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.