2026 NFL Draft: Live Grades & Fantasy Football Analysis (Day 2)

Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft came and went with a bang. But there are a ton of other rookies ready to enter the NFL. We’ll have you covered throughout Day 2 with real NFL and fantasy football reactions. We are going to be live for the entirety of Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. We’ll also be active on social media and via our Discord channel where you can join fellow football fans as we all enjoy the NFL Draft. Let’s dive into each pick on Day 2 of the NFL Draft along with draft grades, player comps, and scouting reports.

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2026 NFL Draft Day 2 Coverage

We’re going to share our draft grades for each pick of Day 2 below. Our analysts will each provide their grades, and we’ll share the consensus for each first-round selection in the table below.

2026 NFL Draft Grades: Round 2

Day 2 Draft Picks & Analysis: Round 2

2.01 – San Francisco 49ers (from Jets) – De’Zhaun Stribling (WR – Ole Miss)

Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Stribling:

Stribling is a linear athlete. He’s a build-up speed receiver that can make some things happen with the ball in his hands. Stribling had 7.3 and 6.7 yards after the catch per reception over the last two years. He can bulldoze through defenders with momentum built up and a strong upper body. Stribling can look clunky at times when he’s asked to sink his hips at the top of the route and break back towards the quarterback. Comebacks and curls aren’t his special sauce. With a heavy diet of slants, posts, and gos, he can cook. He needs to continue to add more nuance, variations in pacing, and the other bells and whistles of route running. Stribling has good ball tracking and the ability to stack corners on vertical routes. He displays plus body control with plenty of nice back shoulder catches littering his film.

2.02 – Arizona Cardinals – Chase Bistontis (OG – Texas A&M)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Bistontis:

A thick, athletic and naturally powerful three-year starter with a physical, aggressive temperament, Bisontis has all the tools to develop into a plus starter as an assignment-versatile run blocker and talented pass protector.

However, snap-to-snap consistency isn’t quite where you’d like, as Bisontis’ aggressiveness can sometimes lead to penalties or issues with positioning, especially when he’s trying to line up opponents in space. Improving his overall discipline without losing what makes him such a fun player to watch will be the key to reaching his potential. Should get second-day looks from teams trying to establish a physical, smashmouth identity on the ground.

2.03 – Buffalo Bills (from Titans) – T.J. Parker (EDGE – Clemson)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Parker:

While Parker’s overall traits may not be quite as freaky as some of the other top EDGE defenders in this year’s class, he might be the most refined player of that type from a technical standpoint.

On the field, Parker shows an excellent ability to use his length and hands effectively to lock out defenders both as a run defender and as a pass-rusher, and is equally effective in both of those roles.

That makes him a relatively safe prospect with every-down potential, who could become even better as he continues to diversify his rush approach.

2.04 – Houston Texans (from Raiders) – Kayden McDonald (DL – Ohio State)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for McDonald:

A nose tackle with the physicality and brute force to attack and control blockers as a two-gap run stuffer on early downs, showing the ability to reset the line of scrimmage, lock out opponents, and shed to make stops. While he may not have the ideal profile for a passing-down lineman, he was more effective than anticipated in that role this past year, with more third-down snaps than anticipated. Seems to be getting some first-round hype, but teams might have to be confident in his ability to play every down to value him that highly.

2.05 – New York Giants – Colton Hood (CB – Tennessee)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Hood:

A tall, long-limbed cornerback who uses his length well and can carry opposing receivers down the sidelines from press coverage or set over route combinations in off-zone, with impressive ball skills and significantly improved tackling this past season. Those traits could make him a starter in the league, although he can struggle at times when working against quicker, more sudden receivers. Has been getting some first-round hype, but may not be quite as well-rounded as some of the other guys in that mix, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he slipped into the second.

2.06 – Las Vegas Raiders (from Texans) – Treydan Stukes (CB – Arizona)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Stukes:

A bit older than your typical prospect, but plays with polish and offers extensive inside-outside experience, with a large frame, pretty good athleticism, and solid processing/timing from off coverage. It can be a bit hard to evaluate him in some respects, because he was often playing off-zone and keeping things in front of him rather than showing a wide variety of techniques, but what’s on tape looks good, especially this past season. The player looks worth a second-day pick, but how teams feel about his age/knee could affect his stock.

