No. 21: Pittsburgh Steelers – Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
The Steelers select Peter Woods with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The team has other dire needs, but the high ceiling of Woods is hard to pass up here as one of the goals for the Steelers is to find a long-term successor to Cameron Heyward who is up there in age and in the final year of his contract.
No. 22: Los Angeles Chargers – Akheem Mesidor, ED, Miami (FL)
The Chargers add a younger edge rusher to the mix with the selection of former Hurricanes star Akheem Mesidor at No. 22. L.A. is brought back Khalil Mack, but they need a long-term solution and Mesidor has the type of explosiveness off the edge to add some electricity to the Bolts’ pass rush.
No. 23: Philadelphia Eagles – Blake Miller, T, Clemson
The Eagles find their solution at tackle with the selection of Clemson’s Blake Miller. As a player who has been rising up the draft boards, Miller provides depth at the tackle position and a successor to Lane Johnson who is approaching the end of his NFL career.
No. 24: Miami Dolphins via Cleveland Browns – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
The Dolphins trade the No. 30 overall pick and a mid-round pick to the browns for No. 24 to select Jordyn Tyson who is still on the board. The Dolphins get a player, when healthy, who could replace the production of Jaylen Waddle. Concerns over his health is the reason he slides, but when he’s on the field, he’s as good as they come in this draft.
No. 25: Chicago Bears – Keldric Faulk, DL, Auburn
Keldric Faulk isn’t the defensive lineman the Bears covet for the middle of their defensive line, but he is a prototypical defensive end who gives them another run defender who can create some rush off the edge.