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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Final Mock 7 Rounds
Round 2
Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: April 23, 2026.
New York Jets: Brian Parker II, C, Duke 
- New York drafts an offensive lineman they interviewed at the Senior Bowl who is the best player on my board in round 2 as I do have Brian Parker II in my top 32. New York's offensive line has Olumuyiwa Fashanu at left tackle, Dylan Parham replacing Alijah Vera-Tucker at left guard, Josh Myers back at center, Joe Tippman entering a contract year at right guard, and Armand Membou who I was not high on last year back at right tackle. Brian Parker II would be an upgrade over Josh Myers at center or Dylan Parham at left guard. Heck, I could argue that Parker might be an upgrade over Membou at right tackle, but his arm length will probably move him inside to the interior offensive line at either left guard or center.
- The 6-4 309 lb Brian Parker II has the pass blocking, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, and zone blocking you want in an offensive lineman. His short arm length will move him to the interior which was where Graham Barton moved to once he got to the NFl as Brian Parker II began his career as Duke's right tackle before moving to left tackle. Brian Parker II has the versatility to start at left guard, center, or right guard on the New York Jets interior offensive line right away. He does need to improve his pass blocking strength as he is a lingering blocker versus a constant blocker. His pancake blocking and cut blocking need work in the passing game. Pull blocking is another area the New York Jets offensive line coach will have to look at if the New York Jets do in fact draft Brian Parker II.
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Arizona Cardinals: Caleb Tiernan, RT, Northwestern 
- Arizona could take a quarterback here. However, Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern's offensive tackle is a guy I have a late first round grade on and someone that the Cardinals brought in for a top 30 visit. Taking him and getting Arizona's two veteran quarterbacks quality offensive tackles makes way more sense when you consider that the 2027 NFL Draft is a stronger quarterback draft than this one.
- Caleb Tiernan began his freshman redshirt season in 2022 starting as a bookend right tackle next to eventual Tennessee Titans 2023 first round pick Peter Skoronski. Caleb Tiernan took over as the starting left tackle following ine the foot steps of two first round offensive linemen that played left tackle at Northwestern in Rashawn Slater and Peter Skoronski.
- The 6-7 325 lb Caleb Tiernan 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 you want in an NFL left tackle. Cut blocking is the only area of improvement. He dominated Oregon's pass rusher that went back to college this year going 7/7 on reps against him in passing situations. Caleb Tiernan compliments Paris Johnson Jr. so well as a bookend right tackle and is a literal steal in the second round.
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Tennessee Titans: Derrick Moore, RE, Michigan 
- Tennessee seems to be moving from a 3-4 to a 4-3 defense. If Tennessee takes Jeremiyah Love over Rueben Bain Jr. at 4, they have to take a pass rusher in the second round. Derrick Moore is the only pass rusher still on my board in the second round.
- 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. Derrick Moore would be a day 1 starter on Tennessee. Tennessee would have Derrick Moore at 4-3 right end, Jeffrey Simmons at 4-3 defensive tackle, John Franklin-Myers at 4-3 defensive tackle, and Jermaine Johnson II at 4-3 left end. Derrick Moore has the bull rush and the rip moves. His swim moves need work as well as his run stuffing and coverage. He has the upside to be a dependable starter that could develop into a Pro Bowl defensive end if he can fix his weaknesses.
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Las Vegas Raiders: Gennings Dunker, RT, Iowa 
- Las Vegas gets their new starting right tackle here. Gennings Dunker is the final player in my top 32. Las Vegas would have Kolton Miller back from season ending injury at left tackle, Spencer Burford getting a second chance as a starting left guard, Tyler Linderbaum at center, Jackson Powers-Johnson at right guard, and Gennings Dunker at right tackle. This offensive line will do wonders for Ashton Jeanty at running back. Kirk Cousins will begin this season as the starter, but if the Raiders get Gennings Dunker in round 2, they can start Fernando Mendoza by the bye week if Kirk Cousins struggles for the Las Vegas Raiders this upcoming season because Mendoza will have the running game, tight ends, and offensive line to adapt to the Las Vegas Raiders offense. Las Vegas still needs better weapons though.
