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.
2026 NFL Draft Grades: Round 3
Day 2 Draft Picks & Analysis: Round 3
3.01 – Arizona Cardinals – Carson Beck (QB – Miami)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Beck:
Beck’s experience shows up consistently. With five years of collegiate starting experience under his belt, he is strong moving through progressions. He can quickly move from his first to second read and beyond, and flips to his checkdown quickly when necessary. Beck is a rhythm passer with the arm strength to access all three levels of the field. He’s at his best when he’s peppering the short and intermediate with accurate darts. He can layer a second-level throw quite well. Beck’s deep ball can be variable, with some lacking arch for receivers to run under or being short-armed, and receivers are left waiting on it. Beck has a quick release and easy, repeatable mechanics. When he’s locked in, Beck can toss some nice throws downfield, though. He needs to improve the consistency of his deep ball. The biggest worry with Beck is his moxy. He has no fear of ripping some questionable throws into tight windows. At times, these throws can be worrisome considering his arm talent, but I appreciate his willingness to push the envelope. He’ll have to recalibrate this aggression once in the NFL and relearn what he can get away with. Beck’s aggressive nature as a passer will also leave him willing to make some throws that can put his receivers in harm’s way. Beck will thread the needle at times into congested areas of the field with multiple defenders bearing down, only for his receiver to be led into traffic, absorbing a big hit. He’s a pocket passer that won’t add much with his legs to an NFL offense. Beck finished college without surpassing 200 rushing yards in any collegiate season.
3.02 – Denver Broncos – Tyler Onyedim (DT – Texas A&M)
3.03 – Las Vegas Raiders – Keyron Crawford (EDGE – Auburn)
3.04 – Philadelphia Eagles (from Jets) – Markel Bell (OL – Miami)
3.05 – Chicago Bears (from Texans) – Sam Roush (TE – Stanford)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Roush:
Roush is a fluid mover. He has solid footwork off the line and at the top of stem to earn separation, but he lacks top-end speed to threaten the seam or explode with the ball in his hands. Roush has functional strength limitations that show up in his blocking. He is a tenacious, high-effort blocker, but he can get blown back by powerful defenders. He’s best utilized when asking him to combo block with a lineman or chipping before he gets into his route. Roush isn’t a dynamic YAC threat with only 5.3 yards after the catch per reception in his collegiate career, and only three missed tackles in his final season.
3.06 – San Francisco 49ers (from Browns) – Romello Height (EDGE – Texas Tech)
Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Height:
Height has one of the fastest, most explosive first steps in the class, and is consequently among the most effective prospects in the class when it comes to winning the edge with speed on passing downs.
While he doesn’t have a ton of power in his game, Height also shows competitiveness on early downs. Is capable of disrupting plays by knifing into the backfield. Those traits should have him off the board within the first 50 picks or so, likely as a stand-up rush linebacker on an odd front, which prioritizes aggressiveness.
3.07 – Washington Commanders – Antonio Williams (WR – Clemson)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Williams:
Williams will be a slot-confined player in the NFL. Clemson had a brief dalliance with him as a perimeter wide receiver, but even when he lined up on the perimeter in many cases, it wasn’t true perimeter wide receiver play. After Week 8 in 2024, Williams was a full-time slot (93% slot in 2025). When he was on the outside in 2024, he was utilized in bunch formations, in motion, and schemed open with the offensive concepts. Williams has a lightning-quick first step off the line with crossing routes and at the top of his stem with in and out breaking routes. It allows him to earn easy separation as an underneath/zone beating receiving option. He can telegraph his breaks at times with comebacks and curls, allowing corners to drive on these routes. Williams will need to improve his pad level through routes and his salesmanship. Williams needs to improve the consistency with his releases. At times, he can get TikTok-y while flashing efficient movements with other reps. Williams has a dependable set of soft hands with a 4.5% or lower drop rate in three of his four collegiate seasons. He plucks the ball out of the air and away from his frame. He doesn’t have the high-end body control to make the highlight reel catches outside of his frame, which constricts his catch radius. He can be an asset in the run game. He was utilized on pitches and jet sweeps at Clemson and was productive with this usage, with 179 rushing yards over his final two seasons (8.9 yards per carry). Williams can also produce YAC with his speed and open field vision, but don’t expect him to be a tackle-breaking machine in the NFL.
