2026 NFL Mock Draft, Day 2: Updated Projections for 2nd, 3rd Rounds
Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling delivers an updated projection for Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft following an action-packed first round.

Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling delivers an updated projection for Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft following an action-packed first round.

The Philadelphia Eagles earn an A+ NFL draft grade for selecting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon to boost the offense.

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman beat the Steelers to the punch.

Why Eagles' Makai Lemon move was the perfect Howie Roseman pick sportingnews.com

Makai Lemon had quite the draft night to begin his NFL career. Lemon, one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL draft, did not hear his name called Thursday through the first 19 picks of the first round. The Dallas Cowboys were also widely expected to pass on Lemon with their 20th … The post Makai Lemon was on the phone with the wrong team after Eagles drafted him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

How Eagles stole Makai Lemon from Steelers while he was on phone with Pittsburgh sportingnews.com
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is now in the books. It was a wild ride with quite a few trades, some surprise picks, and a second quarterback coming off the board at No. 13. Overall, it was a fascinating three hours. How did your team do? Take a look at ClutchPoints’ 2026 […] The post 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 grades for all 32 picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It took almost the entire first round, but the Philadelphia Eagles once again moved up to take USC receiver Makai Lemon at No. 20 in the 2026 NFL Draft. In doing so, they literally foiled the Pittsburgh Steelers’ plan as it unfolded. The Steelers were not only eyeing Lemon with their No. 21 pick, but […] The post Eagles swiped Makai Lemon from Steelers while they were on phone with him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Eagles appeared to have drafted A.J. Brown's replacement.

The Dallas Cowboys have emerged as aggressive players in the Draft, striking an early deal with the Miami Dolphins to secure the No. 11 overall pick. By moving up just one spot, Jerry Jones ensured the arrival of Ohio State standout Caleb Downs, a versatile safety who has earned significant praise from coaching legends. During […] The post Cowboys hoping for Micah Parsons redux with No. 23 pick after Eagles trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Grading the Max Iheanachor pick: Steelers GM Omar Khan just got sniped by Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles in Round 1 A to Z Sports

After the Philadelphia Eagles picked USC WR Makai Lemon in the 2026 NFL Draft, a number of people already are sending WR A.J. Brown packing.

Every year, a new crop of rookies is injected into the fantasy football landscape. Finding the next superstar can change the trajectory of a dynasty roster or be the catalyst behind winning a redraft championship. Makai Lemon joins the Philadelphia Eagles after the team traded up to acquire his services. What does the future, both […]

Makai Lemon gives the Eagles a reliable playmaker at wide receiver, effectively cementing the A.J. Brown trade reports. Here's how Lemon profiles in fantasy football.

What Eagles' Makai Lemon draft pick means for A.J. Brown as June 1 trade looms sportingnews.com

Last time the Eagles made an NFL Draft 1st-round trade with Cowboys? They both got a star sportingnews.com

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to beef up their contingency plan for the expected trade of AJ Brown. Philadelphia made a notable move during Thursday’s NFL Draft. They traded up to the No. 20 pick, sending picks No. 23, 114, and 137 to the Dallas Cowboys in return (along with a seventh-round draft pick in 2027). … The post Eagles add their potential replacement for AJ Brown appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Malachi Lawrence reason Cowboys were happy to trade down with NFC East rival Eagles sportingnews.com

The Philadelphia Eagles made a trade during the 2026 NFL Draft with the Dallas Cowboys. After moving up to No. 20 overall, the front office used the selection on a wide receiver, which is another sign that AJ Brown is pretty much out the door. Reports indicate that the Eagles dealt picks 23, 114, and […] The post Eagles’ trade up with Cowboys another sign AJ Brown is gone appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Why Eagles traded up, and why Cowboys let NFC East rival take their spot for key return sportingnews.com

Kansas City moved up to the No. 6 pick in a deal with the Browns.

Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling delivers immediate grades and in-depth analysis of every first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Many want Caleb Downs and his versatility as a safety. Only a few truly need him.

The Jonathan Greenard trade saga is one of the more interesting side-plots of the 2026 NFL Draft, with the selection process set to go underway in just a few hours time. The former Houston Texan asked to be traded from the Minnesota Vikings due to desires to be paid more than the $19 million he […] The post Trade Leak Suggests Jonathan Greenard Is Heading to the NFC East appeared first on Heavy Sports.