- The 6-5 319 lb Gennings Dunker has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, run blocking, run blocking footwork, pancake blocking and mean streak you want in a right tackle. He has the attitude you want as well too. His run blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, zone blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking need work. Gennings Dunker is a day 1 starter at right tackle, but whether he reaches his potential with a 93/99 potential grade with Pro Bowl upside at right tackle comes down to how much work Dunker puts in to fixing his weaknesses.
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New York Giants: Olaivavega Ioane, LG, Penn State 
- New York can draft a new left guard. This gives the New York Giants Andrew Thomas at left tackle, Olaivavega Ioane at left guard, John Michael Schmitz at center, and Jermaine Elumenor at right tackle. Jon Runyan Jr. the current starting left guard, Daniel Faalele the former Baltimore Ravens right guard that struggled in his contract year, and Evan Neal a former 2022 first round pick that got retained on a team friendly deal would compete for the starting left guard job here.
- Olaivavega Ioane is the top left guard in this draft even though I got a second round grade on him. Jon Runyan Jr. ranked 49th out of 81 guards in pass blocking and 68th out of 81 guards in run blocking. It is pretty apparent that Olaivavega Ioane would be an upgrade over Jon Runyan Jr. here.
- The 6-4 320 lb Olaivavega Ioane has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork you want in a left guard. His zone blocking, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking need work. He's the top guard in the 2026 NFL Draft despite these weaknesses as he is a day 1 starter with upside to develop into a Pro Bowl left guard if he fixes his weaknesses.
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Houston Texans: Emmanuel Pregnon, LG, Oregon 
- Houston's offensive line now has Aireontae Ersery at left tackle, Wyatt Teller at left guard, Logan Jones at center, who I mocked to Houston in the first round as the new starting center out of Iowa, Ed Ingram who got a three year extension at right guard, and former Colts right tackle Braden Smith at right tackle. That is probably Houston's starting offensive line for the next two seasons with Teller and Smith both signing two year contracts during the duration of C.J. Stroud's rookie deal.
- Houston could draft the second best left guard in Emmanuel Pregnon and groom him behind Wyatt Teller for a year. Houston can save $3,875,000 if they cut Teller after one season in 2027.
- The 6-4 314 lb Emmanuel Pregnon has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, run blocking, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork to start at left guard right away. You want to see him improve his zone blocking, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking. Learning all of that under Wyatt Teller will give him time to be Houston's eventual starting left guard starting in 2027.
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Cleveland Browns: Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas 
- Cleveland gets a defensive player here. The Browns could draft a defensive tackle to compliment Mason Graham, a free safety to replace Ronnie Hickman, or a nickel cornerback to push guys like Myles Harden and Myles Bryant who was the Houston Texans worst cornerback last year. Neither Myles Harden or Myles Bryant has any business starting. Malik Muhammad could beat out both of those two for the nickel cornerback job.
- The 6-0 190 lb Malik Muhammad had 23 solo tackles, 7 assisted tackles, 30 total tackles, 4 dflectons from pass breakups, 2.5 tackles for a loss, 2 interceptions, and 1 sack, and 1 quarterback hurry.
- I gave Malik Muhammad an A grade in man coverge, a C grade in zone coverage, and an A+ in press coverage. Malik Muhammad can play in a cover 0, cover 1, and cover 2 defense. As long as Cleveland uses Muhammad as a man press coverage corner out of the slot, he should have a lot of success with Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell on the Cleveland Browns.
