No. 26: Buffalo Bills: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
A sturdy, powerful run stopper and blitz threat, Matt Milano's position would be in good hands with Anthony Hill Jr. He's young, could contribute quite early, and tinkering with his coverage skills and instincts might yield a downright star if everything goes well. He doesn't miss tackles, is brutally violent at the contact point, and has forced enough turnovers to give Buffalo faith in their future at linebacker.
No. 27: San Francisco 49ers – Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
San Francisco added Osa Odighizuwa through a trade with the Cowboys to improve their interior defensive line, but work still needs to be done on the edge. Akheem Mesidor, a heavily experienced defender, should have a fairly smooth transition to the NFL. He could slot in as a starting edge rusher as a rookie, giving the 49ers some extra pass rush help.
No. 28: Houston Texans – Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
The Texans' defense was a vaunted unit in 2025, and giving them another piece might be tagged as a luxury pick, but there is a genuine need for pass rush production on the interior. Caleb Banks might be the best pass-rushing defensive lineman in the class, making offensive linemen's lives extremely difficult when faced with trying to guard their stockpile of defensive talent.
No. 29: Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR) – Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
Pass rush is a clear area of need for Kansas City, and while Keldric Faulk might not address that immediately, he fits the mold of a player NFL teams have taken on Day 1 time and time again. He's an elite run-defending edge rusher and still possesses the traits to be a dangerous pass rusher down the line. Developing him under Steve Spagnuolo might be the best outlook for him, and the Chiefs could be repaid heavily for their investment.
No. 30: Miami Dolphins (via DEN) – Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Malik Willis likely won't be around for the long haul, and Miami jumps the gun here and takes a chance on a developmental project at quarterback. Ty Simpson has his issues, but it'd be foolish to say that he has no chance of becoming a franchise signal caller. A second 1st rounder gives the Dolphins flexibility to make this move, taking a chance on the Alabama captain.
No. 31: New England Patriots – Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Anyone who watched the Super Bowl should be aware of the issues facing New England along the offensive line. They should have their interior linemen locked up after the signing of Alijah Vera-Tucker, but the uncertain future of Will Campbell at left tackle and the elder statesman Morgan Moses at right tackle don't solidify a stable plan for the long term. Caleb Lomu is the best tackle available at this spot, and can work in as a swing tackle with the expectation of moving into a tackle position when one opens up.
No. 32: Seattle Seahawks – Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
The Seahawks haven't done much to refuel their rushing attack after losing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker Jr. to free agency, and they're in a position where taking a running back this early is reasonable. Jadarian Price has the tools needed to be an effective and efficient back in the Seattle backfield, filling one of their most important current gaps.