No. 26: Buffalo Bills – Kadyn Proctor, OL, Alabama
Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
With this pick, we go against the consensus of penciling in the top wide receiver to the Buffalo Bills. Instead, like the Lions earlier, the Bills think ahead to the future at left tackle. Kadyn Proctor could develop into a talented tackle at the next level with proper coaching and weight training, and could contribute inside at guard right away for the Bills, protecting Josh Allen.
No. 27: San Francisco 49ers – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Right now, it’s looking like the wide receivers on the San Francisco 49ers roster heading into 2026 will be Ricky Pearsall, Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Watkins, and Jacob Cowing. Not exactly a top-tier bunch. KC Concepcion could be utilized as a dynamic weapon in Kyle Shanahan’s offense, as well as a returner on special teams.
No. 28: Houston Texans – Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Kayden McDonald | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Kayden McDonald is an elite run defender with enough upside to optimize an already elite defensive unit for the Houston Texans. Between Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter, McDonald could make a difference on all three downs at the next level.
No. 29: Los Angeles Rams – Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Alabama Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson | SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Having already utilized the extra first-round pick from the Atlanta Falcons on a starting right tackle, the Rams shift their focus to the future of the quarterback position. With Matthew Stafford playing at an MVP level, Ty Simpson could come in and truly learn from one of the best. Both gunslinger-type quarterbacks, this could be a perfect pairing and make for a seamless transition whenever Stafford does decide to retire.
No. 30: Denver Broncos – Lee Hunter, DL, Texas Tech
Texas Tech’s Lee Hunter | Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
If John Frankin-Myers leaves the Denver Broncos in free agency, the team could look to the draft to fill that role. Lee Hunter lived in the backfield throughout his college career, racking up 31 tackles for loss in his last three collegiate seasons at UCF and Texas Tech, and could have similar production as part of an impressive Denver defense.
No. 31: New England Patriots – Caleb Lomu, OL, Utah
Utah Utes offensive lineman Caleb Lomu | Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Watching the New England Patriots throughout the playoffs made it evident that they need to further address the offensive line. They used their first round pick on Will Campbell last year, who the team asserts is their left tackle moving forward, but adding another option wouldn’t hurt. Whether he plays left tackle, right tackle, or bumps inside to guard, Caleb Lomu has all the traits to develop into an elite lineman in the NFL.
No. 32: Seattle Seahawks – Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Brandon Cisse | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
With Tariq Woolen set to hit free agency, the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks could use another talented corner to pair with Devon Witherspoon.