The first round had surprises galore, and there are still some extremely exciting players on the board heading into Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Whether you're a dynasty manager getting ready for new landing spots or a redraft whiz with a step ahead on your competition, let's take a look at the top players remaining for fantasy heading into Day 2.
Wide Receivers
Wide receiver contracts are getting expensive. Pair that with the plethora of talent entering the NFL at the position every year, and it shouldn't come as a surprise that there are plenty of wide receivers to watch on Day 2. Between big-bodied deep threats like Lance and Caldwell, and possession receivers like Bernard and Bell, the receivers should fly off the boards this evening.
Top Available Wide Receivers
- Denzel Boston, Washington
- Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee
- Bryce Lance, North Dakota State
- Chris Bell, Louisville
- Ted Hurst, Georgia State
- Germie Bernard, Alabama
- Elijah Sarratt, Indiana
- Skyler Bell, UConn
- Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State
- Deion Burks, Oklahoma
- De'Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss
- Malachi Fields, Notre Dame
- Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati
Prediction for first off the board: Denzel Boston, Pick 35 to the Buffalo Bills
Most likely to slide to Day 3: Deion Burks
Running Backs
After a surprise first-round running back to go with Jeremiyah Love, the running back well has dried up quickly. Singleton, Claiborne, and Johnson can provide immediate value as pass-catchers, while Coleman is a reliable between-the-tackles rusher. After Mike Washington Jr.'s exceptional Combine performance, he shot up most draft boards. If four of these running backs went on day two, it would be a solid evening for fantasy managers.
Top Available Running Backs
- Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas
- Jonah Coleman, Washington
- Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
- Emmett Johnson, Nebraska
- Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
Prediction for first off the board: Mike Washington Jr., Pick 49 to the Minnesota Vikings
Most likely to slip to Day 3: Demond Claiborne