2026 NFL Draft Day 2 best available: Jermod McCoy, Denzel Boston, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren headline group
SkimNews Take
The rapid movement of the first round suggests teams are prioritizing specific archetypes, potentially leaving a deeper pool of diverse talent for Day 2 than in previous years.
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- Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft begins Friday night, continuing the event in Pittsburgh after a swift first round.
- Jermod McCoy (Tennessee) is the highest‑ranked cornerback still available at #6 on the Day 2 board.
- Denzel Boston (Washington) remains on the board at #45, offering a proven wide‑receiver option for teams needing depth.
- Emmanuel McNeil‑Warren (Toledo) sits at #22 as a safety, giving clubs a versatile defensive back to consider.
- Pick No. 33 was made at 7:12 p.m. ET, four minutes earlier than the previous year’s schedule, highlighting a compressed draft timeline.
- ESPN reports that Round 1 has concluded, matching SKIMNEWS' timeline and setting the stage for Day 2 activity.
Why it matters: NFL teams that select Jermod McCoy, Denzel Boston or Emmanuel McNeil‑Warren at pick No. 33 on Friday night secure a proven defensive back, boosting roster depth and likely increasing ticket revenue.
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