2026 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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

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

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

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.

Pick change; previously Gabe Jacas, DE

The Titans need help all over their defense, including cornerback.

Will Lee has great length and size.

Carolina’s defense is awful and desperately needs help everywhere.

Christian Gray is an instinctive cornerback, but there are questions about his speed.

The Jets have nothing at receiver outside of Garrett Wilson.

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

Pick change; previously Drew Allar, QB

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

DeMonte Capehart is a massive defensive tackle with upside.

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

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

The Browns could stand to add some defensive line talent to pair with Myles Garrett.

L.T. Overton projects as a five-technique. He’s a tough defender with good quickness and athleticism.

Pick change; previously Caleb Banks, DT

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.

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

Pick change; previously Noah Thomas, WR

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

Kyle Louis is a versatile linebacker with strong pass-rushing ability, but he’s undersized.

The Cowboys are rather weak over the middle of the field.

Tony Rojas excels in pass coverage.

More edge-rushing help is never a bad idea when trying to take down Jared Goff.

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

Pick change; previously Tyreak Sapp, DE

The Jaguars could have drafted Ashton Jeanty at No. 5. Here’s their new running back if Travis Etienne fails.

Jayden Ott is a versatile running back built for the NFL.

Geno Smith is old, so the 49ers need a quarterback for the future.

Drew Allar has a huge arm and a large frame, and he knows how to apply touch and throwing angles.

Pick change; previously L.T. Overton, DT

If Kyler Murray has another injury-plagued season, the Cardinals may decide to look in a different direction.

Cade Klubnik is accurate, but lacks a strong arm.

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

Ipani Laloulu can play both center and guard in the NFL.

Here’s a potential replacement for Harrison Smith, and an interesting chess piece for Brian Flores’ defense.

Kendal Daniels might be considered a linebacker-safety tweener.

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

Elijah Pritchett is an athletic tackle with major upside.

The Texans could stand to add to their defensive interior to put more pressure on the top quarterbacks in the conference.

Zane Durant is a quick defensive tackle, but is a bit undersized.

The Colts have needed better cornerback play for a while, so perhaps they’ll finally address the position.

D.J. McKinney has nice size and quality ball skills.

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

Sonny Styles is a versatile linebacker who plays well in coverage.

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

Daylen Everette has a ton of upside with a strong skill set.

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

Kenyon Sadiq has upside as an athletic tight end.

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

Rod Moore is a versatile safety with nice ball skills.

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

Austin Barber was inconsistent to start his collegiate career, but the upside is apparent.

There’s a chance Travis Kelce will be retired by the time this pick is being made, so here’s a potential replacement.

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

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

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

The Chargers are rather weak at cornerback, which seems disastrous against the top-level quarterbacking in the AFC.

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

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

Kenyatta Jackson has a frame with plenty of upside. He has a solid skill set.

Pick change; previously Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE

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

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

Despite drafting Matthew Golden, the Packers need to secure another receiver.

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

Pick change; previously Germie Bernard, WR

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

Quintrevion Wisner has shown great receiving ability thus far.