No. 11: Miami Dolphins – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
The Dolphins need a major overhaul in the defensive secondary. They need a player with the skillset and attitude to be the top corner on defense. They find that in LSU’s Mansoor Delane who has skyrocketed up the draft big board at the position due to his ability to diagnose routes and his aggressive in mirroring receivers and limiting their production. Most notably, he is a discipline defender with zero penalties in 200-plus snaps. He also gets physical down in the box in run support.
- Second round pick (No. 43): Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
- Third round pick (No. 75): CJ Daniels, WR, Miami (FL)
No. 12: Dallas Cowboys – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
The Cowboys address their need at linebacker with the selection of Ohio State’s Sonny Styles. This has been a favorite at this spot for the Cowboys as in Styles they get the sideline-to-sideline defender they have been looking for. Styles also brings a level of versatility and skill to the position that will help the defensive overhaul the Cowboys are expected to make in the offseason.
- Second round pick (No. 44): Traded to the New York Jets
- Third round pick (No. 76): Traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
No. 13: Los Angeles Rams– Spencer Fano, T, Utah
The Rams go offensive line with their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft with the selection of Utah’s Spencer Fano. Noted as one of the top tackles in the nation, Fano is the ideal replacement for the now retired right tackle Rob Havenstein. At 6-foot-6, 302 pounds, Fano is noted for his elite run blocking, but has the toughness and technique to emerge as a top pass protector at the next level.Â
- Second round pick (No. 61): Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
No. 14: Baltimore Ravens – Peter Woods, DL, Clemson
The Ravens do have a huge need at edge rusher, but with Peter Woods still on the board, they take the versatile defensive lineman with their top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Standing at 6-foot-3, 310 pounds, Woods is an explosive force in the middle but has the quickness and athleticism to play edge and get after the passer much like a Jeffrey Simmons. Woods racked up 5.0 sacks in 2025 and could be more of a pocket collapsar playing alongside Pro Bowler Justin Madubuike and Travis Jones in a 3-4 scheme.
- Second round pick (No. 45): Monroe Freeling, T, Georgia
- Third round pick (No. 80): Joshua Josephs
No. 15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Cashius Howell, ED, Texas A&M
With Hasson Reddick unlikely to return, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers add another edge rusher to the mix with the selection of Texas A&M’s Cashius Howell. With great burst and technique as an edge rusher, Howell brings a consistent pass rush to the Buccaneers’ defense along with Yaya Diaby. Howell racked up 11.5 sacks in 2025 which led the SEC. While he does need to improve on his run defense, he has the ceiling to be an All-Pro caliber pass rusher in the NFL.
- Second round pick (No. 46): Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
- Third round pick (No. 77): Darrell Jackson Jr., DL, Florida State