March is cruising by, and there is all sorts of buzz with NFL free agency. Teams are adding players and planning for the draft. Many think Fernando Mendoza is a lock to go No. 1 overall. If that’s the case, who goes No. 2? Let’s look at the odds from FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 2 Overall Odds in 2026 NFL Draft
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese leads the odds to go second in the draft. The New York Jets have the second pick in the draft and could be looking to boost their defense with the talented prospect who can come off the edge or play off-ball linebacker. Check out more odds for players to go No. 2 in this year’s draft.
No. 2 Overall PickOddsArvell Reese-170David Bailey+200Rueben Bain Jr.+1000Sonny Styles+2000Caleb Downs+5500Fernando Mendoza+7500New to betting? See our guides
Mendoza is a Clear No. 1
(Mendoza is expected to go No. 1 overall in the draft. Photo: Rich Janzaruk-USA TODAY Sports)It is looking more and more like Fernando Mendoza is a lock for the top pick in the draft. The Raiders released quarterback Geno Smith in a move that all but points to them taking the Indiana quarterback at No. 1. It has been something out of a fairy tale for Mendoza. The dude won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to a 16-0 record along with a National Championship in the College Football Playoff.
Mendoza has tremendous accuracy and a high football IQ. His decision-making was excellent this season, and he would have some talent to work with in Las Vegas with tight end Brock Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty.
Reese Leads the Odds to Go No. 2
(Reese is an elite linebacker and a top NFL Draft prospect. Photo: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)The Jets have the No. 2 overall pick and will be considering both sides of the football after a miserable 3-14 season. They were 31st in points against on defense and 29th in scoring on offense. Linebacker Arvell Reese would be an immediate impact player for the Jets. Reese is a linebacker who is versatile enough to line up off the edge, too. He had 6.5 sacks for the Buckeyes last season, and many consider him to be the second-best player in the class.
David Bailey, Ruben Bain Jr. in the Mix
(Bain was part of a great Miami defense. Photo: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)Edge rushers David Bailey from Texas Tech and Rueben Bain Jr. from Miami have been getting plenty of buzz for No. 2 as well. Bailey racked up 14.5 sacks last season, which was tied for the FBS lead. He had an impressive 19.5 tackles for loss and would give the Jets an immediate boost when it comes to getting after the quarterback.
Bain Jr. had 9.5 sacks for a Miami defense that helped the program make a run to the College Football National Championship Game. If these guys don’t go No. 2, it’s easy to see teams like the Cardinals at No. 3 and Titans at No. 4, glad to pick them. Both teams are looking to get more pressure on the quarterback.
Top 10 NFL Draft Prospects
Check out the top 10 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class according to ESPN. Fernando Mendoza, Arvell Reese, and Jeremiyah Love lead the way. Love racked up 1,372 rushing yards with 18 touchdowns for Notre Dame last season.
RankPlayerSchoolPos.1Fernando MendozaIndianaQB2Arvell ReeseOhio StateLB3Jeremiyah LoveNotre DameRB4David BaileyTexas TechEDGE5Caleb DownsOhio StateS6Rueben Bain Jr.MiamiEDGE7Spencer FanoUtahOT8Francis MauigoaMiamiOT9Jordyn TysonArizona StateWR10Sonny StylesOhio StateLB*21+ and a Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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