2026 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

The Raiders traded Jakobi Meyers, so they’ll need a new No. 1 receiver.

Nyck Harbor is a massive 6-foot-5 receiver with loads of potential.

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The Titans need to find a new No. 1 receiver with Calvin Ridley on his way out soon.

Deion Burks is small, but has terrific play-making ability.

The Giants don’t have much at receiver outside of Malik Nabers, so they’ll have to find another weapon for their new quarterback.

Chris Bell is a big and tough receiver with good speed.

The Jets have nothing at receiver outside of Garrett Wilson.

Antonio Williams has excellent play-making ability and quality route-running skills.

The Cardinals need to continue to add to their defensive line so they can rattle Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold.

Peter Woods is a disruptive interior lineman.

Jerry Jeudy likely won’t be on the roster much longer, so here’s a potential No. 1 receiver.

Makai Lemon wins on contested catches even though he’s a bit shy of six feet.

Two tackles in two rounds makes sense for the Texans, given their problems at the position.

Xavier Chaplin has massive size and great movement skills for such a big offensive lineman.

The Bengals need to obtain multiple upgrades to their poor defensive line.

Gabe Jacas is a strong and quick defensive end, capable in run support and as a pass rusher.

The Saints had one of the weaker pass rushes in the NFL last year, so that will need to be fixed.

Dani Dennis-Sutton has a lot of untapped potential.

Jake Matthews is an older player, while Kaleb McGary is entering his contract year.

Elijah Pritchett is an athletic tackle with major upside.

The Chiefs could stand to bolster their pass rush to improve their poor defense. Matayo Uiagalelei has great size, strength, and athleticism. He’s been very productive at Oregon.

The Vikings wanted to sign Josh Sweat, but couldn’t seal the deal. Here’s another edge rusher.

Harold Perkins is a beast who broke on to the scene with 7.5 sacks as a freshman. He’s an explosive player with tremendous instincts.

Jalen Ramsey has been traded, so here’s a replacement.

Domani Jackson had a disappointing start to his collegiate career, but has the upside to meet expectations.

The Jets need multiple new cornerbacks to replace the departed players at the position.

Amari Jackson has plenty of potential with his cover cornerback ability.

The Panthers need another edge rusher to bolster the pass defense.

Akheem Mesidor is a physical edge setter and a consistent pass rusher.

Derrick Henry will turn 32 just prior to the 2026 NFL Draft, so Baltimore will have to find a potential successor.

Nicholas Singleton is a dynamic back who can go the distance whenever he touches the ball.

The Colts could stand to bolster the middle of the field.

Lander Barton was a favorite of advance scouts, though he missed a chunk of the ’23 season because of a foot injury.

Aaron Glenn is gone, so the Lions need as much secondary talent to make up for the departure.

Kamari Ramsey has excellent coverage skills.

Lavonte David is nearing retirement, so a new linebacker is needed.

Jaishawn Barham was productive, but has some pass coverage issues.

When in a division with Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and well, that’s it, you can never have enough talented pass rushers.

T.J. Parker had a breakout sophomore campaign. He has impressive instincts and was very productive.

The Texans need to continue to bolster their offensive line, which has improved recently.

Earnest Greene is a massive right tackle and a powerful run blocker.

The Eagles are never opposed to adding defensive line talent early in the draft.

R. Mason Thomas is a speedy and dynamic edge rusher.

The Packers could stand to add another interior blocker to help them against some of the great defensive lines.

Ola Ioane is an explosive guard with a nasty streak.

Buffalo’s defense gets hit hard when Matt Milano is sidelined, so here’s another linebacker.

Deonte Lawson is stout in run support and can make some plays in pass coverage.

The Chargers are rather weak at linebacker. They need to get better against outside runs.

Tony Rojas excels in pass coverage.

The 49ers have issues at cornerback that must be addressed in the near future.

Amare Farrell has good size and ball skills.

The Jaguars need all the help they can get in their secondary.

Javon Kilgore is tall and thickly built. He picked off five passes this past season.

Pick change; previously Kendal Daniels, S/LB

More defensive line help is never a bad idea when trying to take down Jared Goff.

Kayden McDonald is a disruptive defender who has plus athleticism at his big size.

Pick change; previously Caleb Banks, DT

The Seahawks need to continue to bolster their offensive line, which remains a weakness.

Jake Slaughter has quality size, strength, and athleticism.

Pick change; previously Ipani Laloulu, C/G

Receiver continues to be a big problem for the Patriots, whose top player at the position is an older veteran coming off a torn ACL.

Noah Thomas is a 6-foot-5 receiver with mismatch ability.

Pick change; previously Aaron Anderson, WR

The Rams have a strong, young defense, but they’ve had issues at linebacker.

Anthony Hill Jr. covered the field very well to begin his collegiate career.

Evan Engram was signed, but he’s just a temporary solution at tight end.

John Michael Gyllenborg has a nice blend of size and speed.