3.08 – Cincinnati Bengals – Tacario Davis (CB – Washington)
3.09 – New Orleans Saints – Oscar Delp (TE – Georgia)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Delp:
Delp is an athletic freak with a 4.49 40-yard dash, a 96th percentile vertical jump, and a 96th percentile broad jump. He’s a fluid athlete whose speed immediately jumps off the film. Delp has the raw speed to house call any screen pass. Delp’s 2025 season was impressive, especially considering that he played the entire year with a hairline fracture in his foot. He didn’t go through combine drills as the fracture was discovered during a routine X-ray leading up to the combine. Delp is a ball of clay that could develop into a top-shelf tight end in the NFL. He’s at his best when operating against zone coverage and as a dump-and-run tight end right now. Delp has to continue to develop his release package and route-running chops if he’s going to hit his ceiling as a player, but he has the raw talent to do so. He was heavily utilized on seam shots, flats, and crossers, which made up 70.3% of his route tree in 2025. Delp can chew up yards after the catch. He ranked tenth and 23rd in yards after the catch per reception over the last two seasons. He’s not a tackle-breaking behemoth, but that’s not to say he could develop into a better one with his athletic traits. Delp forced only nine missed tackles in college (94 targets). Delp relies upon his immediate and lightning-quick speed to produce YAC at this juncture. Delp could easily put on another 10 lbs to his frame and likely not compromise his speed and fluidity. He displays good body control in the air with fluid hips to adjust to targets behind him and easily convert into a runner without losing a beat. Delp also has to clean up his blocking technique. He has a solid first punch but doesn’t sustain his blocks. He has the lateral agility and lower body strength to recover during the play when initially beaten. He has the physical talent to become at least a league-average blocker. I will say, though, he is more consistent as a run blocker. He can displace defenders when needed, but during many reps, he’s simply locking down his patch of grass.
3.10 – New York Giants (from Browns) – Malachi Fields (WR – Notre Dame)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Fields:
Fields is a high-cut, long-striding build-up speed deep threat option for an NFL offense that relies upon his size and physicality at the catch point. Fields has a large catch radius with the ability to sky for above-the-rim targets. He displays strong body control in the air, adjusting to back shoulder throws. Fields does use his size effectively on in-breaking routes in the short and intermediate areas of the field. He has a strong understanding of exploiting a cornerback’s leverage and how to pace his routes against zone coverage. He does display solid ball tracking on downfield routes. He has to continue to add to his release package and improve his footwork at the top of his stem. Fields will lag on the line at times with some “TikTok” footwork before launching into his route stem. His change of direction with getting out of his route breaks can look clunky at times and lacks suddenness. Fields isn’t a dynamic threat after the catch. He had only 4.7 yards after the catch per reception in college and only exceeded 5.3 yards after the catch per reception once in his five-year collegiate career. He averaged nine missed tackles per season across his final three collegiate seasons.
3.11 – Miami Dolphins – Caleb Douglas (WR – Texas Tech)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Fields:
He projects as a solid WR3/4 for an NFL franchise. Douglas is a well-rounded wide receiver. His ceiling might not be incredibly high, but the floor is quite high and projectable. Douglas has solid burst off the line. He has good bend and fluidity to his movements. When tasked with a double move, he gets back up to top speed quickly. He can get deep with route nuance and enough raw speed to stretch the field, while he likely won’t be asked to fill a field-stretcher-only role in the NFL. Douglas has good hip sink and the ability to deaccelerate well, especially for a player of his size. He offers some RAC upside with his upper body strength. He did have only 5.4 and 5.9 yards after the catch per reception across his final two collegiate seasons, but he did also force 17 missed tackles in that timeframe. Douglas has a varied release package that he deploys with a solid split release and wide step release. He can improve upon his footwork overall, though. His footwork at the line can get “Tik Toky” sometimes, but it’s not a consistent problem. He has a good understanding of varying route tempo and depth depending upon the zone coverage that is presented.
3.12 – Pittsburgh Steelers (from Cowboys) – Drew Allar (QB – Penn State)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Allar:
Drew Allar sustained a fractured ankle in 2025, which ended his season. Even before this injury, he didn’t project to be a rushing threat in the NFL. In 2023-2024, Allar averaged 254 rushing yards with 3.0 yards per carry. He has the size to be a goal-line option, but I don’t see him being an option with the designed quarterback run game. Allar is a developmental quarterback prospect with the raw tools as a passer that could entice an NFL team to take the leap. He needs a lot of refinement on a down-to-down basis to develop into a legit starting NFL quarterback option. Allar has an NFL arm in terms of raw strength and velocity, but the accuracy is a problem. His ball placement can be erratic at all three levels. Most of his passes are on a line and lack touch and layering. Wide receivers are left waiting on his deep ball at times. His footwork can lapse at times, which impacts his accuracy and his timing on deeper dropbacks. He’ll drift in the pocket on some plays. His trigger can be variable. Allar will get the ball out on time with some passing plays, but he’ll also hold the ball and get behind the play as well with some reps. He doesn’t trust his eyes at times and will pat the ball like he’s burping a newborn baby. When his first read isn’t there at times, he’ll immediately drop his eyes and look to take off and run. Allar can access his second and third reads at times, but it’s not consistent. His pacing through progressions is erratic, as he’ll also fly through his first read at times early in a play. Allar doesn’t deal with pressure well. He’ll bail pockets at the first sniff of pressure with some plays or hang in with antsy feet and a frantic approach to make a play.
