As the 2026-27 NFL season draws near, anticipation grows among each fanbase. Everyone wants to see their team do well, but unfortunately, some teams will struggle. For those at the bottom of the standings, they’ll luckily have the 2027 NFL Draft to look forward to.
The 2027 NFL Draft is one of the most highly anticipated classes in recent memory, and the outcomes of the upcoming college football season are sure to have a major impact on where prospects get selected.
There’s still a lot of time between now and the 2027 NFL Draft, but it’s never too early for a mock draft. Using PFN’s NFL Mock Draft Simulator, here are my most recent three-round predictions.
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 prevent the Cardinals from investing in their 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) Miami Dolphins
Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
Would the Miami Dolphins move on from Malik Willis if they pick this high in 2027? It’s certainly a possibility. That said, releasing him next offseason would cost the team money, rather than saving them any cap space. They might want to ride with him at quarterback for another year and take a blue-chip prospect elsewhere.
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, the ability to shoot 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.
3) New York Jets
Arch Manning, QB, Texas
At 35 years old and coming off a year that saw him finish No. 34 in the NFL in PFN’s 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 this year with such a thin class at the position in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they finally find their QB of the future in this 2027 mock draft.
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.
4) Cleveland Browns
Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina
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 and Arch Manning both off the board, one could argue that the better pure value on the board would come at a different position, especially if they could pair Jared Verse with another top prospect.
Dylan Stewart is a lengthy pass 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.
5) Las Vegas Raiders
Cam Coleman, WR, Texas
The key for the Las Vegas Raiders going forward will be to give quarterback Fernando Mendoza and head coach Klint Kubiak the pieces to build a sustainable offense. Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers are two nice weapons, but the Raiders currently lack a bonafide top wide receiver on the roster.
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.
6) Atlanta Falcons
Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas
After the retirement of Kaleb McGary, the Atlanta Falcons pivoted to sign Jawaan Taylor as their new starting right tackle. However, he’s had a rocky NFL career, and left tackle Jake Matthews will be 35 years old in February. The Falcons will eventually need to invest in a long-term option at one of their starting tackle spots.
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.
7) Tennessee Titans
Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas
Though the Tennessee Titans traded for Jermaine Johnson II this offseason, he’s currently in the final year of his contract. The team also has Femi Oladejo and Keldric Faulk in the mix, but with deep defensive lines being all the rage across the NFL right now, it would be hard for them to pass up a blue-chip edge rusher early in this draft.
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
They can move things around, but the Carolina Panthers will be in the red during the 2027 offseason as things currently stand. Mike Jackson is slated to hit free agency, and considering he’ll be 30 years old in July, the team might look for a younger option at cornerback through the 2027 NFL Draft to pair with Jaycee Horn.
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
The New Orleans Saints have two intriguing young defensive tackles in Bryan Bresee and Christen Miller. However, Breese suffered a season-ending torn ACL in training camp, and with him being in his fifth-year option year in 2027, the Saints might not want to extend him until they see him return from injury.
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 PFN 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
Justin Scott, 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.
Justin Scott has a freakish first step, good alignment versatility along the defensive line, and a strong grip to hold up blocks at the line of scrimmage in run support. Scott’s agility surpasses most defensive tackle prospects, and while the sack production hasn’t been there, he carries ample pass-rushing upside with his athleticism and ability to penetrate opposing backfields.
11) Washington Commanders
KJ Bolden, S, Georgia
The Washington Commanders overhauled their front seven this offseason, with five of their projected seven starters having been added over the last few months. However, safety still remains a need on their defense, even after they signed Nick Cross to slide into their starting lineup.
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.
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 he was wildly inconsistent, giving up big plays in coverage. Meanwhile, Brandon Stephens failed to crack the top 110 in PFN’s CB Impact Scoring.
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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
Tae Johnson, S, Notre Dame
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.
Considering the safety talent in the 2026 class, it’s even more remarkable that Tae Johnson led the nation in PFN’s 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.
14) Pittsburgh Steelers
Carter Smith, OG, Indiana
It’s clear that the Pittsburgh Steelers need a long-term answer at quarterback after Kenny Pickett didn’t work and veteran stopgaps like Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, and Aaron Rodgers have fallen short. That said, there isn’t a quarterback worth taking this early based on my grading, so there’s no need to force a value pick that isn’t there.
