🏈 2026 NFL Draft Day 2 Predictions: Rounds 2-3 Mock Draft & Best Available Players

Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft was fast-paced and full of shocking moves, and the action resumes tonight in Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN/NFL Network), with eight teams set to make their first picks of the draft.

With plenty of talent still left on the board, my 2026 NFL Draft Day 2 predictions mock Rounds 2 and 3 before breaking down the best players still available.

🔮 2026 NFL Day 2 mock draft: Rounds 2-3

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Round 2 mock draft

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⭐️ Best players available for Day 2

Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

• Prospect profile: 6'1" | 188 lbs | 20 years old | RAS: 9.67
• Pro comparison: Denzel Ward

A torn ACL ahead of the 2025 season and rumors of a degenerative knee issue pushed Jermod McCoy out of the first round. On the field, though, McCoy is one of the 20 best players in the draft class, with his quick reaction speed, physicality through the catch point, and clean footwork. He has Pro Bowl ability. 

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, SAF, Toledo

• Prospect profile: 6'3" | 201 lbs | 22 years old | RAS: 9.01
• Pro comparison: Justin Reid

Built like a condor, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is one of the biggest safeties you will ever see, and he has the physicality to match. EMW is a bully in the box and always looking to attack the football; he forced eight fumbles over the past three seasons. Surprisingly fluid at his size, McNeil-Warren can move around the secondary and be deployed as a defensive chess piece.

Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

• Prospect profile: 6'0" | 193 lbs | 21 years old | RAS: 9.66
• Pro comparison: Charvarius Ward

With his length and feistiness, Colton Hood is the type of cornerback every defensive coordinator would love, especially those who like to play man coverage. Hood's light feet and twitchy athleticism help him click and close quickly to attack the football, and he's a more than willing run defender. 

TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson

• Prospect profile: 6'3" | 263 lbs | 21 years old | RAS: 9.39
• Pro comparison: George Karlaftis

A ball of untapped potential, TJ Parker shone bright at times for Clemson with his explosive first step and powerful pass rush. Parker needs to continue to develop his hands, but he can add juice to a pass rush with his ability to convert speed to power and his non-stop motor. On the right team, Parker has Pro Bowl upside.

Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

• Prospect profile: 6'4" | 212 lbs | 22 years old | RAS: N/A
• Pro comparison: Courtland Sutton

The best offensive player left on the board, Denzel Boston, is a true ball-winning X-receiver (he had a 76.9% contested catch rate in 2025). While he's known for winning 50/50 balls with his size and ball skills, Boston is a little more fluid than you'd expect out of a bigger receiver. He's the crown jewel of Day 2 for any team in need of wide receiver help.

Kayden McDonald, IDL, Ohio State

• Prospect profile: 6'2" | 326 lbs | 21 years old | RAS: N/A
• Pro comparison: Travis Jones

A dominant run defender who likely won't add much on passing downs, Kayden McDonald can eat space and hold the point of attack as a nose tackle or 1-technique. With his leverage and power, McDonald can also be a disruptor who swallows running backs alive at the line of scrimmage. He had the best run stop rate in the country among defensive tackles in 2025 (13.8%).

🏈 Best offensive players in Round 2

1. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
2. Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
3. Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
4. Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon
5. Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
6. Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
7. Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
8. De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss

🏈 Best defensive players in Round 2

1. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
2. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, SAF, Toledo
3. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
4. TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
5. Kayden McDonald, IDL, Ohio State
6. D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
7. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
8. Treydan Stukes, DB, Arizona