2026 NFL Draft sleepers: Which prospects offer immense value on Day 2? Hidden gems for Day 3?

NFL.com has published its 2026 NFL Draft sleeper analysis using the Next Gen Stats Draft Model, now in its seventh year of operation, which identifies Day 2 standouts (picks 33–100) and Day 3 hidden gems (pick 101 and beyond) based on production, athletic testing, and prospect indicators drawn from draft classes since 2003. The model is built around Daniel Jeremiah's top 150 prospect rankings and has a strong track record, having previously highlighted players such as 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year Carson Schwesinger, as well as Luther Burden III, Cam Skattebo, Jonathan Taylor, and Nico Collins. The full 2026 Next Gen Stats Draft Scores are available on NFL IQ at NFL.com, powered by Amazon.