3.13 – Green Bay Packers – Chris McClellan (DT – Missouri)
3.14 – Indianapolis Colts – A.J. Haulcy (S – LSU)
Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Haulcy:
One of the most experienced, consistent defensive back prospects in this year’s class, Haulcy shows an impressive combination of patience, awareness, angles and thudding power, which allowed him to produce for three different programs.
While he might not be the fastest or most explosive safety in the class, Haulcy’s impressive mental tools give him more snap-to-snap reliability than some of the sexier, more highly-touted safeties in the class. Would probably be best in the box, but also showed that he’s capable of working in high coverage this past season.
3.15 – Atlanta Falcons – Zachariah Branch (WR – Georgia)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Branch:
Branch is a manufactured touch and an underneath target option for an NFL offense. He finishes college with a 5.2 aDOT (3.6 in 2025) and a 77.9% slot rate. Branch has a compact, muscular build that lends itself to after-the-catch production. In 2025, 77.4% of his targets were within nine yards of the line of scrimmage or behind it. 49.4% of his target volume was via screens as he ranked second in screens among all FBS wide receivers. Branch has immediate and palpable speed. He looks shot out of a cannon as soon as the ball is in his hands. In 2025, he ranked 16th in yards after the catch per reception (ninth in 2024) and 12th in missed tackles forced per attempt. Branch has the raw speed and after the catch ability to take any low aDOT target to the house. Branch has underrated route-running chops when he was able to flash them in 2025. He sets up corners well with subtle jab steps while displaying a solid grasp of manipulating a corner’s leverage. There is upside here that he could be a more diverse player than his collegiate usage foretells. It’s just a projection, though. Many times, NFL teams don’t draft players of this archetype for who they can become, but target them for who they are, what they bring to the table skillset-wise as a prospect.
3.16 – Baltimore Ravens – Ja’Kobi Lane (WR – USC)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Lane:
Lane is an athletic, tall drink of water. He can get downfield with deep buildup speed and strong ball tracking skills. Lane flashes body control in the air and the ability to adjust on the fly to back shoulder targets. Lane has a strong understanding of route running with plenty of bells and whistles to get open. He will add jab steps and small intricacies without losing much speed in the route. Lane displays a firm understanding of leverage and when to time his route breaks with the corner’s hips. Lane can’t stop on a dime, but he has adequate deceleration skills for his size when running comebacks and stop routes. He’ll need to continue to improve his ability to sink his hips if he wants to be tasked with a full route tree in the NFL and not just pigeon-holed as a deep threat. Lane isn’t offering much after the catch unless he slips a tackle or sees a busted coverage. He did manage 18 missed tackles over the last two collegiate seasons. His upper body strength allows him to win 50/50 balls. His hands need to improve to turn those into 60/40 balls (8.6% drop rate over the last two seasons).
3.17 – Jacksonville Jaguars – Albert Regis (DT – Texas A&M)
3.18 – Minnesota Vikings – Domonique Orange (DL – Iowa State)
Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Orange:
The most traditional zero-technique, two-gap, odd-front run stuffer in a deep class of big, nose tackle prospects, with all of the positive and negative connotations that carries. On early downs, has arguably the strongest anchor in the class, with good instincts, square shoulders, and the ability to control/discard blockers and make stops. On passing downs, was on the field a lot in school but doesn’t offer quite as much as some of his peers in the class. Consequently, might slip into the third round or so, behind some of the more “exciting” options.
