As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, six teams find themselves without a first-round pick: the Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, and the newly added Cincinnati Bengals. While these teams may lack the excitement of a first-round selection, they still have opportunities to bolster their rosters on Day 2.

Cincinnati Bengals

• Pick 42 (Round 2), 71 (Round 3)
  Top need: Linebacker
  The Bengals struggled in 2025 with their linebacker duo, contributing to their need for a playmaker in coverage.
  Top targets:
  • CJ Allen (Georgia)
  • Jake Golday (Cincinnati)
  • Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech)
  • Keyshaun Elliott (Arizona State)

Indianapolis Colts

• Pick 47 (Round 2), 78 (Round 3)
  Top need: Linebacker
  With the loss of Zaire Franklin, the Colts seek depth to enhance their aggressive defensive strategy.
  Top targets:
  • Josiah Trotter (Missouri)
  • Jake Golday (Cincinnati)
  • Kyle Louis (Pitt)
  • Keyshaun Elliott (Arizona State)

Atlanta Falcons

• Pick 48 (Round 2), 79 (Round 3)
  Top need: EDGE
  The Falcons must prepare for the potential departure of James Pearce Jr. and seek to strengthen their pass rush.
  Top targets:
  • R Mason Thomas (Oklahoma)
  • Jaishawn Barham (Michigan)
  • Derrick Moore (Michigan)
  • Romello Height (Texas Tech)

Green Bay Packers

• Pick 52 (Round 2), 84 (Round 3)
  Top need: Defensive tackle
  The Packers need to solidify their defensive line after trading for Micah Parsons.
  Top targets:
  • Domonique Orange (Iowa State)
  • Lee Hunter (Texas Tech)
  • Christen Miller (Georgia)

Jacksonville Jaguars

• Pick 56 (Round 2), 81, 88, 100 (Round 3)
  Top need: Safety
  The Jaguars look to enhance their safety position to improve ball production.
  Top targets:
  • Treydan Stukes (Arizona)
  • Genesis Smith (Arizona)
  • AJ Haulcy (LSU)
  • Bud Clark (TCU)

Denver Broncos

• Pick 62 (Round 2)
  Top need: Running back
  With JK Dobbins recovering from injury, the Broncos need a reliable option to bolster their run game.
  Top targets:
  • Jadarian Price (Notre Dame)
  • Jonah Coleman (Washington)
  • Mike Washington Jr (Arkansas)

These selections highlight the potential for each team to address critical needs and reshape their rosters heading into the 2026 season.