NFL Draft 2026 second and third round updates: Tracking picks, trades and rumors
The 2026 NFL Draft is on to day two, with the second and third rounds on tap for tonight. Last night, 32 college prospects were welcomed into the NFL, making some of the biggest names on draft boards into league rookies. Now the real work, begins, however, as teams look to out scout each other and find the gem of the draft on days two and three.
As we did last night, we will keep up with all of the action throughout the night, brining you the picks, trades, rumors, and updates as they happen. You can join the discussion in the comments as well.
NFL Draft Day 2Rounds 2-3
Friday, April 24, 7 p.m. Eastern
TV Coverage:NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, ESPN Deportes,
Streams:ESPN App, Disney+, FuboTV
Commentators:
- NFL Network:Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Joel Klatt, Ian Rapoport, Kurt Warner
- ESPN:Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper, Jr., Booger McFarland, Louis Riddick, Adam Schefter, Laura Rutledge
- ABC:College GameDaycoverage with Reece Davis, Kirk Herbsteit, Nick Saban, Desmond Howard
- ESPN Deportes:Eduardo Varela, Pablo Viruega, Ciro Procuna, Sebastian Martinez Christensen, Katia Castorena
All times Eastern
[8:01 p.m.] Missouri goes back-to-back. The Buccaneers use the 46th pick to select Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter.
[8 p.m.] The Ravens select Missouri edge Zion Young.
[7:55 p.m.] The Dolphins select Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez.
TRADE! As the Dolphins' pick was being announced, the Jets traded the 44th pick to the Lions. New York received the 50th and 128th picks in the deal.
The Lions selected Michigan edge Derrick Moore with the 44th pick.
[7:48 p.m.]TRADE! The Cowboys acquire linebacker Dee Winters from the 49ers, according to Jordan Schultz. 49ers received pick 152 for the deal.
[7:42 p.m.] The Saints select Christen Miller, DT, Georgia. The Dolphins are now on the clock.
[7:39 p.m.] Back-to-back picks are reported via Jordan Shultz on X as the broadcasts start to fall behind. The Chiefs selected R. Mason Thomas, edge, Oklahoma with the 40th pick and the Bengals selected Cashius Howell, edge, Texas A&M with the 41st. The Howell pick hurts - he is definitely someone I wanted to see the Dolphins land.
[7:37 p.m.] The Browns select Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
[7:33 p.m.] The Raiders select Treydan Stukes, S, Arizona.
[7:30 p.m.] With the 37th pick, the Giants select Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood.
[7:24 p.m.] The Texans select Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.
[7:19 p.m.]TRADE! The Texans moved up from 38 to 36. Houston received the 36th and 117th picks from the Raiders while Las Vegas received the 38th and 91st picks.
[7:18 p.m.] The Bills use the 35th pick to select T.J. Parker, edge, Clemson.
[7:14 p.m.]The Cardinals select Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis.
[7:13 p.m.] The Cardinals' pick is in. The Bills are on the clock. Buffalo traded back a couple of times last night and have not made a pick yet this year.
[7:12 p.m.] The 49ers selected Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling.
[7:05 p.m.] The 49ers are on the clock as the second round begins.
[At publication] The Dolphins are among teams making calls about a potential trade up in the early picks of the second round.
Round 2 Draft Order:33. San Francisco 49ers (from Jets) - De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss
34. Arizona Cardinals - Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M
35. Buffalo Bills (from Titans) - T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson
36. Houston Texans (from Raiders) - Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
37. New York Giants - Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
38. Las Vegas Raiders (from Commanders via Texans) - Treydan Stukes, S, Arizona
39. Cleveland Browns - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
40. Kansas City Chiefs - R. Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma
41. Cincinnati Bengals - Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A&M
42. New Orleans Saints - Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
43. Miami Dolphins - Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
44. Detroit Lions(from Cowboys from Jets) - Derrick Moore, Edge, Michigan
45. Baltimore Ravens - Zion Young, Edge, Missouri
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
47. Indianapolis Colts
48. Atlanta Falcons
49. Minnesota Vikings
50. New York Jets (via Lions)
51. Carolina Panthers
52. Green Bay Packers
53. Pittsburgh Steelers
54. Philadelphia Eagles
55. Los Angeles Chargers
56. Jacksonville Jaguars
57. Chicago Bears
58. San Francisco 49ers
59. Houston Texans
60. Chicago Bears (from Bills)
61. Los Angeles Rams
62. Denver Broncos
63. New England Patriots
64. Seattle Seahawks
Round 3 Draft Order65. Arizona Cardinals
66. Buffalo Bills (from Titans)
67. Las Vegas Raiders
68. Philadelphia Eagles (from Jets)
69. Tennessee Titans (from Giants via Texans via Bills)
70. Cleveland Browns
71. Washington Commanders
72. Cincinnati Bengals
73. New Orleans Saints
74. Cleveland Browns (from Chiefs)
75. Miami Dolphins
76. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Cowboys)
77. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
78. Indianapolis Colts
79. Atlanta Falcons
80. Baltimore Ravens
81. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Lions)
82. Minnesota Vikings
83. Carolina Panthers
84. Green Bay Packers
85. Pittsburgh Steelers
86. Los Angels Chargers
87. Miami Dolphins (from Eagles)
88. Jacksonville Jaguars
89. Chicago Bears
90. San Francisco 49ers (from Texans via Dolphins)
91. Las Vegas Raiders (from Bills via Texans)
92. Dallas Cowboys (from 49ers)
93. Los Angeles Rams
94. Miami Dolphins (from Broncos)
95. New England Patriots
96. Seattle Seahawks
97*. Minnesota Vikings
98*. Philadelphia Eagles
99*. Pittsburgh Steelers
100^. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Lions)
* Compensatory Picks
^ 2020 Resolution JC-2A pick