After a wild Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, Rounds 2 and 3 brought the trades but also fewer shocking selections than on Thursday night. Still, there were teams that knocked it out of the park on Friday and some that made a series of head-scratching picks. Check out how your team did in ClutchPoints’ 2026 NFL Draft Day 2 grades for picks 33-100.
Round 2
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33. San Francisco 49ers — WR De’Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss
Denzel Boston may be a better prospect, but after signing Mike Evans, the 49ers already have that type of player. In De’Zhaun Stribling, the 49ers get a speedy, dynamic wideout who can make things happen with the ball in his hands. He’ll make for a great weapon for Brock Purdy.
Grade: A-
34. Arizona Cardinals — OG Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
They may have done it in the wrong order, but at least the Cardinals are now building from the trenches. Chase Bisontis is a big, mean, day one starter at guard. And Arizona desperately needs that after picking Jeremiyah Love.
Grade: A
35. Buffalo Bills — EDGE T.J. Parker, Clemson
Brandon Beane spent all Thursday night trading back, which was probably a good thing if his plan was to make such an uninspiring pick. T.J. Parker was good in 2024 but had a rough 2025 when his sacks dropped by more than half. Parker is an OK EDGE, but he seems much closer to Gregory Rousseau 2.0 than a major disruptor.
Grade: C
36. Houston Texans (via trade with Raiders) —DT Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
The Texans do not have many holes on their roster, and they filled one of them on Thursday with guard Keylan Rutledge. Now, they fix another issue, getting the one-man run game wrecking crew, Kayden McDonald. Now the Houston D, one of the best units in the league, just got more well-rounded and even scarier.
Grade: A
37. New York Giants — CB Colton Hood, Tennessee
Jim Harbaugh continues to crush his first draft at the helm of the G-Men. Colton Hood is a tough, physical corner who can play inside or outside. He may not have the overall talent or potential of his former teammate, Jermod McCoy, but he’s the much safer pick here.
Grade: B+
38. Las Vegas Raiders (via trade with Texans) — S Treydan Stukes, Arizona
Tredan Stukes played both corner and deep safety at Arizona, so he can play in the backend or as a big nickel for the Raiders. He was also a team captain and has an infectious personality. A tone-setter—both on and off the field—is exactly what a rebuilding team like the Raiders needs.
Grade: A-
39. Cleveland Browns — WR Denzel Boston, Washington
The Browns are another team that is killing it in the 2026 NFL Draft. Cleveland badly needed to improve the receiver room for [insert Browns QB name here ]’s best season, and they did that in spades. Most NFL mock drafts had KC. Concepcion and Denzel Boston coming off the board in close proximity during Round 1. The Browns got them both.
Grade: A+
40. Kansas City Chiefs — EDGE R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
The Chiefs are doing a good job checking needs off their list. EDGE was among their biggest issues, and grabbing one here makes sense. R Mason Thomas is a little undersized and doesn’t seem like a perfect scheme fit. KC may have been better off here with a player like Gabe Jacas or Zion Young.
Grade: B-
41. Cincinnati Bengals — EDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
Cincinnati needed an edge rusher to help replace Trey Hendrickson, and Cashius Howell is a good gamble here at 41. Howell is almost the polar opposite of last year’s first-round pick, Shemar Stewart (also from A&M). While Stewart is all traits and potential, Howell is all about production. He does have short arms, but he got after the QB in the SEC, so maybe he can do it in the AFC North, too.
Grade: B
42. New Orleans Saints — DT Christien Miller, Georgia
This is a solid pick by the Saints, who need more beef on the defensive line. The defensive tackle class in the 2026 NFL Draft is full of specialists, and Christen Miller is one of those. Like McDonald, Miller is a run-stuffing specialist, and while he’s not a three-down difference-maker, he will play a key role on the Saints’ defense.
Grade: B+
43. Miami Dolphins — LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
The last time the Dolphins were really good, they had undersized linebacker Zach Thomas running the defense. Jacob Rodriguez may not look like Sonny Styles, but he is a leader, a playmaker, and a turnover machine. Great pick by the Dolphins here, who are crushing this rebuild right now.
Grade: A
44. Detroit Lions (via trade with Jets) — DE Derrick Moore, Michigan
The Lions must have really liked Derrick Moore, as they traded up six spots to get him when there were still several solid EDGE prospects on the board. Having another Michigan pass rusher opposite Aidan Hutchinson is nice, but Moore isn’t nearly as explosive or disruptive as his fellow former Wolverine.
