2026 NFL Mock Re-Draft: Round 2

Last update: Friday, April 24, 2026.

This is a 2026 NFL Mock Re-Draft of Rounds 2 and 3 for Friday evening’s 2026 NFL Draft coverage. With all of the trades that will go down, I don’t expect to get many of these right – I nailed eight in my Re-Draft Rounds 2-3 in 2018 -, but it’s still fun to speculate where the top prospects will go on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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33. San Francisco 49ers: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
While wide receiver and tackle are both strong possibilities for the 49ers, a safety is a likely option as well. San Francisco has a huge weakness here, as the team failed to replace Talanoa Hufanga.

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren has a good skill set with plus size, speed, and athleticism.

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34. Arizona Cardinals: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
The Cardinals have to deal with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Mike Evans in their division, so they need to find some cornerback help.

Colton Hood stepped up for the injured Jermod McCoy and became a great cover corner.

35. Buffalo Bills: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
The Bills traded for D.J. Moore – check out our NFL Trade Grades for more – but they still need another receiver to go along with Moore and Khalil Shakir.

Denzel Boston is a huge receiver with big-play potential.

36. Las Vegas Raiders: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
The Raiders don’t have a true No. 1 receiver, so they’ll have to focus on acquiring one. Perhaps they’ll be able to do so with this pick.

Germie Bernard looks to be the next great Alabama receiver in the pros with his nice size and upside.

37. New York Giants: Lee Hunter, NT, Texas Tech
Dexter Lawrence is gone, so the Giants may target his replacement on Day 2.

Lee Hunter has surprising speed and athleticism for a big nose tackle.

38. Houston Texans: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
The Texans could strengthen a strength by addressing the defensive line with one of their initial draft picks.

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

39. Cleveland Browns: Zion Young, DE, Missouri
Myles Garrett is into his 30s, so the Browns need to start thinking about finding their primary edge rusher of the future.

Zion Young has good size and length. There’s plenty of upside.

40. Kansas City Chiefs: Chase Bisontis, OT/G, Texas A&M
The Chiefs need to improve their blocking, especially with Patrick Mahomes coming off a torn ACL.

Chase Bisontis lacks length so he may have to play inside at the next level, but he could end up being a power right tackle in the pros.

41. Cincinnati Bengals: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
The Bengals took themselves out of the Sonny Styles sweepstakes. They could target the second off-ball linebacker in this class at No. 41.

Jacob Rodriguez is an instinctive linebacker. He thrived at the combine.

42. New Orleans Saints: R Mason Thomas, DE/OLB, Oklahoma
The Saints won’t have Cameron Jordan moving forward, so they could use an early draft pick to acquire a pass rusher.

R Mason Thomas is a speedy and dynamic edge rusher.

43. Miami Dolphins: Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
The Dolphins cut Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle was traded. They’re desperate for a play-making receiver, so they could select two with their first three picks.

Malachi Fields is a big receiver and a red zone weapon.

44. New York Jets: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
The Jets really miss Quinnen Williams, so here’s a potential replacement. The Jets added some defensive line talent in free agency, but not enough.

Christen Miller has talent, but hasn’t been able to put it together on the field yet.

45. Baltimore Ravens: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Jerod McCoy’s slide finally ends, as the Ravens go best player available in the middle of the second round.

Jermod McCoy is an instinctive cornerback who tackles well, but is coming off a torn ACL. There’s growing concern about his health that could boot him out of the first round.

46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia
Lavonte David is gone, so the Buccaneers are desperate for linebacker help.

C.J. Allen is a smart, tough, and instinctive linebacker.

47. Indianapolis Colts: T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson
The Colts lost multiple edge rushers this offseason, so they desperately need help at the position.

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

48. Atlanta Falcons: Gennings Dunker, OT/G, Iowa
Jake Matthews is an older player, while Kaleb McGary is entering his contract year.

Gennings Dunker had a great Senior Bowl. He’s a nasty run blocker.

49. Minnesota Vikings: Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE, Penn State
There have been reports that the Vikings could trade Jonathan Greenard. If that happens, an edge rusher will be an obvious big need.

Dani Dennis-Sutton has a lot of untapped potential.

50. Detroit Lions: Gabe Jacas, DE, Illinois
The Bears have elite blocking, so the Lions will need as many potent pass rushers as possible to crack through the Chicago offensive line.

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

51. Carolina Panthers: Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona
Here’s some defensive back help for the Panthers, who will be looking to fix this problem area.

Treydan Stukes has great size and speed, but there’s not much upside because he’s 24.

52. Green Bay Packers: Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
The Packers could stand to add another interior blocker to help them against some of the great defensive lines.

Emmanuel Pregnon is a well-built guard who played at three different schools.

53. Pittsburgh Steelers: D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
The Steelers still have a lot of work to do concerning their secondary.

D’Angelo Ponds has size issues, but was a terrific player in college.

54. Philadelphia Eagles: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
The Eagles need a contingency plan for Lane Johnson, who misses several games each year.

Caleb Tiernan played both left and right tackle. He’s a tall, lengthy blocker.

55. Los Angeles Chargers: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
Keenan Allen is gone, so the Chargers will think about using an early-round choice on another receiver so Justin Herbert can have as many potent weapons as possible.

Elijah Sarratt has speed questions, but he’s a tall receiver who can make contested catches over the middle of the field.

56. Jacksonville Jaguars: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
The Jaguars lost Devin Lloyd, so it would be shocking if they didn’t address linebacker early in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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

57. Chicago Bears: Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M
Given Chicago’s severe pass-rushing issues, the team could stand to draft two edge rushers with its first couple of picks.

Cashius Howell is fast off the edge and has several impressive pass-rushing moves.

58. San Francisco 49ers: Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee
Mike Evans is 34, while Ricky Pearsall has issues staying healthy. Another receiver is needed.

Chris Brazzell is a mismatch problem with upside.

59. Houston Texans: Derrick Moore, DE, Michigan
The Texans have terrific edge rushers, but it never hurts to have more. Strengthening a strength is a good idea in the event of an injury.

Derrick Moore was a productive pass rusher in college, but is a bit undersized.

60. Chicago Bears: Jake Slaughter, C, Florida
The Bears lost their great center to retirement. Luckily for them, this draft class features some very talented second-day center prospects.

Jake Slaughter has quality size, strength, and athleticism.

61. Los Angeles Rams: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
The Rams have a strong, young defense, but they’ve had issues at cornerback last year. They signed two corners, but I could see them adding another player at the position.

Brandon Cisse has been an impressive cover cornerback. He has nice size and plus speed and athleticism.

62. Denver Broncos: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Evan Engram is on the roster, but he’s just a temporary solution at tight end.

Eli Stowers shattered jumping records at the combine. He was also very productive at Vanderbilt.

63. New England Patriots: Connor Lew, C, Auburn
The Patriots had one of the weakest starting centers in the NFL last year, so they’ll need to give Drake Maye someone new under center.

Connor Lew is a strong and agile blocker.

64. Seattle Seahawks: Keyron Crawford, DE, Auburn
The Seahawks met with a bunch of edge rushers, which is not a surprise because they’ll need to bring as much heat on Matthew Stafford as possible.

Keyron Crawford is a raw pas rusher who had decent production at Auburn.