2026 NFL Mock Draft: Shocking round one sets up fascinating day 2 filled with starting-caliber players

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and there are a lot of talented players available on day 2.

Tyler Forness — NFL & College Football News Writer
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Nov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Avieon Terrell (8) celebrates a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Nov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Avieon Terrell (8) celebrates a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and it ended up being a fascinating round.

There were a bevy of trades, including five in the final six picks of the round. The New York Jets selected David Bailey, Arvell Reese slid to fifth overall, and the biggest shocker was the Minnesota Vikings selecting Caleb Banks at 18th overall.

On the A to Z Sports consensus big board, there are some talented players still available.

  • 13. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
  • 19. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
  • 23. Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
  • 27. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
  • 28. C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia
  • 30. R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
  • 31. Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
  • 32. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

Going into day two of the NFL Draft, teams will be looking to build up their rosters to make a Super Bowl run. Here is our best projection ahead of day two.

2026 Day 2 NFL Mock Draft

Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

  1. San Francisco 49ers: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
  2. Arizona Cardinals: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
  3. Buffalo Bills: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
  4. Las Vegas Raiders: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
  5. New York Giants: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
  6. Houston Texans: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
  7. Cleveland Browns: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
  8. Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
  9. Cincinnati Bengals: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
  10. New Orleans Saints: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
  11. Miami Dolphins: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
  12. New York Jets: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
  13. Baltimore Ravens: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
  14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia
  15. Indianapolis Colts: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
  16. Atlanta Falcons: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
  17. Minnesota Vikings: Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona
  18. Detroit Lions: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
  19. Carolina Panthers: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
  20. Green Bay Packers: Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
  22. Philadelphia Eagles: Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
  23. Los Angeles Chargers: Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
  24. Jacksonville Jaguars: Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
  25. Chicago Bears: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
  26. San Francisco 49ers: Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma
  27. Houston Texans: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
  28. Chicago Bears: Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
  29. Los Angeles Rams: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
  30. Denver Broncos: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
  31. New England Patriots: Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
  32. Seattle Seahawks: Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati

Round 3

  1. Arizona Cardinals: Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa
  2. Buffalo Bills: Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh
  3. Las Vegas Raiders: D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
  4. Philadelphia Eagles: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
  5. Tennessee Titans: Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas
  6. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
  7. Washington Commanders: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
  8. Cincinnati Bengals: Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
  9. New Orleans Saints: Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
  10. Cleveland Browns: Keith Abney, CB, Arizona State
  11. Miami Dolphins: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers: Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
  13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
  14. Indianapolis Colts: Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
  15. Atlanta Falcons: Bryce Lance, WR, NDSU
  16. Baltimore Ravens: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
  17. Jacksonville Jaguars: Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State
  18. Minnesota Vikings: Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan
  19. Carolina Panthers: Devin Moore, CB, Florida
  20. Green Bay Packers: Kaleb Proctor, DT, SE Louisiana
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Connor Lew, C, Auburn
  22. Los Angeles Chargers: Keionte Scott, CB, Miami (FL)
  23. Miami Dolphins: Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
  24. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
  25. Chicago Bears: Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
  26. San Francisco 49ers: Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
  27. Houston Texans: Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
  28. Dallas Cowboys: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
  29. Los Angeles Rams: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
  30. Miami Dolphins: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
  31. New England Patriots: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
  32. Seattle Seahawks: Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
  33. Minnesota Vikings: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin
  34. Philadelphia Eagles: Bud Clark, S, TCU
  35. Pittsburgh Steelers: Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
  36. Jacksonville Jaguars: VJ Payne, S, Kansas State

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