We’re early in the summer scouting process, and the general consensus has been that the 2027 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the most loaded draft classes in recent memory. Early in my evaluations, I agree with that sentiment.

There are already a few blue-chip prospects who seem like safe bets to be top-10 picks in next year’s class, which says a lot, considering how early in the pre-draft process we are. While I don’t think there’s a quarterback in that mix yet, there are two quarterbacks I feel comfortable projecting as future quality starters in the NFL, as well as multiple others with the potential to do so.

The start of June already brought a major shake-up to the 2027 NFL Draft landscape, as the Los Angeles Rams traded their first-round pick in a massive package to the Cleveland Browns for Myles Garrett. The Browns are now one of two teams with multiple first-round picks in next year’s draft, with the New York Jets being the other.

The Garrett trade already affected next year’s draft, and I have a projected trade in this mock that will only shake things up even further. Without further ado, here is my latest 2027 NFL Mock Draft.

1) Arizona Cardinals

Dante Moore, QB, Oregon

Though the Arizona Cardinals drafted Carson Beck early in the third round, they’d take a quarterback if they end up with the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. They have no financial ties to Jacoby Brissett or Gardner Minshew beyond this year, and a Round 3 selection isn’t enough to warrant investing in your franchise quarterback of the future.

Dante Moore started living up to that five-star pedigree in his first year starting for Oregon. He has an elastic arm that gets good velocity behind his throws off-platform; he’s creative out of structure; he has ideal athleticism for the quarterback position, and he demonstrated really nice timing in his throws down the field. His post-snap processing was inconsistent in 2025, but with another year to fine-tune his game, he has No. 1 pick potential.

2) Pittsburgh Steelers (via Dolphins, projected trade)

Arch Manning, QB, Texas

Since the Kenny Pickett experiment failed, the Pittsburgh Steelers have rotated veteran reclamation projects at quarterback like Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, and Aaron Rodgers. None of them have been able to get them over the hump of winning a playoff game, which is something the Steelers haven’t done since 2016.

The Steelers have been stuck in NFL purgatory for a decade now with no real direction for the future. Sooner or later, they’ll have to make a splash for a young quarterback. Being projected to miss the playoffs in 2026, Pittsburgh starts its rebuild by trading key defenders for draft capital, while trading a haul headlined by multiple first-round picks to the Dolphins to acquire their quarterback of the future.

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Projecting Arch Manning as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft was incredibly unfair. It took him a while to get mentally acclimated as Texas’ new starting quarterback last year, but he found his groove down the stretch. He’s a well-built passer with a strong arm, impressive athletic ability, and a natural sense of timing down the field. As he continues to develop, his sky-high ceiling becomes more evident each game he plays.

3) New York Jets

Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State

At 35 years old and coming off a year that saw him finish No. 34 in the NFL in PFSN QB Impact Scoring, Geno Smith is not the long-term answer for the New York Jets at quarterback. They didn’t get the chance to draft a QB early with such a thin class at the position in the 2026 draft, but that changes in this 2027 mock draft.

Drew Mestemaker’s rise from a zero-star recruit to a potential first-round NFL talent says a lot about his work ethic. He dominated at North Texas last year, using his elastic arm and stellar deep touch to take the top off opposing defenses. His mechanics are a work in progress, and he’s inefficient throwing to his left, but he has the arm strength, timing, and mental toughness to project well in the pros in due time.

4) Cleveland Browns

Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State

Similar to the Dolphins, I could see the Cleveland Browns abandoning their quarterback experiment if they pick this high next April. However, with Dante Moore, Arch Manning, and Drew Mestemaker all off the board, that’s not an option here. Instead, they go with the best player available on the board, even if it’s one they spent two early picks on in 2026.