2.07 – Cleveland Browns – Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)

Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Boston:

Boston is a prototypical tall, long-striding X receiver. His hips are a tad tight, but he compensates with solid footwork, allowing him to gear down and snap off the top of his stem well. His play strength is evident in his routes and at the catch point. Boston can deal with physical corners. It’s tough to push him off his route, and he has the upper body strength necessary to deal with press flashing, strong hand fighting, club, and rip. Boston’s fluidity above the rim is exquisite. His numbers in 2025 could have been even more robust with better quarterback play. Boston has an enormous catch radius with his combination of velcro hands and body control. He made his quarterback right a ton of times when the throw was wrong. Boston is a ball winner at the catch point with at least a 62.8% contested catch rate over the last two seasons. His hands are sound with 4.5% and 3.1% drop rates in that timeframe. Boston should be a red zone threat in the NFL from Day 1. He has numerous high-end reps near the goal line with fade routes on his 2025 film. Boston doesn’t have elite raw speed, but he’s fast enough to get the job done as a field stretcher with his route running, release package, and quick acceleration, giving him the ability to not only win in the short areas of the field but downfield as well. Boston has a varied release package and a good understanding of route adjustment and leverage. He might struggle to stack corners with elite speed, but he can still win at the catch point and with back shoulder targets.

2.08 – Kansas City Chiefs – R Mason Thomas (EDGE – Oklahoma)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Thomas:

A fast, explosive EDGE rusher with more physicality than his size would suggest, Thomas has an impressive first step and one of the fastest overall speed rushes in the class, traits that made him a problem for opposing blockers.

Although his size is closer to adequate, Thomas is also a pretty competitive run defender who works hard and is capable of holding the point of attack reasonably well. Those traits should get him Day 2 consideration. He might be more of a third-rounder in a deep EDGE class, but it wouldn’t be a shock if he snuck into the second round.

2.09 – Cincinnati Bengals – Cashius Howell (EDGE – Texas A&M)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Howell:

Perhaps the most impressive speed rusher in the class, he combines an explosive first step with excellent speed and flexibility, allowing him to dip his shoulder around the corner and wreak havoc in the passing game. While he might not be the most scheme-versatile player in the class (doesn’t look like the best fit for a two-gap front and/or even front), there’s a dynamism and artistry to his game which could make him very dangerous as a stand-up edge rusher in an aggressive odd front. That could make him a first-round pick, although poor measurements could potentially drop him a bit.

2.10 – New Orleans Saints – Christen Miller (DL – Georgia)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Miller:

A player with the type of size, strength and movement skills teams look for up front, but who is still a work in progress after spending four years in college, two of them as a starter.

While Miller has the tools to develop into an effective two-gap run defender with some passing-down value, that will depend on further refinement of his play anticipation/key-reading skills, and it’d be nice to see him work the bull rush more. Would probably fit best as a five-technique in a two-gap odd front. Tools will get him second-day looks.

2.11 – Miami Dolphins – Jacob Rodriguez (LB – Texas Tech)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Rodriguez:

One of the most polished linebacker prospects in the class despite only converting to the position in 2022, he combines impressive recognition skills, technique, and contact balance with a high motor, traits which allowed him to make plays all over the field in school. There are some physical/athletic limitations here, as he is a bit of a shorter and stiffer prospect, and those limitations are somewhat noticeable in his game. However, still looks like he should be able to come in and contribute, with every-down potential on the middle/inside.

2.12 – Detroit Lions (from Jets) – Derrick Moore (EDGE – Michigan)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Moore:

A strong, fast player. Moore carries his weight well and brings a no-nonsense approach, welcoming contact and setting a hard edge in the run game. Has tackling reliability and can convert speed to power on passing downs to grind down opposing tackles.

Compared with some of his peers in the class, Moore looks a little bit stiff, but he does a good job of playing within his skill set. A strong senior year should have him getting Day 2 consideration, likely in a similar pro role (two-gap rush linebacker in an odd defensive front).

2.13 – Baltimore Ravens – Zion Young (EDGE – Missouri)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Young:

A big, strong defensive end whose no-nonsense, power-based approach is a breath of fresh air in a class that is relatively heavy on smooth technicians and undersized rush linebackers. This is an “identity” pick for a team that wants to establish a tough, physical style of play and that respects run defense more than many of their peers in the modern league.