Though Carter Smith plays left tackle for Indiana, I have him projected as a guard in the NFL 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)
Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss
It would be fitting if the Jets selected a defensive tackle with the pick they acquired by trading Quinnen Williams to Dallas. That outcome would make sense, as the 2027 NFL Draft has a very good group of interior defensive linemen, and the Jets need some more long-term clarity up the middle alongside T’Vondre Sweat.
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.
16) Chicago Bears
Ahmad Moten Sr., DT, 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 Sr. 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.
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.
17) Cincinnati Bengals
Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB, Notre Dame
With additions like Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and Cashius Howell, the Cincinnati Bengals significantly upgraded their defensive line this offseason. Their defense should be much better on paper, but linebacker remains a potential concern. Though he was a rookie, fourth-rounder Barrett Carter placed just No. 74 among NFL linebackers in PFN LB Impact Scoring and might be better suited as a backup than a long-term starter.
This is a major projection pick, as Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa hasn’t been a full-time starter for Notre Dame. That said, the 6’3″, 230-pound linebacker has allowed a targeted passer rating of just 55.0 in coverage and can blitz off the edge at a high level. He has ideal length and athleticism with intriguing flashes of pre-snap processing on tape. He’ll need more reps to sharpen his decision-making, but his flashes are the best I’ve seen of any linebacker in the 2027 NFL Draft.
18) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU
The Jacksonville Jaguars have bigger needs than offensive tackle, but the value with this selection might be too good to pass up. Walker Little could be a cap casualty in the 2027 offseason, and though Cole Van Lanen just signed an extension, taking a standout tackle prospect would allow him to kick inside to guard, where he took some reps last season.
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 his play 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.
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon
Cade Otton is a reliable possession tight end who can block pretty well, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could certainly upgrade at the position. Besides, as the NFL trends toward more 12- and 13-personnel usage than in recent years, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to have Otton on the field often with an early-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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
Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson
With Dre Greenlaw gone, the Denver Broncos are hoping that Justin Strnad can step in and provide quality starting play opposite Alex Singleton. However, in five seasons with the team, Strnad has started only 21 games. As a full-year starting option, he’s pretty unproven for somebody who turns 30 years old in August.
My early top linebacker in the 2027 NFL Draft, Sammy Brown is a reliable, physical tackler who has combined for 186 tackles, 10.0 sacks, and 25.0 tackles for a loss in his first two years at Clemson. He’s still developing in coverage, but his straight-line athleticism, combined with his tackling form, play strength, and instincts against the run project him well in the NFL.
21) Houston Texans
Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana
The Houston Texans have an intriguing wide receiver room heading into 2026, but there’s some uncertainty in the bunch. Both Xavier Hutchinson and Tank Dell are projected free agents next offseason, with the latter unproven coming off a catastrophic injury. Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins are a talented duo, but Higgins is out for the year after tearing his ACL. Jaylin Noel could be a solid contributor, but adding a potential star to your offense certainly wouldn’t hurt.
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.
22) Philadelphia Eagles
Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa
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 Lane Johnson also entering what is likely his final year in the NFL, the Eagles could invest in an offensive lineman or two early in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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I don’t think the 2027 draft class has as many first-round offensive tackles as 2026 did, but my favorite one of the bunch outside of the consensus top two (Seaton and Goosby) is currently Trevor Lauck. He ranked fifth among all FBS offensive tackles with a 91.0 PFN OL Impact Score last year. He has a sturdy anchor to stand his ground against power rushes, and he has a nasty demeanor to drive defenders off the ball. Though Lauck’s arm length doesn’t seem to be elite, he masks it with how accurate his strikes are.
23) Detroit Lions
Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama
I loved the Detroit Lions adding Keith Abney II in the fifth round, as it was great value at a position with much uncertainty on their roster. Terrion Arnold’s release marked the premature end to the disappointing first-round selection’s time with the team, and it left long-term instability at the position going forward.
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.
24) Los Angeles Chargers
A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
Assuming the Los Angeles Chargers extend Tuli Tuipulotu, they’ll have a talented duo off the edge for the long haul with him and Akheem Mesidor. Teair Tart is a capable starter along the interior defensive line, but the Chargers could still use some help beefing up the interior with an early pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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.
