No. 21: Dallas Cowboys via Pittsburgh Steelers – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Dallas double-dips into the secondary pool, with Clemson's top cornerback joining the defense. Terrell, a longtime college star, is a viable selection for the Cowboys as they fully reshape their group of defensive backs. He can survive in both man and zone-heavy schemes, adding that extra level of versatility and skill for America's Team.
No. 22: Los Angeles Chargers – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
The 2026 safety class is one of the best on paper in recent memory, with McNeil-Warren being another prospect in that top tier. He can work anywhere on a defensive alignment and has the scheme fluidity to play every snap. Los Angeles adds a lengthy defender with three-level playmaking potential and impressive raw athleticism.
No. 23: San Francisco 49ers via Philadelphia Eagles – Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
With Cleveland and a likely offensive line selection looming, San Francisco bites and strikes a deal with an NFC rival to draft an intriguing developmental tackle. Max Iheanachor is light on his feet and can move better than most prospects, and he has decent overall technique, but he will have to improve his overall power output. The clock is ticking for the 49ers to find a successor to Trent Williams, and the Sun Devil is an OT with everything needed to become just that.
No. 24: Cleveland Browns (via JAX) – Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Speed-to-power transitions will be a main focus of Lomu's progression, but the Browns aren't exactly in a "Super Bowl or bust" time frame. He's another athletic tackle with movement skills and a realistic future as a stable blocker for a number of years. Getting him extended playing time early on won't be a problem for Cleveland, and here they're willing to give him time to work through the kinks in his game before their contending window opens.
No. 25: Chicago Bears – Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
Mesidor's age could lead to a fall on draft night, but younger, project-type prospects aren't the profile that Chicago will be targeting. His pass-rushing skills are there, and his film screams "productive edge rusher" at the NFL level. Transitioning to the professional game projects to be smoother for him than most pass rushers, and the Bears could get a quick return on investment if he can be relied on early on.