Who are the best available players heading into Round 2 of the NFL Draft?

Welcome to our Round 2 NFL Draft breakdown! As the first round wraps up, we shift our focus to some of the best remaining talent available. Round 2 is often where teams find those hidden gems—players with a ton of potential who may have slipped through the cracks or whose skill sets are tailor-made for the next level. From explosive athletes to high-IQ players, this round is packed with future stars who could make an immediate impact. Let’s dive into the top available players and break down what makes them stand out in this year’s draft class!
The top player on the board in my opinion is Will Johnson of Michigan. The Browns hold the 33rd pick in the 2nd round which is the first pick of the round, and I think they would be crazy to not pass on him. Let’s look at best 25 players still available.
- Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
- Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
- Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
- Mike Green, DE, Marshall
- Donovan Ezeiruaku, DE, Boston College
- TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
- Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
- Alreontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
- Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
- Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
- Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
- Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
- Landon Jackson, DE, Arkansas
- Jared Wilson, C, Georgia
- Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
- Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
- Shermar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
- Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
- Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
- Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
- Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
- Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
- Nic Scourton, DE, Texas A&M
- Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
- Ozzy Trapilo, OL, Boston College
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