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It was genuinely difficult to find a weakness in Jeremiah Smith’s game last year. He’s a giant receiver at 6’3″ and 223 pounds with expected physicality and the ball skills and catch radius to win above the rim. However, he’s also an elite athlete with great deep speed, good explosiveness, shooting laterally out of his breaks, and good stem work early in his route. Smith also has great hands and adjusts his approach to get open vs. man or zone.

5) Las Vegas Raiders

Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina

The Las Vegas Raiders still have Maxx Crosby after their trade with Baltimore fell through, and they signed Kwity Paye to a three-year deal this offseason. That said, if you have the opportunity to take a blue-chip edge rusher to give yourself a potentially elite group of defensive linemen, that’s going to be very hard to pass up.

Dylan Stewart is a lengthy edge rusher with elite athleticism off the edge and a well-built frame that carries his 245 pounds very well at 6’5″. His bend at the top of his arc is great, and he does a good job of sifting through blocks in the run game. He’s also a capable turnover creator, having forced six fumbles in his first two years at South Carolina.

6) Atlanta Falcons

Cam Coleman, WR, Texas

Cam Coleman was a standout at Auburn for two seasons and projects as Arch Manning’s WR1 at Texas this year. He’s 6’3″ and 201 pounds with the physicality and ball skills needed to win on the 50/50 ball. He attacks the ball in the air like a power forward, he bends the stem well to exploit leverage points, and he has better deep speed than most receivers his size.

7) Tennessee Titans

Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas

The Tennessee Titans traded back up into the first round to select Keldric Faulk in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they saw some intriguing flashes from Femi Oladejo as a rookie last year. However, with Jermaine Johnson II in the last year of his current contract, they could use some long-term stability off the edge. Luckily for them, there’s a blue-chip prospect who falls right into their laps.

In his first two seasons at Texas, Colin Simmons tallied 21.0 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss. He’s an elite athlete off the edge with ideal acceleration and flexibility to turn the corner and threaten on the outside speed rush. His pass-rushing arsenal runs deep, his motor is red hot, and he has good awareness against the run to offset his average size.

8) Carolina Panthers

Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame

Many were surprised the Carolina Panthers made the playoffs in 2025, and they have a chance to repeat as NFC South champions this year. They upgraded their front seven by bringing in Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd this offseason, but an upgrade at cornerback alongside Jaycee Horn could be what really takes that defense to the next level.

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A unanimous All-American in 2025, Leonard Moore built upon his freshman All-American year by tallying five interceptions last season. The 6’2″, 194-pounder is a smooth mover with fluid hips, quick feet in his backpedal, and very good deep speed defending vertical route concepts.

9) New Orleans Saints

David Stone, DT, Oklahoma

With additions like Jordyn Tyson, David Edwards, and Travis Etienne, the New Orleans Saints’ offense is going in the right direction after their young core showed plenty of promise in 2025. Now, it’s time to load up on defense.

Oklahoma had some talented defensive linemen last year in R Mason Thomas, Gracen Halton, Damonic Williams, and Taylor Wein. David Stone was easily the best of the bunch in 2025. He led the Power 4 with an 85.9 PFSN DT Impact Score, dominating the interior with elite first-step acceleration, pro-ready pad level, and quick hands that can shed blocks in many different ways.

10) New York Giants

Ahmad Moten Sr., DT, Miami (FL)

With a defensive front featuring Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, Arvell Reese, and Kayvon Thibodeaux, the New York Giants might have the best pass rush in the NFL in 2026. However, Thibodeaux is a free agent next offseason, and after trading Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati, defensive tackle remains a massive need for the Giants.

With a 25.4% win rate against true pass sets in 2025, Ahmad Moten Sr. is a defensive tackle who can get it done on all three downs. He’s quick off the snap, low to the ground, powerful in his lower half, and has a diverse arsenal of moves he can use to stack and shed blocks. If he can cut down on his missed tackles, he has top-10 potential in this class.

11) Washington Commanders

Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas

Laremy Tunsil is still performing at a high level, but he turns 32 years old in August. The Washington Commanders should be in no hurry to move off of him, but if the value is right at offensive tackle in the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft – and if Josh Conerly Jr. fails to take the leap in Year 2 – this pick could make a lot more sense.

