HFL Breakout Players - 2026



1. Jackson King Jr.        RB/Jets

King moves up to #1 on this list because the committee has officially given up on "Marshall Hendrix becoming a superstar". King's time is coming, however. 

2. Jackson Brown Jr.    WR/Colts

The role continues to expand in the offense, so much so that the team has been recently shopping Auden Tate. It's been Hardman in the past. Then, it was the two Statons. Brown could very easily be the next wide receiver in line for a hug spike in numbers. 

3. Rueben Micok            OT/Washington Football Team

How many rookies have made the Pro Bowl in the history of the HFL? Don't worry, I'll wait. 

4. Josiah McDonald        S/Broncos

The Defensive Rookie of the Year has been flying around the field in Vic Fangio's defense. 

5. Matthew Mann            LB/Eagles

McDonald's runner up will be always tied as his hip. The conversation moving forward will be who is the better anchor of their respective defense.

6. Remmy Bridgewater    LB/Rams

Already proven to be an effective blitzer and coverage specialist. His one weakness is taking on blocks in the running game, but that's what you got 

7. D'Jonte Wilkerson        TE/Cowboys

From 5 touchdowns as a situational chess piece in McCarthy's offense to the projected new starter. 

8. Copium Jones                LB/Chiefs

He's become an incresingly important part of the Chiefs' defense. He's on this list again because many are hoping he takes the leap from "quality starter" to potentially next year's Top 100 list and/or a Pro Bowl appearance. 

9. Vince McMahon            LB/Vikings

Seldom used as a rookie, but that's often the case with rookie linebackers. Like pretty much everyone else on this list, the #2 overall pick in 2025 will have a much bigger role in reigning Coach of the Year Mike Zimmer's defense. 

10. Darogabo Omujiya     OG/Washington Football Team

One of 2025's most massive improvements from Year 1 to Year 2. Daro had a very shaky rookie year but rebounded really nicely to only allow 1 sack in 2025. 
Michael Soto

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