25) New England Patriots
Mario Craver, WR, Texas A&M
The New England Patriots enter 2026 with a starting wide receiver trio of A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, and Kayshon Boutte. They also have tremendous depth, but Boutte, Demario Douglas, and Mack Hollins are all slated to hit free agency after the season. There could be hope that Kyle Williams breaks out in Year 2, but with only 10 catches as a rookie, that’s a major projection.
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 doesn’t have bad hands, and he’s quite tough after the catch.
26) San Francisco 49ers
Kade Pieper, C/OG, Iowa
With an 84.7 PFN Team OL Impact Score, the San Francisco 49ers had the No. 7 offensive line in the NFL last season. However, with a lack of cap space to re-sign Jake Brendel next offseason, they could look to find his replacement for cheaper in the NFL Draft.
Early in the 2027 NFL Draft process, Kade Pieper is my top interior offensive lineman. Switching to center for Iowa this year, he dominated at guard with his elite athleticism, coordination, blocking on the move, and accurate strike placement at the initial point of contact. Whether it’s at center or guard, he should be a Day 1 starter in the pros.
27) Dallas Cowboys (via Packers)
Brice Pollock, CB, Texas Tech
DaRon Bland has dealt with injuries and regression in play since his All-Pro campaign in 2023. Cobie Durant gives the Cowboys a new face in the secondary, but the cornerback room still has question marks otherwise. 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.
Brice Pollock had five interceptions and eight pass deflections in 2025, so he fits the mold of a bonafide playmaker in coverage. He’ll be a three-year starter at the Power 4 level by the end of 2026, and that experience shows in his quick downhill trigger and his processing speed in coverage. He’s a fluid athlete with loose hips, good short-area acceleration, and a tenacious attitude in run support.
28) Kansas City Chiefs
Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana
Rashee Rice will be a free agent next offseason, Xavier Worthy hasn’t lived up to expectations yet as a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and Travis Kelce has more football behind him than ahead of him. If the Kansas City Chiefs want to keep their explosive passing attack under Patrick Mahomes, keeping him surrounded by talented weapons will be key.
A 6’3″, 203-pound receiver who had 1,311 yards over two seasons at Michigan State, Nick Marsh heads to Indiana as one of the top wide receivers to hit the transfer portal this offseason. His body control and ball-tracking skills are impressive, and he can stretch the field vertically with his deep speed and his refined stem-bending ability to exploit leverage points against cornerbacks.
29) Baltimore Ravens
Iapani Laloulu, C, Oregon
The Baltimore Ravens boosted their interior offensive line by signing John Simpson and using their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Olaivavega Ioane. However, Tyler Linderbaum’s absence remains glaring at center, and it’s a position they could look to address with significant capital in next year’s class.
Iapani Laloulu is a stout, physical center who plays with a low center of gravity and a tenacious demeanor. His ideal weight distribution helps him maximize the raw power in his lower half, and he lands his strikes with really good timing, placement, and force. Other centers might test better than him in a Combine-type setting, but Laloulu is an easy translation to the NFL with how strong and refined he is.
30) Seattle Seahawks
Yhonzae Pierre, EDGE, Alabama
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.
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With 8.0 sacks in 2025, Yhonzae Pierre was a breakout contributor for Alabama as a redshirt sophomore. His physicality and tackling form can improve, but he’s a lengthy, twitched-up edge rusher with an explosive first step, ideal flexibility turning the corner, and the gap awareness to stack and shed blocks and make stops in the run game.
31) Buffalo Bills
Christian Alliegro, LB, Ohio State
For the first time since 2016, the Buffalo Bills enter an NFL season without Matt Milano under contract. Terrel Bernard has shown he can be a quality starter, though he’s coming off a down year. The big question is Dorian Williams, the 2023 third-round pick who ranked just No. 70 in the NFL in PFN LB Impact Scoring last year.
An incoming transfer from Wisconsin, Christian Alliegro gives Ohio State yet another freak athlete with tremendous size at linebacker after the departures of Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles. Alliegro is certainly raw as a processor in between the tackles against the run, but he’s 6’4″ and 247 pounds with tremendous range in coverage, impressive downhill acceleration, and ideal physicality taking on blocks.
32) Cleveland Browns (via Rams)
CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame
I didn’t love the value the Browns would’ve gotten by taking a quarterback with the No. 4 pick in this 2027 NFL Mock Draft. That said, I think there are a handful of quarterbacks in this class with potential to slide into the first round, which Cleveland could use to their advantage now that they got an additional 2027 first-round pick in the Myles Garrett trade.
