2027 NFL Mock Draft: 2 Rounds
Round 1 Picks 17-32
Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: September 3, 2026.
Cleveland Browns: David Stone, DT, Oklahoma
- Gracen Halton and Jayden Jackson started at defensive tackle last year for Oklahoma. David Stone was a third down specialst that came off the bench for Oklahoma. Despite this, David Stone is my highest graded defensive tackle on our draft simulator for the 2027 NFL Draft as I got a 94/99 potential on him, so the Cleveland Browns draft David Stone to pair with Mason Graham on the defensive line with this second first round pick if they go 10-7 and miss the playoffs.
- The 6-3 312 lb David Stone had 16 solo tackles, 26 assisted tackles, 42 total tackles, 8 tackles for a loss, 6 quarterback hurries, 1.5 sacks, and 1 deflection from a pass breakup in 2025. David Stone played limited snaps as a third down specialist in 2025. He will be a full-time starter in 2026 with Gracen Halton gone and I think he's got a chance to get even better in his draft year.
Previous Pick: Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State
Denver Broncos: A'Mauri Washington, NT, Oregon
- Denver gets a 3-4 nose tackle to strengthen this defense long-term. A'Mauri Washington is a great fit for the Denver Broncos defense. I got a 93/99 potential grade on Washington, but more importantly, he has the appropriate size for a 3-4 nose tackle.
- The 6-3 330 lb A'Mauri Washington had 15 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 33 total tackles, 8 deflections from pass breakups, 5 quarterback hurries, 4.5 tackles for a loss, and 1.5 sacks in 2025. Denver can ease Washington into the lineup if they keep D.J. Jones, but Denver can also cut D.J. Jones in the final year of his contract to save $9.8 million in cap space. A'Mauri Washington is a great run stuffer and is superb at swatting footballs that come his way on passing plays. Drafting Washington who practiced against Bo Nix during his freshman year at Oregon makes a lot of sense if Denver wants to get younger on defense and reload at nose tackle in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Previous Pick: Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri
Houston Texans: Trevor Goosby, LT, Texas
- Houston is my only team with a losing record to make the playoffs at 8-9. I may be off on the record, but Texas left tackle Trevor Goosby can push Aireontae Ersery to be the starting left tackle with the loser of that compeetition moving over to right tackle.
- The 6-7 325 lb Trevor Goosby has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, zone blocking, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking. Trevor Goosby has the chance to be an elite left tackle as I have him graded higher than Ronnie Stanley coming out of Notre Dame.
- Houston would have Trevor Goosby at left tackle, Evan Brown at left guard, Keylan Rutledge at center, Ed Ingram at right guard, and Aireontae Ersery at right tackle. With this offensive line, C.J. Stroud would have a clean pocket in his fifth year option.
Previous Pick: Maraad Watson, DT, Texas
Washington Commanders: Bray Hubbard, SS, Alabama
- Washington gets a strong safety here. I got a 94/99 potential grade on Bray Hubbard, but he only trails KJ Bolden by one spot on our draft simulator, so to get him this late at 20 feels like an absolute steal for the Washington Commanders.
- The 6-2 215 lb Bray Hubbard had 50 solo tackles, 29 assisted tackles, 79 total tackles, 6 deflections from pass breakups, 4.5 tackles for a loss, 4 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, 2 sacks, and 1 quarterback hurry as a junior in 2025. I gave Bray Hubbard an A+ in man coverage, an A+ in zone coverage, a C- in press coverage, a A- in run stuffing, and an A+ in hard hitting. Bray Hubbard can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 scheme.
- Washington could have Trey Amos as their field cornerback, Mike Sainristl as their boundary cornerback, Amik Robertson at nickel cornerback, Bray Hubbard at strong safety, and Nick Cross at free safety. If all of those starters are healthy, that secondary could cover at a high level and feast in 2027 with Amos in year three of his rookie deal and Sainristl in a contract year in the final year of his rookie deal.
Previous Pick: Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama
Baltimore Ravens: Iapani Laloulu, C, Oregon
- Baltimore needed a center to replace Tyler Linderbaum and did not draft that guy in the 2026 NFL Draft. Baltimore does draft that guy with their first round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. I got a 93/99 potential grade on Iapani Laloulu. Iapani Laloulu also has experience playing all three positions on the interior offensive line at left guard, center, and right guard.
- The 6-2 329 lb Iapani Laloulu has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, zone blocking, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking. Iapani Laloulu can hike the ball under center or out of a shotgun formation effectively.
