2026 NFL Draft Results

Round 2

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez was my sixth best player. Find out who got him in the second round.

Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: April 24, 2026.

33. San Francisco 49ers: De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss D+ Grade
    
    
    I had a sixth round grade on De'Zhaun Stribling as Harrison Wallace III was the best wide receiver on Ole Miss.
    
    
    
    The 6-2 207 lb De'Zhaun Stribling had 55 receptions, 811 receiving yards, and 6 receiving touchdowns in 2025. De'Zhaun Stribling ran 20/30 routes on the route tree. I think Stribling is worse than last years Ole Miss wide receiver that San Francisco drafted in Jordan Watkins.
    
    
    
34. Arizona Cardinals: Chase Bisontis, LG, Texas A&M C- Grade
    
    
    The 6-5 315 lb Chase Bisontis has a great floor. He maxed out at a 86/99 potential grade. He is going to be groomed behind Isaac Seumalo at the left guard spot. I like Armaj Reed-Adams better.
    
    
    
    
    
35. Buffalo Bills: T.J. Parker, 3-4 ROLB, Clemson A+ Grade
    
    
    T.J. Parker entered the year as the best pass rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft before regressing in 2025 after a dominant 2024 sophomore campaign. He can line up at 4-3 right end, 4-3 left end, 3-4 right end, 3-4 left end, 3-4 right outside linebacker, and 3-4 left outside linebacker with his versatility.
    
    
    
    The 6-3 263 lb T.J. Parker had 17 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles, 32 total tackles, 12.5 tackles for a loss, 7 quarterback hurries, 5.5 sacks, and 2 deflections from pass breakups as a true freshman in 2023. T.J. Parker had 35 solo tackles, 22 assisted tackles, 57 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for a loss, 11 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 5 quarterback hurries, and 1 deflection from a pass breakup as a true sophomore in 2024. T.J. Parker had 19 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 37 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 7 quarterback hurries, 5 sacks, and 1 deflection from a pass breakup in 2025.
    
    
    
    T.J. Parker's consistency in terms of production and versatility make him the biggest asset among pass rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft. However his motor isn't as consistent as I would like it to be as this feels like a area of improvement in 2026. T.J. Parker relies on his speed to win one-on-ones as you'd like to see him incorporate some rip and swim moves into his game as a pass rusher. I got a 95/99 for potential on T.J. Parker, but I would say T.J. Parker's floor is closer to an 75 than an 85 meaning he may take four years to develop versus two. I'll give Parker a floor of 80 right now meaning Parker probably reaches his ceiling in year 3 of his NFL career in terms of trajectory. T.J. Parker regressed in 2025, but he did rebound at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl.
    
    
    
    Buffalo has Bradley Chubb at 3-4 right outside linebacker qand Gregory Rosseau at 3-4 left outside linebacker. T.J. Parker one of my three blue chip talents left on the board goes to Buffalo to develop as a situational pass rusher. I love this pick.
    
    
    
36. Houston Texans: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State A- Grade
    
    
    The 6-2 326 lb Kayden McDonald had 31 solo tackles, 34 assisted tackles, 65total tackles, 9 tackles for a loss, 3 sacks, 2 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 deflection from a pass breakup in 2025. Kayden McDonald might be the best pure run stuffing defensive tackle in this draft. I got to see him develop more as a pass rusher. Guys like Peter Woods, Christen Miller, and Tim Keenan III can dominate as both pass rushers and run stuffers while still winning one-on-ones while triple teamed. Kayden McDonald is the best run stuffer when he gets a running back in open space, but he doesn't dominate like those three for me on film. Still, he was the third best defensive tackle on the board behind Miller and Keenan III with Woods gone.
    
    
    
    
    
37. New York Giants: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee C- Grade
    
    
    The 6-0 193 lb Colton Hood stepped up with Jermod McCoy missing all of this season. Some believe Colton Hood is a first round pick, but he would be a backup cornerback on the New York Giants. Colton Hood ranks outside of the top 300 on my 2026 NFL Draft Simulator.
    
