2027 NFL Mock Draft - 1st Round

---

The Cardinals drafted Carson Beck, but I don't think they'll pass on an opportunity to take a quarterback here. After drafting WR Marving Harrison Jr and RB Jeremiyah Love, they have a good supporting cast for their next leader at quarterback.

Quarterback Arch Manning | 6'3 220 lbs | Texas | RS Junior

Arch obviously comes from a deep line of football royalty. Both of his uncles have won a Super Bowl and compete against Tom Brady. His grandfather was also a great football player, and he could run like Arch. Arch was born from the son that didn't play in the NFL. Because of all of the family success, he's been under a huge microscope basically his whole life as an athlete. It's nothing new to him, the pressure. He's handled it well, and he should have the best season of his career this year at Texas. Texas has one of the best O-Lines in the country and their receiving core might be the best after Ohio State. Everything is set up perfectly for him this year, making him a prime candidate for the Heisman and as the top pick. Arch has nice touch on his passes, a quick release, decent arm strength, and has poise in the pocket. He also has really good speed and can take off running at any time. You have to respect his speed and ability to make plays with his legs. He's also going to have NFL legend Peyton Manning watching film for him just to give him the best tips humanly possible.

The Dolphins cleaned up shop before the season. They let Tyreek Hill go, Tua, traded Jalen Waddle, fired the head coach. They definitely need some weapons at wide receiver. They signed Malik Willis to play quarterback for them this year, he looked pretty good when he played for Green Bay last season. We'll see how he handles a full-time role, but quarterback is something they could be looking at as well. Especially if they end up with the #1 pick. I expect them to have a bad season. It's all up to their staff if they want to take a quarterback here or if they want to take a rare talent like WR Jeremiah Smith.

Wide Receiver Jeremiah Smith | 6'3 220 lbs | Ohio State | Junior

Top talent in the nation, he's really the one that should be the #1 pick. Excellent size, speed, strength, and hands. He has it all and has received the best college coaching that the nation has to offer. He has the kind of potential to be a top WR in the entire league one day. His career trajectory has been on that kind of track.

The Saints actually have really good weapons at running back and wide receiver. Quarterback is the obvious weak spot, with Tyler Shough running the show. Spencer Rattler is the back-up, and they even brought in Zach Wilson to see if he could revive his career. Mensah would give them the young franchise talent that they've been needing. It would be nice to see Arch Manning go to the Saints since his grandfather played for them, but everyone has to write their own story. If Mensah has a Heisman year, it's not out of the question, in my opinion, that he could become the top option at quarterback.

Quarterback Darian Mensah | 6'3 210 lbs | Miami | Junior

I'm higher on Mensah than a lot of the other analysts are. It's hard not to see his talent, he's a pure passer. The touch he has on the ball is on another level. The more film I watch, the more impressed I am. Completed 67% of his passes for Duke last season, with 34 Touchdowns and just 6 interceptions. He transferred to Miami where he'll have WR Malachi Toney and a great supporting cast. I expect big things from Mensah this year, a Heisman level season.

Last season failed miserably for the Jets, who gave it a go with Justin Fields. They brought in Geno Smith during the off-season to give themselves some stability at quarterback this year. They should improve, but not by that much. I still expect them to be near the bottom of the league, Geno isn't much of an upgrade.

Quarterback Dante Moore | 6'3 210 lbs | Oregon | RS Junior

This draft should have quite a few options at quarterback. Most analysts have Moore 2nd or 1st on the board. He should have his best season this year with Oregon, who has a pass-friendly offense made to amplify his skills. We'll have a better picture as the season goes on. Moore is more of a pocket passer. He has some mobility, but running is not his strength. Oregon is a pass happy offense that relies on good reads and good ball placement. Moore can do both. He'll need a really good season to solidify this projection.

The Raiders just drafted their franchise quarterback in Fernando Mendoza. It's time to get him some weapons at receiver and some protection on the line. Brock Bowers is going to be a favorite target for Cousins and Mendoza, he is their best weapon in the passing game.

Wide Receiver Cam Coleman | 6'3 200 lbs | Texas | Junior

Elite athlete with great speed and leaping ability to go along with his 6'3 frame. Has excellent hands, a good route runner, and can do damage after the catch. He's also a strong red-zone target. Pair him with Bowers and now it's starting to look really good for Mendoza and the Raiders.

I think the Browns are hoping that QB Shaduer Sanders will shine this year to take the reigns as a franchise QB. If not, they'll be looking for a quarterback and could take someone like Julian Sayin here. If Sanders shows promise, they can improve his pass protection with the top projected tackle in the draft. After all of the rough years, they may just get rid of every quarterback and start over.

