2026 Breakouts | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-7-26

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

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• Fantasy football breakouts
• Fantasy football ADP
• Fantasy football rankings

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