Young hasn’t been quite as productive rushing the passer as some of his peers, so he could slip into the third round of a deep class, but teams looking for a two-gap, strongside tone-setter up front should see a lot to like here.

2.14 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Josiah Trotter (LB – Missouri)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Trotter:

A feared run defender with a thick build, strong diagnostic skills and outstanding strength to hold the point of attack. Has explosive power on contact. Trotter’s intense style of play should endear him to teams that like their linebackers in the old-school style.

While Trotter doesn’t have the most range or fluidity in coverage, his early-down value should be enough to get him consideration early in the class. Would probably be best as the strong inside Mike linebacker on an odd front, where his talent in a phone booth would be accentuated.

2.15 – Pittsburgh Steelers (from Colts) – Germie Bernard (WR – Alabama)

Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Bernard:

Bernard has played on the perimeter and in the slot during his collegiate career. In his final collegiate season, he ran 62.2% of his routes from the perimeter. Bernard will likely see a move back to the slot in the NFL. He has a strong understanding of attacking zone coverage and route pacing, with the knack of finding the holes in zone. Bernard’s raw speed is lacking. He doesn’t have the raw juice to threaten NFL corners as a downfield receiver. He lacks explosive movements off the line at the top of his route stem. He gains late separation in his routes and can fight through physical corners with his solid upper body strength. Bernard also displays a decent understanding of leverage and setting up corners. Unfortunately, it won’t get him far in the NFL with his athletic limitations. He’s able to make some things happen with the ball in his hands thanks to his upper body strength and his tackle-breaking ability. Bernard ranked 21st among wide receivers in 2025 in missed tackles forced. Bernard has a dependable set of hands with only a 2.5% drop rate in college and one drop in his final season.

2.16 – Atlanta Falcons – Avieon Terrell (CB – Clemson)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Terrell:

An instinctive field-side cornerback with a nice combination of quickness, acceleration, and burst, and who plays the game with a feisty, physical demeanor that will endear him to pro coaches. He’s at his best when processing and driving on spots from off-coverage, where his recognition skills and ability to deliver well-timed hits stand out. While he doesn’t have ideal size for the outside, he plays bigger than he looks and should become a solid starter sooner rather than later, whether on the boundary or in the slot.

2.17 – Carolina Panthers (from Vikings) – Lee Hunter (DL – Texas Tech)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Hunter:

A massive, highly productive three-year starter at nose tackle with impressive quickness, hand usage, and power, traits which have allowed him to be more disruptive than usual for a player with his frame. On tape, looks like he could get some second-round looks, but big-bodied nose tackles are a relatively deep group in this class, and it wouldn’t be surprising if some teams decided to hold off and take advantage of that depth. Could play the zero, but might be best as a one-technique on a four-man line given his aggressive style of play.

2.18 – New York Jets (from Lions) – D’Angelo Ponds (CB – Indiana)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Ponds:

A small, feisty cornerback who has an excellent combination of competitiveness, quickness, twitchiness, agility and physicality, which allowed Ponds to provide very tight coverage against different types of receivers throughout his collegiate career.

If Ponds were two or three inches taller, we’d be talking about one of the top cornerbacks in the class. As it currently stands, he will probably be projected by many teams as a slot conversion candidate, a position he hasn’t really played in school. Still, it’s easy to love him, and he will likely come off the board on Day 2.

2.19 – Minnesota Vikings (from Panthers) – Jake Golday (LB – Cincinnati)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Golday:

A tall, long-limbed linebacker with smooth movement skills and impressive range, Golday is at his best when working in coverage or when flowing laterally to the ball behind big block-eaters in the run game.

Because of his solid recognition skills and sound tackling, Golday also seems like a relatively safe pick who should be able to work his way onto the field relatively quickly. One of the top linebackers in the class. Should be off the board within the first couple of rounds on draft day.

2.20 – Green Bay Packers – Brandon Cisse (CB – South Carolina)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Cisse:

A tall, lanky cornerback with excellent athleticism and twitch, he was rarely tested this past year for the Gamecocks, playing a lot of zone coverage from shuffle techniques and bump-and-run. His physicality and ability to use his length stand out, and there’s pretty solid route processing/anticipation on tape as well. There’s a little bit of projection required here because the team’s scheme doesn’t provide a ton of tape in some of the techniques/coverages you’d like to see, but what’s there looks very good. These are starting-caliber tools, potentially those of a number-one corner, so look for him to come off the board early.

