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NFL Draft 2026 Day 2: Top Remaining Prospects

The 2026 NFL Draft kicked off with the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Fernando Mendoza with the first-overall pick, but the night quickly deviated from expectations. Division rivals made trades, Ty Simpson was drafted earlier than anticipated, and 32 players began their NFL careers. However, with six rounds remaining and over 200 players still on the board, the talent pool remains deep. Here are the top prospects available ahead of Day 2:

Top 10 Remaining Prospects

  • Jermod McCoy (CB, Tennessee) – Ranked 14th overall, 1st among remaining players. A top cornerback despite recent ACL surgery concerns.
  • Denzel Boston (WR, Washington) – Ranked 22nd overall, 2nd among remaining players. A standout wide receiver with elite speed.
  • Avieon Terrell (CB, Clemson) – Ranked 26th overall, 3rd among remaining players. A lockdown corner with strong coverage skills.
  • Kayden McDonald (DT, Ohio State) – Ranked 32nd overall, 4th among remaining players. A disruptive interior defensive lineman.
  • Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S, Toledo) – Ranked 39th overall, 5th among remaining players. A rangy safety with playmaking ability.
  • Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee) – Ranked 43rd overall, 6th among remaining players. A physical corner with strong ball skills.
  • Zion Young (EDGE, Missouri) – Ranked 48th overall, 7th among remaining players. A versatile edge rusher with high upside.
  • Cashius Howell (EDGE, Texas A&M) – Ranked 50th overall, 8th among remaining players. A speedy edge defender with sack potential.
  • CJ Allen (LB, Georgia) – Ranked 51st overall, 9th among remaining players. A sideline-to-sideline linebacker.
  • Jacob Rodriguez (LB, Texas Tech) – Ranked 54th overall, 10th among remaining players. A high-motor linebacker with coverage skills.

Position Breakdown: Top Remaining Prospects

Cornerbacks (CB)

  • Jermod McCoy (Tennessee) – Ranked 14th overall, 1st among remaining. Injury concerns linger after ACL surgery.
  • Denzel Boston (Washington) – Ranked 22nd overall, 2nd among remaining.
  • Avieon Terrell (Clemson) – Ranked 26th overall, 3rd among remaining.
  • Colton Hood (Tennessee) – Ranked 43rd overall, 6th among remaining.
  • Cashius Howell (Texas A&M)
  • Chris Brazell (Tennessee) – Ranked 58th overall, 8th among remaining.
  • Zachariah Branch (Georgia) – Ranked 61st overall, 9th among remaining.
  • D’Angelo Ponds (Indiana) – Ranked 55th overall, 10th among remaining.
  • Chris Bell (Louisville) – Ranked 62nd overall, 11th among remaining.
  • Antonio Williams (Clemson) – Ranked 70th overall, 12th among remaining.
  • Keith Abney II (Arizona State) – Ranked 71st overall, 13th among remaining.

Defensive Tackles (DT)

  • Kayden McDonald (Ohio State) – Ranked 32nd overall, 4th among remaining.
  • Gabe Jacas (Illinois) – Ranked 52nd overall, 9th among remaining.
  • Chris Brazell (Tennessee) – Ranked 58th overall, 10th among remaining.
  • Domonique Orange (Iowa State) – Ranked 68th overall, 12th among remaining.
  • Gennings Dunker (Iowa) – Ranked 72nd overall, 13th among remaining.
  • Malachi Fields (Notre Dame) – Ranked 78th overall, 15th among remaining.
  • Darrell Jackson Jr. (Florida State) – Ranked 79th overall, 16th among remaining.

Edge Rushers (EDGE)

  • Zion Young (Missouri) – Ranked 48th overall, 7th among remaining.
  • Cashius Howell (Texas A&M) – Ranked 50th overall, 8th among remaining.
  • Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt) – Ranked 54th overall, 11th among remaining.
  • R Mason Thomas (Oklahoma) – Ranked 55th overall, 12th among remaining.
  • Derrick Moore (Michigan) – Ranked 63rd overall, 14th among remaining.
  • Keyron Crawford (Auburn) – Ranked 90th overall, 15th among remaining.

Linebackers (LB)

  • CJ Allen (Georgia) – Ranked 51st overall, 9th among remaining.
  • Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech) – Ranked 54th overall, 10th among remaining.
  • Josiah Trotter (Missouri) – Ranked 65th overall, 13th among remaining.
  • Kyle Louis (Pitt) – Ranked 76th overall, 14th among remaining.

Wide Receivers (WR)

  • Germie Bernard (Alabama) – Ranked 42nd overall, 7th among remaining.
  • Elijah Sarratt (Indiana) – Ranked 80th overall, 13th among remaining.
  • Darrell Jackson Jr. (Florida State) – Ranked 79th overall, 12th among remaining.
  • Malachi Fields (Notre Dame) – Ranked 78th overall, 11th among remaining.

Other Notable Prospects

  • Max Klare (TE, Ohio State) – Ranked 64th overall, 3rd among remaining tight ends.
  • Carson Beck (QB, Miami) – Ranked 86th overall, 4th among remaining quarterbacks.
  • Jonah Coleman (RB, Washington) – Ranked 85th overall, 4th among remaining running backs.

Key Takeaways for Day 2

With Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft complete, teams will focus on filling roster gaps with the remaining talent. Jermod McCoy remains the top prospect despite injury concerns, while Denzel Boston and Kayden McDonald are poised for early Day 2 selections. The depth at cornerback and edge rusher positions makes them prime targets for teams needing immediate impact.

Expect trades to continue shaping the draft, as teams look to secure their preferred targets before they’re off the board. Day 2 promises to be just as unpredictable as Day 1, with over 200 players still vying for a chance to play in the NFL.

Source: SB Nation
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