GREEN BAY, WI. – The first round is filled with flashy names, but what about the second and third day of the NFL Draft? The media hypes up the top players that could go on both sides of the ball in Round One – then often leaving fans unprepared for the names called in the remaining six rounds.
At Roto Street Journal we looked at those names and researched who would have the most fantasy impact on Day Two and Three. We found our first at No. 38 and found our last of the day all the way at No. 102, the final pick of Day Two.
NE Pick No. 38 – TreVeyon Henderson, RB OSU
Multiple outlets projected TreVeyon Henderson to be called off the board early in Round Two, and it took six picks.
The Ohio State back could win the starting role under new head coach Mike Vrabel who has shown in college that he has the stamina to be a three-down back. He is already listed as the starter on arguably the most trusted NFL depth chart: OurLads. Henderson is also listed as overtaking backup Antonio Gibson on another highly-reliable depth chart, CBSSports.
Henderson is compared to former NFL veteran Jamaal Charles, thanks to his fast hands, successful bursts of speed, vision for space and ability to follow blocks.
However, Henderson is a little undersized for the average NFL ball carrier, coming in barely at 5 feet, 10 inches. His size and his ability to take hits will be key, as he could trend toward a 75% snap rate if he struggles. Henderson also will thrive if he can avoid contact, not overtake defenders due to this size. Because he didn’t show the most elaborate routes, there could be a learning curve.
In a struggling Patriots offense – that is hopefully on an upward trend, especially after drafting three lineman – a fast, elusive rusher could be just what New England needs.
NYJ Pick No. 42 – Mason Taylor, TE LSU
As a Dolphins fan, I like to think New York drafted Mason Taylor out of spite. Taylor’s dad? Dolphins Hall of Fame defensive end, Jason Taylor. Taylor’s uncle? Dolphins Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas.
But the Jets also drafted the younger Taylor because they need a tight end.
Three-year starter Tyler Conklin left in the offseason for Los Angeles, leaving a band of no-names at the position.
In comes Taylor who could be the Week 1 starter.
He has a plethora of routes he’s capable of running that will translate to the pro-level, is above average in adjusting to quarterback throws and has good extension for blocking and catching.
His draft profile ranked him in the “Will become good starter within two years”, which checks out. With the Jets having another new plan (again), they need more play makers. A large presence in the receiving game is just what quarterback Justin Fields needs to feel better about throwing the ball.
It’s likely Taylor, and Fields, will have a learning curve in the Jets’ offense. They’ll both need to make their routes less predictable and Taylor will need to improve hand placement for blocking and receiving.
Aside from wide receiver Garrett Wilson, however, the No. 2 receiving spot is up for grabs.
LV Pick No. 58 – Jack Bech, WR TSU
All the 2025 draft buzz came around new Raiders’ running back, Ashton Jeanty. But Jack Bech could be the No. 1 receiver for Las Vegas as a rookie.
Bech transferred from Louisiana State University to Texas Christian University and made his real impact one season ago. He caught 62 balls for more than 1,000 yards and was one snag away from double-digit touchdowns.
He will likely be a slot receiver for Las Vegas, as he was last season nearly three-quarters of the time. Despite a slot focus, he too has a variety of routes that make him unpredictable from the line of scrimmage.
Bech’s footwork has also been touted – from stutter-steps to double moves – in being a challenge to guard. He’ll have to work on his speed in order to be a dangerous factor often, as he may need to learn how to draw double-teams. Until then, beefing up his success in man-to-man coverage will be key, too.
But, aside from strictly receivers, he has the chance to beat out Jakobi Meyers, as well as Tre Tucker who have both already been on the roster. Credit to the Raiders though (or maybe a failure), it drafted three receivers during this year’s draft, likely with the hopes one pans out.
WAS Pick No. 61 – Trey Amos, CB MISS
How can a cornerback help you in terms of fantasy?
Easy. He completes a Commanders’ defense that was a player or two last season.
Marshon Lattimore should not be viewed as a lock to start at corner after his poor performance returning from injury last season. Lattimore’s coverage resulted in teams targeting him when trying to score. Washington needs to limit the points against, and its defensive moves in the draft and free agency scream they’re aware of that.
With Trey Amos on the field, that can happen.
Amos is solid in man coverage, has the size to disrupt receivers, the vision to understand and react in cover defenses and an arm span that is also disruptive.
If playing, I like Washington’s defensive unit as a near every week starter.
MIN Pick No. 102 – Tai Felton, WR UMD
In the final pick of the round, Minnesota made it known it is trying to give J.J. McCarthy the offensive help to succeed.
Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison operated as an above-average tandem in years past, and didn’t necessarily need a third option with T.J. Hockenson returning from injury.
But if the Vikings wanted one, they snagged a player who didn’t blink at a harder job last season with multiple transitions to his game.
Tai Felton’s target load alone doubled, nearly giving him 100 catches last season. He also surpassed 1,000 yards for the first time and had a career-high in touchdowns, too.
Minnesota likely noticed the success he has against defenders in the short field, but also his speed he develops after the catch. A short and long-ball threat, with two established receivers, reminds me of the Seahawks when they lined up Tyler Lockett, D.K. Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