    
    
38. Las Vegas Raiders: Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona B Grade
    
    
    The 6-1 190 lb Treydan Stukes had 24 solo tackles, 28 assisted tackles, 52 assisted tackles, 6 deflections from pass breakups, 4 interceptions, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 sack in 2025. I gave Treydan Stukes an B grade in man coverage, an A grade in zone coverage, a B in press coverage, and an A- in run stuffing. Treydan Stukes can play in a cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 defense. Treydan Stukes is elite at closing and running up the field. Treydan Stukes can play field cornerback, boundary cornerback, nickel cornerback, strong safety, and free safety. Stukes does turn 25, but he may be the most versatile cornerback in this entire draft despite his age. I have a 91/99 potential grade on Treydan Stukes.
    
    
    
    
    
39. Cleveland Browns: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington A Grade
    
    
    Cleveland took my second best wide receiver on the board here. Denzel Boston can be the secondary wide receiver next to Jerry Jeudy with KC Concepcion in the slot. This makes me a lot more confident about the Cleveland Browns wide receiver core moving forward.
    
    
    
    The 6-3 210 lb Denzel Boston had 62 receptions on 95 targets with 33 passes that were either incompletions or drops, 881 receiving yards, and 11 receiving touchdowns in 2025. Denzel Boston is the son of former NFL wide receiver David Boston. Was voted a team captain at Washington. He runs all 30 routes on the route tree and blocks well. Denzel Boston was also used as a punt returner on special teams. Probably the best wide receiver outside of Jordyn Tyson and Elijah Sarratt when it comes to catching in traffic. He talks way too much shit for me to take him in the top 32, but is my fifth best wide receiver ranked thirty seventh on my big board. When he trailed Maryland 20-3 in the fourth quarter he began talking shit with his team down by 10.
    
    
    
40. Kansas City Chiefs: R Mason Thomas, RE, Oklahoma A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-2 241 lb R Mason Thomas had 18 solo tackles, 8 assisted tackles, 26 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, 3 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 1 deflection from a pass breakup, and 1 fumble recovery which resulted in a 71 yard defensive touchdown in 2025. I'm not sure if R Mason Thomas would play 4-3 right end despite his size due to his natural tendency to place his hand in the dirt. R Mason Thomas can sack the quarterback or stop the run.
    
    
    
    Kansas City pushes R Mason Thomas to compete with Ashton Gillotte for the starting 4-3 right end job. Felix Anudike-Uzomah becomes the backup to George Karlaftis at 4-3 left end.
    
    
    
    
    
41. Cincinnati Bengals: Cashius Howell, RE, Texas A&M A+ Grade
    
    
    Cincinnati drafts a 4-3 right end for depth to push guys like Boye Mafe, Myles Murphy, and Shermar Stewart. Cashius Howell is my best player on the board and makes total sense in the third round.
    
    
    
    The 6-2 253 lb Cashius Howell had 20 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, 31 total tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, 11.5 sacks, 6 deflections from pass breakups, 5 quarterback hurries, and 1 forced fumble in 2025. Cashius Howell has the pass rushing and run stuffing you want in a defensive end. Cashius Howell was a backup to Nic Scourton and Shermar Stewart in 2024 before starting on Texas A&M in 2025.
    
    
    
    I mocked Cashius Howell to the Cincinnati Bengals. Fantastic pick by Cincinati here.
    
    
    
42. New Orleans Saints: Christen Miller, 3-4 LE, Georgia A+ Grade
    
    
    New Orleans gets a defensive tackle that is versatile enough to play 3-4 right end, 3-4 nose tackle, and 3-4 left end. This is th second player in my top 32 that the New Orleans Saints drafted as Christen Miller may beat out Nathan Shephard whose in a contract year for the 3-4 left end job across from Bryan Bresse in training camp.
    
    
    
    The 6-4 321 lb Christen Miller had 10 solo tackles, 13 assisted tackles, 23 total tackles, 4 tackles for a loss, 2 quarterback hurries, and 1.5 sacks in 2025. His versatility as a defender is the one thing that makes Miller a first round prospect.
    