For someone who was a redshirt freshman last year, CJ Carr looked way ahead of the curve from a processing perspective. He showed he can make full-field reads, identify the checkdown option, and execute hi-lo concepts efficiently. He throws with a natural sense of touch down the field, and even if his arm isn’t out of this world, he’s capable of delivering throws off platform with nice elasticity.
Round 2 | 33) Arizona Cardinals
Jacarrius Peak, OT, South Carolina
Jacarrius Peak had an impressive 87.2 PFN 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.
34) Miami Dolphins
Will Heldt, EDGE, Clemson
Many of Clemson’s top defenders saw statistical regression in 2025, but Will Heldt actually improved his production after transferring to the Tigers from Purdue. The 6’6″, 260-pound edge rusher had 7.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for a loss, thanks to his explosive first step, large wingspan, and finesse in his hands.
35) New York Jets
Austin Siereveld, OG, Ohio State
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, brings good OL versatility to the table, has a sturdy anchor, and is coordinated blocking on the move. All of those traits should see him fare well along the interior.
36) Cleveland Browns
Cayden Green, OG, Missouri
Cayden Green had to move outside to tackle due to Missouri’s need at the position, but I like him more 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.
37) Las Vegas Raiders
Melvin Siani, OT, Texas
By the end of 2026, Melvin Siani will be a three-year collegiate starter with starting experience at both tackle spots after previous stints at Temple and Wake Forest. He’s a little light for a tackle at 6’6″ and 302 pounds, but he’s quick shooting into his kick slide and has quick feet in pass protection. His length and hand placement allow him to maintain leverage at the position of attack.
38) Atlanta Falcons
A.J. Holmes Jr., DT, Texas Tech
A.J. Holmes Jr. is a sturdy 3-technique defensive tackle who plugs up gaps well against the run. His low center of gravity, powerful anchor, heavy hands, and spatial awareness working through blocks should make him an immediate early-down contributor in the NFL. That said, he also has the short-area burst to warrant an optimistic outlook on his passing-down upside.
39) Tennessee Titans
Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida
At 6’1″ and 231 pounds, Jadan Baugh is a powerful running back with elite size and very good contact balance. Not only can he 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 give him plenty of pass-catching value. With another good year, Baugh should be in first-round consideration but would be a steal on Day 2.
40) Carolina Panthers
Trey’Dez Green, TE, LSU
If you want a tight end with a large catch radius, look no further than Trey’Dez Green. Listed at 6’7″ and 240 pounds, Green is a little lanky but offers tremendous height and long arms for the tight end position. He excels above the rim with his size and body control, and his ability to work himself open in the soft spots of zone coverage is encouraging.
41) New Orleans Saints
Quincy Rhodes Jr., EDGE, Arkansas
Quincy Rhodes Jr. broke out for Arkansas with 8.0 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss last year, and he decided to pass on the 2026 NFL Draft and stay in school another year. That could end up propelling him into Round 1 if he develops at the rate he did last year. He’s 6’6″ and 275 pounds with long arms, powerful hands, a quick first step, and the versatility to play in any alignment along the defensive line.
42) New York Giants
Jelani McDonald, S, Texas
As of this writing, Jelani McDonald has displayed his versatility with 607 career snaps as a deep safety, 287 snaps in the slot, and 287 snaps in the box. The 6’2″, 199-pound safety is a high-floor prospect with a quick mental trigger, ideal physicality and form as a tackler, and a competitive mindset at the catch point.
43) Washington Commanders
Omarion Miller, WR, Arizona State
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.
44) Indianapolis Colts
Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
Matayo Uiagalelei is a capable power rusher who should be an instant contributor to an NFL defensive line rotation. He 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.
45) Minnesota Vikings
Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State
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.
46) Pittsburgh Steelers
Darian Mensah, QB, Miami (FL)
If top underclass quarterbacks like Drew Mestemaker, CJ Carr, and Julian Sayin all stay in school, I could see Darian Mensah benefitting from those decisions. He’ll be a three-year collegiate starter by the end of 2026, and he’s gotten better each year. He’s an accurate passer with ideal pocket composure, good touch throwing on the move, and nice velocity behind his passes. He’s a skinny pocket passer at this stage, but one with NFL starting tools if he unlocks some more creativity out of structure.