- Baltimore would Have Lamar Jackson in a contract year. Baltimore could have Ronnie Stanley at left tackle, John Simpson at left guard, Iapani Laloulu at center, Olaivavega Ioane at right guard, and Roger Rosengarten at right tackle. With this offensive line both quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry should step up in contract years with Stanley as well as Rosengarten in contract years. Baltimore would have Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Elijah Sarratt, and Ja'Kobi Lane at wide receiver. Baltimore would have Mark Andrews at tight end. Baltimore would have Derrick Henry at running back. Baltimore would have all the pieces on offense to go on a deep run in 2027 if they draft a center like Iapani Laloulu in the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft.
Previous Pick: Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana
San Francisco 49ers: Jordan Seaton, LT, LSU
- Trent Williams is 37 and will be turning 39 by the time the 2027 NFL Season rolls around. His contract with San Francisco also expires in 2028, so something tells me San Francisco will draft a new blindside for Brock Purdy by the time 2027 rolls around. I got a 93/99 potential grade on Jordan Seaton, but I had San Francisco taking Seaton last year when he was at Colorado before he transferred to LSU.
- The 6-5 307 lb Jordan Seaton has the pass blocking, pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, pancake blocking, and pull blocking that you want in an NFL left tackle. Jordan Seaton just needs to improve his zone blocking, and cut blocking. Improving his pad level so it is not too high would also go a long way, but I would say that's the fourth area he can work on after he improves in zone blocking, cut blocking, and his knee bend. Jordan Seaton is mainly a left tackle playing High School and College at left tackle, but he did line up at right tackle as an eligible receiver in the Under Armour All American Game where he caught a screen pass for a touhcdown.
- Jordan Seaton ahs a lot of traits you want in an NFL left tackle. He would make a good choice as a successor for Trent Williams if the San Francisco 49ers. This is the only pick that I didn't have to change in last years original 2027 NFL Mock Draft.
Cincinnati Bengals: Brice Pollock, CB, Texas Tech
- I had Cincinnati winning Super Bowl 60 over Detroit, but Joe Burrow got injured in week 2 and ruined that prediction pretty damn quickly. The Bengals are favored to win 15 games this year and I got Cincinnati going 11-6 winning the AFC North, but losing a wild card game to the Kansas City Chiefs at Paycor Stadium due to the lack of additions on defense the Bengals made. If Cincinnati can get some more assets on both sides of the ball in the next two NFL Drafts they can make a run towards a Super Bowl once Super Bowl 63 occurs in the 2028-2029 NFL Season if Joe Burrow doesn't demamd a trade before then. As long as the Bengals return to the playoffs this year, I doubt that happens, but the Bengals would likely have to win a playoff game by 2028 for Burrow to stick around in two years from now.
- Cincinnati loses Daxton Hill, DJ Turner II, and Jalen Davis all three of the Cincinnati Bengals current projected starting cornerbacks to Free Agency in 2027. Tacario Davis the Cicinnati Bengals 2026 third round pick is the only rookie cornerback I like. Cincinnati will need to craft another cornerback and the only other cornerback I got graded higher than Tacario Davis in this draft is Texas Tech cornerback Brice Pollock, who I got a 93/99 potential grade on.
- The 6-0 195 lb Brice Pollock had 30 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 48 total tackles, 8 deflections from pass breakups, 5 interceptions, 4 tacklesf or aloss, and 1 quarterback hurry in 2025 as the number one field cornerback at Texas Tech in 2025. I got an A+ man coverage grade, an A- zone coverage grade, a A+ press coverage, an A in run stuffing, and an A+ in hard hitting. Brice Pollock can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 scheme. Brice Pollack and Tacario Davis could also form a lethal cornerback duo down the road in Cincinnati.
Previous Pick: Josiah Thompson, LT, South Carolina
Chicago Bears: Dylan Stewart, RE, South Carolina
- In this 2027 NFL Mock Draft, Caleb Williams goes 12-5 in his third season getting a second NFC North Division Title before getting upset by the New York Giants in the wild card round due to Press Taylor being the Chicago Bears new offensive coordinator. Chicago still needs to draft a defensive end to compliment Montez Sweat. I got a 93/99 potential grade on Dylan Stewart with Stewart being in my top twenty for the 2027 NFL Draft.
- Dylan Stewart can line up at 4-3 right end, 4-3 left end, 3-4 right outside linebacker, and 3-4 left outside linebacker. Dylan Stewart struggled against Will Campbell, but he did much better against Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor getting past Alabama's line of scrimmage five times.