Had Trevor Goosby declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, there’s a good chance we could’ve seen eight offensive tackles picked in the first round. His inexperience as a first-year starter showed sometimes last year, but he’s an incredibly nimble pass protector with prototypical size and length. He also has the core strength needed to absorb power; he has all the physical tools of a long-term starting left tackle.

12) New York Jets (via Colts)

Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia

D’Angelo Ponds should be an exciting addition to the Jets’ secondary, but their outside cornerbacks in a post-Sauce Gardner world leave a lot to be desired. Nahshon Wright was a Pro Bowler for his interception-generating ability, but was wildly inconsistent, giving up big plays in coverage, while Brandon Stephens failed to crack the top 75 in PFSN’s CB Impact Scoring.

With five interceptions as a redshirt freshman in 2025, Ellis Robinson IV has ball skills like a wide receiver. His body control, hands, and ball-tracking skills are all very impressive for a cornerback. Additionally, he’s an aggressive decision-maker in coverage who acts upon his reads decisively and shows willingness as a downhill tackler.

13) Minnesota Vikings

KJ Bolden, S, Georgia

Bringing back Harrison Smith remains an option for the Minnesota Vikings for 2026, but they’re going to need to invest in the safety position with the long haul in mind sooner rather than later. The secondary, in general, remains a major need, seeing as they didn’t invest much capital in what was a weakness on their defense in the 2026 NFL Draft.

KJ Bolden is a versatile defensive back who can line up all over the defensive backfield and make plays, which speaks to his quick mental trigger. His coverage instincts are really impressive, demonstrating fluid hips, good longitudinal agility, proper form as a tackler, and range as a single-high safety.

14) Miami Dolphins (via Steelers, projected trade)

Carter Smith, G, Indiana

After moving back with the Steelers in this mock draft, the Dolphins have a boatload of draft capital over the next two or three years. They’re in no need to reach for positional value, as they’re in a much better position to just take good football players. Taking Kadyn Proctor in Round 1 this year was a step in the right direction, but continuing to build in the trenches should be a priority.

Though Carter Smith plays left tackle for Indiana, I have him projected as a guard because of his lack of length. He should be able to thrive on the interior, as he wins with consistent hand placement and proper weight distribution at the point of attack. He demonstrates good spatial awareness as a pass protector and as a zone-run blocker, and his sturdy anchor makes it tough for opponents to convert speed to power against him.

15) New York Jets (via Cowboys)

Tae Johnson, S, Notre Dame

After taking a cornerback with the first-round pick they got from the Colts, I have the Jets doubling down on their secondary with this pick. Andre Cisco is a free agent after this season, and Minkah Fitzpatrick isn’t what he used to be. Having the chance to load the secondary with young stars could be extremely enticing.

Considering the safety talent in the 2026 class, it’s even more remarkable that Tae Johnson led the nation in PFSN Safety Impact Scoring by a considerable margin last year. He’s a tall, lengthy safety with a large catch radius, and that size helps him as a tackler to the tune of a 3.6% missed tackle rate in 2025. His versatility and ball skills will also entice NFL teams.

16) Chicago Bears

Damon Wilson II, EDGE, Miami (FL)

It’s safe to say the Chicago Bears’ defensive line will look much different in 2027 than it does this year, and that’s probably a good thing. Cutting ties with disappointing free agent signings Dayo Odeyingbo and Grady Jarrett would save a combined $28.5 million in cap space, and Gervon Dexter will be a free agent. As flashy as his sack totals may be, he’s inconsistent in generating pressure and is a liability against the run.

Damon Wilson II always had the athletic tools to succeed, but once he transferred from Georgia to Missouri last year, he was able to put those tools to good use. He finished 2025 with 9.0 sacks, demonstrating impressive first-step quickness, flexibility, and pass-rush diversity off the edge. As he moves to Miami for 2026, improving against the run could solidify him as an easy first-round projection.

