NFL Draft Day 2: Emotional Highs & Questionable Picks

Night 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft brought emotional highs, some awkward vibes, and solid picks

across the board.

In Pittsburgh, Cardinals running back James Conner handled a tough spot like a pro when

asked about his team's new third overall running back pick.

Calling the rookie a beast despite his own role, shrinking.

The Cardinals doubled down by grabbing quarterback Carson Beck later, shaking up their plans

with vets like Jacobi Berset already in place.

Winners stood out clear.

The brown snag first round talent like wide receivers, Denzel Boston, and Kasey

Concepcion, plus Lyman Spencer Fano, building a deep roster even, without a clear franchise,

QB.

Arizona's early running bag grab looks smarter after they added guard chased by Santas to

fix run-blocking.

Houston bolstered their stacked defense with tackle Caden McDonald at 36 overall, while

the Jets stole corner D'Angelo Ponds for his speed, and instincts.

These felt the feels with Falcons picking Avion Terrell to join his brother AJ, and McDonald

tearing up on stage before predicting a Texan super.

Bowl run.

Pittsburgh Flair hit hard too, from Steelers star Cameron Hayward's draft hosting slip-up

to new Lyman Max Iron Acor, hyping with Wiz Khalifa, plus.

A surprise whiz in Brett Michael's stage jam, question marks linger though.

Cardinals taking back in round 3, felt off with roster holes elsewhere, like right tackle.

The 49ers reach for Ole Miss receiver, Dejon Stribling, over bigger threats like Boston.

Raiders passed on Ponds or Boston for corner, trade in Stukes, and Steelers added Penn State

QB Drew Aller-Late, hedging bets behind Aaron Rodgers.

Without going bold early, Day 2 sets up intriguing battles ahead, with these moves either sparking

turnarounds or testing front offices come fall.

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