While the vast majority of fantasy football owners focus on the offensive stars, there is a growing segment of fantasy owners who also focus on the defensive studs. IDP owners focus on individual defensive players rather than just plugging in a team defense and forgetting about it. These are our IDP positional rankings for the 2026 fantasy football season.
Linebackers
The linebackers are your highest-scoring IDP options in most formats. Not only do they rack up the most tackles, but they also contribute both in coverage and with the pass rush. However, there are also a ton of them to pick from. You have to balance the volume of fantasy points with the volume of viable options at the position.
1. Jordyn Brooks, Miami Dolphins
2. Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers
