Tight ends were popular selections in the second round and early in the third round, but all project as second- or third-string options on their teams’ depth charts. Only three wide receivers were selected in the second round, while nine were selected in the third round. The only running back selected on Day 2 was Kaelon Black by the San Francisco 49ers at pick No. 90.
Sat, 25 Apr 26 04:00:00 +0000
Following eight trades on Thursday during the first round — and 21 of the 50 best players on PFF’s Big Board still up for grabs — we should be in store for more fireworks Friday night. Here’s a predictive look at how the second round could play out, starting with the 49ers.
Fri, 24 Apr 26 09:15:00 +0000
Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft significantly altered the fantasy football landscape. While Carnell Tate and KC Concepcion landed in positions to dominate targets immediately, veterans like Tyler Allgeier and Mason Taylor saw their workloads threatened by elite incoming talent.
Fri, 24 Apr 26 04:29:38 +0000
While Fernando Mendoza solidified his status as the 1.01 for the Las Vegas Raiders, the real draft-night steals happened in the middle of the board. PFF awarded "Elite" grades to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for snagging disruptive edge Rueben Bain Jr. and the Chicago Bears for landing ball-hawking safety Dillon Thieneman.
Fri, 24 Apr 26 03:50:18 +0000
PFF’s Live Draft Tracker analyzed every selection in real-time, delivering definitive grades for all 32 picks. While Fernando Mendoza solidified the Las Vegas Raiders' future at No. 1 overall, the night was defined by defensive "steals" like Rueben Bain Jr. and Dillon Thieneman.
Fri, 24 Apr 26 03:28:38 +0000
The first night of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh delivered a historic selection in Fernando Mendoza, but the real value may be found on Day 2. After high-profile slides by Reuben Bain Jr. and Dillon Thieneman reshuffled the board, a significant amount of first-round-graded talent remains available for teams picking in Rounds 2 and 3.
Fri, 24 Apr 26 03:18:24 +0000
PFF’s Live Wins Above Average (WAA) Draft Board delivers real-time analysis for every selection, from the first overall pick through the final compensatory selections. By tracking 2025 WAA metrics, it provides a clear, visual breakdown of which front offices are adding the most value throughout the draft.
Thu, 23 Apr 26 19:06:13 +0000
The PFF 2026 NFL Draft Hub is your one-stop shop for everything draft season — from Big Board rankings and mock drafts to scouting reports, combine coverage and daily analysis. Updated every day and built around PFF’s premium tools, it’s the fastest way to find exactly what you’re looking for as the draft board takes shape.
Thu, 23 Apr 26 16:00:00 +0000
To get a sense of where each franchise might be leaning, we turned to the PFF Mock Draft Simulator to identify the most popular selections among fanbases. From potential franchise quarterbacks to game-changing defenders, here’s a look at the picks fans are making the most — with some analysis from PFF’s Lead Draft Analyst Trevor Sikkema’s big board on each player.
Thu, 23 Apr 26 14:10:00 +0000
While PPR-friendly backs dominate the headlines, early-down rushers with double-digit workloads remain the backbone of fantasy flex value. From Penn State’s Kaytron Allen, a zero-fumble powerhouse with an elite 91.3 rushing grade, to Kentucky’s Seth McGowan, a specialized green-zone weapon, PFF identifies the top three early-down grinders.
Thu, 23 Apr 26 12:19:30 +0000-
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