2027 NFL Mock Drafts

It's inevitable. The next-generation Manning is going high in the draft. No one wants to be the GM who passes on a Arch Manning, especially when the alternative is Carson Beck. Manning came on strong down the stretch in 2025 after a rocky start. If he maintains that level of play for a full season, you can put his name down in ink at No. 1 overall.

Jeremiah Smith's blend of size, explosiveness and ball skills is the best we've seen since Calvin Johnson. Even if Malik Willis isn't an overnight success in Miami, this pick could still make sense over a quarterback because of how much Smith moves the needle. A lot of quarterbacks will look good throwing jump balls to Smith.

There's a strong chance Dante Moore would have been a Jet had he declared last year, but now he gets another year of seasoning at Oregon. Moore is a silky-smooth pocket passer who can hit throws at every level of the field. He just needs to improve his play under pressure this season.

Drake Lindsey is an up-and-comer more people need to know about because of his certified rocket launcher for a right arm. He's right there with South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers for the strongest arm in college football. Unlike Sellers, Lindsey has shown the ability to throw with multiple speeds and layer passes beautifully over the middle. He'll need to improve his accuracy and pocket presence this year, but I like his chances of doing just that in Year 2 as a starter.

Dylan Stewart is the rare 6-foot-5, 245-pounder who moves like a wide receiver. He's so athletic that he regularly wins reps untouched. Stewart needs to add more moves to his arsenal, but it won't take much for him to become an impact player in the NFL.

Cam Coleman is a wildly explosive 6-foot-3, 200-pound wideout who spent the past two seasons stuck with poor quarterback play at Auburn. That changes this year as he heads to Texas to pair with Arch Manning. He should be a household name by season's end.

Trevor Goosby could have been a first-rounder had he declared last year, but he returns for a potential national title run. He's a high-end athlete who mirrors speed with ease. That's exactly what Cam Ward needs on the blind side.

Leonard Moore's sophomore tape was special. The only things keeping him from being a top-five pick are positional value and an exceptionally strong class. He looks like a Day 1 lockdown corner in the NFL.

Colin Simmons is a twitchy edge-rusher who runs circles around college offensive tackles. Despite being undersized, he flashes speed-to-power and holds up well against the run. He would have been a slam-dunk top-five pick in this past class.

Jordan Seaton started the past two years at Colorado before transferring to LSU this spring. His pass protection was especially impressive, allowing only seven pressures all season. He'd slot in at right tackle and could help give the Giants one of the NFL's best offensive lines.

Nick Marsh may not get the same glow-up Fernando Mendoza did after transferring to Indiana, but he'll gain plenty of fans after leaving Michigan State. At 6-foot-3 and 213 pounds, Marsh is a bully, That's especially true after the catch, as he tied former Hoosier Omar Cooper Jr. with 28 broken tackles last season.

A'Mauri Washington was a potential first-rounder who returned to Oregon hoping to push his stock closer to the top 10. That won't be easy in this class, but 330-pounders with his explosiveness don't come around often, and players like that usually get drafted very high (see Caleb Banks last year).

Zach Lutmer plays in the slot at Iowa -- where he secured three interceptions and six pass breakups last season -- but he's shown the all-around ability to translate to corner or safety in the NFL. His versatility would be a perfect fit in Brian Flores' defense.

With Cam Heyward turning 38 next offseason and Keeanu Benton entering free agency, the Steelers address the interior defensive line again. David Stone's versatility and complete skill set should make him highly coveted. He wins with both quicks and power on tape.

Greg Johnson is the top returning true guard in the country. He's a well-built 325-pounder with experience at all five offensive line spots, though left guard is his best fit.

I thought Jacksonville would add more interior pass-rush juice in this past draft, but it looks like that may have to wait until 2027, when more options should be available. Will Echoles is a quintessential three-technique whose game isn't too dissimilar from former Ole Miss first-rounder Walter Nolen III.

Ben Johnson finally gets his lead dog in the backfield. Ahmad Hardy has been a chore to bring down since he stepped on a college campus, recording more than 90 broken tackles in each of the past two seasons. While he looked like a first-round talent on tape last year, his future remains uncertain after he was the victim of a shooting last week.

Kelley Jones is the ideal press corner for Aaron Glenn's defense because he possesses one of the longest wingspans you'll ever see at the position. His ability to disrupt reps before they start showed up against some of the best competition in the country last year.

