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2026 NFL Draft Day 2's most head-scratching picks, from Carson Beck to Nate Boerkircher
NFL teams made several reaches and value picks, while nine tight ends were drafted through three rounds, tying a common-draft-era record.
- Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft concluded Friday, with eight tight ends selected across 68 picks in the second and third rounds, sparking debate over positional strategy.
- San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan selected Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd overall pick, passing on Denzel Boston, who was widely considered a first-round talent.
- Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone drafted Texas A&M tight end Nate Boerkircher at pick 56, despite the team already having Brenton Strange entrenched at the position after his career-best 46 catches last season.
- Las Vegas Raiders management prioritized defense with their first two selections before addressing the offensive line with Trey Zuhn III at pick 91; Arizona Cardinals used a third-round pick on experienced quarterback Carson Beck.
- With only three running backs selected through 100 picks—tying the fewest in three rounds since 1967—teams navigated a shift in positional emphasis, including York Giants wideout Malachi Fields and Miami Dolphins receiver Caleb Douglas.
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2026 NFL Draft Day 2's most head-scratching picks, from Carson Beck to Nate Boerkircher
Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and there were plenty of surprises.
·Billings, United States
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