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Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee 
- Kansas City gets a wide receiver to push all three starters in their room. Xavier Worthy showed he could be the number one flanker wide receiver as a rookie, but took a step back after getting injured. Rashee Rice did look good when he returned, but you can argue he's got too much baggage to warrant a contract extension. Tyquan Thornton blossomed in Kansas City and is under contract until 2028. Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II can be eased in as a deep threat for Patrick Mahomes in four wide receiver sets this year while learning from the veterans in this room and take over as a full-time starter next year in 2027 if Kansas City opts to move on from Rashee Rice.
- The 6-5 198 lb Chris Brazzell II had 62 receptions, 1,017 receiving yards, and 9 receiving touchdowns in 2025. Chris Brazzell II can run 24/30 routes on the route tree which was what Garrett Wilson could run five years ago.
- Chris Brazzell II is my sixth best wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft. He ran a 4.37 40-yard dash and the Kansas City Chiefs do have interest in possibly drafting him on day 2. He's an ideal pick at this spot in the second round.
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Cincinnati Bengals: Pat Coogan, C, Indiana 
- Cincinnati could draft a defensive end, but with multiple pass rushers under contract for multiple years, something tells me the Cincinnati Bengals draft their future starting center to replace Ted Karras. Indiana center Pat Coogan is my second best center and he makes a lot of sense in the second round here.
- The 6-5 311 lb Pat Coogan 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. Pat Coogan was also this years Rose Bowl MVP.
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New Orleans Saints: Keionte Scott, CB, Miami FL 
- New Orleans needs to get a better cornerback next to Kool-Aid McInstry and Quincy Riley. Bradley Roby has no business starting since he lost the nickel cornerback job to Quincy Riley last year. Keionte Scott makes a lot of sense here as he can compete with Quincy Riley for boundary cornerback with the loser of that competition sliding into nickel cornerback.
- The 5-11 193 lb Keionte Scott had 42 solo tackles, 22 assisted tackles, 64 total tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, 8 quarterback hurries, 5 deflections from pass breakups, 5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions, and 2 defensive touchdowns in 2025. I gave Keionte Scott an A- in man coverage, an A- in zone coverage, a A in press coverage, an A+ in pass rushing, and and A+ in run stuffing. Keionte Scott can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 scheme.
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Miami Dolphins: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M 
- Miami worked out Makai Lemon at USC's Pro Day before trading Jaylen Waddle to Denver. Miami also released Tyreek Hill. Makai Lemon makes way too much sense for the Miami Dolphins at 11 since some have him as a top 10 talent. Makai Lemon is eighth overall on my big board behind only Jordyn Tyson.
- The 5-11 196 lb KC Concepcion had 61 receptions on 101 targets, 919 receiving yards, and 9 receiving touchdowns in 2025. KC Concepcion ran 24/30 routes. KC Concepcion is my seventh best wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft and is fifty third overall on my big board. Miami brought in KC Concepcion for a visit, so drafting him as a complimentary wide receiver to Makai Lemon in the second round is a good landing spot for him.
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New York Jets: Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt
- The New York Jets interviewed two quarterbacks multiple times. Drew Allar and Diego Pavia. Diego Pavia is my second best quarterback and thirty third overall on my big boar. Diego Pavia surprises people and ends up being the second quarterback drafted.
- The 5-9 198 lb Diego Pavia had 3,539 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 862 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, 4,401 total yards, 39 total touchdowns, and 8 interceptions in 2025. Diego Pavia is small, but I saw him make all 6 progressions in one of his game. I also like his footwork. His attitude and size could cause him to drop to day 3, but I honeslty believe if the New York Jets draft someone this year as a contingency plan to Geno Smith it will be Diego Pavia.
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Baltimore Ravens: Jake Slaughter, C, Florida 
- Baltimore drafts a center to replace Tyler Linderbaum. Jake Slaughter is the top center on the board. Baltimore would have Ronnie Stanley at left tackle, Andrew Vorhees at left guard, Jake Slaughter at center, John Simpson at right guard, and Roger Rosengarten at right tackle if they drafted Jake Slaughter here.
