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First Round NFL Draft Prospects

Lou Pickney
2027 NFL Mock Draft

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Last Updated: October 30, 2026 (5:00p EDT)

NOTE: This mock draft is featured in the DKDB Curated 2027 NFL Mock Draft Database. The projected draft order is based on Tankathon as of this writing.

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1. Los Angeles Chargers
Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State

This is the first time I recall ever projecting a wide receiver at #1 overall in a mock draft. It's only happened three times prior in NFL history. Smith could make it number four.


2. Tennessee Titans
Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas

This would anticipate a trade-back by the Titans given the demand for a likely limited field of viable quarterback options.


3. Miami Dolphins
Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State

I don't think Mestemaker will actually leave Stillwater after the season, but scouts are very excited about his potential.


4. Washington Commanders
Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame

Moore is an elite defensive back who has lived up to the hype thus far this season.


5. Houston Texans
Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU

Seaton, a transfer from Colorado, is an elite pass blocker who has performed very well for LSU this season.


6. Philadelphia Eagles
Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana

Becker has a chance to be the first Father Ryan High School (Nashville, Tennessee) graduate ever selected in round one of the NFL Draft.


7. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts)
Darian Mensah, QB, Miami

The Jets have three first-round selections in this draft. One way or another, the Jets will likely target a quarterback on night one next year.


8. Arizona Cardinals
Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana

Marsh, a transfer from Michigan State, has had a great 2026 season at Indiana.


9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina

This might seem odd considering that Tampa Bay used a first-round selection on Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. this past April, but the Bucs are expected to have a major need opposite Bain for next year and Stewart is an elite EDGE rushing talent.


10. New Orleans Saints
Xavier Gilliam, DT, Tennessee

Gilliam is remarkably effective at being a disruptive force against opposing quarterbacks as an interior defensive lineman.


11. New York Jets
Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson

Hampton is a tall, athletic corner with outstanding anticipation. Also a hard-hitter and a good tackler.


12. New York Jets (from Dallas Cowboys)
Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss

Many consider Echoles to be the top defensive tackle prospect eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft.


13. Las Vegas Raiders
Cam Coleman, WR, Texas

Coleman is a transfer from Auburn who has demonstrated elite catch radius, body control, and deep-threat ability for the Longhorns this season.


14. Cleveland Browns (from Los Angeles Rams)
Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss

Cleveland acquired this draft pick from the L.A. Rams in the Myles Garrett trade.


15. Atlanta Falcons
Zereoue Williams, OT, Utah

Offensive line is a need for the Falcons and Williams is a name shooting up draft lists this season.


16. Baltimore Ravens
Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia

This selection had been slated to be traded to the Las Vegas Raiders as part of the proposed trade for Maxx Crosby that ended up being nixed.


17. Seattle Seahawks
Chris Cole, LB, Georgia

Cole is a versatile prospect, an off-ball linebacker with the skillset to also play EDGE.


18. New England Patriots
Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon

Johnson took over the lead role at tight end in 2026 after Kenyon Sadiq departed for the NFL. Johnson is a promising prospect who would fill a need for the Pats.


19. Carolina Panthers
Trey'Dez Green, TE, LSU

Green will provide unique receiving skill and great height for the position for whichever NFL team lands him. An injury suffered against Ole Miss kept Green off the field in recent weeks, but he returned against Auburn last Saturday and scored a touchdown.


20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers)
Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State

Cornerback is expected to be addressed by the Cowboys in the draft, and the 6'4" Jones would be a great addition to the team.


21. New York Giants
KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers

Duff has tremendous pro potential with great size. Rutgers has had a down year but Duff has performed very well in spite of that.


22. Jacksonville Jaguars
KJ Bolden, S, Georgia

Bolden remains the top draft-eligible safety for 2027 according to many current evaluations.


23. Cincinnati Bengals
Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas

Goosby suffered a season-ending knee injury against Ole Miss this past Saturday night.


24. Pittsburgh Steelers
Greg Johnson, OL, Minnesota

The biggest interior offensive line riser among the top prospects, Johnson built on an impressive resume with some strong showings in 2026. Has the size of a tackle but the agility to be effective on the inside. Exceedingly skilled as a pass-blocker, which will be true for the bulk of the top offensive line prospects.


25. Detroit Lions
Yhonzae Pierre, EDGE, Alabama

Pierre is one of the top draft-eligible EDGE prospects and has lived up to expectations this season for Alabama.


26. Cleveland Browns
Tae Johnson, S, Notre Dame

Johnson has only played in one game thus far in 2026 due to injury. When healthy, he's one of the top safety prospects.


27. Denver Broncos
Lance Heard, OT, Kentucky

Heard has tremendous physical skills and has proven this season that he has elite-level pass-blocking ability.


28. Tennessee Titans (from Chicago Bears)
A'Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon

Selection acquired via the Jeffery Simmons trade. Simmons will be missed greatly in Nashville.


29. Buffalo Bills
Kingston Lopa, S, Cal

There aren't many viable 6'5" prospects at safety, but Lopa is exceptionally fast and has great instincts.


30. San Francisco 49ers
Kade Pieper, OL, Iowa

Pieper is a talented, versatile offensive lineman who would be a great addition to the 49ers. Might be needed to replace Jake Brendel at center.


31. Kansas City Chiefs
Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa

Lauck is a key member of a very strong offensive line in Iowa. It's quite possible that Lauck will be off the board well before this point.


32. Minnesota Vikings
Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida

Baugh has had a strong 2026 for the Gators and has a good chance of being the first running back drafted in 2027.


2027 NFL Draft Location

The 2027 NFL Draft will be held in Washington, DC. This will be the first time for the draft to take place in the District of Columbia since the 1941 draft at the Willard Hotel.

According to the NFL, "Over the course of the three-day event, D.C. will host a slate of Draft activities, including a variety of community events, the Draft Concert Series and the NFL Draft Experience."

The 2027 NFL Draft will take place from Thursday, April 29 to Saturday, May 1, 2027.


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