Garrett Nussmeier, Jermod McCoy & Best Value Picks of 2026 NFL Draft from Dane Brugler's 'The Beast'

The best value picks in the 2026 NFL draft based on the rankings from "The Beast," the draft guide by Dane Brugler of The Athletic, were revealed on Monday.

Headlined by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jermod McCoy, here are the top value selections at every position (via The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner).

2026 NFL Draft Best Value Picks

• QB: Garrett Nussmeier, Kansas City Chiefs, No. 249
• RB: Mike Washington Jr., Las Vegas Raiders, No. 122
• TE: Justin Joly, Denver Broncos, No. 152
• WR: Elijah Sarratt, Baltimore Ravens, No. 115
• WR: Bryce Lane, New Orleans Saints, No. 136
• WR: Deion Burks, Indianapolis Colts, No. 254
• OT: Travis Burke, Los Angeles Chargers, No. 117
• OT: Dametrious Crownover, New England Patriots, No. 196
• G: Billy Schrauth, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, No. 160
• G: Logan Taylor, Los Angeles Chargers, No. 202
• C: Sam Hecht, Carolina Panthers, No. 144
• EDGE: Dani Dennis-Sutton, Green Bay Packers, No. 120
• EDGE: Max Llewellyn, Miami Dolphins, No. 238
• DT: Rayshaun Benny, Baltimore Ravens, No. 250
• DT: Domonique Orange, Minnesota Vikings, No. 82
• LB: Kyle Louis, Miami Dolphins, No. 138
• LB: Keyshaun Elliott, Chicago Bears, No. 166
• LB: Red Murdock, Denver Broncos, No. 257
• CB: Jermod McCoy, Las Vegas Raiders, No. 101
• CB: Keith Abney II, Detroit Lions, No. 157
• S: Keionte Scott, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, No. 116
• S: Zakee Wheatley, Carolina Panthers, No. 151

Full grades for Day 2 of the 2026 draft from Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department can be found here, while grades for Day 3 picks can be found here.

The Chiefs selected Nussmeier just before the seventh round of the draft came to a close and he could challenge for a starting spot in Week 1 depending on Patrick Mahomes' recovery from a torn ACL.

While Nussmeier was hampered by an oblique issue throughout his senior season at LSU, he still completed 67.4 percent of his throws for 1,927 yards and 12 touchdowns compared to five interceptions in nine appearances.

As for McCoy, he amassed nine passes defended and four interceptions with Tennessee in 2024 before missing his entire 2025 campaign following a torn ACL.

Long-term concerns about the 20-year-old's knee seemingly contributed to his draft slide, with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reporting that five teams removed him from their draft board entirely.

Still, the Raiders will be hoping that he can look like his former self and become a key piece of their secondary after drafting him with the first pick of the fourth round.