3.19 – Carolina Panthers – Chris Brazzell II (WR – Tennessee)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Brazzell:
Brazzell isn’t your typical Tennessee wide receiver prospect. He didn’t live in a world overrun by bunch and stacked formations in 2025. He wasn’t gifted free releases and schemed touches all season. That’s where the conversation of him as a prospect needs to start to debunk the worries when people just see Tennessee next to his name. Brazzell is a tall, lightning-fast field stretcher with route-running chops and good ball tracking that we don’t usually see for his size. Brazzell can sink his hips quite well for his size and has fluid change of direction. He can win on the linear/vertical plane, but that’s not all that he brings to the table. He has a strong understanding of leverage and inviting indecision into corners’ heads. He’s a detailed route runner who can dance in a corner’s blind spot and get them to commit to an angle before breaking off his route. Brazzell’s play strength can be an issue against physical corners who can run with him and at the catch point. Just by looking at his size, you’d assume that Brazzell is extremely physical, but it’s not the case. He lets corners into his body far too easily when pressed. He also isn’t a ball winner at the catch point. Many times, 50/50 balls don’t go his way as corners can disrupt him at the catch point. Brazzell finishes college with a 40.8% contested catch rate. Whether his technique needs to be polished and/or the need for more raw strength to be added, he’ll need to address this at the NFL level if he’s going to hit his ceiling as a player. Brazzell could develop into a WR1 for an NFL offense if he continues to hone his game and improve his play strength. Currently, he’s best viewed as a WR2/3 or field-stretching option.
3.20 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Ted Hurst (WR – Georgia State)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Hurst:
Hurst has a thin but muscular frame. His play strength is surprising for his frame. He doesn’t get pushed off routes and fits through contact well. Hurst has immediate and fluid speed with easy change of direction. He loses little speed when subtly changing directions mid-route. Hurst has a nice homerun gear in the open field. He’s a refined route runner with a varied release package. Hurst can invite indecision in cornerbacks’ heads as he sets them up and dances in their blind spot. He sells the vertical push well and has solid hip sink and deceleration skills for a player his size. Hurst can play above the rim with good adjustment to back shoulder throws and nice body control in the air. He displays a large catch radius. Hurst displays late hands. His drop rate decreased in every year of college, with a 9% rate in his final season. He’s a ball winner at the catch point with a 61.1% contested catch rate for his collegiate career. 50/50 balls become 60/40 balls for Hurst.
3.21 – Pittsburgh Steelers – Daylen Everette (CB – Georgia)
Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Everette:
Arrived on campus as one of the most highly-regarded recruits in his class, with a rare combination of size, length, speed, flexibility and fluidity that immediately stands out on tape.
Everette never really managed to put everything together in school, lacking the polish, processing and consistency to reach his potential. Consequently, he is likely to be one of the more polarizing prospects in the draft, as a boom-or-bust type with a high ceiling but a developmental trajectory that isn’t the most encouraging.
At some point, the upside is going to prove too tempting, likely for a press-heavy team confident in their cornerbacks coach.
3.22 – Cleveland Browns – Austin Barber (OL – Florida)
Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Barber:
A three-year starter with a physical, competitive temperament, solid mobility and above-average functional strength, but whose aggressive style of play (and possibly a lack of ideal length) led to issues with consistency.
Butler has tendencies to lunge/waist-bend and, as a result, whiffs or falls off blocks more often than you’d like. Looks more like a tackle on the hoof, and that’s where his collegiate experience has come. However, I wonder if he’d play better on the inside, where his game seems like it might fit well.
3.23 – Miami Dolphins – Will Kacmarek (TE – Ohio State)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Hurst:
Kacmarek dealt with a left foot injury in 2025 (April) as he was spotted in a boot at one point. It’s unclear if it impacted his play last season. Kacmarek was sparingly used as a receiver over the last two years, with only 27 targets. He was a dependable receiving option with soft hands over the last two seasons with zero drops. He operated as an inline option with 73-77.3% of his snaps coming inline. Kacmarek is a linear athlete with a 4.74 40-yard dash time. His shuttle (49th) and three cone (42nd) were both below the 50th percentile. He won’t give you much after the catch with only 5.7 and 6.4 yards after the catch per reception and a grand total of two missed tackles forced. He operated at Ohio State as an underneath option (5.5, 5.3 aDOTs). He displays good instincts and pacing against zone coverage. When he was utilized as a seam option, he had enough build-up speed to get the job done with solid ball tracking. Kacmarek is a solid blocking option who needs to continue to improve his lower-half strength. He has a solid first punch and sustain, but he can be moved backward against power. He should enter the NFL as a serviceable run blocker from the jump with 68.8 or higher grades in each of his last three seasons.
3.24 – Jacksonville Jaguars – Emmanuel Pregnon (OL – Oregon)
Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Pregnon:
One of the most physically and athletically impressive guards in the class, with a trim physique, smooth movement skills in space and the lateral quickness and lower-body strength to mirror and anchor in pass protection.
While Pregnon has all of the tools to develop into a solid starter, especially on a line that favors mobility more than phone-booth mauling, my biggest concern is with his finesse temperament.