2.21 – Indianapolis Colts (from Steelers) – C.J. Allen (LB – Georgia)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Allen:

A three-year starter and a bit of a throwback to the between-the-tackles thumpers of the past, Allen showed good patience and technique in the run game, with good decision-making, the power to take on blocks and reliable tackling.

Allen is an adequate coverage linebacker who can time his rushes effectively when blitzing. However, his overall athleticism and range don’t really pop off the tape as much as anticipated. Projecting him into the first round might be a reach despite his decorated junior season.

2.22 – Philadelphia Eagles – Eli Stowers (TE – Vanderbilt)

Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Stowers:

The big question for Stowers is how much his blocking will hinder him as a full-time player in the NFL. With the NFL moving toward higher usage of 12/13 personnel, is Stowers a player whose receiving ability forces teams to feature him in an every-down role, or will he be capped as a 50-60% route per dropback player? Stowers can function as a passable inline blocking option currently, but his technique has to improve in the NFL. He won’t be a player that an offensive coordinator is expecting to operate as a pulling or lead blocker in the run game, or someone who is holding a pass rusher at bay for 4-5 seconds on a passing play. Stowers plays through contact during routes well and in contested catch situations. He has smooth hips and change-of-direction ability. He has the speed to threaten a defense down the seam while also flashing good ball tracking. Stowers flashes high-end route-running chops at times, but he has to improve his play-to-play consistency in this realm. With some routes, you’ll see the route nuance with jab steps, taking advantage of a defender’s leverage, and sharp footwork at the top of a stem, but he’ll also string together plays where the salesmanship is lacking and inefficient footwork at the top of his stem, where defenders are in his back pocket. Stowers has to continue to improve his release package, hand-fighting, and route running if he’s going to be an option as a mismatch weapon on the perimeter. He can get open against physical zone coverage when dealing with defenders with built-up steam, but corners pressing him at the line can hang him up. He has the athleticism and play strength to improve in this area, but it’s growth that will need to take place in the NFL to actualize his true ceiling.

2.23 – New England Patriots (from Chargers) – Gabe Jacas (EDGE – Illinois)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Jacas:

An interesting prospect in that he has one of the thicker builds in the class, but Jacas moves and plays more like a smaller EDGE rusher. While he lacks ideal discipline, patience and reliability as a tackler to be considered a top run defender at this point, he also shows much more speed, explosiveness and quickness than you’d expect from someone this big.

Jacas’ productive collegiate career and intriguing physical/athletic traits could get him some Day 2 looks for teams that favor an aggressive brand of football.

2.24 – Jacksonville Jaguars – Nate Boerkircher (TE – Texas A&M)

2.25 – Chicago Bears – Logan Jones (OC – Iowa)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Jones:

A four-year starter from one of the best college programs in the country, with every bit of the intelligence, technique, and versatility their offensive linemen are known for. As an excellent athlete, he’s able to execute all kinds of different run assignments, and is more effective in a phone booth than his size may suggest because of his natural leverage, grip strength, and leg churn. While he might not have elite length and natural power, it’s easy to imagine him stepping right into a starting center job, so he should get second-day looks as one of the safest linemen in the class.

2.26 – San Francisco 49ers – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S – Toledo)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for McNeil-Warren:

A big, long-limbed strong safety with impressive explosiveness and physicality, traits which allow McNeil-Warren to punish ball-carriers when playing downhill in the run game or driving on spots in coverage. He has also shown an impressive nose for the ball, whether in terms of forcing fumbles or breaking up throws down the field.

Could stand to improve the speed at which he processes/recognizes what offenses are trying to do when working in coverage. Tools and temperament will likely have him off the board within the first couple of rounds. Somewhat reminiscent of 2021 second-rounder Trevon Moehrig.

