Isaiah Davis — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Davis was a workhorse at South Dakota State, absorbing 529 touches over two seasons and producing 3,401 combined yards, 34 touchdowns, and 44 catches. His 2023 efficiency numbers were particularly strong (6.7 yards per rush and 8.7 yards per catch) against FCS competition.

New York's second big-back addition in the 2024 NFL draft, Davis is a patient, physical interior runner with good vision between the tackles. His limitations show up in space, where a 4.57 40-yard dash puts him below the NFL average for the position and limits his upside on outside runs and in the passing game.

His rookie season was a quiet one. He saw just 39 touches total, with 35 of them coming over the final six weeks (26/156/1 with eight catches for 65 yards and another score). Davis finished with 249 combined yards, two touchdowns, and nine catches, averaging 5.8 yards per carry and 8.3 yards per catch. His best outing came in Week 14 (67 combined yards, one touchdown, three catches).

Despite the injury to Braelon Allen in Week 4, Davis had a modest increase in his second season with the Jets (43/236/1 with 21 catches for 186 yards on 28 targets). He continued on the winning path in yards per rush (5.5) and yards per catch (8.9), signaling an intriguing deep sleeper if given a starting opportunity.

Davis was at his best in Week 8 (109 combined yards with five catches on 12 touches) while scoring double-digit fantasy points in two other matchups (9/65/1 and 3/8 with four catches for 52 yards. He missed a golden opportunity to shine in Week 18 (concussion) with Breece Hall out.