    
    
    
    
43. Miami Dolphins: Jacob Rodriguez, ROLB, Texas Tech A+ Grade
    
    
    Miami drafts my best player available. Jacob Rodriguez was sixth overall on my big board.
    
    
    
    The 6-1 231 lb Jacob Rodriguez had 63 solo tackles, 65 assisted tackles, 128 total tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, 7 forced fumbles, 6 deflections from pass breakups, 4 interceptions, 1 sack, 1 quarterback hurry, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 defensive touchdown in 2025. Jacob Rodriguez is an amazing fit for a team that wants a 4-3 right outside linebacker and is the best 4-3 outside linebacker in terms of fundamentals in the 2026 NFL Draft as I got a 97/99 for ceiling on Jacob Rodriguez.
    
    
    
    Jacob Rodriguez is productive. His athletic traits leave a little to be desired since he didn't run a great 40 time.
    
    
    
44. Detroit Lions: Derrick Moore, LE, Michigan A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-3 260 lb Derrick Moore had 19 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, 30 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 3 quarterback hurries, 3 deflections from pass breakups, and 2 forced fumbles in 2025. Derrick Moore was also a standout at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl. He was thirty first on my final big board on the Draft Utopia 2026 NFL Draft Simulator. I gave Derrick Moore a 93/99 for potential.
    
    
    
    Derrick Moore is an elite pass rusher. His run stuffing and coverage needs work. Detroit has Aidan Hutchinson at 4-3 right end, Alim McNeil at 4-3 defnesive tackle, Tyleik Williams at 4-3 defensive tackle, and Derrick More at 4-3 left end. Detroit also has D.J. Wonnum as the backup 4-3 right end and Payton Turner as the backup 4-3 left end..
    
    
    
    
    
45. Baltimore Ravens: Zion Young, 3-4 LOLB, Missouri A- Grade
    
    
    Baltmore gets a pass rusher next to Trey Hendickson. Zion Young is a good fit here.
    
    
    
    The 6-6 262 lb Zion Young was a team captain at Missouri. He was one of the standouts at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl. ion Young had 26 solo tackles, 22 assisted tackles, 48 total tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss, 14 quarterbck hurries, 6.5 sacks, 2 deflections from pass breakups, and 2 forced fumbles in 2025.
    
    
    
    Zion Young has the pass rushing and run stuffing you want in a defensive end. He's not a sack artist, but has athletic traits teams covet and good leadership as well as a former captain. I see a high end starter, but not a Pro Bowl defensive end.
    
    
    
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josiah Trotter, 3-4 MLB, Missouri A- Grade
    
    
    Tampa Bay gets a 3-4 middle linebacker to replace Lavonte David. Josiah Trotter makes a lot of sense here as he is the younger brother of Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and the son of Jeremiah Trotter. Anthony Hill Jr., CJ Allen, Red Murdock out of Buffalo, and Bryce Boettcher were higher on my board. I cannot fault the thought process of drafting for family ties though. You can argue this is a B grade with the four middle linebackers graded ahead of him. You can also argue this is an A+ grde due to family ties. I'll meet Tampa Bay in the middle and give them an A- here. Tampa Bay now has Rueben Bain Jr. at 3-4 right outside linebacker, Alex Anzalone at 3-4 middle linebacker, Josiah Trotter at 3-4 middle linebacker, and Yaya Diaby at 3-4 left outside linebacker where he should have more success against right tackles in the third year of his rookie deal after going up against left tackles his first two seasons.
    
    
    
    The 6-2 237 lb Josiah Trotter had 43 solo tackles, 41 assisted tackles, 84 total tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, 7 quarterback hurries, 2sacks, and 1 deflections from pass breakups in 2025. Josiah Trotter has the pass rushing, run stuffing, and coverage you want in a 3-4 middle linebacker.
    
    
    
    
    
47. Pittsburgh Steelers: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama C- Grade
    
    
    The 6-1 206 lb Germie Bernard had 64 receptions, 862 receiving yards, and 7 receiving touchdowns in 2025. Germie Bernard ran 17/30 routes on the route tree and ran a 4.48 40-yard dash.
    
    
    
    Germie Bernard will be competing with Roman Wilson for the slot receiver job. He does not have Pro Bowl potential like D.K. Metcalf or Michael Pittman Jr. That being said he should be a very steady slot receiver with upside to step into a number two wide receiver role if Pittsburgh moves on from Metcalf or Michael Pittman Jr. to save cap space. Germie Bernard's impact should be similar to Mike Wallace when he was on his rookie deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As long as D.K. Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. remain on this roster, he just has to remain the slot receiver. I had a 89/99 potental grade on Germie Bernard.
    
    
    
48. Atlanta Falcons: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson A+ Grade
    
    
    The 5-11 180 lb Avieon Terrell had 45 solo tackles, 13 assisted tackles, 58 total tackles, 12 deflections from pass breakups, 4.5 tackles for a loss, 3 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions, and 1 sack in 2024. Avieon Terrell had 30 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 48 total tackles, 9 deflections from pass breakups, 5 forced fumbles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, 3 sacks,and 1 fumble recovery in 2025.
    
    
    
    I gave Avieon Terrell an A+ in man coverage, a C+ in zone coverage, and a A+ in press coverage. Avieon Terrell can play in a cover 0, cover 1, or cover 2 defense. Avieon Terrell will struggle in cover 3 if he is playing zone coverage and will absolutely struggle in cover 4 since zone coverage is his weakness. Avieon Terell gets to play with his older brother A.J. Terrell as a boundary cornerback against number two wide receiver in Atlanta.
    
    
    
    
    
49. Carolina Panthers: Lee Hunter, NT, Texas Tech A+ Grade
    
    
    Carolina drafts a nose tackle to develop behind Bobby Brown III for a year. Carolina can cut Bobby Brown III and save $8 million in cap space in 2027. I got a 90/99 potential grade on Texas Tech defensive tackle Lee Hunter, who dominated the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl. Carolina also had a top 30 visit with Lee Hunter.
    
    
    
    The 6-4 330 lb Lee Hunter had 16 solo tackles, 25 assisted tackles, 41 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for a loss, 3 quarterback hurries, 2.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble in 2025. Lee Hunter is my best defensive tackle on the board and he flat out dominated the Senior Bowl to the point where people are putting him in the first round. Lee Hunter has the pass rushing and run stuffing to be a four down nose tackle in this league.
    
    
    
50. New York Jets: D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana A+ Grade
    
    
    The New York Jets draft a cornerback to replace the cornerback they traded to the Indianapolis Colts for two first round picks. D'Angelo Ponds is my second best cornerback in this draft despite his size.
    
    
    
    The 5-9 182 lb D'Angelo Ponds had 44 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, 61 total tackles, 11 deflections frompass breakups, 4 tackles for a loss, 2 interceptions, 1 defensive touchdown, 1 forced fumble, and 1 blocked punt/kick. He was the field cornerback on Indiana's perfect team in 2025. Ponds can work as a long-term nickel and I believe he has the upside to develop into a blue chip cornerback despite his concerns with his height. I gave D'Angelo Ponds an A+ in man coverage, an A+ in zone coverage, and an A- in press coverage as Ponds can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 scheme. Ponds also had a 43.5 inch vertical despite barely being 5-9. I mocked D'Angelo Ponds at 16 to the Jets, so this is a massive steal at 50.
    
    
    
    New York has Nashon Wright who led the Chicago Bears in interceptions last year at field corneback, Brandon Stephens at boundary cornerback, D'Angelo Ponds at nickel cornerback whose honestly the best cornerback of this trio, Minkah Fitzpatrick at strong safety, and Andre Cisco at free safety. Malachi Moore is the main backup safety for depth at both strong safety and free safety.
    