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47) Dallas Cowboys
Ben Roberts, LB, Texas Tech
A breakout star in Texas Tech’s conference championship game with three interceptions, Ben Roberts is more than just a one-game wonder. The 6’3″, 240-pounder sifts well through blocks as a downhill run defender and fills the proper gap often in run support. He’s a smart player who tackles with good form and should be a high-floor prospect in the NFL.
48) Chicago Bears
Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss
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.
49) Cincinnati Bengals
OJ Frederique Jr., CB, Miami (FL)
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.
50) Jacksonville Jaguars
Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri
A lot will depend on Ahmad Hardy’s recovery from the leg injury he suffered in a shooting this offseason. But last season, he looked the part of a first-round talent. He has elite contact balance and changes direction seamlessly, both traits being helped by his low center of gravity. He’s a tough runner whose patience and tempo variance help him find the open running lane consistently.
51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jayden Jackson, DT, Oklahoma
Though he offers plenty of alignment versatility on Oklahoma’s defensive line, Jayden Jackson projects best as a true nose tackle in my eyes. He’s an effective two-gapper in the run game, thanks to his low center of gravity, powerful anchor, solid short-area acceleration, and spatial awareness working through blocks.
52) Denver Broncos
Anthonie Knapp, OG, Notre Dame
With Ben Powers in the last year of his deal, the Broncos may be in the market for a new guard in the 2027 NFL Draft. Anthonie Knapp is a technically sound lineman who lands his strikes with good timing and accuracy, and he maintains proper body control blocking on the move.
53) Houston Texans
Greg Johnson, OG, Minnesota
Greg Johnson has snaps at all five offensive line positions, and he’s a beast of a man at 6’6″ and 325 pounds. He has a powerful anchor that helps him absorb power in pass protection, and his pad level is typically better than you’d expect for a taller interior offensive lineman.
54) Philadelphia Eagles
Jaylen McClain, S, Ohio State
A third-team All-Big Ten performer in 2025, Jaylen McClain is a quick processor in coverage with good closing speed coming out of his breaks. He’s missed fewer than 5% of his career tackling attempts, and his fluidity in coverage helps him cover a good amount of space.
55) Detroit Lions
Kenyatta Jackson Jr., EDGE, Ohio State
The 6’6″, 265-pound Kenyatta Jackson Jr. has the prototypical frame for an NFL edge rusher. His long arms make it easier for him to lock out offensive tackles at the point of attack, and his strong lower half helps him set the edge against the run well. He should be a solid power rusher with potential to be more if he can work on his flexibility.
56) Los Angeles Chargers
Brandon Baker, OG, Texas
Though he has tackle-guard versatility, Brandon Baker would kick inside to guard for the Chargers in this scenario. He’s a gifted athlete who fires off the snap with impressive acceleration, which especially aids him as a pull blocker. He does a good job of keeping his legs churning through contact to drive run defenders off the ball, too.
57) New England Patriots
Rasheem Biles, LB, Texas
Rasheem Biles is on the smaller side for a linebacker, but he’s an incredible athlete at the position who showed tremendous range as a tackler for Pittsburgh last season. Now heading over to Texas, the hope is that his heat-seeking missile style of play can be complemented by better strength taking blocks head-on.
58) San Francisco 49ers
Wyatt Young, WR, Oklahoma State
The FBS leader in PFN WR Impact Scoring at North Texas last year, Wyatt Young makes the jump over to Oklahoma State with most of his teammates from the Mean Green. He’s a shifty slot receiver with impressive YAC ability and the route-running IQ needed to adjust his tempo to work himself open against zone coverage.
59) Green Bay Packers
Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State
Listed at 6’4″ and 195 pounds, Kelley Jones is a tall, lanky cornerback with elite height and length for his position. That physical advantage gives him a large catch radius, which he maximizes with good ball-tracking skills and a competitive edge at the catch point. He shows good foot speed in his backpedal and good tackling skills for someone with a high center of gravity and skinny frame.
60) Kansas City Chiefs
Niki Prongos, OT, Stanford
Niki Prongos only started playing football in his senior year of high school, and that inexperience can sometimes show on tape. However, the 6’7″, 315-pounder is a tremendous athlete for his size and grapples well at the point of attack with proper hand activity. His ceiling is seriously impressive.