17) Cincinnati Bengals

Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU

After aggressively attacking it through free agency, the draft, and their trade for Dexter Lawrence, the Cincinnati Bengals’ porous defense is in much better shape on paper than it was last year. That’s not to say it’s a finished product yet, but their moves this offseason make it less dire for them to use their 2027 first-round pick on that side of the ball.

A former five-star recruit at Colorado, Jordan Seaton is in good hands transferring to LSU this offseason. He had some rough patches early in his collegiate career, but evened out down the stretch in 2025. He has prototypical size and length for an offensive tackle, showcasing ideal physicality and tremendous mobility for someone who was listed at 330 pounds.

18) Jacksonville Jaguars

Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida

When Etienne left in free agency to join the Saints, the Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t make any major moves at running back to replace him this offseason. Bhayshul Tuten has potential to thrive in a bigger role, but this 2027 draft class is really talented at running back, which could make it too difficult for Jacksonville to pass on one here.

At 6’1″ and 231 pounds, Jadan Baugh is a powerful running back with elite size and very good contact balance. Not only he can battle through tackle attempts, but he’s a tremendous athlete for his size. He changes direction better than most big running backs, and that shiftiness combined with his soft hands gives him plenty of pass-catching value. With another good year, Baugh should be firmly in first-round consideration.

19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers extended Cade Otton this offseason, but that shouldn’t stop them from drafting a tight end early if the value is right. Not only are NFL teams relying more on 12 and 13 personnel sets than they were five or ten years ago, but with Mike Evans gone and Chris Godwin’s time as a contributor coming to an end, the Buccaneers need pass-catching help of any kind for the long haul.

Much like Kenyon Sadiq before him, Jamari Johnson showed elite traits as Oregon’s second-string tight end last year. He was particularly productive in the playoffs with eight catches, 149 yards, and a touchdown in the Ducks’ two games. He’s a sure-handed pass catcher with elite vertical speed, ball skills, and lateral quickness coming out of his breaks.

20) Denver Broncos

Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama

Though it’s due heavily to their defensive line, the Denver Broncos have one of the best defenses, if not the best defense in the NFL today. Patrick Surtain II is an elite cornerback, but they have current starters Jaquan McMillian and Riley Moss both slated to hit free agency next offseason. The Broncos have 2025 first-round pick Jahdae Barron in the waiting in the nickel, but they could use an upgrade over Moss along the perimeter.

With an allowed passer rating of 71.0 in his first two seasons at Alabama, Zabien Brown is a playmaker in coverage who took both of his interceptions back for touchdowns in 2025. He’s sticky in man coverage and can stay in a receiver’s hip pocket with good hip fluidity and route-recognition capabilities. If he improves his effectiveness in off coverage, a top-10 pick is possible.

21) Houston Texans

Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss

The Houston Texans traded for David Montgomery this offseason, and Woody Marks showed some promise as a rookie in 2025. That said, the 2027 NFL Draft appears to be loaded at the running back position. There are three running backs I’d strongly argue deserve first-round consideration, and two of them come off the board within four picks of each other in this mock draft.

Kewan Lacy is an explosive running back with impressive creativity as a downhill runner, outside of the tackles, and out in the open field. His agility and full-field ball-carrier vision make him very tough to stop with the dynamic cuts he’s able to make. He’s also competitive as a pass blocker and tough to bring down with the ball in his hands.

22) Philadelphia Eagles

Austin Siereveld, G, Ohio State

Tyler Steen proved to be a perfectly capable starting guard upon entering the Philadelphia Eagles’ lineup in 2025. However, he’s slated to hit free agency in 2027, and with impending extensions for Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, and Quinyon Mitchell on the horizon, the Eagles could let him walk and aim to find a cheaper replacement in the 2027 NFL Draft.

