Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books and Round 3 kicked off with the Cardinals deciding on Miami QB Carson Beck, a lot to my dismay.
Another QB, Penn State’s Drew Allar, was taken by the Steelers towards the center of the spherical, and receivers flew off the board because the Giants traded into the third spherical to take Notre Dame’s Malachi Fields. The Giants paid a hefty value, giving up a fourth- and a fifth-round choose this yr, and a fourth-round choose subsequent yr.
San Francisco kicked the night time off by deciding on Ole Miss wideout De’Zhaun Stribling at No. 33 general, whereas the Houston Texans plucked Kayden McDonald out of the greenroom, making the Ohio State defensive deal with the thirty sixth general selection. Now, it is time to see what the third spherical has in retailer for us.
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65. Cardinals: Carson Beck, QB, Miami
Grade: D
This appears like a relative slap in the face to Cardinals followers. Your offseason funding on the most respected place is a 24-year-old with restricted instruments after you have taken a operating again and a guard. Is this man actually going toe-to-toe with Matt Stafford or Sam Darnold in that division? It appears like when the Texans drafted Davis Mills 67th in 2021. I’d quite they go on the quarterback completely and pray for a greater crop of quarterbacks in 2027.
66. Broncos: Tyler Onyedim, DT, Texas A&M
Grade: B-
Onyedim is an explosive, lengthy, and bodily defensive deal with. While he isn’t a pure one-to-one substitute for Jonathan Franklin-Myers, he can fill the same function in a protection. The solely fear is a scarcity of pass-rushing prowess, however he could be extra of a scheme rusher on stunts and slants.
67. Raiders: Keyron Crawford, EDGE, Auburn
Grade: A
Crawford has among the most intriguing developmental pass-rushing instruments in this class and we already noticed big-time enchancment in that regard from 2024 to 2025 on tape. He’s a twitchy mover who ought to be capable of carve out a Third-down function instantly.
68. Eagles: Markel Bell, OT, Miami
Grade: B+
The Eagles snag the tallest deal with in the draft to proceed their theme of getting probably the most imposing offensive line in the NFL off the bus. It’s superb how nicely Bell strikes for somebody over 6-foot-9 and practically 350 kilos. He’s an excellent developmental choice at this level.
69. Bears: Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
Grade: A
Roush is likely one of the greatest blocking tight ends in the draft. At practically 270 kilos, he can legitimately go toe-to-toe with NFL defensive ends. This now offers the Bears simply one of the best run-blocking trio of tight ends in the NFL.
70. 49ers: Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech
Grade: A
The 49ers had the fewest sacks in the NFL final season. That’s hopefully altering with Height. He’s an NFL-ready pass-rusher who has lots of totally different, refined strikes at his disposal. At solely 239 kilos, although, he is a pass-rush solely man who will not be on the sphere for run downs.
71. Commanders: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
Grade: A+
Williams is an NFL-ready route-runner whose reliability is his calling card. While he was a slot receiver solely at Clemson, he confirmed the power to be extra versatile than that in the NFL.
72. Bengals: Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
Grade: B-
Davis is a protracted nook who’s at his greatest shutting down routes earlier than the beginning. He’s a bit up and down on tape, however his size and velocity give him lots of leeway. He’s a real outdoors nook, which suggests both Dax Hill is more likely to be kicked inside to the slot.
73. Saints: Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
Grade: B+
Everyone is getting their TE2s and TE3s in the top-75 this yr, it appears. Delp is the right TE2 for a Kellen Moore offense for two huge causes. He’s an excellent blocker on the strikes, which is the place he’ll be utilized because the indifferent tight finish, and he is obtained 4.5 velocity that will likely be a weapon coming throughout the formation on play motion.
74. Giants: Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
Grade: A
The Giants missed out on their big-bodied receiver in the top-10, however safe a darn good one now. Fields was one of the best receiver in the one-on-ones on the Senior Bowl, the place he confirmed excellent fluidity for an enormous wideout. I see him filling extra of a slot/Rashee Rice function in Matt Nagy’s offense than the skin function he had at Notre Dame.
75. Dolphins: Caleb Douglas, WR, Texas Tech
Grade: D+
This is definitely one of many greatest reaches of the draft to date, not solely on my board, but in addition the consensus board the place he was outdoors the top-200. Douglas has some velocity, however he will get pushed round far too simply on tape and his palms are suspect by contact.
76. Steelers: Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
Grade: B
Allar is the right quarterback in this class to take for Mike McCarthy to develop. He’s obtained the scale, the arm, and the toes to evade stress in the pocket. Unforuntately, he is by no means had the accuracy. Can Mike McCarthy repair that? If the brand new head coach can, Allar can begin in the NFL.
77. Packers: Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri
Grade: A-
The Packers first two picks come off the board at practically equivalent spots to the place they’re ranked on my board so I tacitly approve. They wanted a nostril deal with so badly and McClellan has the traits to be a great one. His high-end reps are very spectacular with how versatile he’s together with his decrease half. He simply must be extra constant.
78. Colts: A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU
Grade: A
This is the Nick Cross substitute if I’ve ever seen one. Haulcy is an excellent field security who could be Lou Anarumo’s model of Vonn Bell in Indy.
79. Falcons: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
Grade: A
The Falcons might not have added a lot dimension in this draft, however they added perspective. Branch is a rocked-up slot receiver who could make performs with the ball in his palms. While he has a comparatively small catch radius, he is keen to go over the center of the sphere and make performs in visitors.
