After months of waiting, the NFL offseason has quickly moved along, and all eyes will turn toward the 2026 NFL draft. The first day will feature only the first round, the second day will feature the second and third rounds, and the draft will conclude with the final four rounds on the third day. This year, the NFL Draft Main Theater and Main Stage will be located just outside Acrisure Stadium on Pittsburgh's North Shore, placing the Draft at the heart of one of the country's most recognizable sports districts.Philadelphia has a unique history of second-round success, and recent Day 2 overachievers include Dallas Goedert, Cam Jurgens, Landon Dickerson, Miles Sanders, Jalen Hurts, Zach Ertz, DeSean Jackson, and All-Pro cornerback Cooper DeJean.
From immediate impact players to big misses, here's a look at every player drafted at No. 45 overall since 2015. 2025: JT Tuimoloau, DE -- ColtsTuimoloau has played 1 season for the Colts, logging 6 solo tackles and 11 assists as a rookie. The former Ohio State pass rusher logged 215 snaps in 2025, earning a 60.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 0th among 115 qualified edge defenders. His PFF pass-rush grade of 63.3 ranked 0th among 115 qualified edge defenders.
His run-defense grade of 60.2 ranked 0th at the position. He generated 14 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 0 sacks, 8 hurries, and 6 hits. 2024: Edgerrin Cooper, LB -- PackersCooper has played 2 seasons for the Packers, logging 120 solo tackles, 85 assists, 4.0 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 1 interception.2023: Brian Branch, DB -- LionsA star at the safety position, Branch has played 3 seasons for the Lions.
He has had 177 solo tackles, 81 assists, 4.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 7 interceptions. He was selected to play in 1 Pro Bowl.2022: David Ojabo, OLB -- RavensA newly signed Dolphins pass rusher, Ojabo played 4 seasons for the Ravens, logging 18 solo tackles, 14 assists, and 4.5 sacks.2021: Walker Little, OL -- Jaguars Little has played 5 seasons for the Jaguars, appearing in 70 games.2020: Antoine Winfield Jr. DB -- BuccaneersOne of the highest paid at his position, Winfield Jr. has played 6 seasons for the Buccaneers, logging 353 solo tackles, 184 assists, 18.0 sacks, 10 fumble recoveries, and 9 interceptions.
He was selected to play in 2 Pro Bowls and has won 1 Super Bowl. 2019: Joejuan Williams, DB -- PatriotsWilliams played 4 seasons for the Patriots, Bears, and Vikings. He had 32 solo tackles and 14 assists.2018: Joshua Jackson, DB -- PackersJackson played 5 seasons for 4 teams, including the Packers and Cardinals. He had 77 solo tackles, 19 assists, and 2 fumble recoveries.2017: Adam Shaheen, TE -- BearsShaheen played 5 seasons for the Bears and Dolphins.
He had 50 catches for 509 yards and scored 7 touchdowns.2016: Derrick Henry, RB -- TitansHenry has played 10 seasons for the Titans and Ravens. He has had 2,662 carries for 13,018 yards, 189 catches for 1,801 yards, and has scored 127 touchdowns. Henry has been selected to play in 5 Pro Bowls and has won 1 Offensive Player of the Year award.2015: Eric Kendricks, LB -- VikingsKendricks played 11 seasons for 4 teams, including the Vikings and 49ers.
He had 732 solo tackles, 448 assists, 21.5 sacks, 7 fumble recoveries, and 11 interceptions. He was selected to play in 1 Pro Bowl.This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Every player selected 45th overall since 2015