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A tackle for Ohio State, Austin Siereveld likely moves to guard in the NFL due to a lack of length and elite foot speed on an island. That said, he’s a technically-sound offensive lineman who lands his jabs with accurate timing and placement, he brings good OL versatility too the table, he has a sturdy anchor, and he’s coordinated blocking on the move. All of those traits should see him fare well along the interior.

23) Detroit Lions

Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss

It seems like the Detroit Lions have been looking for defensive line help alongside Aidan Hutchinson for quite some time. Alim McNeill is a quality interior defender when healthy, but he’s had issues staying on the field. Tyleik Williams still has potential but is coming off a quiet rookie campaign. These two factors could make it possible the Lions still target a defensive tackle in next year’s draft.

Having led all Power 4 defensive tackles with 39 pressures in 2025, Will Echoles heads into 2026 a proven commodity as a pass rusher. His pad level and body control are still a bit suboptimal, but he has impressive first-step quickness, closing speed as a defender in space, and the ability to stack and shed offensive linemen in the trenches.

24) Los Angeles Chargers

Cayden Green, G, Missouri

It’s obvious to those who watched the Los Angeles Chargers last year that their interior offensive line was a major problem. Though they made moves to address it by adding Jake Slaughter and Tyler Biadasz this offseason, their projected right guard is Cole Strange, who hasn’t finished higher than No. 50 in PFSN OL Impact Scoring among all qualified guards in a single season.

He had to move outside to tackle due to Missouri’s need at the position, but I like Cayden Green before as a guard at the next level. He’s a powerful lineman with heavy hands who can use his grip strength and stout anchor to drive defenders off the line of scrimmage. His short-area burst is good, and his strike placement allows him to win with leverage at the point of attack. Green could be a decent tackle, but I think he can be a great guard, so that’s where I think he should go in the NFL.

25) New England Patriots

Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana

The New England Patriots pulled the trigger on their trade for A.J. Brown, giving them the WR1 they desperately needed heading into 2026. He and Romeo Doubs form a solid long-term receiver tandem, but the Patriots have Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, and Mack Hollins all on expiring contracts. There could be hope that Kyle Williams breaks out as that third option, but with only 10 catches as a rookie, that’s a major projection.

Though it’s off a small sample size, Charlie Becker looked like a future NFL starter in the second half of the 2025 season for Indiana. With Omar Cooper Jr. and Elijah Sarratt both in the NFL, Becker will hope to use his 6’4″, 209-pound frame to excel above the rim. He has fantastic hands, very good ball skills, and he can work the stem to exploit leverage points against different coverage looks.

26) San Francisco 49ers

Jacarrius Peak, OT, South Carolina

It feels like every year, mock drafters alike have the San Francisco 49ers taking an offensive tackle early, only for that to never be the case. Trent Williams will be 38 years old in July; while he has shown no signs of slowing down, you’d have to figure that each year he plays is one year closer to the inevitable. Even if he plays in 2027 or even through 2028, using a late first-round pick on a developmental tackle might not be a bad idea.

Jacarrius Peak had an impressive 87.2 PFSN OL Impact Score for NC State in 2025, grading above several early-round picks from the 2026 NFL Draft. He now heads to South Carolina, where he hopes to further hone his craft. His hand usage needs work, but he’s an explosive athlete with quick feet in pass protection and impressive raw power.

27) Dallas Cowboys (via Packers)

OJ Frederique Jr., CB, Miami (FL)

DaRon Bland has dealt with injuries and regression in play since his All-Pro campaign in 2023. Cobie Durant gives the Dallas Cowboys a new face in the secondary, but he’s only had one season above the NFL’s top 64 in PFSN’s CB Impact Scoring in his previous four seasons in the league. The Cowboys had a lot of needs on defense, so you can’t fix them all in one year, but cornerback figures to be a weakness heading into 2026.

