NFL draft best available players: Who are top options after Day 2?

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NFL draft best available players: Who are top options after Day 2?

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY · USA TODAY Sports

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 ·

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The marquee names in the 2024 NFL draft have already found their landing spots, but there's still some notable talent available after the first two days of the event.

In the first round, a historic run on quarterbacks helped push down several players who had been considered solid bets to make the Day 1 cut. And while this class' depth might be hurt by having just 58 early entrants – the lowest total since 2011 – there still are several prospects who figure to be potential quality starters in short order.

With the second and third rounds wrapped up, here's a look at the best players available entering Saturday:

2024 NFL draft: Best players available

35. Troy Franklin , WR, Oregon

Any team looking to open up its offense might gravitate toward Franklin, who will make his living picking up yardage in chunks on deep shots. The 6-2, 176-pounder can mix in some quick hits for run-after-catch opportunities, but he likely will be more of a complementary piece in a passing attack rather than a focal point.

41. Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas

The 6-4, 245-pounder looks bound to follow many other college tight ends in essentially becoming a supersized receiver who is most often split wide and asked to do little as a blocker. That role should still leave him plenty of opportunities to make his mark, however, as Sanders can create mismatches all over the field in the passing game.

48. T.J. Tampa , CB, Iowa State

At 6-1 and 189 pounds, Tampa has the tools and mentality to drape himself around receivers at the line of scrimmage and catch point. His long speed could leave him vulnerable in some matchups, but he could thrive as a playmaker in zone coverage.

64. Brandon Dorlus , DT, Oregon

68. Jaden Hicks , S, Washington State

74. Christian Jones , OT, Texas

75. Spencer Rattler , QB, South Carolina