Over both 2020–2024 and 2021–2025, Lou Pickney tied for the third-highest score from The Huddle Report, which tracks accuracy among the top analysts in the NFL Draft business.
Likewise, it will probably be immaterial that the Cards used the #65 overall pick in 2026 on Carson Beck if they are really drafting this high in 2027. The modern NFL isn't long on patience.
Mensah is a transfer from Duke joining a program in Miami that has built a rep for being an effective finishing school for exceptional quarterback prospects in the NIL era.
Cornerback is expected to be a need position for the Vikings going into the 2027 season, at least the way it looks now. Robinson reportedly had a surgical procedure on a high ankle sprain that kept him out of Georgia's spring game, but he's expected to be good to go for the Bulldogs for the start of the season.
14. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama
The Jets had zero interceptions over the course of the entire 2025 season. 17 games. It will take more than D'Angleo Ponds to remedy that situation for the rebuilding Jets.
While the Jags used a pair of day three picks on defensive ends in the 2026 draft, that shouldn't preclude them from selecting a top EDGE prospect here.
It seems unlikely that the Jets would keep all three of its first-round selections in this draft. Note that Ryan Williams, who gained national fame as a true freshman in 2024, has officially changed his listed name to Ryan Coleman-Williams for the 2026 season.
The Chargers drafted Miami EDGE Akheem Mesidor in the first round of this year's draft. Might the Chargers go back-to-back Miami defensive linemen in the first round in 2026 and 2027?
27. San Francisco 49ers Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State
Cornerback is expected to be a consideration here for the 49ers.
The Bills trading back thrice in the first round of the 2026 draft was impressive. This is more a reflection of best player available than need with Buffalo having drafted TCU LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr.
32. Cleveland Browns (from Los Angeles Rams) Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State
Cleveland acquired this draft pick from the L.A. Rams in the Myles Garrett trade.
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 official dates of the 2027 NFL Draft haven't been announced yet.