Ryan Williams didn't put his best foot forward in 2025 and has struggled with drops throughout his career, but his ability to get open one-on-one is undeniable. He's an incredibly gifted all-around athlete and remains exceptionally young, as he won't turn 20 until February.

Justin Scott got overlooked on an incredibly deep Miami defensive line last season, but he's a high-end disruptor in his own right. The Broncos continue reloading their defensive line through the draft.

Even though the Lions used a second-round pick on defensive end Derrick Moore in April, they could still address the position next spring to maintain a healthy rotation up front. Matayo Uiagalelei is a power end who sets the edge well in the run game.

Kewan Lacy had the second-most rushing touchdowns in college football last season with 24 while surpassing 1,500 rushing yards in his first year as a starter. He's a true bell-cow back despite lacking prototypical size, leading college football with 307 carries last year.

Jadan Baugh is the kind of size-speed athlete Kyle Shanahan has historically loved at running back. At 231 pounds, he's a load to bring down once he gets rolling. Just ask Florida State, which watched him rush for 264 yards in last season's finale.

Elijah Paige could have been a first-rounder this past spring if injuries hadn't cost him much of his junior season. It doesn't take much more than one rep of him pulling across the formation to see his first-round athletic traits. He just needs to stay healthy.

The Chargers appear intent on recreating Miami's dominant 2025 defensive line, which isn't a bad strategy. Ahmad Moten Sr. is a prototypical three-technique who can penetrate the backfield with his twitchy get-off.

Charlie Becker went from backup to Fernando Mendoza's favorite target over the course of the 2025 season. He offers an exceptional blend of size, speed and ball skills. On 34 catches last year, he didn't drop a single pass, making him an ideal deep threat for Drake Maye.

The Eagles love twitched-up edge rushers, and Jaleel Johnson fits that mold. At 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds, he explodes off the edge. While he's a bit of a linear athlete, he can do serious damage as a bull-rusher.

It's become an annual tradition to mock Kansas City a Travis Kelce replacement. Jamari Johnson may not offer Kelce's YAC ability, but he can certainly match his catch radius. The Oregon tight end has a massive frame and plucks the ball out of the air with ease.

It's only fitting that Tyler Linderbaum's long-term replacement is another undersized Hawkeye. Kade Pieper may be even more athletic, with some insane reps tracking down linebackers in space. After playing out of position at guard last year, his stock should soar as he takes over at center.

With David Edwards now in New Orleans and O'Cyrus Torrence entering a contract year, Buffalo reloads along the offensive line. Cayden Green plays left tackle at Missouri, but I think he'll fit better at guard in the NFL, where his natural power should shine.

It's unlikely that Cooper Kupp reaches the third year of the deal he signed last offseason, which could leave Seattle needing another receiver. Jordan Faison's precise route-running would feast opposite Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Wyatt Young was the third-leading receiver in college football last season as a sophomore, posting 1,264 yards at North Texas. He followed his quarterback and head coach to Oklahoma State this spring, where I expect him to keep putting on a show. He's a ridiculously shifty route-runner with prototypical slot traits, making him an ideal fit for the Rams.

Moore would have been the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft had he not decided to return to Oregon. He plays with high-end pocket composure, handles pressure well -- and once the play breaks down, is elite out of structure. He showed up in big moments throughout the '25 season (until they ran into the Hoosiers in the CFP) and he's my QB1 because he outplayed Arch Manning -- and every other QB -- in the '26 class.

Manning got off to a sluggish start in 2025 but finished strong. If he picks up where he left off late last fall, he'll be in the No. 1-overall-pick conversation. Again.

Maiava was one of my favorite players to watch last season; he's a well built, big-armed QB who shows good touch on layered throws, but needs to play with more consistency from start to finish.

Smith is better than Marvin Harrison Jr. coming out of Ohio State. And I'm guessing we'll be comparing him more to the likes of Julio Jones or Megatron by next spring.

Simmons can win with power, speed and twitch -- he was unstoppable for much of '25 and I only expect him to get better this season.

Goosby, who would've likely been a first-rounder had he declared for the '26 draft, has a huge frame and high-end athletic traits that allow him to anchor effectively against power, though he remains a raw prospect who can struggle with quicker pass rushers.

tewart uses his long frame, tenacity and overpowering strength to set the edge against the run. He's also surprisingly twitched up as a pass rusher, consistently collapsing the pocket with an explosive blend of length and suddenness.

