NFL Draft live tracker: Day Two
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL Draft continues with picks from the second and third rounds, featuring notable selections like WR De'Zhaun Stribling by the 49ers and DT Kayden McDonald by the Texans.
Key points
- 2026 NFL Draft second and third rounds ongoing
- San Francisco 49ers select WR De'Zhaun Stribling
- Houston Texans draft DT Kayden McDonald
- Buffalo Bills pick EDGE T.J. Parker
- Emotional moment for Kayden McDonald at the draft
Here is our tracker to keep up with all the picks in the second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.
33 - San Francisco 49ers - WR De'Zhaun Stribling - Ole Miss
The @49ers just got a TRUE DEEP THREAT in De’Zhaun Stribling from Ole Miss. This guy PUNISHES cushions. 4.36 speed that is instant and he gets vertical in a hurry to scare defenders. Day 1 he will stretch the field and create big plays for everybody around him. Brock Purdy just… pic.twitter.com/jNoAmndIKz
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 24, 2026
34 - Arizona Cardinals - G Chase Bisontis - Texas A&M
No. 34 pick is in: #Cardinals have selected Texas A&M G Chase Bisontis, per sources. pic.twitter.com/0l9yLC1Zkh
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz\_Report) April 24, 2026
35 - Buffalo Bills - EDGE T.J. Parker - Clemson
With the No. 35 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @BuffaloBills select T.J. Parker.
NFL Draft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/tM9xyM4ToH
— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
36 - Houston Texans - DT Kayden McDonald - Ohio State
HEARTWARMING: Ohio State superstar DT Kayden McDonald McDonald was CRYING with tears flowing after the #Texans drafted him.
Kayden was expected to be a first round pick and was one of two players left in the green room.
What a beautiful moment.
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) April 24, 2026
37 - New York Giants - CB Colton Hood - Tennessee
With the No. 37 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Giants select Colton Hood.
NFL Draft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/rXQgSVbrRx
— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
38 - Las Vegas Raiders - DB Treydan Stukes - Arizona
The #Raiders picked Arizona CB Treydan Stukes at No. 38.
A former walk-on, Stukes is a versatile, instinctive DB who can play inside or out, finishing his career with 29 PBUs and 7 INTs. He is likely going to be a nickel in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/DoYfP5Fjh5
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 24, 2026
39 - Cleveland Browns - WR Denzel Boston - Washington
No. 39 pick is in: #Browns have selected Washington WR Denzel Boston, per sources. pic.twitter.com/TZweZ2RfF7
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz\_Report) April 24, 2026
40 - Kansas City Chiefs - EDGE R. Mason Thomas - Oklahoma
No. 40 pick is in: #Chiefs have selected Oklahoma EDGE R. Mason Thomas, per sources. pic.twitter.com/7SwHiyVN2p
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz\_Report) April 24, 2026
41 - Cincinnati Bengals - EDGE Cashius Howell - Texas A&M
Cashius Howell ➡️ Cincinnati Bengals @TheTalentCode “Howell has first step explosiveness and has proven that he knows how to get to the quarterback. The Bengals have been looking for an ace edge rusher I believe this is the guy”
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) April 24, 2026
42 - New Orleans Saints - DT Christian Miller - Georgia
2.42 New Orleans Saints - Georgia IDL Christen Miller
Not bad but not the best pick or most important need here imo. Love the player though
Grade: C+ pic.twitter.com/RbLs81HeVB
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL\_DF) April 24, 2026
43 - Miami Dolphins - LB Jacob Rodriguez - Texas Tech
The Miami Dolphins just selected the next Zach Thomas. Love Jacob Rodriquez!
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) April 24, 2026
44 - Detroit Lions - EDGE Derrick Moore - Michigan
Lions are drafting Michigan DE Derrick Moore. pic.twitter.com/t0GKKlQKEg
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz\_Report) April 24, 2026
45 - Baltimore Ravens - EDGE Zion Young - Missouri
Ravens select EDGE Zion Young with the No. 45 overall pick. pic.twitter.com/ivPg3g3w47
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) April 24, 2026
46 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - LB Josiah Trotter - Missouri
Josiah Trotter was drafted in round 2 with pick 46 in the 2026 draft class. He does not qualify for a #RAS due to a lack of measurements.pic.twitter.com/STbS0ICciK
— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 25, 2026
47 - Pittsburgh Steelers - WR Germie Bernard - Alabama
After trading up, the Steelers get a receiver: It's Alabama's Germie Bernard at No. 47.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2026 *This article originally appeared on Draft Wire: NFL Draft live tracker: Day Two*
Q&A
Who were the top picks in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The top picks included WR De'Zhaun Stribling by the San Francisco 49ers and G Chase Bisontis by the Arizona Cardinals.
What position did Kayden McDonald play and which team drafted him?
Kayden McDonald, a defensive tackle from Ohio State, was drafted by the Houston Texans.
Which player was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Buffalo Bills selected EDGE T.J. Parker from Clemson with the 35th overall pick.
What notable moment occurred when the Texans drafted Kayden McDonald?
Kayden McDonald was emotional and crying after being drafted, as he was expected to be a first-round pick.