    
51. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Golday, 3-4 MLB, Cincinnati C- Grade
    
    
    The 6-4 240 lb Jake Golday had 39 solo tackles, 66 assisted tackles, 105 total tackles, 6 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, 3 deflectons from pass breakups, 2 quarterback hurries, and 1 forced fumble in 2025. Jake Golday has the versatility to play 4-3 right outside linebacker, 4-3 middle linebacker, and 4-3 left outside linebacker with the SAM linebacker role being his natural position. I have a late fourth round grade on Jake Golday and believe he is more effective in a 4-3 defense versus a 3-4 defense despite having a 90/99 potential grade.
    
    
    
52. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina F Grade
    
    
    I had a 83/99 potential grade on Brandon Cisse. Anything below an 85 for me is a backup and history shows that's a bust more times than not. I had a 77/99 on Carson Schwesinger too last year for potential and he just won Defensive Rookie Of The Year with the Cleveland Browns following in the footsteps of other successful rookies that dominated their rookie contracts that I handed F grades too whether that's Todd Gurley, Odell Beckham Jr., Fred Warner, or Carson Schwessinger. He had 10 deflections at South Carolina last year with two of my friends Mark Dickens and Kenneth Burns calling him the sleeper of this draft at cornerback. I could bump this up to a Dry Cornbread grade, but something tells me Packer fans secretly love Dry Cornbread which is why I'm not going to opt to do that.
    
    
    
    I do not think this guy will be anything more than a number four dime cornerback on Green Bay this year or at any point in the future which is the only reason this pick got an F grade. I said on my livestream during day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft that this is the type of draft pick that would make Tom Grossi want to shave his hair off and turn into Dr. Evil. I stand by that statement and am willing to double down on it. History shows Brandon Cisse will probably make me look like a sissy boy and dominate this season if I hand the Packers the first F grade of this draft. I'll probably get a bunch of Packers fans trolling me telling me I have to shave my head if he wins DROY. I'm not doing that, but I love the trolling by passionate members of the Lambeau Leap.
    
    
    
    
    
53. Indianapolis Colts: CJ Allen, MLB, Georgia A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-1 230 lb CJ Allen had 47 solo tackles, 41 assisted tackles, 88 total tackles, 8 tackles for a loss, 2 quarterback hurries, 3.5 sacks, 4 deflections from pass breakups, and 2 forced fumbles in 2025. CJ Allen has the run stuffing and coverage that you want from a middle linebacker regardless of whether you run a 4-3 or a 3-4 scheme.
    
    
    
    Indianapolis now has CJ Allen as their 4-3 middle linebacker and Akeem Davis-Gaither as their 4-3 right outside linebacker. Addressing linebacker and wide receiver were the two biggest needs for the Indianapolis Colts heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.
    
    
    
54. Philadelphia Eagles: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt A+ Grade
    
    
    I had a 95/99 for potential on Keyon Sadiq. I had a 92/99 on Eli Stowers at the beginning of the season, but that improved to a 93/99 by the end of the year. Eli Stowers makes a lot of sense for Philadelphia if they want a future number one tight end on a rookie deal. There's speculation that Eli Stowers could move to wide receiver, but that's nonsense he is a tight end. Dallas Goedert only signed a one year $7 million dollar deal and spent his rookie season as the tight end two to Zach Ertz the same way Ertz spent his rookie year as the number two tight end to Brent Celek before stripping him of the starting tight end job. Eli Stowers will probably do what Ertz and Goedert did when supplanting the starting tight end on the depth chart.
    
    
    
    The 6-3 239 lb Eli Stowers had 49 receptions, 638 receiving yards, and 5 receiving touchdowns in 2024. Eli Stowers ran 10/30 routes on tape as Eli Stowers is excellent in terms of blocking for a tight end as he is an excllent run blocking tight end and an excellent pass blocking tight end pancaking a cornerback coming in on a cornerback blitz. Eli Stowers had 62 receptions, 769 receiving yards, and 4 receiving touchdowns in 2025. Eli Stowers had a 45.5 vertical among tight ends at the 2026 NFL Combine and ran a great 40 yard dash. He also caught every target thrown his way at the Combine and at Vanderbilt's Pro Day.
    