Quarterback Julian Sayin | 6'1 210 lbs | Ohio State | Junior

Cornerback Leonard Moore | 6'2 195 lbs | Notre Dame | Junior

Consensus top cornerback in the draft, could go higher. Has excellent size for a corner, fluid hips to stay with receivers. Should be a starter from day 1. He had 5 interceptions as a sophomore.

Edge Dylan Stewart | 6'5 245 lbs | South Carolina

Edge rusher with excellent size and athleticism. Had 6.5 sacks in 11 games as a freshman. Has room to get stronger, solid against the run, and great bend when he turns the corner.

Edge Colin Simmons | 6'3 245 lbs | Texas | Junior

 Simmons has an excellent motor, always ready for battle. He has an explosive first step and incredible flexibility for his size. He also packs a huge punch, plays bigger than his frame. He has violent hands and can bend that corner to get to the quarterback at a high rate.

The Falcons have a 3-4 base defense and Simmons fits right in as a linebacker. He could help both with the pass rush and in the run game.

The Steelers might like the potential of Drew Allar, who they drafted out of Penn State. He has prototype size and arm strength. It'll be up to the Steelers to develop him and evaluate accordingly. This will be the last season for Aaron Rodgers, so they'll need to have a plan ready to go.

Offensive Tackel Jordan Seaton | 6'5 330 lbs | LSU | Junior

Seaton was a 5-star top rated prospect out of high school and he didn't disappoint. He's developed into one of the top tackles in all of college football. Big and strong with excellent mobility for his size. Strong hands that can bully his opponent.

Safety KJ Bolden | 6'0 195 lbs | Georgia

Multi-functional safety who can line up in the box or as a nickel corner. Someone you can trust on the back end of your defense. Is a leader on the field and has the IQ and awareness. Had 76 total tackles in 2025. He also has excellent speed and a background in track. One of the faster safeties that you'll see in the game.

Running Back Ahmad Hardy | 5'10 210 lbs | Missouri

Compact runner with excellent balance through contact. Has burst and power but is also very elusive. Packs a nice punch for his size. Doesn't have elite speed, but he's fast enough and makes plenty of big plays. Back-to-back 1,300+ yard rushing seasons.

Wide Receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams | 6'0 180 lbs | Alabama

Natural receiver with excellent hands and agility. Has made a huge impact at Alabama from day 1 as a freshman. Excellent route runner moves like water and has great confidence in his ability. One of my favorite players in this draft.

Pick traded from Colts (Sauce Gardner trade)

Cornerback Ellis Robinson IV | 6'0 180 lbs | Georgia

This is one of the picks that the Jets received for Sauce Gardner. It just so happens that there is a corner here who is worthy of the pick. Robinson is a great mirror corner, excellent speed and agility to stick like glue. He had four interceptions and seven pass breakups in his redshirt freshman season, leading the SEC in INTs. He's not soft in the run game, he'll come up and tackle too. Georgia always has several options of talented and tough defenders.

Offensive Tackle Trevor Goosby | 6'7 325 lbs | Texas

It's time for Jacksonville to upgrade the O-Line with some young talent. They have a solid core of receivers and QB Trevor Lawrence has looked good. Perhaps they could take the top tackle available and find a running back in the next round or 2. Goosby is a big bully that's going to make life easier both for QB Lawrence and for any RB on the roster.

Offensive Tackle Trevor Lauck | 6'5 310 lbs | Iowa

Lauck is a solid athlete. He also has a background in basketball and track. He was a beast in the shot put. He's a very smart player, understanding schemes and concepts. His coaches love his demeanor and professionalism. The way he conducts himself and his discipline. He's an excellent pass protector. He has great timing and balance. He has strong, violent hands to attack defenders in the run game and pass game.

From Green Bay Packers (Micah Parson trade)

All signs indicate that the Cowboys cannot afford to have Dak, CeeCee, and George Pickens all on big contracts at the same time. That's not even including DT Q.Williams who just received a big extension too. Unless they can pull some magic out of the hat, it looks very unlikely and unrealistic. They'll have one more year to enjoy this level of offensive power at receiver. They'll need a plan for the next step after that.

Wide Receiver Machi Toney | 5'11 190 lbs | Miami

Toney had 102 catches and 1,200 yards as a sophomore! Toney has excellent speed, acceleration, agility, separation ability, hands, and footwork. He's dangerous after the catch. He's a problem for opposing defenses. With Pickens likely gone, Toney can step in right away to keep that 1-2 punch going for the Cowboys.

Linebacker Rasheem Biles | 6'1 220 lbs | Texas

Biles is a sure tackler that can wreak havoc from sideline to sideline. Has a relentless motor and coaches describe him as twitchy and aggressive. Has the athleticism to go with it. Has a magnet for the football and is a tackling machine.

Edge Quincy Rhodes Jr | 6'6 275 lbs | Arkansas