- The 6-6 248 lb Dylan Stewart had 17 solo tackles, 6 assisted tackles, 23 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 deflection from a pass breakup as a true freshman in 2024. Dylan Stewart had 19 solo tackles, 14 assisted tackles, 33 total tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, 8 quarterback hurries, 4.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 deflections from pass breakups as a true sophomore in 2025.
- Having a pass rusher tandem of Dylan Stewart and Montez Sweat will create nightmares for offensive tackles in the NFC North Division since Dylan Stewart was a five star recruit in High School just like Colin Simmons. Chicago's defensive line would consist of Dylan Stewart at 4-3 right end, Grady Jarrett at 4-3 defensive tackle, Neville Gallimore at 4-3 defensive tackle in a contract year, and Montez Sweat at 4-3 left end for next season in 2027. T.J. Edwards is one of the best 4-3 right outside linebackers in the NFL when healthy. The secondary would feature Jaylon Johnson at field cornerback in a contract year, Malik Muhammad taking over for Tyrieuqe at boundary cornerback, Kyler Gordon at nickel cornerback, Dillon Thieneman at strong safety, and Coby Bryant at free safety. Chicago would have the defensive pieces outside of middle linebacker to do something if they drafted South Carolina defensive end Dylan Stewart in the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft.
Previous Pick: John Henry Daley, RE, Michigan
New York Giants: Evan Tengesdahl, LG, Cincinnati
- New York loses both left guard Jon Runyan Jr. and center John Michael Schmitz to Free Agency. Drafting a left guard makes a lot of sense here. I got a 93/99 potential grade on Cincinnati left guard Evan Tengesdahl whose my top left guard and first of three left guards in the first round of this 2027 NFL Mock Draft.
- The 6-3 325 lb Evan Tengesdahl has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking footwork, pancake blocking, and pull blocking. Evan Tengesdahl needs to fix his zone blocking and cut blocking.
- New York would still need a center if John Michael Schmitz leaves, but I got the Giants addressing that position ine second round. That's why I won't reveal the Giants projected starting offensive line until the next round.
Previous Pick: Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame
Philadelphia Eagles: Koi Perich, FS, Oregon
- Philadelphia drafts a replacement to Reed Blankenship here. Oregon free safety Koi Perich seems like a guy the Philadelphia Eagles would love to add to their defensive backs room as I got a 93/99 potential grade on Koi Perich.
- Minnesota free safety Koi Perich can play cornerback in a nickel or dime role inside, strong safety, and free safety with his versatility. Koi Perich also has experience at kick returner and punt returner meaning he can play special teams as well. Koi Perich chose Minnesota over Ohio State coming out of High School, but entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Oregon surprising many with lots of people expecting him to pick up where Caleb Downs left off at Ohio State.
- The 6-1 200 lb Koi Perich had 28 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 46 total tackles, 5 interceptions, 3 deflections from pass breakups, 2.5 tackles for a loss, 1 quarterback hurry, 1 forced fumble, 20 kickoff returns for 188 yards, 16 punt returns for 314 yards, and 565 total yards as a true freshman in 2024. Koi Perich had 39 solo tackles, 43 assisted tackles, 82total tackles, 3 tackles fora loss, 2 deflections from pass breakups, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 interception, 1 defensive touchdown on a pick six, 9 rushing yards, 89 receiving yards, 499 kick return yards, ad 119 punt return yards in 2025.
- Some have compared Koi Perich to Travis Hunter because he played offense in High School, but I see more of Cooper DeJean than Travis Hunter with the physicality that you want from an NFL safety.
- I gave Koi Perich an A in man coverage, an A in zone coverage, and an A in press coverage. Koi Perich can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 scheme.
Previous Pick: T.J. Moore, WR, Clemson
Kansas City Chiefs: Cam Coleman, WR, Texas
- Kansas City gets their Rashee Rice replacement here. Drafting another Texas wide receiver like Cam Coleman to pair up with Xavier Worthy could do wonders and it would also give the Chiefs more flexibility to spend elsewhere in Free Agency if Xavier Worthy does not do enough to warrant a fifth year tender. We'll find out if Worthy gets that, but Cam Coleman has a 92/99 potential grade and may push Worhty for the number one wide receiver spot if Kansas City gets the chance to draft him.
- The 6-3 204 lb Cam Coleman had 37 receptions, 598 receiving yards, and 8 receiving touchdowns as a freshman in 2024. Cam Colema had 56 receptions, 708 receiving yards, and 5 receiving touchdowns as a sophomore in 2025. Cam Coleman ran 30/30 routes on the route tree. Cam Coleman's speed, spectacular catching, jumping, and catching in traffic stand out just as much if not more than his route running.
