The second day of the 2026 NFL Draft saw teams make crucial selections in rounds two and three, with some franchises excelling while others faced scrutiny. The Cleveland Browns secured WR Denzel Boston at No. 39, bolstering their receiving corps, while the Kansas City Chiefs added EDGE R Mason Thomas at No. 40, strengthening their pass rush. Other notable 'best picks' included CB Brandon Cisse by the Packers and S Bud Clark by the Seahawks.
Conversely, several teams made selections that drew criticism. The San Francisco 49ers' pick of WR De’Zhaun Stribling at No. 33 was considered a reach, as was the Jacksonville Jaguars' selection of TE Nate Boyer at No. 56. The Chicago Bears' choice of C Logan Jones at No. 57, the Arizona Cardinals' drafting of QB Carson Beck at No. 65, and the Pittsburgh Steelers' selection of QB Drew Allar at No. 76 were also questioned for various reasons including perceived overvaluation and fit.