    
    
    
    
55. New England Patriots: Gabe Jacas, 3-4 ROLB, Illinois B+ Grade
    
    
    New England was looking at Eli Stowers and Gabe Jacas. As soon as Philadelphia drafted Eli Stowers, Elliott Wolf made the decision to trade up for Gabe Jacas as a situational pass rusher for depth behind Harold Landry III and Dre'Mont Jones.
    
    
    
    Gabe Jacas can play 4-3 right end, 4-3 left end, 3-4 right outside linebacker, and 3-4 left outside linebacker. Gabe Jacas has such a presence off the edge and it was partially why he was voted a team captain of Illinois this past season.
    
    
    
    The 6-3 261 lb Gabe Jacas had 38 solo tackles, 36 assisted tackles, 74 total tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, 8 sacks, 10 quarterback hurries, and 3 forced fumbles as a junior at Illinois in 2024. Gabe Jacas had 23 solo tackles, 20 assisted tackles, 43 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss, 11 sacks, 6 quarterback hurries, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 deflection from pass breakup as a senior in 2025. Gabe Jacas gives New England another pass rusher on their defense as Jacas has elite pass rushing and run stuffing regardless of what scheme you plug him into.
    
    
    
    Eliott Wolf can save $14,500,000 if he cuts Harold Landry III in 2027. Gabe Jacas would take over as the starting 3-4 right outside linebacker in 2027 if that happens with Dre'Mont Jones complimenting him. Just replacing Morgan Moses and Harold Landry III saves $23,500,000 in cap space once 2027 commences and you can also allow Caleb Lomu and as well as Gabe Jacas to start full-time then on rookie deals. You can also use that money to extend quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Christian Gonzalez as he enters his fifth year tender in 2027. I had a third round grade on Jacas which is why the Patriots got a B+ grade, but Elliott Wolf is literally doing his best Jordan Belford Wolf Of Wall Street impression with this Patriots draft through two rounds.
    
    
    
56. Jacksonville Jaguars: Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M F Grade
    
    
    Jacksonville took my worst tight end in the 2023 NFL Draft in Brenton Strange. This year they took a tight end that maxes out at 78/99 potential with a lower ceiling than Brenton Strange whose ranked 356th overall out of 358 players on my 2026 NFL Draft Simulator.
    
    
    
    
    
57. Chicago Bears: Logan Jones, C, Iowa A+ Grade
    
    
    Chicago drafts a center on the offensive line. Logan Jones is my only first round center. I got a 94/99 for potential on Logan Jones which ties him for second best offensive lineman from an upside standpoint with Brian Parker II the Duke left tackle, who might move inside.
    
    
    
    The 6-3 299 lb Logan Jones has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, zone blocking, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking you want in a center. The only drawback to this years Rimington Award Winner is that he turns 25 during his rookie season.
    
    
    
    Chicago has Braxton Jones at left tackle, Joe Thuney at left guard, Garrett Bradbury at center, Jonah Jackson at right guard, and Darnell Wright at right tackle in 2026. Chicago could have Ozzy Trapilo at left tackle back from his season ending injury, Joe Thuney at left guard, Logan Jones at center with Garret Bradbury set to become a 2027 UFA, Jonah Jackson at right guard, and Darnell Wright at right tackle in 2027 with Thuney, Jackson, as well as Wright in contract years if Darnell Wright, Chicago's 2023 first round pick gets a fifth year tender.
    
    
    
    Caleb Williams has his offensive line for 2026 and 2027 during the final two years of his rookie deal finalized. Caleb Williams could get paid as early as next offseason with his fifth year tender taking effect in 2028 along with his contract extension in 2029 following the third year of his rookie deal, so having an offensive line with quality starters locked up for the next two seasons is huge for Caleb Williams.
    
    
    
    
    
58. Cleveland Browns: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, FS, Toledo A+ Grade
    
    
    Cleveland got a first round free safety here. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was a top thirty player.
    