Mensah is a sturdy, big-armed passer who has both touch and accuracy on deep throws, consistently layers the ball on second-level throws, can rip intermediate and deep throws out of structure and with accuracy, but he can also get himself into trouble when he tries to extend plays instead of taking what the defense gives him. He has a chance to be the latest Miami QB transfer to be in the Round 1 conversation, following Cam Ward and Carson Beck.

Moore is a fluid athlete who stays in phase and uses his length to be consistently disruptive downfield. His smooth change of direction allows him to play both outside and in the slot, which will make his transition to the next level even smoother.

A high-motor D-lineman with quick feet who can get off blocks early in the rep to be a consistent disruptive presence in the backfield. Stone can line up anywhere along the D-line and often finds himself around the ball vs. the run.

Uiagalelei has an NFL frame who wins with power and a high motor, particularly when aligning wide. That said, he lacks bend and needs to add to his pass-rush arsenal. His 2025 tape wasn't nearly as far along as Tuli Tuipulotu coming out of college and he was a second-round pick (54th overall) of similar age and with similar tools. Looking for a big leap in '26.

Carr is a Bo Nix-style game manager and I mean that in the most laudatory terms possible. He's a steady-as-she-goes QB, who doesn't make mistakes, shows consistently good touch on deep balls, can throw with anticipation on intermediate throws, has the athleticism to play out of structure and finds ways to make plays -- and that's all just from one year of starting experience.

Coleman is a physically imposing wideout who pairs elite contact balance with the suddenness to make defenders miss in the open field. He runs routes with the nuance of a much smaller receiver and possesses the play strength to consistently punish DBs after the catch.

Mestemaker is a big-armed QB who layers the ball well on downfield throws but can also step on it when he needs to fit it in a tight window. He shows the ability to get through his reads while standing tall in the pocket, though he'll need to limit his interceptions (he had 11 in '25), some of which came on poor decisions, or throws in which he didn't set his feet. He'll see a step up in competition going from North Texas to Oklahoma State, and if he makes that jump, he'll be a name to watch in the fall.

Washington is a powerful, athletic defensive lineman who can collapse the pocket or blow up a run play when he fires off low and plays with leverage. He's at his best attacking gaps, where his burst, strength, and motor let him disrupt plays before they develop. When he's locked in, he looks like a true difference-maker who can overwhelm blockers with both quickness and power.

Daley wins through superior hand usage and a diverse pass-rush arsenal that includes an impressive spin move that often leaves OTs flat-footed. He also plays with the leverage and strength necessary to reset the line of scrimmage against the run.

Green plays with a sturdy anchor against power rushers, and while he needs to play with lower pads in the run game, his high-level awareness makes him a reliable blindside protector whose NFL future could be inside at guard.

A powerful edge rusher who leverages a low center of gravity to collapse the pocket and physically overwhelm blockers. Ross displays impressive lateral agility to redirect in space; inline TEs will struggle to block him in the run game.

Becker didn't see the field consistently unitl midway through the 2025 season when an injury to Elijah Sarratt led to more playing time. And he took full advantage; he's a huge target who can win with speed and contested-catch ability -- and he can also contort his body in ways to make the impossible catch look routine.

Rhodes offers a rare physical profile, combining massive size with the athleticism to serve as a versatile chess piece across the defensive front. He is immovable at the point of attack and generates significant power as a pass rusher.

Smith is a high-level athlete at LT who shows natural talent for moving defenders in the run game and anchoring against power. While he needs to sharpen his technique against nuanced speed rushers, his physical tools provide a high floor for development.

An explosive straight-line rusher who can close quickly on the QB because of his downhill juice. Though Wilson isn't bendy around the edge, he wins through pure power and leverage.

Pieper is an athletic interior lineman who shines in pass protection and in zone schemes. As he continues to improve functional strength, he has the potential to become one of the best interior OL in the class.

Coleman-Williams' tape in 2025 looked nothing like what we all witnessed during his freshman season in '24. If he can return to that player, he'll have a chance to be a top-10 pick and battle Jeremiah Smith for WR1.

Lubin marries high-end power-rush capabilities with the discipline to shut down the run. His rare ability to drop into zone coverage makes him an ideal hybrid player in the ever-evolving defensive schemes that rely more and more on "positionless" play.

Carter Jr. is a long-striding playmaker who threatens all three levels of the field and runs like a power back after the catch. While he struggles with focus drops at times, his combination of vertical speed and high-effort blocking makes him a dynamic weapon as offenses continue to use more multiple TE sets.

The Colorado transfer has an enormous frame with a thick build yet he plays light on his feet, has high-end lateral mobility and anchors well vs. bull rushers. Seaton plays with heavy hands and once he locks on, edge rushers struggle to disengage. Don't be fooled by his size -- his high-end athleticism shines, especially in space, where he can excel as a second-level blocker, and on the perimeter as a lead blocker.

Robinson is a physical corner who excels at reading the QB and being consistently disruptive at the catch point. He plays with the confidence and technical traits to thrive on an island, whether in man or off-coverage.

Echoles is a disruptive interior bulldozer who plays with a low center of gravity and also has surprising twitch that often finds him in the backfield making plays on the ball.

A physically imposing cornerback who consistently puts himself in a position to make plays at the catch point, Brown's ability to mirror receivers in man or react in off-coverage makes him a highly reliable presence in the secondary.

Marsh transferred from Michigan State where he was targeted 102 times in 2025. At 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, he looks like the natural replacement for Elijah Sarratt (and like Sarratt, he lined up outside about 95% of the time). Despite his size, Marsh can put his foot in the ground and get in and out of breaks, creating separation at the route stem. Like Sarratt, he won't consistently create separation on vertical routes, but he has legit contested-catch and YAC ability, and he uses his frame to shield defenders.

Hardy is built low to the ground, runs with a low center of gravity, is incredibly difficult to get on the ground as a result, and has home run ability once he gets to the second level. He excels in outside/wide zone schemes that allow him to one-cut-and-go once he sees daylight. He didn't give Mizzou much in the pass game last season -- he was targeted just seven times and had six catches.

Arch Manning is far from a finished product, so this is not meant to prop him up as a clear and obvious No. 1 overall selection. Manning offers the greatest combination of production and potential in the class. Despite signing Malik Willis this offseason, quarterback is expected to be a need for the franchise next offseason.

The same situation, but a year later. If Dante Moore had remained in the 2026 NFL Draft, he likely would have been the No. 2 overall selection by the Jets. New York would not have had David Bailey, but they would be equipped to use three first-round picks in any manner they choose.

Jeremiah Smith is the best prospect eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft right now. South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart could be an equally talented player at his position by next April, but he is not as far along as Smith. Wide receiver isn't Arizona's biggest need, but Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. should not deter them from taking a superior player. The remaining available quarterbacks are also not refined enough to pass up Smith.

LaNorris Sellers is still very much a vision rather than a finished product. Cleveland would have a difficult time passing up a potential heir apparent to Myles Garrett, but how long can they continue trotting out quarterback play that is insufficient to win football games?

Dan Moore Jr. would still have two years left on the contract he signed last off-season, but moving on from him would save the franchise roughly $10 million towards the salary cap. Trevor Goosby represents an upgrade at the position.

Maxx Crosby and Dylan Stewart would be paired together for essentially one season unless he were traded prior. After the 2027 season, Crosby does not have any guaranteed money and is owed roughly $27.5 million each of the final two seasons. As the Raiders embrace a new era, and having already attempted to move on from Crosby once, it would not be a surprise if they explored their options.

Leonard Moore is one of the best 2027 prospects, but is still available because of the depth in the class. The Saints were thought to be interested in Mansoor Delane and that is why Kansas City traded in front of them. A year later, New Orleans gets its cornerback in the first round.

Leonard Moore is one of the best prospects in this draft class, but is still available because of the depth in the class. The Saints were thought to be interested in Mansoor Delane and that is why Kansas City traded in front of them. A year later, New Orleans gets its cornerback in the first round.

Cam Coleman is the best prospect available at this stage. He is a bigger body to pair with Malik Nabers. The Giants will have another year to gather information about what the future may hold for Jaxson Dart.

Pittsburgh is once again in a sort of no man's land at the quarterback position. Cameron Heyward cannot play forever, and the Steelers will eventually need additional help along the defensive line, so they take A'Mauri Washington

The secondary was considered a high priority for the Panthers this year, and they ultimately selected Will Lee III and Zakee Wheatley on Day 3. Carolina attacks the position more aggressively in the 2027 NFL Draft.

