Thomas is a personal favorite in this draft class and has been on my radar since his high school days, when he was a late riser. He brings so much energy to the field and is relentless in pursuit of the quarterback. There are so many in this class who can set the edge, but not push the pocket or push the pocket, but not set the edge. Thomas is one I’d want in my corner to potentially grow into that well-rounded starter.

Bisontis is the best pass-blocking offensive guard in the draft. His positional drill work at the NFL Combine was incredibly smooth and his athleticism pops off the charts. The Aggie should immediately be pegged in as the starter.

Although Rodriguez’s efforts to break into the first round were denied, he lands in a desirable spot on Day 2. An intelligent, productive player for the Red Raiders, Rodriguez is a linebacker prospect who can communicate the calls and organize the defense for his new team.

Las Vegas continues its bid to support Fernando Mendoza by adding another pass catcher. The Raiders have an exciting young core of skill talent with Ashton Jeanty, Brock Bowers and now Boston.

McCoy is a top-10 overall prospect in this class if he has a clean bill of health, but that is obviously not the case. His fall is reminiscent of Will Johnson’s last year, but he will be a high-impact performer even if only for a shorter period.

As the league swings back toward heavier personnel and two-tight-end sets, there is a need for interior defenders who can stop the run. McDonald epitomizes that role as a player who brings little pass-rush potential to the table.

McNeil-Warren very easily could have been taken in the first round, but the athletic testing did not jump off the page for teams. It is similar to when Brian Branch was allowed out of Round 1. McNeil-Warren brings physicality and an instinctive play style to his new team.

Dropping Howell into a pass rush operation is like dynamite. He is quick and explosive, but a historical outlier in terms of length. It took the Bowling Green transfer some time to adapt to the SEC, but he took his game to another level in 2025 with 11.5 sacks.

Hood does not have the largest body of work, but he made the most of this season, rising from off-the-radar to a potential first-round pick. He has the ability to be a quality starter on the outside in this league.

Terrell has inside-outside versatility at the next level, which makes him incredibly valuable. After the initial run at the position, Terrell was easily amidst that next group.

Young immediately provides a boost in the run game. He is physical at the point of attack and does a good job setting the edge, but does not have significant upside as a rusher.

Allen is a fundamentally sound football player. He cut his teeth as a freshman in that Georgia defense and now brings that accountability to an NFL team that desperately needs it.

Miller is still just 21-years-old and only scratching the surface of his potential. He was finally elevated on the depth chart after being stuck behind multiple pros.

There is no linebacker prospect in this draft who has produced as much as Hill over the course of his career. He has stepped up as a pass rusher and has the athleticism to play sideline to sideline.

T.J. Parker is a great value for the Colts at this stage of Day 2. He is a quality pairing with Laiatu Latu.

Bernard became one of my favorite prospects in this entire draft. Known for his reliability and contributions in the run game, Bernard tested better than expected from an athletic standpoint. He has one of the lowest bust potential percentages in this draft in my opinion.

There was some late buzz for Stukes to possibly rise into the first round, but that did not come to fruition. He is coming off his best season in college, with four interceptions and ball production often translates to the NFL.

There is a lot to like about Dennis-Sutton. He has the ideal size for an NFL rusher, good collegiate production and high-level, verified athletic testing. He is a quality piece to this pass-rush operation.

After a year at South Carolina, the ex-NC State cornerback is off to the NFL. He is a high-level athlete with a lot of versatility in this scheme.

Green Bay adds a stout interior defender to the equation. He will bottle up the middle and allow Micah Parsons to make more plays in the backfield.

Pittsburgh gets a big, athletic linebacker to pair with Payton Wilson. Golday is unique because he can be moved around the formation to give offenses different looks.

A.J. Haulcy is always around the football and that will put him in position to make plays amongst an Eagles defense known for creating chaos.

Pregnon is a wide, powerful offensive guard who didn’t allow rushers to get around him last season, which, I hear, is pretty important. He will lean on defenders and pave roadways in the run game. There is not a lot of positional versatility but most interior linemen do not regularly move around anyway.

Jacksonville beefs up the interior with the selection of Hunter, who fits in between Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker.

Jacas does not get talked about enough relative to how NFL teams think of him. There is a lot of confidence projecting him to a starting role, because he is going to shut down any outside runs and turn them back inside. Jacas is a physical player and an asset in the run game.

Among Day 2 options at the wide receiver position, Bell has arguably the most potential. He has great size and is dynamic with the ball in space. There is absolutely some boom or bust potential with him coming off an injury, but he could develop into something more than the complementary receiver often found on Day 2.

Houston gets a tough, instinctive linebacker to plug into DeMeco Ryans’ defense.

Washington is a bigger body who does not sacrifice explosion. He is a contributor in both the run and pass game, but the physicality is essential in Ben Johnson’s offense.

Los Angeles adds competition to the right tackle position. Caleb Tiernan is a fundamentally sound lineman who is maybe a bit more capped on potential.

Dunker has the versatility to fulfill multiple positions along the offensive line, which is valuable in a pinch.

Could Ponds be that next undersized cornerback, like Trent McDuffie, who has the flexibility to line up outside as well as over the slot? He plays bigger than his size and held his own against some very talented receivers in the Big 10.

After taking Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price at the end of the first round, Seattle swings back around and fills in another pot hole created by free agency. Boye Mafe signed with the Bengals in free agency and now the franchise has its replacement.