Bradley Locker

Following eight trades on Thursday during the first round — and 21 of the 50 best players on PFF’s Big Board still up for grabs — we should be in store for more fireworks Friday night. Here’s a predictive look at how the second round could play out, starting with the 49ers.

After a frenetic first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bradley Locker evaluates eight position groups that are markedly better overnight.

The reality is that every team wants to assemble a robust draft class. But for certain organizations, there’s even more pressure to get it right.

An underappreciated part of the draft puzzle is how top selections impact players that are already on a roster. These 10 names could see their playing time affected in 2026.

Utilizing signature PFF metrics, Bradley Locker looks under the hood at eight 2026 NFL Draft prospects who could perform better than expected.

Bradley Locker researches the last 10 years of first-round trades happening on Day 1 of the NFL Draft to project what we might see in 2026.

Bradley Locker examines every NFL team's biggest need in the 2026 Draft, with several squads looking for linebacker help.

The Cowboys move up nine spots for a star in-state edge rusher, while the Rams take Jordyn Tyson at No. 13.

Love's elite profile matches up well with four teams who pick in the top seven of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Utilizing PFF's Mock Draft Simulator, these five player-team pairings may be common — but don't make much sense.

These five selections, which are among the most-common picks in PFF's Mock Draft Simulator, would be slam dunks.

Every year, unexpected names creep into the NFL Draft's first round. These five players could fit the bill in 2026.

These 10 free agents may not be signed yet, but they still present major upside to NFL teams.

Bradley Locker breaks down the trend of young, top free agents receiving one-year contracts in the 2026 free agency cycle.

Bradley Locker examines recent marquee trades for elite NFL players and why the trend represents a philosophical change.

With the first two days of free agency complete, Bradley Locker analyzes 10 units that could perform significantly better in 2026.

Although prospects like Russell Wilson and Brock Purdy have excelled despite being shorter, most height outliers at quarterback haven't found their footing in the NFL.

While quarterbacks like Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy highlight late-round success stories, the vast majority of non-first-round quarterbacks haven't latched on in the NFL.

Bradley Locker takes a look at 10 free agents who may garner massive deals in the coming weeks, but who have to address potential concerns about their performances.

Bradley Locker gives each NFL team its perfect three-round draft haul based on current needs.