2.27 – Houston Texans – Marlin Klein (TE – Michigan)

Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Klein:

Klein spent 53.8% of his snaps in 2025 in-line (38.6% slot). He has decent burst off the line. Klein will flash solid route salesmanship with in-breakers and out and ups. He has to continue to hone his game against zone coverage. He’ll drift with his routes at times and lack spatial awareness. Klein isn’t a beast after the catch. He had only 5.5 yards after the catch per reception in 2025 while forcing only one missed tackle in college. His athletic limitations show up when he’s asked to adjust to targets outside of his frame. He has a hard time gearing down with routes breaking back toward the quarterback. He’s a linear player, which will likely limit his usage and versatility in the NFL. Klein can hold his own as a pass protector, as a combo block and chip option. I wouldn’t suggest an NFL team line him up against an edge 1-on-1 in his rookie season, though. Those are battles that he isn’t likely to win consistently. He does keep a strong base and solid punch, so there’s upside here with Klein as a blocker.

2.28 – Tennessee Titans (from Bears) – Anthony Hill Jr. (LB – Texas)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Hill:

A physically and athletically gifted middle linebacker with a highly aggressive, energetic style of play, Hill flies around the field on a snap-to-snap basis — for better or worse. While some patience would go a long way toward ironing out some of the false steps he puts on tape, Hill still manages to end up around the ball pretty consistently.

The Texas prospect has the versatility to do basically everything you’d want. His game resembles that of 2013 first-round pick Alec Ogletree. Could receive some first-round consideration.

2.29 – Los Angeles Rams – Max Klare (TE – Ohio State)

Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Klare:

Klare can operate as a dump-and-run option for a passing attack. He isn’t a missed tackles forced maven, but he can power through weak wraps and create off-angle attempts. Klare can throttle down and sink his hips with comebacks and curls. I don’t know if he has the upside to become the number two option in an NFL passing attack, but he could easily function as a solid number three or stellar fourth. Klare has fluid movement skills with good change of direction and the raw speed to threaten down the seam when he’s asked to do so. He flashes solid body control with targets outside of his frame and can win the catch point battle with a 57.9% contested catch rate in college. Klare’s best work is against zone coverage. He was utilized heavily as an underneath receiving option with 57.8% of his routes being hitches, flats, or crossers. 69.1% of his targets game within nine yards of the line of scrimmage or behind it. He struggles with physicality in his routes. Physical defenders who can run with him can present a problem. He lacks the extra juice or route nuance to shake free from physical coverage. Klare is a competent blocker. He was utilized as a puller by Ohio State, which wasn’t amazing in many spots, but he has the functional play strength to do so. He doesn’t play with consistent pad level with blocking, though. Defenders can get the best of him at times and upend him.

2.30 – Buffalo Bills (from Broncos) – Davison Igbinosun (CB – Ohio State)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Igbinosun:

Igbinosun is a cornerback with a rare combination of size, length, physicality and speed — traits that allow him to disrupt and smother opposing receivers in press-man coverage and to play off of blocks and make tackles in run support.

The flipside of his very physical style of play is penalties. Igbinosun was flagged much more often than usual, getting grabby at the stem and making too much contact when targeted. If he can learn to control his physicality and aggression, he could play press-man on the outside at the pro level, but might prove frustrating if not.

It wouldn’t be a shock if Igbinosun snuck into Day 2 of the draft, but this is a deep class for corners, so the Day 3 might be a bit more likely.

2.31 – Los Angeles Chargers (from Patriots) – Jake Slaughter (OC – Florida)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Slaughter:

A big center with a strong grip and impressive functional strength, he is capable of moving defenders in a phone booth, while also offering impressive quickness and movement skills to get out in space. Those traits could make him an effective starting center at the next level, although he’ll have to improve his overall consistency in a few areas as well, cutting down on penalties, maintaining a low pad level, and playing with better patience in space. Looks like he’ll receive some second-day consideration as a pivot whose physical/athletic tools give him a relatively high ceiling.

2.32 – Seattle Seahawks – Bud Clark (S – TCU)

Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Clark:

One of the most productive defensive back prospects in the class, Clark is a tall, lanky prospect who does a good job of anticipating and aggressively driving on spots in coverage, with strong ball skills.

However, Clark is a bit of a positional tweener at this point, as his frame is a bit thin and he doesn’t have a ton of experience as a high safety or almost any as an outside corner. Tools and production could get him into the early third day of the draft, although he’s not quite the polished product you’d expect given his six years in school.