Grade: B-
45. Baltimore Ravens — EDGE Zion Young, Missouri
Of course, the Ravens stay put and pick one of the biggest risers in the draft process, Zion Young. He has a relentless motor and can set the edge as well as rush the passer. There are some character concerns, though the Ravens generally don’t seem to care if it gets them value in the NFL draft.
Grade: A-
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — LB Josiah Trotter, Missouri
After a decade and a half of Lavonte David, the Buccaneers get another middle linebacker who wins with incredible instincts. On top of that, Josiah Trotter is sneaky athletic, and with his NFL bloodlines, the chances that he plays at a high level for a long time seem pretty darn good.
Grade: A
47. Pittsburgh Steelers (via trade with Colts) — WR Germie Bernard, Alabama
The Steelers definitely need to get younger and more dynamic, so this is a solid pick. And as a player, Germie Bernard embodies that word: solid. Bernard isn’t going to become a dominant WR1 in the league, but he’ll make a lot of catches, especially surrounded by DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.
Grade: B
48. Atlanta Falcons —CB Aveion Terrell, Clemson
We nailed this pick in our 2026 NFL Day 2 Mock Draft. It’s so much fun that Aveion is going to join his brother, A.J., at the corner for the Falcons. It’s a smart move, too, as both Terrell brothers have a ton of skill and talent on the outside.
Grade: B+
49. Carolina Panthers (via trade with Vikings) — DT Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
Lee Hunter didn’t test well at the combine, but he lived in the opponent’s backfield against the run. With the Panthers, Hunter fills a need, and they got him much lower than his tape suggests they should have been able to. This is a solid pick for Carolina.
Grade: B+
50. New York Jets (via trade with Lions) — CB D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana
D’Angelo Ponds is a talented playmaker and a pugnacious player who can set a tone for the defense. The only knock here is that he’s small and the Jets will have to hope his body holds up in the pros. If it does, Gang Green just got a nickel corner in the mold of his new head coach.
Grade: A-
51. Minnesota Vikings (via trade with Panthers) — LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Jake Golday is a converted defensive end who has the size to be an excellent downhill and blitzing linebaker. He’s limited in coverage and tackling in space, but in Brian Flores’ system, he’s a nice fit. Going two picks before C.J. Allen, though, will invite potentially unflattering comparisons.
Grade: B-
52. Green Bay Packers — CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
The Packers get a physical press-man corner who fits their system well. Brandon Cisse is good against the run and can manhandle wideouts at the line of scrimmage. This is exactly what the Packers needed, and they got it in the middle of Round 2, which is good business.
Grade: A-
53. Indianapolis Colts (via trade with Steelers) — LB C.J. Allen, Georgia
This is a sideline-to-sideline linebacker who will wear the green dot for the Colts for years to come. C.J. Allen is a first-round talent who slipped to Round 2 due to positional value and a lack of elite athleticism. For the Colts, though, getting Allen here and building their defense around him is a great move.
Grade: A
54. Philadelphia Eagles — TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
Eli Stowers is a converted quarterback who is technically now a move tight end. What he really is is a big receiver who can be a safety blanket and a playmaker downfield for Jalen Hurts. He’s not quite as explosive or dynamic as A.J. Brown, but Stowers’ skill set can be a perfect replacement for the WR and a better fit with the QB.
Grade: A
55. New England Patriots (via trade with Chargers) — EDGE Gabe Jacas, Illinois
Mike Vrabel may be skipping Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft for “counseling,” but he put his stamp on Day 2 first. Gabe Jacas is a big, athletic, OLB/DE hybrid who can do it all with a lot of strength and sand in his pants. Sound like any former Patriots player-turned-head-coach?
Grade: A-
56. Jacksonville Jaguars — TE Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M
The run on tight ends started with Eli Stowers, and now it’s a “what’s your favorite flavor?” situation. Nate Boerkircher is an interesting next TE pick here, though, as he has pretty pedestrian athleticism and even less production. He’s essentially a blocking tight end with some pass-catching upside. There were more dynamic options on the board.
Grade: C
57. Chicago Bears — C Logan Jones, Iowa
After Drew Dalman shockingly retired at 27, center became a need for the Bears. They got Garrett Bradbury, but Logan Jones has been rumored to the Bears for weeks now. Jones is one of the best centers in this (admittedly weak) class at the position, so this is a good pick and fit.
Grade: A-
58. Cleveland Browns (via trade with 49ers) — S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
In plenty of 2026 NFL Mock Drafts, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was going as high as No. 18 in Round 1. He’s a small-school player, but his athleticism and aggressiveness can make him an incredible box safety at the next level, and he can play deep or big nickel when needed, too.McNeil-Warren is an incredible addition to one of the league’s scariest defenses.
