2026 NFL Draft day 3 live grades, picks
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The Dolphins drafted offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with the No. 12 selection after trading the 11th pick to the Cowboys. Then, they selected cornerback Chris Johnson No. 27 overall. Consistency will be key for Proctor, the Alabama product who was viewed as a potential top-five pick entering the 2025 college football season.
Payton went to the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round, with the 178th overall pick. He joins a crowded quarterback room, led by Jalen Hurts and also including Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee. McKee has been the subject of trade rumors and perhaps the pick of Payton is another sign he’ll be moved.
The Lions used pick No. 157 in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft to select Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II. Landing a cornerback of Abney’s caliber could be considered a steal by some, given the fact that the 21-year-old had a third-round grade on most mocks heading into the draft.
Jermod McCoy’s lengthy wait to hear his name called at the NFL draft came to a quick end on Saturday. The Las Vegas Raiders selected the Tennessee cornerback
The Dallas Cowboys have three prospects they should target in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft who can help the team stick to its "no redshirt" policy on Day 3.