- Worst case scenario is Cam Coleman is a number two wide receiver to Xavier Worthy as a rookie. The best case scenario is Cam Coleman would take the number one receiver for Patrick Mahomes if the Kansas City Chiefs draft Cam Coleman in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Previous Pick: Dominick McKinley, DT, LSU
Los Angeles Chargers: Shadre Hurst, LG, Houston
- Los Angeles drafts a left guard to replace Zion Johnson here. Houston left guard Shadre Hurst was my second best guard at the end of the regular season as I had him graded above Ioane last year at Tulane before he transferred to Houston. I got a 93/99 potential gradeo on SHadre Hurst.
- The 6-2 295 lb Shadre Hurst has the pass blocking, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking footwork, zone blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking you want in a left guard. Shadre Hurst needs to get stronger by improving his pass blocking strength as well as his run blocking strength, but if he does that this season, he will be a late first round pick..
- Los Angeles would have Justin Herbert at quarrterback. Los Angeles could have Rashawn Slater at left tackle, Shadre Hurst at left guard, Jake Slaughter at center, Cole Strange at right guard, and Joe Alt at right tackle. Both quarterback Justin Herbert and running back Omarion Hampton could take huge leaps if the Los Angeles Chargers draft Shadre Hurst to be that final piece on the offensive line. Hurst will have to get stronger to reach his ceiling. Ladd McConkey would be the flanker wide receiver in the final year of his rookie deal, Quentin Johnston would also be in the final year of his rookie deal on a fifth year player option, and slot receiver Tre Harris would also be on a rookie deal. Tight ends Charlie Kolar and Orondre Gasden II would be the two starting tight ends with both of those tight ends beating out David Njoku for the starting tight end job in training camp this year with David Njoku falling from the front runner to win the starting tight end job to the third string tight end with the Chargers smartly only giving David Njoku a one year deal. This offense will have a one year window to bring the Los Angeles Chargers theri first Super Bowl in 2027 if offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel sticks around after this season.
Previous Pick: Jayden Jackson, NT, Oklahoma
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mark Fletcher Jr., RB, Miami FL
- Tampa Bay drafts the best player available here. Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. is the only player with a 93/99 potential left in my top twenty five. Draftin Mark Fletcher Jr. allows you to reload at running back without giving Bucky Irving a second contract too.
- The 6-2 225 lb Mark Fletcher Jr. had 216 carries, 1,192 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 17 receptions, 140 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 233 touches, 1,332 total yards, and 17 total touchdowns in 2025. Mark Fletcher Jr. has the speed, pass catching, ball carrier vision, and pass blocking to be a first round running back in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Previous Pick: Zack Clayton, RT, Western Kentucky
New England Patriots: Will Echoles, NT, Ole Miss
- When GM Elliott Wolf came to New England he took Drake Maye as his quarterback in his first draft in 2024 even though everyone else from that first draft is no longer on the New England Paatriots roster. Wolf used his second draft to get assets on offense to build around Drake Maye. By his third draft, Wolf used the positional value pyramid that John Dorsey invented with the Kansas City Chiefs that he brought to the Cleveland Browns since Wolf worked under Dorsey by incorporating that into the New England Patriots 2026 Draft. I think we will see the same in 2027.
- Quarterback is in tier one of the positional value pyramid and they got their quarterback in Drake Maye who may play until 2040 with the Patriots as long as New England extends the MVP runner up who made Super Bowl 60 as a sophomore last year.
- Left tackle, cornerback, and edge rusher are in tier two of the positional value pyramid. New England has Will Campbell and Morgan Moses back for 2027 if Moses does not get bought out. They also got 2026 firat round pick Caleb Lomu as a swing tackle and Marcus Bryant a 2025 seventh round pick as a fourth offensive tackle the emegency offensive tackle for depth.
- New England has Christian Gonzalez back as their number one field cornerback in a contract year for 2027 until he gets extended, Carlson Davis as the boundary cornerback in a contract year, nickel cornerback Marcus Jones one of their six captains locked up with Jones not being a UFA until 2029. Karon Prunty who has the upside to develop into a starting boundary cornerback covering number two wide receivers in 2028 as a dime cornerback behind the current three starting cornerbacks. Channing Canada an undrafted cornerback out of TCU in the 2026 NFL Draft is New England's quarter cornerback and he will become an RFA in 2029 before being a UFA in 2030 with Karon Prunty. New England can take a cornerback in the third round if there is a guy they like, but they can also wait until the first or second round of the 2028 NFL Draft to address cornerback as well.
