Middlebrook UVA $6,000 15.61 2.60
Davion Godley SSU $4,500 11.57 2.57
Jai’Den Thomas UNLV $7,800 18.27 2.34
King Miller USC $7,700 15.92 2.07
Quintrevion Wisner FSU $6,500 13.46 2.07
Waymond Jordan USC $8,000 16.55 2.07

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Duce Robinson FSU $7,000 18.35 2.62
Jordan Shipp UNC $7,600 14.24 1.87
Deondre Johnson JACST $5,200 14.19 2.73
Micahi Danzy FSU $5,400 13.04 2.41
Tanook Hines USC $6,500 12.92 1.99
Nick Devereaux EMU $4,900 12.84 2.62
Jordan Dwyer TCU $8,600 12.18 1.42
Terrell Anderson USC $3,900 11.83 3.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Madrid Tucker UNC $1,000 6.75 6.75
Mason Humphrey UNC $1,600 9.95 6.22
Jeremy Scott TCU $2,800 9.34 3.34
Nico Brown STAN $3,000 9.45 3.15

Tight Ends

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Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.