    
    
    Cleveland gets a free safety that could have a huge impact on their secondary. Toledo free safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren has the versatility to play both free safety and strong safety even though his main position is free safety.
    
    
    
    The 6-3 201 lb Emmanuel McNeil-Warren had 38 solo tackles, 41 assisted tackles, 77 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, 5 deflections from pass breakups, 3 quarterback hurries, 3 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions, 1 defensive touchdown, and a 0.5 in 2025. I gave Emmanuel-McNeil Warren a B- in man coverage, an A+ in zone coverage, a C in press coverage, an A+ in run stuffing, and an A+ in pass rushing. He's the third first round safety behind Caleb Downs and Dillon Thieneman.
    
    
    
    Cleveland now has Denzel Ward at field cornerback, Tyson Campbell at boundary cornerback, Grant Delpit at strong safety, and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren at free safety. Some have Ronnie Hickman still as the starting free safety on the Cleveland Browns depth chart, but I genuiently believe Emmanuel McNeil-Warren beats him out for a job in training camp. Cleveland still doesn't have stability at nickel cornerback.
    
    
    
59. Houston Texans: Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan F Grade
    
    
    I had a 77/99 potential grade on Marlin Klein. Houston just drafted a third string tight end as well as the lowest ranked player on my 2026 NFL Draft Simulator. Marlin Klein will only sink further as I add some of the third round picks that were not on my 2026 NFL Draft Simulator in the link.
    
    
    
60. Tennessee Titans: Anthony Hill Jr., MLB, Texas A+ Grade
    
    
    Anthony Hill Jr. is still my top ranked middle linebacker for the 2026 NFL Draft despite the traction that Arvel Reese and Sonny Styles have generated. Tennessee got a player I had a top ten grade on by trading up into the late second round as I had Anthony Hill Jr. higher on my 2026 NFL Draft Simulator than either of Tennessee's 2026 first round picks.
    
    
    
    Anthony Hill Jr. grades as a 95/99 for potential. After Roquan Smith who got a 98/99 for potential and Tremaine Edmunds a 97/99 for potential, Anthony Hill Jr. is my highest graded middle linebacker since the top two middle linebackers drafted in the 2018 NFL Draft. I have Anthony Hill Jr. tenth on my final big board after having him third on my big board back in August.
    
    
    
    The 6-2 238 lb Anthony Hill Jr. had 59 solo tackles, 54 assisted tackles, 113 total tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss, 8 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries, 4 forced fumbles, 1 deflection from a pass breakup, and 1 interception as a true sophomore in 2024. Anthony Hill Jr. had 37 solo tackles, 32 assisted tackles, 69 total tackles, 7 tackles for a loss, 5 quarterback hurries, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions, 1 deflection from a pass breakup, and 1 forced fumble in 2025.
    
    
    
    
    
61. Los Angeles Rams: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State B+ Grade
    
    
    Max Klare was the third best tight end on my big board behind Justin Joly and Tanner Kozoil. However, Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson, and Davis Allen are all projected ahead of Max Klare on the Los Angeles Rams current depth chart on Ourlads even though I would argue that Klare should be ahead of Davis Allen as a second string tight end in a two tight end set as well as the fourth string tight end in a one tight end set.
    
    
    
    The 6-4 247 lb Max Klare began his career at Purdue taking over for 2023 NFL Draft prospect Payne Durham as Purdue's starting tight end as a freshman in 2023. After spending two seasons at Purdue he transferred to Ohio State. Max Klare had 51 receptions, 685 receiving yards, and 4 receiving touchdowns as a sophomore in his final season at Purdue in 2024. Max Klare had 43 receptions, 448 receiving yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns in his only season at Ohio State as a junior in 2025 before declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.
    