When OJ Frederique Jr. is on, his tape is some of the best you’ll see in this cornerback class. He’s allowed a collegiate completion percentage of just 45.2%, using his fluidity, length, and vertical route recognition to shut down big plays in coverage. He’s a little skinny at 180 pounds and needs to improve as a tackler, but his athleticism and coverage instincts should give him early-round looks based off his 2025 tape.

28) Kansas City Chiefs

Omarion Miller, WR, Arizona State

Rashee Rice is slated to hit free agency in 2027, and between his injury history and off-field issues, it would be surprising if the Kansas City Chiefs extend him. Xavier Worthy also hasn’t lived up to his first-round hype quite yet, which makes wide receiver a potentially big need for them going into next offseason.

Had Omarion Miller had better quarterback play at Colorado, there’s no telling how productive he could’ve been in 2025. He’s 6’2″ and 210 pounds, showing off the size, physicality, and elite ball-tracking skills to win on the jump ball and contort himself to back-shoulder grabs. He has great vision and underrated agility after the catch, and he can identify soft spots against zone coverage and work himself open.

29) Baltimore Ravens

A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon

Travis Jones is a high-quality starter at defensive tackle, and the Baltimore Ravens are paying him accordingly right now. That said, the rest of their interior defensive line is a concern. Both Nnamdi Madubuike and Broderick Washington Jr. missed most of 2025 due to injury, and they’ll be 29 and 30, respectively, by year’s end. The Ravens could use a long-term upgrade in the defensive trenches.

The 6’3″, 330-pound A’Mauri Washington is a squatty defensive tackle who has the frame of a nose tackle but the backfield penetration ability of a 3-technique. I’d like to see his spatial awareness in the run game improve, because if he can do that, he’ll add more polish to a game that already shows off impressive first-step quickness and raw physicality in the trenches.

30) Seattle Seahawks

Taylor Wein, EDGE, Oklahoma

Having lost Boye Mafe to Cincinnati in free agency, the Seattle Seahawks are down one key contributor from their loaded defensive line that helped lead them to a Super Bowl victory last season. Their pass rush should remain strong in 2026, but Uchenna Nwosu and Derick Hall will both be free agents in the 2027 NFL offseason. DeMarcus Lawrence is also 34, so the Seahawks will need multiple investments off the edge going forward.

At 6’4″ and 266 pounds, Taylor Wein has a sturdy frame that helps him set the edge well in run support. He has a pretty diverse toolbox as a pass rusher, using his high pass-rushing IQ and relentless effort to generate pressure off the edge. His short-area quickness is good enough to mask any bend concerns.

31) Buffalo Bills

Mario Craver, WR, Texas A&M

Is the Buffalo Bills’ wide receiver room any better than it was in 2025? It’s certainly different. They traded for DJ Moore, but he’s coming off the worst statistical season of his career last year with the Bears. They drafted Skyler Bell in the fourth round, and while that was good value to get him where they did, they still have a desperate need for a real WR1 to get their offense over the hump.

At 5’9″ and 165 pounds, Mario Craver is certainly undersized for the wide receiver position. That said, he might be the most dynamic receiver in the 2027 class. He’s a speedy, twitched-up weapon who can create separation vertically and underneath with elite speed, sharp lateral cuts, and good stem work. He has better hands than most small receivers, and he’s quite tough after the catch.

32) Cleveland Browns (via Rams)

Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon

After the Browns traded Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams on June 1, it was a big boost to their rebuild, even if it will make them worse in the short term. Getting Jared Verse back in the trade ensures they’ll still have a high-level defensive end, but Cleveland could still use more depth at the position.

With Alex Wright in the fold as a quicker rotational pass-rusher, Matayo Uiagalelei would come into this situation as the power rusher Cleveland’s defensive line would need off the edge. Uiagalelei packs a mean punch at the point of attack and sets a firm edge in run support. His spatial awareness working through blocks is strong, and he demonstrates a red-hot motor going after the quarterback.