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

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

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tries to elude North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Amari Gainer (3) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium.
South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tries to elude North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Amari Gainer (3) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium.

80. Javon Baker, WR, UCF

84. Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee

87. Austin Booker, DE, Kansas

88. Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina

90. Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State

91. Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU

92. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S, Texas Tech

94. Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri

95. Malik Wasington, WR, Virginia

98. Mohamed Kamara, DE/OLB, Colorado State

102. D.J. James, CB, Auburn

103. Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon

104. Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson

105. Brenden Rice, WR, USC

106. Audric Estime, RB, Notre Dame

107. Christian Mahogany, G, Boston College

108. Isaac Guerendo, RB, Louisville

109. Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina

110. Tanner McLachlan, TE, Arizona

112. Caelen Carson, CB, Wake Forest

114. Jared Wiley, TE, TCU

116. Jarvis Brownlee Jr., CB, Louisville

117. Malik Mustapha, S, Wake Forest

118. Brennan Jackson, DE, Washington State

120. Jacob Cowing, WR, Arizona

122. Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame

123. Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State

124. Mason McCormick, G, South Dakota State

125. Decamerion Richardson, CB, Mississippi State

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2024 NFL draft best players available: Top options after Day 2