- 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.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mikail Kamara, 3-4 ROLB, Indiana
- Tampa Bay is eying multiple pass rushers that could be available on day 2. Mikail Kamara is my best pass rusher available, but Ahkeem Mesidor is execeptional value here too. I'm going with Kamara simply to differntiate my mock from Tony Mario's.
- Mikail Kamara can play 4-3 right end, 4-3 left end, 3-4 right outside linebacker, and 3-4 left outside linebacker. I think Mikail Kamara has the best speed and motor among any pass rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- The 6-1 262 lb Mikail Kamara had 19 solo tackles, 28 assisted tackles, 47 total tackles, 15 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks, 6 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 deflection from a pass breakup in 2024. Mikail Kamara had 10 solo tackles, 24 assisted tackles, 34 total tackles, 7 tackles for a loss, 4 quarterback hurries, 2 sacks, 1 deflection from pass breakup, and 1 blocked field goal/punt in 2025. Mikail Kamara may have regressed in terms of production, but he helped Indiana win a Championship.
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Indianapolis Colts: Skyler Bell, WR, Connecticut 
- The Indianapolis Colts draft a slot receiver to compliment Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. Skyler Bell is the only wide receiver with a second round grade still on my board.
- The 6-0 192 lb Skyler Bell had 101 receptions, 1,278 receiving yards, and 13 receiving touchdowns in 2025. Skyler Bell can run 24/30 routes on the route tree.
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Atlanta Falcons: Tacario Davis, CB, Washington 
- Atlanta drafts a cornerback to compliment A.J. Terrell. Tacario Davis makes a lot of sense here.
- The 6-4 194 lb Tacario Davis had 16 solo tackles, 3 assisted tackles, 19 total tackles, 3 deflections from pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and 1 tackle for a loss in 2025. I gave Tacario Davis an A- in man coverage, an A grade in zone coverage, and a A+ in zone coverage. Tacario Davis can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 defense.
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Minnesota Vikings: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington
- Minnesota drafts Jonah Coleman here. Jonah Coleman could be a day 1 starter in Minnesota.
- The 5-8 220 lb Jonah Coleman had 193 carries, 1,053 rushing yards, 10 rushng touchdows, 23 receptions, 177 receiving yards, and 0 receiving touchdowns in his first season at Washington in 2024. Jonah Coleman had 158 carries, 758 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 31 receptions on 31 targets, 354 receiving yards, 0 drops catching every target that came his way, and 2 receiving toucdhdowns in 2025.
- Jonah Coleman may not have the game speed scouts love in terms of his 40 yard dash. He makes up for it with excellent pass protection and 0 fumbles over four seasons in college. The speed, vision, pass catching, and pass blocking is all there with Jonah Coleman.
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Detroit Lions: Keegan Trost, RT, Missouri 
- Detroit gets a right tackle that could be a key addition and immediate starter next to Penei Sewell at right tackle. Missouri right tackle Keegan Trost makes a lot of sense here.
- The 6-4 316 lb Keegan Trost has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork. He needs to fix his zone blocking, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking. Keegan Trost is thirty fourth on my big board ahead of Kadyn Proctor.
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Carolina Panthers: Justin Joly, TE, North Carolina State 
- Carolina drafts a tight end here that can push for a starting job. Justin Joly makes a lot of sense here in the second round.
- The 6-3 241 lb Justin Joly had 49 receptions, 489 receiving yards, and 7 receiving touchdows in 2025. Justin Joly ran 9/30 routes on the route tree, but has the third highest ceiling of any tight end in this draft with a 92/99 potential grade ranking third behind Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers.
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Green Bay Packers: Josh Moten, CB, Southern Mississippi 
- Green Bay gets a number one field cornerback here. The only cornerback left on my big board with a second round grade is Southern Mississippi cornerback Josh Moten.