Grade: A+
59. Houston Texans — TE Marlin Klein, Michigan
Marlin Klein has a big, 6-foot-6, 246-pound body and decent receiving skills. He’s a project for sure, but if he can put some weight on and keep his decent speed and suddenness, he could become a solid TE2.
Grade: C+
60. Tennessee Titans (via trade with Bears) — Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
Anthony Hill Jr. is a big, uber-athletic linebacker who plays downhill and can disrupt an opposing offense when pointed in the right direction. He is a Dre Greenlaw-type player, which Robert Saleh knows all about. He’ll be a great building block for the Titans’ defense.
Grade: A
61. Los Angeles Rams — TE Max Klare, Ohio State
Another big WR type, Max Klare is athletic and can be a playmaker in the passing game. He’s more of a pass catcher than a blocker, but if Sean McVay thinks he can find a role for him, Klare should be able to make a mark with Matthew Stafford next season.
Grade: B
62. Buffalo Bills (via trade with Broncos) — CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
Brandon Beane makes another head-scratching pick here, and he trades up four slots to do it. Davison Igbinosun certainly looks the part at 6-foot-2, 189 pounds. However, he’s not a smooth athlete, and he had a truly incredible 30 career penalties in his Buckeyes career. This screams Kaiir Elam all over again.
Grade: C-
63. Los Angeles Chargers (via trade with Patriots) — C Jake Slaughter, Florida
Former Florida center Jake Slaughter is just over 300 pounds, but with his smarts and technique, he has guard/center flexibility. After signing Tyler Biadasz, LA doesn’t really need a center. If Slaughter puts on some weight, though, he could potentially start at guard.
Grade: B-
64. Seattle Seahawks — S Bud Clark, TCU
Bud Clark is another defensive back who would have been perfectly at home in the Legion of Boom. He is a safety who can do it all and excels as a playmaker with 15 career interceptions. He’ll join a Seattle secondary with other versatile DBs and make life tough for opposing OCs.
Grade: A-
Round 3
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65. Arizona Cardinals — QB Carson Beck, Miami
There are plenty of flaws in Carson Beck’s game. Just ask Georgia fans. However, you can’t argue with the results. Beck wins everywhere he goes, and you can’t put it past him to win in the pros. For a team like the Cardinals, this is a low-risk, high-reward pick that would be great if it works out and relatively unimportant if it doesn’t.
Grade: B+
66. Denver Broncos (via trade with Bills) — DT Tyler Onyedim, Texas A&M
Tyler Onyedim is raw, but while most of the DTs in this range are either big run stuffers or undersized tweeners, the former Aggie is a raw prospect with the potential to become a three-down defensive tackle who can help stop the run and get after the QB. He’ll be a project, but a worthwhile one.
Grade: B+
67. Las Vegas Raiders — EDGE Keyron Crawford, Auburn
Keyron Crawford is probably a designated pass rusher, but that’s OK at this point in the NFL draft. Unlike his running-mate, Keldric Faulk, Crawford is more about production than potential. So, while he may be close to his ceiling, he’s already a good player.
Grade: B
68. Philadelphia Eagles — OT Markel Bell, Miami
This is another classic Howie Roseman pick. At 6-foot-9, 346 pounds, Markel Bell is a massive man who still needs some work to be a consistent dominator. Luckily, Bell has a year to get his stuff together, and when he does, he’ll be a perfect heir for Lane Johnson.
Grade: A-
69. Chicago Bears (via trade with Titans) — TE Sam Roush, Stanford
At 6-foot-6, 267 pounds, Sam Roush is the NFL Draft Day 2 tight end with the most all-around upside. He is an in-line tight end with good pass-catching ability and solid blocking skills. Pairing him with Colston Loveland is a massive move for the Bears offense and should pay dividends.
Grade: A
70. San Francisco 49ers (via trade with Browns) — EDGE Romello Height, Texas Tech
The 49ers could use a designated pass rusher, and that’s probably what Romello Height is at the next level. He’s a speed rusher who can win one-on-one battles. The good news is that he had success across from David Bailey, and with Nick Bosa on the other side, he should continue to see single-man blocking in the pros.
Grade: B-
71. Washington Commanders — WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
Antonio Williams was a productive college receiver but lacks explosiveness or standout skills, so he may not excel in the NFL. Ultimately, Williams can be a slot possession guy, but the Commanders need more of a playmaker opposite Terry McLaurin.