61) Baltimore Ravens
Tavion Gadson, DT, Kentucky
He hasn’t been a full-time starter in college going into 2026, but Tavion Gadson made a splash by leading all Power 4 defensive tackles with a 16.9% pass-rush win rate in 2025. He brings an intriguing combination of athleticism, length, and hand activity that can make him tough to block on passing downs.
62) Seattle Seahawks
Blake Frazier, OG, Michigan
I have Blake Frazier as a tackle, but he could certainly kick inside to guard if called upon to do so. He’s a stellar athlete whose foot speed in his kick slide and acceleration climbing to the second level are both very enticing. He’ll need to get stronger in his anchor, but his agility and body control are legit.
63) Buffalo Bills
Ty Benefield, S, LSU
Previously a standout at Boise State before transferring to LSU this offseason, Ty Benefield is a 6’3″, 205-pound safety with a relentless motor in run support and very good route recognition capabilities. He’s quicker than fast, but if he times well in a Combine-like setting, he could certainly be a top-40 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
64) Los Angeles Rams
Ryan Wingo, WR, Texas
His drops will need to be cleaned up, but Ryan Wingo otherwise has all the tools to be an impact receiver at the NFL level. He’s a stellar athlete with prototypical size at 6’2″ and 214 pounds. He attacks leverage points well through his stems as a route runner, especially on intermediate and deeper routes. It helps that he’s a competitive run blocker, too.
Round 3 | 65) Arizona Cardinals
Taylor Wein, EDGE, Oklahoma
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.
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66) Miami Dolphins
PJ Williams, OT, SMU
His weight distribution and strike timing need work, but PJ Williams has NFL starting-caliber tools that point to a high ceiling. He’s agile in pass protection, nasty in the run game, and he maintains good hand activity when engaged with defenders at the point of attack.
67) New York Jets
Koi Perich, S, Oregon
It’s tough to get a read on Koi Perich currently, as his 2024 campaign was better than his 2025 season. As he makes the jump from Minnesota to Oregon, though, there’s reason to be excited about his future. He’s a quick processor in coverage with the athletic traits and physicality as a tackler to project as an NFL starter.
68) Cleveland Browns
Mateen Ibirogba, DT, Texas Tech
Mateen Ibirogba was a standout at Wake Forest last season who should fare well making the jump over to Texas Tech in 2026. He’s an explosive 3-technique defender with a dynamic first step and a deep arsenal of moves he can use to stack and shed blocks.
69) Las Vegas Raiders
Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson
Going into 2026, Ashton Hampton has allowed a passer rating of just 62.4 when targeted during his time at Clemson. He’s 6’2″ and 200 pounds, using his prototypical build to jam receivers near the line of scrimmage and compete at the catch point. He’s a reliable form tackler who can hit hard as a downhill defender, and his mental trigger shows up well covering underneath.
70) Atlanta Falcons
Jayden Maiava, QB, USC
I hopped on the Jayden Maiava train after watching him at UNLV in 2023, and it was reassuring to see him perform so well at USC last year. He’s a well-built quarterback with the requisite toughness, arm strength, and quickness to make the jump to the NFL. If he can work on going through progressions past his first read, he could make a team very happy.
71) Tennessee Titans
Drew Bobo, C, Georgia
The son of Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, Drew Bobo has the “coach’s son” level of football IQ that you’d anticipate. He lands his strikes with impressive timing and placement, he’s an active pre-snap communicator, and his hand usage and footwork as a reach blocker are encouraging. I get Ethan Pocic vibes when watching him.
72) Carolina Panthers
Zach Lutmer, S, Iowa
Similar to Cooper DeJean coming out, Zach Lutmer’s big question is whether he’ll be a safety or a nickel cornerback in the NFL. He might be best suited doing a little bit of both; he plays with a relentless edge in run support, his fluidity in coverage stands out on tape, and in the little bit he’s played as a deep safety, he’s looked comfortable processing in two-high shells.
73) New Orleans Saints
Bryant Wesco Jr., WR, Clemson
Bryant Wesco Jr. was incredibly efficient in 2025, averaging 2.71 yards per route run and 0.97 EPA per target for Clemson. He’s a refined route runner who bends the stem well and exploits soft spots in zone coverage looks, and he’s also a tremendous athlete after the catch. His drops and physicality need to improve, but he’s a speedy ‘Z’ weapon who knows how to get open.