    
    
    Max Klare can run 11/30 routes on the route tree second among tight ends behind only Kenyon Sadiq. You can also argue Klare runs cleaner routes than Sadiq despite not having the route tree of Oregon's tight end. Max Klare has the pass blocking and run blocking you want in a tight end too. I got a 90/99 potential grade on Max Klare which ranks fifth among tight ends as Max Klare is my final tight end with upside to develop into a Pro Bowl tight end if he reaches his ceiling.
    
    
    
    You can argue Max Klare is anywhere from a B grade if he is the Los Angeles Rams fifth tight end to an A- grade if you believe he is the fifth best tight end in the 2026 NFL Draft after Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, Justin Joly, and Tanner Kozoil. Sadiq and Stowers were gone, but Joly and Kozoil were still there. I gave the Rams a B+ for Max Klare after giving the Los Angeles Rams a C- for Ty Simpson in the first round.
    
    
    
62. Buffalo Bills: Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State A+ Grade
    
    
    Buffalo has Christian Benford at field cornerback, Maxwwell Hairston at boundary cornerback, Dee Alford at nickel cornerback, Dorian Strong at dime cornerback, and now Davison Igbinosun at quarter cornerback. I actually believe Davison Igbinosun could win the nickel cornerback job since I had a backup grade on Dee Alford. I had Davison Igbinosun geting drafted in the third round, but I absolutely love this fit.
    
    
    
    The 6-2 189 lb Davison Igbinosun had 29 solo tackles, 24 assisted tackles, 53 total tackles, 8 deflections from pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and a 0.5 tackle for a loss as Ohio State's number one field cornerback in 2025. Davison Igbinosun was the boundary cornerback next to Denzel Burke, an Arizona Cardinals 2025 draft pick that I had a second round grade on the year before that in 2024 as Denzel Burke did win player of the game as a rookie cornerback on the Arizona Cardinals last year. I gave Davison Igbinosun an A grade in man coverage, an A- in zone coverage, and A- in press coverage. Davison Igbinosun can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 scheme.
    
    
    
    
    
63. Los Angeles Chargers: Jake Slaughter, LG, Florida A+ Grade
    
    
    The Los Angeles Chargers drafted Florida center Jake Slaughter. Jake Slaughter has versatility to play all three spots on the interior offensive line at left guard, center, and right guard. Jake Slaughter lined up at both guard spots at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl, but he struggled there. The Los Angeles Chargers are moving the Florida center to left guard.
    
    
    
    The 6-4 303 lb Jake Slaughter has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, zone blocking, pancake blocking, and pull blocking. Cut blocking might be the only area of improvement as Jake Slaughter has 3 seasons of experience as the Florida Gators starting center. Before that, he played on special teams.
    
    
    
    Los Angeles has Rashawn Slater at left tackle, Jake Slaughter at left guard, Tyler Biadasz at center, Cole Strange at right guard, and Joe Alt at right tackle. Trey Pipkins III is now the backup left tackle and Trevor Penning last years left guard is now the backup left guard.
    
    
    
64. Seattle Seahawks: Bud Clark, FS, TCU B+ Grade
    
    
    Seattle drafted a free safety for depth in case Julian Love missed any time with injuries again. Bud Clark is a great pick that makes a ton of sense here at the end of the second round as a backup behind Julian Love that could take his starting job if he gets injured again.
    
    
    
    The 6-1 188 lb Bud Clark had 43 solo tackles, 24 aassisted tackles, 67 total tackles, 3 deflections from pass breakups, 3 interceptions, 1 forced fumble, and 1 kick/punt blocked in 2024. Bud Clark had 31 solo tackles, 25 assisted tackles, 56 total tackles, 7 deflections from pass breakups, 4 interceptions, 1.5 tackles for a loss, 1 sack, 1 quarterback hurry, and 1 defensive touchdown on a pick 6 in 2025. Bud Clark finished his career with 15 career interceptions and 21 deflections from pass breakups.
    
    
    
    I gave Bud Clark an A+ grade in man coverage, an A+ grade in zone coverage, a C- grade in press coverage, a C in run stuffing, and an A grade in pass rushing. Bud Clark can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 defense. Bud Clark stood out at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl.