NFL Mock Draft Round 2: Eagles give Vic Fangio a chess piece; Giants land DB to replace bust

New York’s defense needs a playmaking safety like McNeil-Warren. He forced three fumbles this past season. The Giants would start him at safety and bench third-year player Tyler Nubin.

(38) Texans: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

Houston beefs up its interior defensive line with the massive McDonald. He defeats double-team blocks and closes down running lanes.

(39) Browns: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson

Parker is a well-rounded run defender and pass rusher. He would be a good complement to Myles Garrett.

(40) Chiefs: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville

Kansas City could believe that superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes can make Bell a star.

(41) Bengals: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

McCoy’s slide ends here. He’s a top-10 talent who has fallen due to injury concerns.

(42) Saints: D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana

New Orleans takes the undersized Ponds to give its secondary an edge.

(43) Dolphins: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama

Bernard could become a reliable wide receiver for new Miami quarterback Malik Willis. He does everything well.

(44) Jets: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

Hood fits New York’s man-coverage scheme perfectly. He’s physical and quick.

(45) Ravens: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss

Baltimore gives Lamar Jackson a big wide receiver to target downfield.

(46) Buccaneers: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech

Rodriguez’s instincts and playmaking ability would be a good fit in Tampa Bay’s defense.

(47) Colts: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia

Allen fills a massive need at linebacker for the Colts. He’s a strong, physical linebacker with good short-area quickness.

(48) Falcons: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia

Miller would improve Atlanta’s run defense.

(49) Vikings: Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh

Louis thrives as a blitzer and is sticky in coverage. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will love him.

(50) Lions: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri

Young looks like the perfect Lion. He’s physical against the run.

(51) Panthers: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt

Carolina gives quarterback Bryce Young another tall weapon.

(52) Packers: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech

Hunter could help anchor Green Bay’s run defense.

(53) Steelers: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia

Branch could become Pittsburgh’s most dangerous weapon as a rookie.

54 Eagles: Treydan Stukes, S, Arizona

Stukes was a productive player for the Wildcats and offers nickel/safety versatility. He would help the Eagles run multiple looks and fill the starting safety need. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio would love him.

(55) Chargers: Dominique Orange, DT, Iowa State

Orange would make Los Angeles stronger upfront.

(56) Jaguars: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

Hill would help Jacksonville replace All-Pro Devin Lloyd.

(57) Bears: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina

The Bears need more secondary depth. Cisse could challenge Tyrique Stevenson for snaps next season and take over as the starter in 2027.

(58) 49ers: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M

Howell gives the 49ers more juice off the edge.

(59) Texans: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma

Thomas teams up with Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter to create one of the league’s best pass rushes.

(60) Bears: Derrick Moore, EDGE**, Michigan**

Moore is a power rusher. His skill set could quickly translate to the NFL.

(61) Rams: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee

Los Angeles adds a deep threat on offense.

(62) Broncos: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State

Broncos coach Sean Payton has been searching for a starting tight end over the last two years. Klare could be his answer.

(63) Patriots: Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan

Barham could help lead New England’s pass rush. He’s super explosive.

(64) Seahawks: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

Terrell is small and a step slow, but he makes up for that with good instincts and playmaking ability.

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