Winners (Browns) and losers (Steelers whiff on Drew Allar) of NFL Draft Day 2

Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft might not have carried the same weight as the first round , but the stakes were still significant throughout the order. Eight teams finally made their first selections after sitting out Day 1, while other franchises carried on filling out their classes. With a number of big names coming off the board , some organizations seized on opportunities to address key deficiencies and build for the future.

Others, however, raised questions about the path they're taking in the roster-building process. Here are the biggest winners and losers of Rounds 2 and 3 in the 2026 NFL Draft: Winners of NFL draft Day 2 Cleveland Browns The immediate and impressive returns on last year's draft class were perhaps the only non-Myles Garrett silver lining for the Browns last fall. With Todd Monken taking over as coach and uncertainty lingering at quarterback, Cleveland needed to continue refurbishing its roster with another infusion of the young talent it long lacked.

And Andrew Berry appears to have delivered once again. After landing Spencer Fano and KC Concepcion in the first round, Cleveland struck it big on Day 2 with wide receiver Denzel Boston and safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, either of whom would have been entirely reasonable choices at the No. 24 overall pick the night before.

Boston can open up back-shoulder throws and more deep heaves for the offense, while McNeil-Warren can help match up against tight ends and lock down the middle. Third-round offensive tackle Austin Barber offers some upside as a developmental option up front. The Terrell family Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.