2027 NFL Mock Draft - 1st Round

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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. Smith is the top prize of this draft. 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.

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 Cardinals drafted Carson Beck, 

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

Consensus top cornerback in the draft, checks off every box. 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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. Has Justin Jefferson abiliity.

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.

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. 

Traded from Indy Colts for Sauce Gardner

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.

Cornerback Ashton Hampton | 6'2 200 lbs | Clemson

Strong, physical cornerback that is also agile enough to turn and run with receivers. Has the prototypical traits of a lockdown corner with A+ size.