The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, but there is still plenty of talent available. After an action-packed first round, there could be more trades and surprising selections in store for the second round.
While looking at the remaining prospects on the board and factoring in what teams did in round one, let’s take a look at what could happen in the next 32 picks.
Stay updated on the 2026 NFL Draft and other NFL news over on the Playbook. Below, we’ll try to predict a 2026 NFL mock draft for the second round and give notes on potential landing spots.
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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Second Round
Here are predictions on all 32 picks in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. There will be quick notes for each player mentioned.
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33. San Francisco 49ers: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S, Toledo)
The San Francisco 49ers have a need at safety, and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is the best player available off our 2026 NFL Draft Big Board.
34. Arizona Cardinals: T.J. Parker (EDGE, Clemson)
After many expected the Arizona Cardinals to select an edge rusher in the first round before taking RB Jeremiyah Love. They select T.J. Parker here to address the defense.
35. Buffalo Bills: Cashius Howell (EDGE, Texas A&M)
The Buffalo Bills need more juice off the edge alongside Bradley Chubb and Greg Rousseau, with Cashius Howell being a viable option early in the second round.
36. Las Vegas Raiders: Denzel Boston (WR, Washington)
There weren’t any surprises with the Las Vegas Raiders taking QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall, and they get him a new weapon early in the second round by taking Denzel Boston.
37. New York Giants: Kayden McDonald (IDL, Ohio State)
The New York Giants recently traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, so they immediately replace him by selecting Kayden McDonald out of Ohio State.
38. Houston Texans: Avieon Terrell (CB, Clemson)
The Houston Texans are in a position to add one of the premier CB prospects after Avieon Terrell fell a bit due to a pre-draft injury he suffered.
39. Cleveland Browns: Chase Bisontis (IOL, Texas A&M)
The Cleveland Browns continue retooling their offensive line, adding Chase Bisontis after taking OT Spencer Fano in the first round.
40. Kansas City Chiefs: Zion Young (EDGE, Missouri)
There appears to be a chance the Kansas City Chiefs elect to address WR here, but instead they keep bolstering their pass-rushing unit with Zion Young out of local school Missouri.
41. Cincinnati Bengals: Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee)
The Bengals are another team that could benefit from some of the CB prospects falling out of the first round, landing Colton Hood out of Tennessee.
42. New Orleans Saints: CJ Allen (LB, Georgia)
Longtime LB Demario Davis departed from the New Orleans Saints this offseason, so they don’t waste any time finding his long-term replacement by taking CJ Allen.
43. Miami Dolphins: Germie Bernard (WR, Alabama)
The Miami Dolphins desperately need help at WR, and Germie Bermard is a do-it-all wideout who can bring some stability to the position.
44. New York Jets: Anthony Hill Jr. (LB, Texas)
While the New York Jets were the team to add Demario Davis, Aaron Glenn brings in an athletic linebacker, Anthony Hill Jr., to add another element to the defense.
45. Baltimore Ravens: Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt)
With TE Isaiah Likely leaving in free agency and Mark Andrews not getting younger, the Baltimore Ravens improve the offense with Eli Stowers, who can be a lethal receiving threat at TE.
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jermod McCoy (CB, Tennessee)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got one of the better value picks in the first round by selecting Reuben Bain Jr., and they snag Jermod McCoy in the second round after he fell prmarily due to injury concerns.
47. Indianapolis Colts: R Mason Thomas (Edge, Oklahoma)
The Indianapolis Colts can go in a variety of directions here, though an edge rusher like R Mason Thomas could elevate the defense.
48. Atlanta Falcons: Christen Miller (IDL, Georgia)
With the uncertainty surrounding James Pearce Jr.'s future with the team, the Atlanta Falcons address their defensive front by adding Christen Miller in the interior.
49. Minnesota Vikings: Treydan Stukes (CB, Arizona)
Brian Flores gets a versatile defensive back in the second round by drafting Treydan Stukes, who got some late first-round buzz before the draft began.
50. Detroit Lions: D’Angelo Ponds (CB, Indiana)
Is there a better fit than D’Angelo Ponds and the Detroit Lions with Dan Campbell at the helm?
51. Carolina Panthers: Antonio Williams (WR, Clemson)
The Carolina Panthers can’t afford to rely on WR Xavier Legette being a focal point of the offense, making Antonio Williams a potential WR target in the second round.
52. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Cisse (CB, South Carolina)
A lack of picks could force the Green Bay Packers to trade back, but they dip into the CB pool here by taking Brandon Cisse.
53. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jacob Rodriguez (LB, Texas Tech)
Although the Pittsburgh Steelers could be a team that considers a QB, they take one for their defense by adding Jacob Rodriguez out of Texas Tech.
54. Philadelphia Eagles: A.J. Haulcy (S, LSU)
The Philadelphia Eagles are in the business of taking big-school players, and A.J. Haulcy helps fill the void left by Reed Blankenship.
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Emmanuel Pregnon (IOL, Oregon)
There’s no doubt the Los Angeles Chargers need to patch up the offensive line, and they’re able to land one of the better interior linemen in Emmanuel Pregnon on Day 2.
56. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kyle Louis (LB, Pittsburgh)
The Jacksonville Jaguars are another team with a lack of picks, though they stay put here to add LB Kyle Louis following the departure of Devin Lloyd.
57. Chicago Bears: Domonique Orange (IDL, Iowa State)
The Chicago Bears have a decent chance to improve in the trenches late in the second round, and they first take Domonique Orange in the interior.
58. San Francisco 49ers: Caleb Tiernan (OT, Northwestern)
Even after signing All-Pro OT Trent Williams to a new contract, the 49ers need to consider adding to their OL room, making Caleb Tiernan a name to watch.
59. Houston Texans: Chris Bell (WR, Louisville)
The Texans love physical receivers, and Chris Bell is someone who teams could take a chance on in the second round despite injury concerns coming into the league.
60. Chicago Bears: Gabe Jacas (EDGE, Illinois)
After improving in the interior along their defensive front, the Bears keep Gabe Jacas in the same state by adding him to their pass-rushing department.
61. Los Angeles Rams: Elijah Sarratt (WR, Indiana)
Following a surprising selection of QB Ty Simpson in the first round, the Los Angeles Rams still add an outside WR in Elijah Sarratt, especially with WR Davante Adams turning 34 this upcoming season.
62. Denver Broncos: Eli Raridon (TE, Notre Dame)
Sean Payton has been desperately trying to find a viable weapon at TE since joining the Denver Broncos, and Eli Raridon could be just that.
63. New England Patriots: Lee Hunter (IDL, Texas Tech)
Improving in the trenches is a possibility for the New England Patriots, and Lee Hunter out of Texas Tech is one of the better prospects available as the third round approaches.
64. Seattle Seahawks: Keith Abney II (CB, Arizona State)
Following the departure of CB Riq Woolen, the Seattle Seahawks take a CB to conclude the second round by selecting Keith Abney out of Arizona State.
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