80. Ravens: Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC
Grade: B-
The Ravens wished an infusion of dimension in their receiving corps this offseason and obtained it with Lane. I see Lane as a venture, which is why he falls so far in the draft, however he has distinctive motion abilities for a 6-foot-4 receiver.
81. Jaguars: Albert Regis, DT, Texas A&M
Grade: C+
I assumed the Jaguars would possibly attempt to add some pass-rushing juice to the inside of the protection in this draft, however that is not likely the case with Regis. His 13 pressures this previous season had been a profession excessive. No, he is extra of only a stable run-defender so as to add to their inside rotation.
82. Vikings: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
Grade: B+
Orange is the right penetrating nostril deal with for a scheme just like the Vikings, the place hole management is secondary to havoc creation. That’s what he is uniquely able to doing for a 322-pounder.
83. Panthers: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
Grade: A-
Brazzell is likely one of the most gifted receivers in this draft class. The explosiveness and fluidity of a 6-foot-4 receiver are nothing in need of uncommon. He’s rail skinny and constructed extra like somebody who needs to be on hardwood quite than turf.
84. Buccaneers: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
Grade: B-
Hurst is their greatest swing at changing Mike Evans. At 6-foot-4, 206 kilos with 4.42 velocity, Hurst is an out of doors receiver that may win on the vertical tree. I simply see him as an enormous venture in his route-running, however coming from a small college there’s hope that may enhance.
85. Steelers: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
Grade: A
Everette has among the greatest man cowl traits in the whole draft class. Long arms, 4.38 velocity, and fluid hips – it is all there. He simply by no means grew right into a constant participant over his 4 years at Georgia.
86. Browns: Austin Barber, OT, Florida
Grade: A-
The Browns add extra deal with depth with Barber, who’s one of many extra constant run-blockers in this deal with class. I truly imagine that even at 6-foot-7, Barber’s greatest place in the NFL might come at guard. He’s obtained nice flexibility for a person that tall, which might permit him to go toe-to-toe with squattier defensive tackles, and it might shield his foot velocity points on the sting.
87. Dolphins: Will Kacmarek, TE, Ohio State
Grade: B
Kacmarek was my favourite blocking tight finish in the draft class. That’s all you are getting, however my phrase is he a bodily blocker.
88. Jaguars: Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
Grade: A
The Jaguars get one of the crucial bodily imposing offensive linemen in the draft class. There’s not a lot physique fats on the 314-pounder. He can actually transfer individuals in the run recreation and supply agency pockets in go safety.
89. Bears: Zavion Thomas, WR, LSU
Grade: C+
I feel we have reached the “we’re drafting kick returners” portion of the draft. Thomas is way from an entire receiver, however his 4.28 velocity will likely be put to good use in Ben Johnson’s offense.
90. 49ers: Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana
Grade: D+
I’ll say this about Black, the person runs HARD. He runs like he is mad on the floor. He’s only a a lot older prospect who’ll be a 25-year-old rookie. He’s additionally athletically restricted and struggles to vary route effectively.
91. Raiders: Trey Zuhn III, C, Texas A&M
Grade: A+
Zuhn will likely be an ideal match for Klint Kubiak’s operating scheme. He’s one of many higher blockers on the transfer in this offensive line class and has among the greatest palms in go safety. He has the physique kind to play anyplace on the Raiders’ offensive line.
92. Cowboys: Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan
Grade: A
The Cowboys obtained their pass-downs edge in Round 1 and now they get their run-downs edge in spherical three. Barham is likely one of the most bodily gamers in the whole class who loves throwing his physique round in the field
93. Rams: Keagen Trost, OT, Missouri
Grade: A
Trost’s tape was extremely clear final yr at proper deal with at Missouri. He falls right here, although, as a result of he is already 25 years outdated and a restricted athlete. The Rams have been taking offensive linemen in the same archetype in current years.
94. Dolphins: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Grade: A-
The Dolphins clearly wished so as to add some dimension to their receiving room and now they get one of many greatest receivers in the draft. At 6-foot-2, 222 kilos, Bell beat up corners on tape final season. He sadly tore his ACL late in the yr, although, placing his availability as a rookie in jeopardy.
95. Patriots: Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame
Grade: B
The tight finish run continues with Raridon. He’s a rock-solid 245 kilos who could be an affect blocker at that dimension. He’s obtained velocity to get vertical, however struggles to create separation on his personal persistently.
96. Steelers: Gennings Dunker, G, Iowa
Grade: B-
Dunker is a broadly constructed offensive deal with who’ll probably kick inside to protect on the subsequent stage. He can actually drive defenders off the ball in the run recreation when he locks in. I fear about his play in area and stability points I noticed on tape.
97. Vikings: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
Grade: A
Tiernan is the Day 2 swing deal with that I’d belief probably the most to begin tomorrow in the NFL. That’s precisely what the Vikings want after their harm woes final season.
98. Vikings: Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami
Grade: C+
Thomas is a loopy, explosive athlete who performs with no concern. He’s going to assault what he sees. He’s only a actually tough tackler out in area.
99. Seahawks: Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas
Grade: B+
Neal is an enormous, bodily, and ascending nook. He was at his greatest in zone protection and as a tackler final season. I assumed he might even be an attention-grabbing security convert at his dimension, ala his new teammate Julian Love.
100. Jaguars: Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland
Grade: C+
Husky has performed each nook and security all through his profession and the Jaguars clearly coveted that versatility. He’s most likely too restricted an athlete to stay at nook full-time in the NFL, although.