- The 6-0 185 lb Josh Moten had 38 solo tackles, 21 assisted tackles, 59 assisted tackles, 11 deflections from pass breakups, 5 interceptions, and 1 tackle for a loss in 2025. I gave Josh Moten an A grade in man coverage, an A grade in zone coverage, and an A- in press coverage. Josh Moten can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 defense.
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Beau Stephens, LG, Iowa
- Pittsburgh gets their replacement to Isaac Seumalo at left guard here. Iowa left guard Beau Stephens has a second round grade on my board.
- The 6-5 315 lb Beau Stephens has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, and pancake blocking you want in a left guard. Beau Stephens needs to improve zone blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking if he wants to succeed in the NFL. Pittsburgh will have Broderick Jones at left tackle, Beau Stephens at left guard, Zach Frazier at center, Mason McCormick at right guard, and Troy Fautanu at right tackle if the Steelers draft Beau Stephens here.
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Philadelphia Eagles: Akheem Mesidor, 3-4 ROLB, Miami FL
- Philadelphia drafts a pass rusher here. Ahkeem Mesidor is a steal at this point in the second round.
- The 6-3 259 lb Akheem Mesidor had 38 solo tackles, 25 assisted tackles, 63 total tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, 12.5 sacks, 6 quarterback hurries, and 4 forced fumbles in 2025. Ahkeem Mesidor has the pass rushing and run stuffing you want in a 4-3 defensive end or a 3-4 outside linebacker. Akheem Mesidor can line up at 4-3 right end, 4-3 left end, 3-4 right outside linebacker, and 3-4 left outside linebacker with his versatility.
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Los Angeles Chargers: Trey Zuhn III, LT, Texas A&M
- Los Angeles currently has Rashawn Slater at left tackle, Trevor Penning at left guard, Tyler Biadasz in at center, Cole Strange at right guard, and Joe Alt at right tackle. The best offensive lineman on the board is a left tackle and right now the Los Angeles Chargers only have one left tackle on the depth chart in Slater. Insurance on the offensive line could be used and Texas A&M left tackle Trey Zuhn III is the top offensive lineman available on my board.
- The 6-6 312 lb Trey Zuhn III has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, and pancake blocking you want in a left tackle. He's got a slightly higher potential 93/99 than Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor who I got a 92/99 on for potential. His run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, zone blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking need work. Trey Zuhn III will only have to play if both Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are injured. Both of those offensive tackles were blue chip prospects, so Trey Zuhn III would get to learn under those two as an understudy making it more likely he reaches his ceiling in this scenario.
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska 
- Jacksonville gets their replacement to Travis Etienne here. I have zero confidence in Tuten who I had a backup grade on. Emmett Johnson is the consensus third best running back and one of two running backs with a second round grade still on my board. Emmett Johnson is in my top fifty overall too.
- The 5-11 202 lb Emmett Johnson had 251 carries, 1,451 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 46 receptions, 370 receiving yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, 297 touches, 1,821 total yards, and 15 total touchdowns in 2025. Emmett Johnson has the speed, pass catching, and vision. He's not a great pass blocker, but makes up for that with his ability to juke and stiff arm defenders on running plays.
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Chicago Bears: Kadyn Proctor, LT, Alabama 
- Chicago gets a left tackle since Ozzy Trapilo got injured in the wild card and is expected to miss all of 2026. Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor is one guy still on the board that could replace Trapilo.
- The 6-7 352 lb Kadyn Proctor has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, and pancake blocking you want. His run blocking footwork is abysmal as Proctor is a liability as a run blocker when he doesn't get his hands on a defender. He is not a great zone blocker and does not seem like someone who excels as a pull blocker or a cut blocker despite his massive size.
- If Chicago drafts Kadyn Proctor, their starting offensive line will feature Kadyn Proctor at left tackle, Joe Thuney at left guard, Drew Dahlman at center, Jonah Jackson at right guard, and Darnell Wright at right tackle. If Proctor does great he could take the left tackle job from Trapilo and if he does awful, he becomes Chicago's swing tackle.
