No. 21: Pittsburgh Steelers – Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
The Steelers' interior offensive line has been a constant stable of talent, and Olaivavega Ioane would help continue the trend of it being a strength. His pass blocking is an unquestionably elite trait, making him available as a plug-and-play starter on the line. He eats up defensive linemen with ease and makes for a steady prospect that might end up decently outperforming his eventual draft position.
No. 22: Los Angeles Chargers – Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
This would be a clear case of reaching for a prospect based on positional need, but, in the Chargers' case, it's a needed tradeoff. Their offensive line was as bad as it gets, with the interior being the main cause for concern. Chase Bisontis is no slouch and is certainly capable of working his way into Day 1 of the draft. If Los Angeles decides they can't wait until later in the draft to improve the position, the Aggie lineman could be where their thought process takes them.
No. 23: Philadelphia Eagles – Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
Perennial All-Pro Lane Johnson has made it clear that his future in the NFL isn't very long, and a plan for his absence will need to be put in place soon. General Manager Howie Roseman has always been one to jump on problems before they arise, and this may be no different. Kadyn Proctor needs some work to be fully ready to face NFL pass rushers in heavy doses, and this would be a landing spot where he can do exactly that.
No. 24: Cleveland Browns (via JAX) – Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
After attacking receiver earlier in Round 1, the next rational step is to work on the trenches with their other top pick. Using the selection they received from Jacksonville as a part of the Travis Hunter trade in last year's draft, I have them taking Clemson's Blake Miller. An experienced outside blocker, he could play his way into earning a starting job as the team's right tackle entering 2026, giving him the opportunity to learn and grow with the rest of the young roster.
No. 25: Chicago Bears – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
The Bears will be without Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byard moving into next season, and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is more than a serviceable replacement. They can't afford to leave the safety room as is, and the Toledo product is one of the most productive safeties out there. He can be a dual-threat weapon as a coverage defender and run stopper, which would give Chicago a talented defensive back to join their quest for NFC North dominance.
No. 26: Buffalo Bills: TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Drafting T.J. Parker, wherever he gets taken, is betting on his traits developing quickly. There are issues with his current state as a player, but the flashes of what he can be are just as plentiful. Stepping up their pass rush production might be near the top of Buffalo's offseason plans, which was evident when they gave Bradley Chubb a 3-year contract earlier in free agency. This move would add another body to their EDGE group, and one who could build off of a strong pre-draft process and become a dependable pass rusher.