74) New York Giants
Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama
Expectations were high for Ryan Coleman-Williams going into 2025, and he didn’t quite live up to them. His drops remain a big issue, and his skinnier frame proves to be an issue at times. However, he has phenomenal body control and impressive ball skills attacking the ball in the air. He’s a high-level athlete with his explosiveness coming out of his breaks, great vision after the catch, and tremendous deep speed.
75) Washington Commanders
Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina
Coming into 2026, Vicari Swain hasn’t been a full-time starter at the collegiate level yet. That said, he’s a dynamic athlete with stellar change-of-direction skills and good foot speed in his backpedal in coverage. He’s also an accomplished punt returner who had three touchdowns in 2025, which tied for the most in college football.
76) Indianapolis Colts
Mario Landino, DT, Indiana
He’s a little light for an NFL-caliber defensive tackle, but Mario Landino put together a great true sophomore year with 5.0 sacks in Indiana’s run to a national championship. He’s explosive in his first step off the line of scrimmage, he has a deep arsenal of pass-rushing moves, and he demonstrates good gap awareness in run support.
77) Minnesota Vikings
Braelin Moore, C, LSU
Though he’s undersized at 6’2″ and 301 pounds, Braelin Moore has some of the best tape of any center I’ve watched for the 2027 NFL Draft class. He’ll be a four-year starter at the Power 4 level by the end of 2026, and that experience shows on tape; he complements his high-level athleticism with good pad level, proper spatial awareness in pass protection, and good hand placement.
78) Pittsburgh Steelers
Chris Cole, LB, Georgia
Chris Cole is a former five-star recruit who hasn’t been a full-time starter yet, but his tape as a rotational linebacker at Georgia has been tremendous. He’s a well-built, elite athlete at the position with fluid hips, quick feet, and route-recognition abilities that reflect his previous life as a safety.
79) Dallas Cowboys
T.J. Moore, WR, Clemson
After cleaning up his drop issues last year, T.J. Moore looked the part of a future NFL starter along the boundary. He can win with size and physicality against press coverage, but he’s also a good athlete with impressive ball-tracking skills and good breakaway speed after the catch.
80) Chicago Bears
Clev Lubin, EDGE, Louisville
Clev Lubin’s rise from a JUCO All-American to an All-ACC performer at Louisville has been very fun to watch. He’s a physical edge-setter with great proportional length and refined hand usage at the line of scrimmage. His bend isn’t much to write home about, but he has the short-area quickness to stress out offensive tackles on the speed rush.
81) Cincinnati Bengals
DJ Vonnahme, TE, Iowa
In the last two games of the 2025 season, DJ Vonnahme combined for 10 catches, 237 yards, and two touchdowns. His smaller frame for a tight end limits his in-line blocking efficiency, but he’s a great athlete with fluid hips and good ball skills to bring plenty of receiving upside at the NFL level.
82) Jacksonville Jaguars
Tony Rojas, LB, Penn State
Though he’s coming off a torn ACL, Tony Rojas is an elite athlete at linebacker who can break down in space to make form tackles with a high motor and accurate pursuit angles to the ball carrier. According to last year’s “Freaks List,” he was timed as having an absurd 4.37 40-yard dash.
83) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kayin Lee, CB, Tennessee
Kayin Lee was a two-year starter at Auburn and is making the jump to Tennessee this coming season. He’s most comfortable as a field-side corner, where his lack of size can be masked, and his hip fluidity, deep speed, and sound understanding of his assignments in curl-flat zone shells really shine.
84) Denver Broncos
Amare Ferrell, S, Indiana
Indiana lost a lot of talent to the NFL this offseason, but Amare Ferrell returning was a big win for them. He’s an intelligent coverage safety with good size at 6’2″ and an edge in the run game. His route-recognition abilities and hip fluidity can mask his average deep speed and still make him an efficient coverage defender as a deep safety.
85) Houston Texans
LJ Martin, RB, BYU
LJ Martin is a tough-nosed power back who can run over defenders with his 6’2″, 225-pound frame, but he’s also a competitive pass protector and a capable receiving back with strong hands and good ball-tracking skills. His long speed is just okay, but his physicality and vision make him an effective downhill runner.
86) Minnesota Vikings
Eli Bowen, CB, Oklahoma
Though undersized at 5’9″ and 185 pounds, Eli Bowen is a tremendous athlete who maximizes his raw straight-line speed and hip fluidity with quick processing speed in coverage. He’s sticky in man coverage and understands his assignments in zone; he’ll likely need to move to the slot in the NFL, but he has starting potential.