Grade: C+
72. Cincinnati Bengals — CB Tacario Davis, Washington
At almost 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, Tacario Davis is a big corner with decent speed. At that size, you’d like him to be more physical, but his length makes things hard for big receivers. Davis may be matchup dependent, but he gives the Bengals a player most teams don’t have. If he moves to safety, this grade could bump up into the B range.
Grade: C+
73. New Orleans Saints — TE Oscar Delp, Georgia
The tight end parade continues in Round 3 with Oscar Delp coming off the board. The former Georgia Bulldog is speedy and athletic, but has short arms for his almost 6-foot-5 frame. Delp can be a TE2 or TE3 right away and could develop into a starter because of his pass-catching down the line.
Grade: B
74. New York Giants (via trade with Browns) — WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame
Malachi Feilds is not an explosive wideout, but he is big and strong, which will be a nice complement to Malik Nabers. Against a CB2, Fields can bully his matchup and win contested catches. He’s also a good blocker, which will help Cam Skattebo as well.
Grade: B
75. Miami Dolphins — WR Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech
Caleb Douglas brings good size and catch radius, but his inability to separate and average hands make him unlikely to become a starting WR at the next level. Still, Miami’s current crop of wideouts is so bad that Douglas may get an opportunity to prove us wrong next season.
Grade: C
76. Pittsburgh Steelers — QB Drew Allar, Penn State
While all the Day 2 and 3 QBs have their warts, Drew Allar’s 6-foot-5, 228-pound frame is something the others don’t have. With better pass-catchers around him and a year to sit and learn behind Aaron Rodgers (right?), Allar could develop into a real starting NFL QB under Mike McCarthy.
Grade: B+
77. Green Bay Packers (via trade with Buccaneers) — DT Chris McClellan, Missouri
Chris McClellan is an average-sized nose tackle with decent size and strength. He was decently productive against the run at Mizzou, but there is little upside here, and better DTs still on the board.
Grade: C-
78. Indianapolis Colts — S A.J. Haulcy, LSU
The Colts get a second-round talent in the third here, as LSU’s versatile safety A.J. Haulcy goes 78th. He can play deep or come down in the box, and he picked off eight passes in his last two seasons. After scooping up C.J. Allen, the Colts get another steal here.
Grade: A-
79. Atlanta Falcons — WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia
The former USC and Georgia star is a bubble-screen master with the potential to be even more effective at the next level if a coordinator figures out a creative way to use him. At worst, the 5-foot-8 Zachariah Branch should be a dynamic kick returner, so for that alone, this pick is useful for the Falcons.
Grade: B+
80. Baltimore Ravens — WR Ja’Kobi Lane, USC
One of the 2026 NFL Draft’s biggest receivers (6-foot-4 3/8) goes right after one of the class’s shortest. A big-bodied wideout like this is something that Lamar Jackson has never had. Ja’Kori Lane will be a huge asset in the red zone, and if he figures out how to get off the line better against NFL corners, he could be a WR1 down the line.
Grade: B+
81. Jacksonville Jaguars — DT Albert Regis, Texas A&M
Albert Regis is an undersized nose tackle who should mostly help against the run. He has average traits and athleticism, which is a little surprising for what the Jagus usually gravitate towards.
Grade: C+
82. Minnesota Vikings — DT Dominique Orange, Iowa State
“Big Citrus” is a big-time run-stuffer and will help the Vikings immensely in this regard. Dominique Orange will be a nice complement to Caleb Banks, too, to help limit his snaps early on. Orange’s nickname is an A+, but because he is really only helpful against the run, he can’t get higher than a B in our 2026 NFL Draft Day 2 grades.
Grade: B
83. Carolina Panthers — WR Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee
Chris Brazzell II is a big body with track speed. Maybe he can take the top off the defense for the Panthers and create space for Tet McMillan and others. However, these fast Volunteers WRs have failed to impress in the NFL in recent years, so it’s hard to see Brazzell breaking out of that disappointing mold.
Grade: C+
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via trade with Packers) — WR Ted Hurst, Georgia State
Coming out of Georgia State, Ted Hurst needs to prove that he can step up in competition. The 6-foot-3 WR has all the tools to do it, though. It may take Hurst a year or two, but if he gets the right coaching, he has WR1 potential.
Grade: B+
85. Pittsburgh Steelers — CB Daylen Everette, Georgia
Daylen Everette is a tall (6-foot-1), fast (4.38 40) corner with smooth athleticism and 41 starts in college under his belt. He struggles with elite speed and needs to become a better tackler, but all the traits and tools are there to become a productive player.
