Kevin Coleman Jr. headlines the 5 biggest risers in the FastDraft Origins tournament.
The top 5 ADP risers in the FastDraft Origins tournament are Kevin Coleman Jr. (+9.12), Omar Cooper Jr. (+8.57), Malachi Fields (+8.54), Bryce Lance (+6.10), and Zachariah Branch (+4.18). General consensus has been saying that the 2026 draft is weak overall, but deep at WR. This explains the recent trends, as drafters are beginning to target their favorite sleepers or call their shot on which WR sneaks into round 1 of the NFL Draft. Two such players being occasionally mocked in round 1 are Omar Cooper, who is coming off of a National Championship run with Indiana, and Malachi Fields who had a very strong showing at the Senior Bowl.
Meanwhile, Coleman and Branch are two undersized, but electric playmakers who could tear up the combine next week. In addition to them, Bryce Lance is one of the most exciting non-Power 4 conference players at the position in this year’s class. Drafters are getting out in front of the post-combine hype and betting that the rising ADPs of these players will look like a discount by April.
Notre Dame star wide receiver Malachi Fields has been impressing scouts during Senior Bowl practices.
Notre Dame star wide receiver Malachi Fields is quickly turning heads at Senior Bowl practices, putting together one of the more impressive showings among wide receivers this week. The big-bodied target has consistently won in one-on-one drills, using his size, strong hands, and physicality to create separation at the catch point. Fields has looked especially comfortable working the intermediate areas of the field, flashing sharp routes and the ability to shield defenders with his frame.
Scouts in attendance has taken notice of his competitive edge and reliability, as Fields has stacked strong reps day after day against NFL-caliber defensive backs. Fields is making a strong case that he belongs in the conversation as a rising wide receiver, should be a Day 2 selection.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
