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The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft has concluded, leaving several top prospects available for Round 2. Teams will have the opportunity to select from 21 standout players who could become future stars.
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is over, having brought a few surprises and a flurry of late-night trades with it.
That means most of the big name prospects have already been claimed, but a vast sea of difference makers remains for the 32 franchises set to cast their nets in round two and beyond. Day 2 will deliver 68 more draft picks, several of whom will become valued starters for the teams that selected them. A few will rise to Pro Bowl status or better, delivering a massive return on investment on dirt cheap rookie contracts.
Who are the best players available after round one? If you're looking for help against the pass, plenty of great secondary talent remains available. If you're looking for a quarterback, well, uh, things aren't quite as optimistic.
Here are the 21 best remaining prospects after the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Nov 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) intercepts the pass thrown to Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Junior Sherrill (0) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Who is he? Sticky corner who looks the part, missed 2025 due to a torn ACL, then lit up his pro day workout to remain firmly in the top 20.
Who is he? Long, rangy safety with preternatural ball skills and the ability to impact the game on the ground or through the air.
The top players available include 21 standout prospects, with notable talent in secondary positions.
The best remaining prospects include strong talent in the secondary, while quarterback options are limited.
There are 68 more draft picks available in Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Several of the remaining players could become valued starters or even Pro Bowl players, providing significant returns on investment.
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Who is he? A.J. Terrell's little brother, who plays like it.
Who is he? Slightly too-small off-ball linebacker who remains incredibly productive and able to adjust to anything.
Who is he? Either A.J. Brown or Treylon Burks, thanks to a big frame, dynamic speed, solid hands and questions left to answer.
Who is he? Three-down edge presence whose strength shined in the jump from Bowling Green to A&M and should be similarly useful on Sunday.
Who is he? The latest blue-chip athlete out of Georgia primed to raise Howie Roseman's eyebrow.
Who is he? Prototypical NFL edge rusher coming off a down year after his 11-sack 2024.
Who is he? Double-team demander and dispatcher in the middle.
Who is he? Lock solid interior lineman who is an unsexy pick but can create sexy results (seven-yard runs).
Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) swats the ball from Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) during the second quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images
Who is he? Beefy edge presence who lacks elite speed but makes up for it in his ability to thrive through contact.
Who is he? Interior stalwart with experience playing tackle in the SEC and versatility to be an asset at multiple positions.
Who is he? The ideal of what you'd expect from an Iowa lineman with All-Pro capabilities, short arms be damned.
Who is he? A supercharged Mike Gesicki, whose blocking is a concern but holy moly can he create havoc in the slot.
Who is he? Big bodied wideout and big play machine with questions to answer about shaking coverage, especially at the line.
Who is he? An immovable, gap-shooting run-game roadblock deserving of the name "Big Citrus."
Who is he? Aggressive corner who wants to press WR1s into a fine paste.
Who is he? Power pass rusher who could use a few more ways to win but has the strength to keep knocking NFL tackles backward.
Who is he? End with a great first step and great cardio but a smaller-than-ideal frame.
Who is he? Do-everything off-ball linebacker who can handle duties in coverage or crash to the line of scrimmage to erase run plays or bring value on a blitz.
Who is he? Long, lean and stupid-fast wideout with boom/bust potential who needs to add more tools to his box.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: 21 best players available for Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft