The Way Too Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft
Draft order is based on current Super Bowl odds via DraftKings.
Arizona Cardinals
Arch Manning
QB 
Texas
New head coach Mike LaFleur has refused to commit to a starter so far, but it is clear the future signal caller in the desert is not on this roster. Arizona gets their answer here. Manning was easy to dismiss early in the season — the nepotism narrative had real oxygen when he struggled out of the gate — but anyone still making that argument by December wasn't watching the tape. He was significantly more decisive, more accurate, and more in command of the offense as the season progressed, and the ceiling looks like everything that was advertised. The Cardinals hold the top spot and the crown jewel of this draft, and the pick makes itself.
Miami Dolphins
Dante Moore
QB 
Oregon
Miami signed Malik Willis in 2026, but if they are picking second overall, there is a good chance he flopped and they find themselves reassessing the quarterback position. If the Dolphins land this pick, a deep class gives them every reason to reconsider that future. Moore has the higher ceiling and the pro-ready tools to be a franchise quarterback, and no team in the league needs to get one right more than Miami.
New York Jets
Julian Sayin
QB 
Ohio State
Here is where it gets interesting. The Jets have been operating for two years on the promise of this draft class, and with three first-round picks, they have the capital to do whatever they want. Geno Smith is not a long-term answer at 36, and Aaron Glenn will want his guy. The Jets use their own pick here on Sayin, who steps in as the Day 1 starter and the face of the franchise going forward.
Cleveland Browns
CJ Carr
QB 
Notre Dame
The Browns have had quarterback instability since the Deshaun Watson trade unraveled, with neither Watson nor Shedeur Sanders showing any long-term value to this point. Cleveland has exhausted patience with in-house options and needs a genuine reset at the position. Carr's pedigree as the grandson of Bob Carr gives him a football IQ the Browns can work with while they continue building around a young core.
Las Vegas Raiders
Jeremiah Smith
WR Ohio State
The Raiders spent a top pick on Fernando Mendoza last year and now have to build around him. Brock Bowers gives them an elite weapon at tight end and Ashton Jeanty is emerging as one of the better young backs in the league, but the receiving corps is thin. Smith is as clean a receiver prospect as you'll see at this point in a draft, and Las Vegas hits a home run by pairing him with their young quarterback.
Atlanta Falcons
Colin Simmons
EDGE Texas
James Pearce had a promising rookie season, but his legal situation creates real uncertainty around his availability going forward, and the Falcons cannot afford to be thin on the edge. Simmons gives them a young, explosive pass rusher who can carry the load if needed and form a legitimate duo with Pearce if things sort themselves out.
Tennessee Titans
Dylan Stewart
EDGE 
South Carolina
The Titans open their new $2.1 billion stadium in 2027, and they are going to want to put a competitive product on the field for that occasion. The defensive line has been a priority under their current regime, and Stewart gives them a young pass rusher to develop alongside what is quickly becoming a formidable edge group. He, Jermaine Johnson II, and Keldric Faulk give Tennessee one of the more underrated trios off the edge in the AFC.
Carolina Panthers
Leonard Moore
CB Notre Dame
Carolina made the playoffs last year and is not in the business of stockpiling for the future — this is about winning now. Jaycee Horn is one of the best cornerbacks in the league, and the Panthers need another shutdown option across from him to make the secondary a genuine strength. Moore is a long, physical corner who has the tools to be that player.
New Orleans Saints
David Stone
DL 
Oklahoma
The Saints need to rebuild their defensive line from the inside out. The interior of their defensive line has not generated consistent pressure in several years. Stone is exactly the kind of high-motor defensive tackle who can move the pocket from the inside, which frees up the edge and protects against the run-heavy attacks that dominate the NFC South.
New York Giants
Cam Coleman
WR Texas
The Giants have made significant investments in their offensive line and linebacker corps over the last two draft cycles. Malik Nabers is a genuine No. 1 receiver, but he is coming off an ACL tear and New York cannot continue to treat him as the entire passing game. Coleman gives Jaxson Dart a legitimate second option on the outside — a contested catch specialist with the size and catch radius to win in the red zone — which should also take some pressure off Nabers.
New York Jets
(via IND)
Ellis Robinson IV
CB 
Georgia
The Jets acquired this pick in the Sauce Gardner trade, which means they sent away one of the best cornerbacks in the league. Replacing him was always going to be the challenge that came with that deal. Robinson is not Gardner, but he is a long, press-capable corner who can grow into that kind of role. New York's secondary, even with Minkah Fitzpatrick at safety, needed this infusion of youth.
Washington Commanders
A'Mauri Washington
DL Oregon
The Commanders have built something real offensively over the last few seasons, but the defense remains a work in progress. Interior defensive line depth is a real concern, and they are looking for players who can create disruption up the middle on first and second down. A'Mauri Washington gives them a versatile interior presence who can be a three-down player.
Minnesota Vikings
LaNorris Sellers
QB South Carolina
Minnesota signed Kyler Murray on a one-year deal after J.J. McCarthy's struggles in 2025 left the franchise at a crossroads. Murray buys the Vikings a year to evaluate their options, but the front office knows it cannot run that back indefinitely. Sellers returning to school for another year proved to be a gift for a team that needed time to sort out its situation. He is now the most polished quarterback available in this class and gives Minnesota its legitimate long-term answer at the position.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Drew Mestermaker
QB 
Oklahoma State
Aaron Rodgers re-signed with Pittsburgh last week, but he is 42 years old and the Steelers cannot keep kicking this can down the road. They have been in the same position multiple times this decade, and the longer they wait on a franchise quarterback, the harder the rebuild becomes. Mestermaker gives them a long-term answer they can develop behind Rodgers for a year (if he returns) before taking the reins.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Goosby
OT Texas
Jacksonville has shown flashes of offensive potential, but protecting their quarterback has been a persistent issue. Goosby is a long, athletic tackle who projects best on the right side, where the Jaguars have had durability issues. Offensive line investment is rarely the flashiest pick, but it is frequently the most important.
Chicago Bears
Matayo Uiagalelei
EDGE Oregon
The Bears have made real strides on offense under their young quarterback, but the defense has not kept pace. Their pass rush ranked near the bottom of the league in pressure rate last season, and Chicago needs to add young talent to the edge rotation before Montez Sweat ages out of his prime. Uiagalelei's combination of length and first-step quickness gives the Bears something they have not had off the edge in years.
New York Jets
(via DAL)
Ryan Williams
WR 
Alabama
The Jets acquired this pick as part of the Quinnen Williams trade. New York already added Omar Cooper Jr. last year and have Garrett Wilson, but this class gives them a chance to keep stacking weapons for Julian Sayin in his first year as a starter. Williams is an explosive after-the-catch threat whose skill set complements what Wilson already brings on the outside.
Cincinnati Bengals
Jordan Seaton
OT 
LSU
Protecting Joe Burrow has been the Bengals' white whale since he arrived. The offensive line has improved but remains a concern, particularly at tackle where injuries have been a theme. Seaton is a developmental tackle with the athleticism to stick on the left side long-term, and Cincinnati has the patience to bring him along behind a veteran.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jamari Johnson
TE Oregon
The Buccaneers need a receiving tight end who can supplement Baker Mayfield's quick-game operation. Cade Otton is a fine blocker but has not emerged as a true receiving weapon in Todd Bowles' offense. Johnson is a converted athlete with speed and route savvy who can line up in the slot or inline, giving Tampa Bay an offensive chess piece in the mold of what Kyle Pitts was supposed to be in Atlanta.
Denver Broncos
Cayden Green
OT 
Missouri
Mike McGlinchey will be a 33-year-old free agent after the 2027 season, and Denver has to start thinking about life without him at right tackle. Green is a physically imposing tackle who plays with an edge and has the length to handle speed rushers in the AFC West. He slots in as the heir apparent and gives the Broncos continuity on the right side as they continue building around Bo Nix.
Detroit Lions
KJ Bolden
S Georgia
Detroit missed the playoffs last year and is looking to recapture what made them one of the NFC's best defenses. Kerby Joseph cashed in on a big contract after his career year in 2024, then took a step back last season, and the Lions need to plan for a future where they are not dependent on a bounce-back. Bolden is a rangy, high-football-IQ safety who can push for a starting role immediately and give Detroit a long-term answer at the position if Joseph regresses again in 2026.