The Oregon lineman is a relatively consistent player on a snap-to-snap basis, but not as dominant as he should be, owing to a lack of ideal nastiness. Consequently, could end up as a somewhat polarizing prospect who may not fit every team’s desired type.
3.25 – Chicago Bears – Zavion Thomas (WR – LSU)
3.26 – San Francisco 49ers (from Dolphins) – Kaelon Black (RB – Indiana)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Black:
Black is a runway back that wins with speed, acceleration, and vision. He isn’t a powerful back capable of pushing the pile or stiff-arming defenders into the dirt. Black has the raw speed to hit a crease and take it the distance. He can get into trouble quickly in the backfield if contacted early in a play. Black isn’t a contact balance champ. He can be brought down with sufficient tackling technique. He’s a linear runner without a ton of wiggle. Black can make defenders pay in the second-level, though, with a full head of steam as he’ll run through some weak wraps or poor angles. Black was used sparingly as a receiver at Indiana, with only 12 targets in two seasons (48 receiving yards). He was decent (at best) in pass pro. He had only 64 pass blocking snaps over the last two years, in which he allowed three pressures and a sack.
3.27 – Las Vegas Raiders – Trey Zuhn III (OL – Texas A&M)
3.28 – Dallas Cowboys – Jaishawn Barham (EDGE – Michigan)
3.29 – Los Angeles Rams – Keagen Trost (OL – Missouri)
3.30 – Miami Dolphins – Chris Bell (WR – Louisville)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Bell:
Bell was a perimeter wide receiver throughout his collegiate career (91.2% out wide). He’s a muscular wide receiver with a compact build who profiles as a chain-moving possession receiver who can provide some juice after the catch. Bell was an underneath threat in 2025 with a 9.4 aDOT. He was fed a STEADY diet of horizontal routes (drag, slant, etc). 63.2% of his targets were within nine yards of the line of scrimmage or behind it. Bell does a good job of using his strength and quick first step off the line to win with those route types. Bell’s hips are stiff as he isn’t the most fluid receiver when he’s asked to sink his hips and throttle down quickly. His steps get choppy, and it’s not a fluid process. This explains why he was deployed in the way that he was in 2025 by Louisville. I’m enamored with the idea of Bell turning into a power slot with his skillset. He utilizes his muscular build well after the catch. Bell had 20 missed tackles forced over the last two seasons. He also logged two seasons with at least 7.2 yards after the catch per reception. Bell moves like a running back with the ball in his hands. He’s quick and decisive with the ball in his hands, but he also has the patience to allow his blocks to develop and create running lanes.
3.31 – New England Patriots – Eli Raridon (TE – Notre Dame)
Derek Brown shares his scouting report for Raridon:
Raridon’s medicals will lead many conversations. He has torn his right ACL twice (2021, 2022). The knee was sound this season as he was immensely productive and tested well. He has a 4.62 40-yard dash time with an 81st percentile vertical jump and an 88th percentile broad jump. Raridon has immediate juice with the ball in his hands. He isn’t a monstrous tackle breaker, but he can slip the loose wrap or run through a player attacking at an off-angle. He does have the ability to create with his lateral agility in space to earn a few more yards. His footwork and suddenness in his route breaks need to continue to improve. He can operate well right now against zone coverage, but he needs to improve his route nuance and in-route footwork if he wants to hit his ceiling in the NFL. Raridon can get deep with seam shots (13% go in 2025) and the occasional post (5.2% of his routes in 2025). He displays good ball tracking. Raridon has fluid body control and play strength at the catch point. With only nine contested targets in college, he secured 66.7% of them. He works through physical coverage well with good late separation. His play strength shows up in his blocking. He holds up well in pass pro, sustaining his blocks well. He will occasionally drive a defender into the dirt. He’s tenacious. Raridon looks comfortable climbing into the second level when uncovered.
3.32 – Pittsburgh Steelers – Gennings Dunker (OL – Iowa)
Matthew Jones shares his scouting report for Dunker:
One of the most aggressive, nastiest offensive linemen in recent memory, Dunker is a right tackle prospect who really brings it on a snap-to-snap basis. He offers a very impressive combination of range and explosive power, which allows him to reach landmarks and punish opponents.
Although he generally shows good judgment, Dunker’s intense approach can also lead to occasional issues, mostly concerning his balance, and will likely be difficult to refine out of his game without undermining what makes him special. Experienced, scheme-versatile mauler who could conceivably play either guard or tackle, and probably sooner rather than later.
3.33 – Minnesota Vikings – Caleb Tiernan (OL – Northwestern)
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