Overview
- Following Friday’s Day 2 in Pittsburgh, the second round opened with the 49ers taking Ole Miss wideout De’Zhaun Stribling at No. 33, the Texans choosing Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald at No. 36, the Giants adding Tennessee corner Colton Hood at No. 37, and the Browns landing Washington receiver Denzel Boston at No. 39.
- Cleveland added Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren at No. 58 after a swap with San Francisco, which sent Nos. 58 and 152 to the Browns for Nos. 70 and 107, and the 49ers also traded linebacker Dee Winters to the Cowboys for pick No. 216.
- Leaguewide trends through 100 picks showed only three running backs selected, which ties a modern‑era low, while teams drafted 17 wide receivers and nine tight ends through three rounds.
- Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy fell out of the top 100 after missing 2025 with a knee injury and reports of possible further surgery, putting him in Day 3 range despite first‑round caliber tape from 2024.
- The Browns traded down from No. 74 to the Giants for Nos. 105 and 145 plus a 2027 fourth, and teams now turn to Rounds 4–7 at noon ET to hunt depth and possible steals on NFL Network, ABC and ESPN.