Day 2 and 3 NFL Draft Sleepers To Watch: Oscar Delp and More

Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft brings flashy household names that change the culture and identity of any of their prospective franchises. However, it's on Day 2 and Day 3 that rosters are filled out, immediate needs are met and gems are found. Good teams nail their pick in the top 32, but great teams continue to build throughout the subsequent 225 selections made on Friday and Saturday.

Let's take a second to highlight some of the players who won’t necessarily be the first player at their position to be taken off the board, but will be given the opportunity at the next level. For more NFL Draft coverage, be sure to dive into our NFL Draft Guide.

Day 2 and Day 3 Players to Watch In The 2026 NFL Draft

Antonio Williams | WR

The 2025 season saw Williams’ production dip as a result of greater struggles with the Clemson offense and team as a whole. However, I am willing to bet that Williams is the same player who flashed in 2024. Standing at 6 feet and 187 pounds, Williams primarily profiles as a slot receiver at the next level, but he demonstrated that he could be effective in that role throughout his collegiate career, with 75 catches in 2024. A weapon, especially in the short and intermediate areas of the field, Clemson consistently looked to scheme Williams' space and allow him to make a play, and make plays he would. Outside of his elusive qualities, Williams was also effective at creating separation out of the slot and wasn’t afraid to go up and grab the ball out of the air. He also often lined up in the backfield and threw multiple passes during his time at Clemson.

Michael Taaffe | S

A former walk-on at Texas, Taaffe earned his spot as a starter through his sheer amount of football intelligence and ability to quickly process plays. While he is average as an athlete is an excellent communicator, not afraid to attack short and intermediate routes. He likely won’t be commanding a defense at the next level, but Taaffe excels at playing his role within a defense and could easily contribute to winning football in coverage scenarios as well as through his vast special teams experience. I believe that Taaffe will carve out a position for himself and has a long career ahead of him.

Beau Stephens | OG

A redshirt senior, Stephens has been a staple along the Iowa offense line for years now. A guard with left and right versatility, he is aggressive as a run blocker and finishes the play by bringing his assignment to the turf. Stephens might have short arms and is nothing special as an athlete, but his strong foundation at 6-foot-6 and good posture allow him to mitigate the impact of his weaknesses, particularly in pass protection. Additionally, his quick snap off the line of scrimmage helps him gain a hand advantage in most reps as well as stay disciplined.

Nadame Tucker | EDGE

Tucker is an older prospect at 25.8 years old, but still newer to football than most, as he didn’t put on a football helmet until his senior year of high school. This past season, after transferring into Western Michigan, he dominated with 14 sacks and 41 hurries, a dominant season by all standards, but at a lower level of competition. He does have a level of swiftness off the gun and bends around the line that will be repeatable at the next level, if he even needs to develop his countermoves. Tucker will produce in the league, particularly when being treated as a secondary assignment or priority for an offensive line to gameplay around.

Treydan Stukes | RB

A sixth-year senior in college, Stukes comes to the NFL with not only experience but leadership, this past season being a team captain and defensive anchor at Arizona. He has an extraordinary amount of work ethic, and his coachability will be incredibly attractive to teams across the league, not to mention that he is a great athlete running a 4.33-second 40-yard dash. The combination of which allows him to make plays that he has no business making. His age and prior ACL tear are drawbacks, but his versatility across the secondary should be a strong point for teams looking for prospects with flexibility. His intellect and situational awareness have come across well to teams during the predraft process.

Oscar Delp | TE

Delp is one of the more interesting prospects in the draft when it comes to production versus talent. He had excellent athleticism and incredible straight-line speed for the position, but it never translated at Georgia, despite gaining the starting role. When he did get targeted, Delp demonstrated a great catch radius and tendency to come down with the ball. He is also far from a liability as a blocker and employs a great use of his hands. A mismatch for linebackers, he will immediately be a threat that defenses inevitably will have to pay attention to. His raw upside as a receiver might attract teams far before expected.

Keyshaun Elliott | LB

A productive tackler at Arizona State, Elliott racked up 68 tackles in 2025. With good size at 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds, Elliot was forceful in the run game and powerful enough to consistently shed blocks in pursuit. Elliott is a high-end competitor and consistently hustles to the ball. He has been responsible for communication with the sideline for the past two seasons with the Sun Devils. He remains aware in coverage and has the range to be used in several different packages to blitz the quarterback. He can find a spot immediately on any team through his work ethic and commitment to special teams.

Tyren Montgomery | WR

I had the honor of seeing this guy live as the Blue Streaks took on Johns Hopkins, and he dominated, finishing the season with 1,530 yards and 15 receiving touchdowns. He is a route runner who consistently gets open at all three levels and has a knack for balls that are a toss-up. The fact that he is an older player at 24.7 years and John Carrol plays the Division level will no doubt hurt his draft stock, but regardless of where he ends, he remains a long-term project with immense upside.