2026 NFL Mock Draft: Complete 2nd-round predictions
33. New York Jets: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
34. Arizona Cardinals: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
35. Tennessee Titans: Keionte Scott, DB, Miami
36. Las Vegas Raiders: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
37. New York Giants: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
38. Houston Texans (from Commanders): Emmanuel Pregnon, OL, Oregon
39. Cleveland Browns: D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
40. Kansas City Chiefs: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
41. Cincinnati Bengals: Christen Miller, DL, Georgia
42. New Orleans Saints: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
43. Miami Dolphins: Keldric Faulk, EDGE/DL, Auburn
44. New York Jets (from Cowboys): Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
45. Baltimore Ravens: Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
47. Indianapolis Colts: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri
48. Atlanta Falcons: Lee Hunter, DL, Texas Tech
49. Minnesota Vikings: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
50. Detroit Lions: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
51. Carolina Panthers: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
52. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
53. Pittsburgh Steelers: Keylan Rutledge, OL, Georgia Tech
54. Philadelphia Eagles: Chase Bisontis, OL, Texas A&M
55. Los Angeles Chargers: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
56. Jacksonville Jaguars: AJ Haulcy, SAF, LSU
57. Chicago Bears: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
58. San Francisco 49ers: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
59. Houston Texans: Kyle Louis, LB/SAF, Pittsburgh
60. Chicago Bears (from Bills): Kamari Ramsey, SAF, USC
61. Los Angeles Rams: Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona
62. Denver Broncos: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
63. New England Patriots: Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
64. Seattle Seahawks: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
We've obviously got a few teams making their first selections in this mock draft, but let's first address the biggest headline here: Ty Simpson to the Arizona Cardinals. Scheme-wise, it seems like the consensus is saying Simpson is a perfect fit for new Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur, and it's hard to argue that.
His lack of experience makes him a pretty substantial risk for that team given where they are at in their roster construction, but perhaps he can grow quickly under LaFleur. I would not be shocked if the Cardinals -- or someone -- took him in the 1st round.
I cannot wait to find out where D'Angelo Ponds is going to land in this draft, and the Browns feel like a fun fit. With all of the talent on that defensive front, Ponds's aggressiveness could fit right in.
I also love the Panthers and Broncos snagging tight ends in this round. The Panthers took the ultra-athletic safety Dillon Thieneman in the 1st round and another freaky specimen in Eli Stowers in the 2nd.
The Broncos get Max Klare, who could have the highest upside in this class as the best all-around tight end. That's exactly what they need at pick 62.