PFF ranks biggest steals and reaches from Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

4 articles · Updated · Pro Football Focus · Apr 25

San Francisco selected WR De'Zhaun Stribling at No. 33 despite his No. 112 PFF ranking, while Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and CJ Allen fell to picks 58 and 53, well below their board positions.
Other notable value picks included Avieon Terrell and Cashius Howell, while teams reached for prospects like Nate Boerkircher and Tyler Onyedim, who were selected far above their projected draft slots.
Day 2 saw team-specific draft boards diverge from consensus rankings, with pronounced gaps between PFF’s evaluations and actual selections, reflecting differing priorities and strategies among NFL franchises.

Why did a player with 'first-round buzz' like Emmanuel McNeil-Warren fall to pick 58?

What does the 49ers' shocking reach for Stribling reveal about their overall strategy?

Which of these surprise draft picks has the most fantasy football potential this season?

Are Day 2 'reaches' like De'Zhaun Stribling actually smarter picks than celebrated 'steals'?

Which Day 2 sleeper has the best chance to become a superstar like Puka Nacua?

Is the public draft analysis industry becoming increasingly irrelevant to actual NFL decisions?