Grade: B+
86. Cleveland Browns (via trade with Chargers) — OT Austin Barber, Florida
Florida’s Austin Barber is a 6-foot-6 7/8 developmental tackle who started 39 games for the Gators. He has basketball athleticism and should become at least a solid swing tackle in the pros if not a starter down the line someday. Overall, this is another smart and useful pick by the *checks notes* Browns?
Grade: B
87. Miami Dolphins — TE Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
The second Ohio State tight end off the board will be a decent blocking TE in the NFL at best. And to even do that, he needs to work a little on his technique. Miami has a lot of picks, so they can’t win them all.
Grade: C
88. Jacksonville Jaguars — OG Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
Emmanuel Pregnon is a borderline first-round talent who fell all the way to the end of Round 3. The former Duck is a plug-and-play guard who can start for Jacksonville this season. It’s a steal at pick No. 88.
Grade: A+
89. Chicago Bears — WR Zavion Thomas, LSU
Zavion Thomas is small and has suspect hands at times, but his rare speed is something special. He ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the combine and is an incredible return man. With Ben Johnson, that speed can become an incredibly dangerous weapon.
Grade: B
90. San Francisco 49ers — RB Kaeleon Black, Indiana
Kurt Cignetti brought Kaelon Black with him to Indiana from James Madison, and Black helped him win a national title. The 5-foot-9, 209-pound back isn’t explosive, but he is low to the ground and physical. And if Kyle Shanahan likes his simple, physical running style, it probably means he has a plan to make Black productive.
Grade: B-
91. Las Vegas Raiders (via trade with Texans) — OL Trey Zuhn III
Trey Zuhn III is a big, athletic lineman who played LT in college but should offer a lot of versatility at the next level. For a team that just drafted a franchise QB, making a pick like this makes a lot of sense. Zuhn can back up all five positions, which is incredibly valuable, and he may have the talent to become a starter on the inside.
Grade: A-
92. Dallas Cowboys — EDGE Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
Jaishawn Barham is a long-armed, explosive, versatile pass rusher. He’s still raw, but there is a lot of tools and talent there. This is a great third-round pick, as he can be a DPR now and potentially develop into an elite edge rusher.
Grade: A
93. Los Angeles Rams — OL Keagen Trost, Missouri
Sean McVay needs specific players for his system, and as a guard, Keagen Trost seems to fit perfectly. He’s a converted tackle who can move and become a mauler in a zone blocking scheme. This is a good backup with starting potential down the line.
Grade: B+
94. Miami Dolphins — WR Chris Bell, Louisville
This is a great pick for the Dolphins. They will have to wait on Chris Bell because of a late-season knee injury, but once they do, they may have a first-round talent on their hands. Taking a medical red shirt like this makes a ton of sense for a team like Miami.
Grade: A
95. New England Patriots — TE Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
Like most Notre Dame tight ends, Eli Raridon is solid, though not spectacular. He has good size, is a solid pass catcher, and can play as an in-line blocker as well. He’s probably a TE2, but will be a good one in that spot.
Grade: B
96. Seattle Seahawks — OL Gennings Dunker, Iowa
Iowa linemen are usually safe picks in the NFL draft. Gennings Dunker will move inside from tackle to guard in the pros, and once he does, don’t be surprised if he earns a starting spot early in his career.
Grade: B
97. Minnesota Vikings — OT Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
Experienced, athletic tackle with short arms, who may have to move to guard in the pros. Caleb Tiernan is good at running and a pass blocker. Maybe he starts at some point, but he’ll have value either way as a swing tackle or four-spot backup.
Grade: B-
98. Minnesota Vikings (via trade with Eagles) — S Jakobe Thomas, Miami
Jakobe Thomas went from Middle Tennessee State to Tennessee to Miami and improved along the way. However, he still makes too many mistakes, and as an older prospect, the question is, has he already hit his ceiling?
Grade: C
99. Seattle Seahawks (via trade with Steelers) — CB Julian Neal, Arkansas
Julian Neal is a big, physical, athletic corner who needs more polish. He brings the traits that Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks defensive coaches will be able to mold into a solid player.
Grade: B
100. Jacksonville Jaguars — CB Jalen Huskey, Maryland
A tall corner who loves to hit, Jalen Huskey is a nice addition to a rough and tumble Jaguars defense. He’ll fit right in, and if he can improve his technique, he’ll get on the field in Year 1.
Grade: B-
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