NFL Draft Day 2: Quarterbacks in Spotlight

0:00On April 24th, two quarterbacks win the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Fernando Mendoza went number one overall, just like everyone expected. But the Los Angeles Rams, shock folks by grabbing Ty Simpson at number 13, way higher than most projections had him sliding to lay first, or early second. Now all eyes shift to day two, where Drew Aller, Carson Beck, and Garrett Newsmeyer could hear their names called. Beck got some serious pre-draft hype from NFL media's Tom Policero, who said the Miami guy might climb higher than any mock draft showed even. Sniffing first round, though he didn't make it there. Teams are buzzing about Beck's size at six foot four, two hundred twenty pounds, and his touch-passor skills that could translate quick to Pro Bowl. The Arizona Carnals, who eyed Simpson, might pivot to him at pick 34 or 65. Pittsburgh Steelers have third round ammo at 76, 85, and 99, maybe for Beck or Newsmeyer, whose dad coached with Steelers. Connections. Meanwhile, the Miami Dolphins

1:03signed Malik Willis, but could add competition with picks at 75, 87, or 94. New York Jets need a quarterback bad, but their second rounder at 44 might be too rich. They're more likely to wait. A recent USA Today mock has Dolphins taking Beck at 94, right after Newsmeyer as the second day two quarterback off the board. As day two kicks off, keep watching those quarterback needy squads. They could shake up the board and snag a steel before the dust settles. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day.