No. 26: Buffalo Bills – Akheem Mesidor, ED, Miami (FL)
As pressed as the Bills will be to add a top receiving option for Josh Allen, they address a bigger need with the selection of Akheem Mesidor with the No. 26 overall pick. Allen and the offense will be fine, but defensively, the Bills face a situation where they can lose two of their top edge defenders in free agency. If A.J. Epenesa and Joey Bosa do not return, edge rusher becomes top priority.
No. 27: San Francisco 49ers– Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
A player impressing at the NFL Combine is Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. With his draft stock already rising prior to the Combine, McNeil-Warren catapults into the first round and gives the 49ers the safety who could serve as a replacement for Jason Pinnock if he leaves in free agency.
No. 28: Houston Texans – Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama
Kadyn Proctor to the Houston Texans at No. 28 gives then more help along the offensive line and that blindside protection CJ Stroud needs. He is also versatile enough where his size can be used in other areas like an occasional full back.
No. 29: Los Angeles Rams – Caleb Lomu, T, Utah
With the big move to land Caleb Downs, the Rams use their second first round pick to address the offensive line. With Rob Havenstein retiring, they add his replacement with the selection of Utah’s Caleb Lomu, a 6-foot-6, 308-pound athletic tackle who didn’t allow a single sack in the 2025 college football season.
No. 30: Denver Broncos – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
With Sadiq off the board, the Broncos look towards the wide receiver position to land another weapon for Bo Nix and the offense. With the selection of KC Concepcion, they get an explosive playmaker who is also a lethal punt returner. In a deep TE class, the Broncos can address that need later in the draft.
No. 31: New England Patriots – T.J. Parker, ED, Clemson
The Patriots address edge rusher with a player who was once projected as a top 10 pick. Can Mike Vrabel get the best out of Clemson product T.J. Parker? Getting him at No. 31 could be considered a steal if he showcases the player he was in 2024 and during the 2026 Senior Bowl.
No. 32: Seattle Seahawks – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The Super Bowl champions get a steal here as Clemson’s Avieon Terrell slides down the board. With key players in the secondary hitting free agency, the idea here is that the Seahawks will need to at least replace one of them. Terrell can fit the bill while also giving them another player who finds ways to create turnovers.