87) Detroit Lions
Bray Hubbard, S, Alabama
Bray Hubbard is a versatile, big-bodied defensive back who can play in the slot, the box, and as a deep safety at a high level. He won’t wow you with his raw athleticism, but he’s a sharp processor with ideal physicality as a downhill tackler and a ball-hawking mentality in coverage.
88) Los Angeles Chargers
KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers
You don’t see as many supersized wide receivers in the NFL these days, but that’s exactly what KJ Duff is. At 6’6″ and 225 pounds, he’s a physically imposing boundary weapon who dominates above the rim with strong hands, great ball skills, and stellar physicality at the catch point.
89) New England Patriots
Marcus Neal Jr., S, Penn State
One of several Iowa State standouts to follow head coach Matt Campbell to Penn State, Marcus Neal Jr. is a hard-hitting safety who has the speed to beat running backs to the edge on wide-zone runs and the physicality to bring them down. He is precise in his pursuit angles and is an efficient blitzing defender when called upon.
90) San Francisco 49ers
Bear Alexander, DT, Oregon
Bear Alexander has been on my radar as an NFL Draft prospect for some time, but he finally started to live up to his potential at Oregon last year. He’s always had tremendous raw speed and power at the point of attack, but his pass-rushing arsenal looked a lot more sound in 2025. That bodes well for his projection at the next level.
91) Green Bay Packers
Anthony Smith, EDGE, Minnesota
A tweener defensive lineman with inside-outside versatility, Anthony Smith is a yolked-up defender at 6’6″ and 285 pounds. He carries his weight well, and though he has the play strength you’d expect for someone his size, he has solid short-area quickness to boot.
92) Kansas City Chiefs
Damon Wilson II, EDGE, Miami (FL)
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 a much higher pick than this late third-round selection.
93) Baltimore Ravens
Isaac Brown, RB, Louisville
His smaller frame will be a topic of discussion when evaluating him as an NFL prospect, but Isaac Brown is one of the most electric running backs in college football. He led the FBS with 8.8 yards per carry last year, thanks largely to his elite agility, breakaway speed, and good vision in and out of the tackles.
94) Seattle Seahawks
Keon Sabb, S, Alabama
An experienced starting safety between stints at Michigan and Alabama, Keon Sabb is a hard-hitting downhill tackler who has a high football IQ as a deep safety in two-high shells. His athletic ceiling isn’t out of this world, but players with Sabb’s level of physicality and instincts typically fare well as decent starters in the pros.
95) Buffalo Bills
Teitum Tuioti, EDGE, Oregon
Matayo Uiagalelei might get a lot of the hype on Oregon’s defensive line, but don’t sleep on Teitum Tuioti, who’s combined for 15.0 sacks between 2024 and 2025. He’s a relentless player with active hands, an explosive first step, and a sturdy lower half that helps him set the edge in the run game.
96) Kansas City Chiefs
Benjamin Brahmer, TE, Penn State
I see some of Colby Parkinson when I watch Benjamin Brahmer’s tape from Iowa State in 2025. Brahmer is a 6’7″, 255-pound tight end with great ball skills, impressive fluidity for his size, and untapped potential as a blocker with how big and long he is.
97) Cincinnati Bengals
Nate Frazier, RB, Georgia
A former wide receiver who switched to running back midway through high school, Nate Frazier isn’t the biggest back in the world but has impressive breakaway speed and agility. His springiness and creativity in space make him a big-play threat with potential to develop into a big-time contributor in the NFL.
98) Philadelphia Eagles
Anto Saka, EDGE, Texas A&M
When a video of you gets 10 million views on social media because of how physically imposing you look, that’s usually a good sign for your NFL prospects. That was the case for Anto Saka, who demonstrated tremendous explosiveness and flexibility off the edge at Northwestern. If his gains in the weight room translate to better play strength, he’ll go much higher than this in the 2027 NFL Draft.
99) Los Angeles Chargers
Jamari Sharpe, CB, Indiana
Over his last two seasons, Jamari Sharpe hasn’t allowed a single touchdown in coverage. The 6’1″ cornerback is a capable perimeter defender whose deep speed and lateral quickness really shine as a field-side corner. If he can add a little more strength to his frame, he could develop into a starter in the NFL.