If Colin Simmons were 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, he may be the first non-quarterback drafted. Although incredibly talented, he is a bit smaller, and that renders him available a little later than he would have been in this year's draft.

Trey'Dez Green has unorthodox measurables at 6-foot-7, but he is fluid, serviceable as a blocker. He has the size and speed to threaten vertically. Drafting a wide receiver is not the only way to create explosives in the pass game.

Baker Mayfield has not received a contract extension at this time, which means Tampa Bay does not have its starter on the books for 2027. Drake Lindsey is not as refined as Fernando Mendoza was coming out of California, but there is a lot to like about the way he processes the field.

New York knew it was not going to be able to fill all of its needs in one offseason. The Jets addressed the skill rooms with Omar Cooper Jr. and Kenyon Sadiq, but must replenish the defense. The Hurricanes produced two first-round edge rusher picks in 2026, but it may be the interior's year in 2027, with Justin Scott also being a top prospect.

Jacksonville returns to the first round after not having a pick in 2026. David Stone is a gifted athlete who is hoping to put it all together for the Sooners. Playing time should be more readily available now that Gracen Halton and Damonic Williams have moved on to the NFL.

Orlando Brown Jr. will be 31 prior to the 2027 season, and there is an opportunity for Cincinnati to move on and save money toward the salary cap. The possibility becomes even more likely the following year, so if Carter Smith had to sit on the bench for a year or play a different position, it is not the worst outcome.

Kewan Lacy can break defenders down in open space and has become a more impactful performer in the pass game this season. Ben Johnson has shown the team is not afraid to be aggressive in building out the offensive skill talent.

The outcome of New York's draft haul would be Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, Miami defensive tackle Ahmad Moten Jr. and now Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker, whose size and speed make him a more consistent vertical threat for the offense.

Houston has not had a difference-making tight end, and perhaps that is not by design, but it has always been a key element to the San Francisco offenses. There was some criticism of Kenyon Sadiq's production this season, but it was partly due to Jamari Johnson's inclusion.

Ryan Williams struggled with drops this season and is no longer mentioned in the same breath as Jeremiah Smith and Cam Coleman as wide receiver prospects in this class. However, he moves differently than most at the position. If he returns to freshman form or takes a step forward, he will reassert himself as one of the best in this class.

Sean Payton always heavily invested in the offensive line while with the Saints. If the Broncos were looking for an off-ramp to right tackle Mike McGlinchey, who will turn 33-years-old prior to the 2027 season, then PJ Williams would be an option.

There was talk of Philadelphia moving on from Jalen Carter this offseason. They recently re-signed Jordan Davis to a massive extension. Would they do the same with Carter or use him as a bargaining chip to accomplish other team goals? Will Echoles is the contingency plan.

Detroit drafted Derrick Moore to go along with Aidan Hutchinson, but the position has been such a problem for the organization that they may want more aid. In theory, Matayo Uiagalelei and Hutchinson would start with Moore as depth.

Zach Lutmer has positional versatility to play on the boundary, over the slot or at safety. It will be easy to find a role for the natural talent in the secondary.

Kansas City addressed needs on the defense, but put offensive woes on the back burner. They need to identify long-term pieces to the unit and Omarion Miller is dynamic with the ball in his hands.

Los Angeles currently has failed first-round picks Trevor Penning and Cole Strange, as well as former Florida center Jake Slaughter, competing for the starting offensive guard positions. There is no reason to believe offensive guard may not once again be in the crosshairs next offseason.

New England has gotten by with veteran journeymen at the linebacker position, but now identifies a green dot of the future.

It will be interesting to see how Buffalo deploys Jalon Kilgore this season, but KJ Bolden is a better fit at safety.

Zabien Brown has played extensively for a talented Alabama team and registered five interceptions over the past two seasons. Ball production often translates to the NFL and Seattle may still be looking for assistance at the cornerback position.

Baltimore may have considered cornerback here as well, but instead tab Kyngston Viliamu-Asa to pair with Roquan Smith. Viliamu-Asa is a part of a young linebacker class with tremendous upside.

Byron Young is entering the final year of his rookie contract and will be 29-years-old prior to next year's draft. Los Angeles keeps the cupboards stocked with the selection of Damon Wilson.