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San Francisco 49ers: Kage Casey, LT, Boise State 
- San Francisco gets their successor to Trent Williams at left tackle. Kage Casey is a great value pick at this point in the second round.
- The 6-5 309 lb Kage Casey has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork you want in a left tackle. You still want to see him improve his zone blocking, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking. He can learn under Trent Williams this year unless San Francisco ends up deciding to cut Trent Williams aftr June 1st. In that scenario, Kage Casey would be the replacement to Williams.
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Houston Texans: Red Murdock, MLB, Buffalo
- Houston drafts a middle linebacker. I honestly am higher on Red Murdock than the consesus. After Anthony Hill Jr. he brings the most to the table despite not having the upside of some of the middle linebackers on power 4 colleges.
- The 6-1 232 lb Red Murdock had 53 solo tackles, 89 assisted tackles, 142 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss, 6 forced fumbles, 5 sacks, 1 deflection from a pass breakup, and 1 quarterback hurry in 2025. He's the only other middle linebacker outside of Anthony Hill Jr. that I've seen have success as a pass rusher, run stuffer, and a middle linebacker dropping back into coverage while watching his tape. He might push Azeez Al-Shaair for the starting middle linebacker job right out of the gate.
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Chicago Bears: Michael Taaffe, FS, Texas
- Chicago drafts a free safety to replace Kevin Byard. Michael Taaffee makes a lot of sense here.
- The 5-11 193 lb Michael Taaffe had 38 solo tackles, 32 assisted tackles, 70 total tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 deflection from a passbreakup, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 sack in 2025. I gave Michael Taaffe an A- in man coverage, an A in zone coverage, and an A- in press coverage. Michael Taaffe can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 scheme.
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Los Angeles Rams: Jaedan Roberts, RG, Alabama
- Los Angeles gets a right guard that is groomed behind Kevin Dotson for a year. Jaedan Roberts is a great addition here.
- The 6-5 333 lb Jaedan Roberts has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork you want in a right guard. Zone blocking, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking are areas of improvement, but he can learn that under Kevin Dotson.
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Denver Broncos: Markel Bell, LT, Miami FL
- Denver drafts a swing tackle for depth behind Garrett Bolles whose now 33 at left tackle and Mike McGlinchey whose now 31 at right tackle. Markel Bell, the Miami Hurricanes left tackle is a player that has met with Denver multiple times.
- The 6-9 346 lb Markel Bell has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork you want in a right guard. Zone blocking, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking are areas of improvement, but he can learn that under Denver's offensive tackles this season.
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New England Patriots: Tim Keenan III, NT, Alabama
- New England drafts a 3-4 nose tackle. Imagine getting a guy that wins triple teams on the defensive line with Christian Barmore and Milton Williams. That's exactly what New England is getting with Alabama nose tackle Tim Keenan III.
- The 6-1 327 lb Tim Keenan III had 11 solo tackles, 5 assisted tackles, 16 total tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks, 1 quarterback hurry, 1 delection from a pass breakup, 1 forced fumble, and 1 kick/blocked punt in 2025. Tim Keenan III's tape is better than his production with statistics. That's why I pointed out how he won triple teams against interior offensive lines even in games Alabama lost like the game against Georgia in the SEC Championship or Indiana in this years Rose Bowl. You have to just look at the tape with some nose tackles whether that is Deone Walker coming out of Kentucky last year or Tim Keenan III this year.
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Seattle Seahawks: Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
- Seattle gets a running back to compliment Zach Charbonnet with Kenneth Walker III gone Kaytron Allen makes a lot of sense here.
- The 5-11 219 lb Kaytron Allen had 210 carries, 1,303 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 18 receptions, 68 receiving yards, 0 receiving touchdowns, 228 touches, 1,571 total yards, and 15 total touchdowns in 2025. Kaytron Allen has the speed, pass catching, vision, and pass blocking that you want in a running back.
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