- New England has Harold Landry III at 3-4 right outside linebacker, Dre'Mont Jones at 3-4 left outside linebacker whose under contract until 2029, and Elijah Ponder is the situational pass rusher and defacto backup to Harold Landry III for now as long as Landry remains on the PUP list, so if Landry is out Elijah Ponder undrafted pass rusher in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Cal Poly out of Cal Poly would get the start in week 1 with a contract that expires in 2028 like Landry III where Elijah Pounder would be a 2028 RFA and 2029 UFA. Gabe Jacas the 2026 second round pick out of Illinois is the fourth edge rusher on New England's depth chart locked up until 2030.
- Nose tackle is the first position in tier 3 of the positional value pyramid along with wide receiver. These are the two positions I expect New England to address in the firsst two rounds of the 2027 NFL Draft. Nose tackle is probably New England's biggest need for the 2027 NFL Draft with Cory Durden set to be a UFA next year while wide receiver is a position New England can address for depth in the second round. Ole Miss defensive tackle Will Echoles can play 4-3 defensive tackle or 3-4 nose tackle with his versatility. I got a 92/99 potential grade on Will Echoles.
- The 6-3 315 lb Will Echoles had 32 solo tackles, 36 assisted tackles, 68 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss, 7 quarterback hurries, 5 sacks, and 5 deflections from pass breakups in 2025. Will Echoles is a great pass rusher and a run stuffer.
- New England would have Christian Barmore at 3-4 right end, Wlll Echoles at 3-4 nose tackle, and Milton Williams at 3-4 left end. They would have three guys that can rush the quarterback and stop the run. This would be New England's best defensive line since Bill Belichick had Richard Seymour at 3-4 right end, Vince Wilfork at 3-4 nose tackle, and Ty Warren at 3-4 left end if the New England Patriots can land Will Echoles in the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft.
Previous Pick: Bryant Wesco Jr. WR, Clemson
Seattle Seahawks: Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama
- Seattle brought back Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe. They lost Tariq Woolen and can draft his replacement with this pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. I got a 92/99 potential grade on Alabama cornerback Zabien Brown.
- The 6-0 196 lb Zabien Brown had 14 solo tackles, 4 assisted tackles, 18 total tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 deflections from pass breakups, 2 tackles for a loss, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 68 yard return for a defensive touchdown as a true freshman in 2024. Zabien Brown had 26 solo tackles, 13 assisted tackles, 39 total tackles, 6 deflections from pass breakups, 2.5 tackles for a loss, 2 interceptions, 2 defensive touchdowns on two pick sixes, and 1 forced fumble as a true sophomore in 2025. I gave Zabien Brown an A+ in man coverage, an A+ in zone coverage, and an A- in press coverage. Zabien Brown can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 scheme.
- Zabien Brown had an up and down freshman season. He put together a more consistent sophomore season.
- Seattle would have Devon Witherspoon at field cornerback, Zabien Brown at boundary cornerback, Josh Jobe at nickel cornerback, Nick Emmanwori at strong safety, and Julian Love at free safety in a contract year with their 2026 second round pick Bud Clark learning behind him after missing all of this season with a season ending injury.
Previous Pick: Owen McCown, QB, UTSA
Buffalo Bills: Luke Montgomery, LG, Ohio State
- The Buffalo Bills Super Bowl drought ends in this second 2027 NFL Mock Draft too. Buffalo falls short again this year in 2025, but ultimately Josh Allen finally beats Mahomes in an AFC Divisional Round at New Highmark Stadium before beating last years two Super Bowl finalists in the AFC Championship and Super Bowl 61.
- Buffalo needs a day 1 starter at left guard. Ohio State left guard Luke Montgomery has a 92/99 potential grade and would be a day 1 starter if the Buffalo Bills spent a 2027 first round pick on him.
- The 6-5 313 lb Luke Montgomery has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, pancake blocking, and pull blocking. Luke Montgomery needs to improve his zone blocking, and cut blocking, but he might have the best floor of the three first round guards despite having the lowest ceiling.
- Buffalo would have Dion Dawkins at left tackle, Luke Montgomery at left guard, Connor McGovern at center, O'Cyrus Torrence at right guard, and Spencer Brown at right tackle. With this offensive line quarterback Josh ALlen and running back James Cook would have an offensive line that can take pressure off of both of them. D.J. Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Skyler Bell would be back at wide receiver. Both Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid would be back at tight end, so the Buffalo Bills offense might be even better in 2027 if the Buffalo Bills draft Ohio State left guard Luke Montgomery in the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft.
Previous Pick: Ryan Wingo, WR, Texas
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