2026 NFL Draft Rounds 2-3 Reactions: Fantasy Football Impact (Ep. 2003)

April 25, 2026

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The FantasyPros team reacts live to rounds 2-3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on fantasy football implications amid reaches, landing spots, and a heavy run on tight ends. Key developments include shocking wide receiver selections for the 49ers, Browns, and Steelers, plus high-upside tight end fits for the Eagles and others, reshaping early dynasty rookie rankings.

Shocking Wide Receiver Reaches

The 49ers opened round 2 by selecting Ole Miss WR DeJohn Stribling at the top (pick ~33), a move hosts called idiotic and a classic NFL overvaluing of speed (4.34 40). Ranked WR15-23 pre-draft with mediocre yards per route run (87th/46th last two years), Stribling excels in run-after-catch and blocking but lacks a full route tree, projecting as a Debo Samuel role player at best. Fantasy impact: Minimal early production; a third-round rookie draft value despite helium.

Pittsburgh followed with Alabama WR Jeremy Bernard, seen as a late second/early third grader (hosts' WR rankings varied, but low ceiling as WR3 depth). Versatile slot blocker akin to Amon-Ra St. Brown or Romeo Doubs, he fits schematically but duplicates Michael Pittman Jr. and lacks WR2 upside. Fantasy: Better NFL fit than fantasy; prefer over Stribling in dynasty due to RAC edge, but third-rounder at best.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:20) **Intro and Day 1 Recap** - Host Seth recaps Rams' Ty Simpson pick at 13 and Jeremiah Love to Arizona, teases Rounds 2-3 depth.
2 (01:27) **49ers Select DeJohn Stribling (WR, Ole Miss)** - Shock early Round 2 pick of RAC specialist debated as overreach.
3 (04:41) **Browns Select Denzel Boston (WR, Washington)** - Pairs with earlier KC Concepcion, remakes WR room for future QB.
4 (10:31) **Steelers Select Jeremy Bernard (WR, Alabama)** - Slot/YAC fit with Pittman/Metcalf, but low ceiling questioned.
5 (15:42) **Eagles Select Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt)** - TE1 in ranks lands behind Goddard; clear runway post-2026.
6 (22:13) **Jaguars Select Nick Neat Birkenhiker (TE, Texas A&M)** - Low-production blocker at 56th; panel calls worst pick.
7 (27:04) **Texans Select Marlon Klein (TE, Michigan)** - Late-bloomer with high target rate; inline fit with Schultz.

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Show Notes

Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books and has reshaped the landscape for your Dynasty rookie drafts even further! The crew was live on the FantasyPros YouTube channel, breaking down every selection pick-by-pick. The episode features our analysis from the stream on every fantasy-relevant selection from Rounds 2 and 3. Listen to our thoughts on what these landing spots mean for your Redraft and Dynasty leagues.

Join the crew as we analyze the landing spots for the newest wide receivers, a plethora of tight ends, and the lone running back who heard his name called on Friday night. We break down who saw their value skyrocket, which selections we weren't impressed with, and which veterans are now looking over their shoulders.

Join us again on the FantasyPros Dynasty YouTube channel on Saturday night at 7 PM ET to get your dynasty questions answered and to hear our overall dynasty thoughts on the draft as a whole.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
De'Zhaun Stribling (WR, 49ers) - 0:00:52
Russell Brown's analysis on Stribling - 0:03:47
Denzel Boston (WR, Browns) - 0:04:57
Germie Bernard (WR, Steelers) - 0:10:12
Eli Stowers (TE, Eagles) - 0:14:51
Nate Boerkircher (TE, Jaguars) - 0:21:54
Marlin Klein (TE, Texans) - 0:26:46
Max Klare (TE, Rams) - 0:29:20
Pat's analysis on Stribling - 0:33:36
Carson Beck (QB, Cardinals) - 0:34:34
Eli Stowers vs. Kenyon Sadiq analysis - 0:36:59
Sam Roush (TE, Bears) - 0:39:02
Antonio Williams (WR, Commanders) - 0:40:52
Ty Simpson analysis - 0:44:01
Oscar Delp (TE, Saints) - 0:46:51
Malachi Fields (WR, Giants) - 0:47:10
Dynasty Draft Simulator - 0:49:34
Harold Fannin's value with KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston? - 0:49:59
Caleb Douglas (WR, Dolphins) - 0:52:14
Drew Allar (QB, Steelers) - 0:52:43
Zachariah Branch (WR, Falcons) - 0:55:16
Ja'Kobi Lane (WR, Ravens) - 0:57:31
Chris Brazzell II (WR, Panthers) - 1:00:04
Join our Day 3 stream on Saturday, 4/25 at 7 PM ET on the FantasyPros Dynasty YouTube channel - 1:03:01
Ted Hurst (WR, Buccaneers) - 1:04:05
Caleb Douglas analysis - 1:05:02
Will Kacmarek (WR, Dolphins) - 1:05:59
Zavion Thomas (WR, Bears) - 1:06:54
Kaelon Black (RB, 49ers) - 1:08:37
Chris Bell (WR, Dolphins) - 1:10:01
Eli Raridon (TE, Patriots) - 1:11:37

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