Eight Teams Eye Key Picks in NFL Draft After Missing Round 1 Selections
As the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off its second day, eight teams prepare to make crucial selections after sitting out the first round. Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers missed out on early opportunities due to trades or decisions made prior to the draft. Team Needs and Targets: San Francisco 49ers Day 2 Picks: Round 2 (Nos. 33, 58); Round 3 (No. 90) Top Need: Edge Rusher Targets: R Mason Thomas (Oklahoma), Cashius Howell (Texas A&M), Jaishawn Barham (Michigan) Secondary Need: Wide Receiver Targets: Denzel Boston (Washington), Chris Bell (Louisville), Germie Bernard (Alabama) Buffalo Bills Day 2 Picks: Round 2 (No. 35); Round 3 (No. 66) Top Need: Nose Tackle Targets: Kayden McDonald (Ohio State), Lee Hunter (Texas Tech), Christen Miller (Georgia) Secondary Need: Linebacker Targets: CJ Allen (Georgia), Josiah Trotter (Missouri), Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech) Cincinnati Bengals Day 2 Picks: Round 2 (No. 42); Round 3 (No. 71) Top Need: Linebacker Targets: CJ Allen (Georgia), Jake Golday (Cincinnati), Keyshaun Elliott (Arizona State) Secondary Need: Safety Targets: Treydan Stukes (Arizona), A.J. Haulcy (LSU), Zakee Wheatley (Penn State) Indianapolis Colts Day 2 Picks: Round 2 (No. 47); Round 3 (No. 78) Top Need: Linebacker Targets: Josiah Trotter (Missouri), Keyshaun Elliott (Arizona State) Secondary Need: Wide Receiver Targets: Denzel Boston (Washington), Germie Bernard (Alabama) Atlanta Falcons Day 2 Picks: Round 2 (No. 48); Round 3 (No. 79) Top Need: Edge Rusher Targets: R Mason Thomas (Oklahoma), Derrick Moore (Michigan) Secondary Need: Right Tackle Targets: Caleb Tiernan (Northwestern), Markel Bell (Miami) Green Bay Packers Day 2 Picks: Round 2 (No. 52); Round 3 (No. 84) Top Need: Defensive Tackle Targets: Domonique Orange (Iowa State), Christen Miller (Georgia) Secondary Need: Cornerback Targets: Jermod McCoy (Tennessee), Ephesians Prysock (Washington) Jacksonville Jaguars Day 2 Picks: Round 2 (No. 56); Round 3 (Nos. 81, 88, 100) Top Need: Safety Targets: Treydan Stukes (Arizona), AJ Haulcy (LSU) Secondary Need: Pass Rush Targets: Jaishawn Barham (Michigan), Gabe Jacas (Illinois) Denver Broncos Day 2 Picks: Round 2 (No. 62) Top Need: Running Back Targets: Jonah Coleman (Washington), Mike Washington Jr (Arkansas) Secondary Need: Linebacker Targets: Jonah Elliss (Position TBD) As these teams look to fill critical gaps, the upcoming selections could significantly impact their chances in the 2026 season.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-04-24