Houston Texans
Ahmad Hardy
RB Missouri
The Texans have cycled through running backs without ever finding a long-term answer at the position. Hardy is a physical, downhill runner with enough receiving ability to be a true three-down back — exactly the kind of player Houston needs to take pressure off C.J. Stroud. Running backs are devalued in the draft, but a team that genuinely needs one can still find value.
San Francisco 49ers
Carter Smith
OT 
Indiana
The Trent Williams situation continues to evolve, but at 38 going on 39, San Francisco has to think about what comes next. Williams has consistently been one of the top-graded offensive linemen in football per PFF, and finding a replacement is not a one-draft process. Smith gives the 49ers a developmental option they can bring along for two years before the full handoff.
Los Angeles Chargers
Nick Marsh
WR Indiana
The Chargers have built something with Justin Herbert, but the receiver room has a looming problem — both Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston are in the final year of their contracts in 2027, and Los Angeles cannot count on retaining both. Marsh is a precision route runner who tested well athletically and shows up in contested-catch situations. He gives Herbert a young, cost-controlled option on the outside regardless of how the extension conversations shake out.
Dallas Cowboys
(via GB)
Zabien Brown
CB Alabama
Dallas has a real need at cornerback after releasing Trevon Diggs, and DaRon Bland's injury history means they cannot count on him as the long-term answer at the top of the depth chart. Brown is a long, physical corner who can step in and develop into a legitimate No. 1 in the Dallas secondary.
New England Patriots
Ahmad Moten Sr.
DL 
Miami (FL)
New England went to the Super Bowl in 2025 and the front office is not standing pat. The Patriots need to keep adding young talent on the defensive line to sustain what they built, and Moten fits the bill as a high-effort interior disruptor who can help collapse pockets. He is not a household name, but defensive line depth has historically been one of the building blocks for successful Patriots teams.
Kansas City Chiefs
Charlie Becker
WR Indiana
Travis Kelce's career will conclude at some point, and the Chiefs have been smart to begin thinking about what the offense looks like when that era ends. Becker is a versatile receiver who can line up in the slot or in-line and creates mismatches in the underneath game — not unlike some of what Kelce does in Kansas City's system. He is a Patrick Mahomes-type of complementary weapon.
Philadelphia Eagles
Quincy Rhodes Jr.
EDGE 
Arkansas
The Eagles have leaned on veteran pass rushers for years and need to start building youth into the rotation. Philadelphia cannot keep relying on short-term solutions off the edge, and finding contributors on rookie deals is the most sustainable way to maintain pressure. Rhodes is a productive college pass rusher with good hand technique who can provide immediate situational value in year one.
Baltimore Ravens
Kewan Lacy
RB 
Ole Miss
The Ravens are one of the few teams in the league where taking a running back in the first round is not a reach — their identity demands a powerful ground attack to complement Lamar Jackson. Derrick Henry's age (he will be 33 in January) means Baltimore has to begin planning their next phase in the backfield. Lacy is a physical, north-south runner with the power and vision to thrive in Baltimore's zone-stretch scheme.
Seattle Seahawks
Kelley Jones
CB 
Mississippi State
Seattle's secondary has been a point of investment over the last few drafts, but the cornerback depth behind their starters remains thin. Jones is a smooth, zone-savvy corner who fits the Seattle defensive system. His instincts and anticipation in Cover 3 are exactly what Mike Macdonald's defense looks for from corners who are not relied on to be pure man-coverage specialists.
Buffalo Bills
William Echoles
DL Ole Miss
Buffalo needs young contributors along the defensive line, particularly with some of their veteran rotation players approaching the back end of their deals. Echoles is a disruptive interior presence who can create problems as a pass rusher from the inside. The Bills are in win-now mode but cannot ignore the depth and youth needed to sustain a contending roster over a multi-year window.
Los Angeles Rams
Damon Wilson Jr.
EDGE Miami (FL)
The Rams are perennial contenders in roster construction creativity, and their edge rotation is something they continually churn through. Picking up a young pass rusher on a rookie deal allows them to redistribute cap dollars into other positions where veterans need extensions. Wilson is an athletic edge defender who can develop behind veterans and contribute as a rotational rusher in year one.
