2027 NFL Mock Draft: Offense Dominates Top 10, Cardinals Eye Future QB
The 2026 NFL season is a quarter of the way through, and the picture for the 2027 NFL Draft is already coming into focus. Offense is the story of the top of the draft board, with quarterbacks and wide receivers dominating the early picks. The Arizona Cardinals, struggling as expected, are positioned to land a franchise quarterback in this projection.
This mock draft uses inverted FanDuel Super Bowl odds to determine the order, reflecting current team struggles. Several winless contenders and surprising playoff hopefuls have shaken up the standings, but the teams at the bottom are clear priorities for draft positioning.
Who lands the top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft?
The Miami Dolphins are on the clock with the first overall pick. The pick here is Darian Mensah, quarterback from Miami. The Dolphins need a significant upgrade at the position, and Mensah has shown elite production and proven success at multiple programs. He is currently the top quarterback prospect in this class.
At number two, the Tennessee Titans select Jeremiah Smith, wide receiver from Ohio State. Smith is widely considered the best overall prospect in the draft. The Titans are giving quarterback Cam Ward one more chance to prove himself, and adding the most dominant receiver in college football gives him no excuses.
Will the Cardinals finally find their quarterback?
The Arizona Cardinals pick third overall and select Dante Moore, quarterback from Oregon. The Cardinals have struggled offensively, and the team is reportedly high on Moore after extensive scouting last year. He is a surefire top-five pick and could be the long-term answer under center for Arizona.
The New York Jets follow at number four, taking Arch Manning, quarterback from Texas. While Geno Smith has been a pleasant surprise, he is not the long-term answer. Manning has shown growing pains but remains a top prospect with immense upside and a legendary pedigree.
Rounding out the top five, the Cleveland Browns select Colin Simmons, edge rusher from Texas. Simmons is the best defensive player in the nation and a game-wrecker off the edge. The Browns are playing well with Deshaun Watson, so they address their defense with the best player available.
What other surprises are in the first round?
The New York Giants address their secondary at number six, picking Leonard Moore, cornerback from Notre Dame. The Pittsburgh Steelers secure their quarterback of the future at seven with CJ Carr from Notre Dame. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers add a top cornerback in Ellis Robinson IV from Georgia at number eight.
The Los Angeles Chargers look to boost their offense at nine with Charlie Becker, wide receiver from Indiana. The Washington Commanders add a bell-cow running back for Jayden Daniels at ten, selecting Jadan Baugh from Florida. The Carolina Panthers protect Bryce Young at eleven, taking offensive tackle Trevor Goosby from Texas.
Other notable picks include the Atlanta Falcons taking offensive tackle Jordan Seaton from LSU at twelve, and the New Orleans Saints grabbing interior defensive lineman Will Echoles from Ole Miss at thirteen. The Las Vegas Raiders add a big-play receiver in Cam Coleman from Texas at fourteen.
The New York Jets are busy with three first-round picks. After taking Manning, they add cornerback Ashton Hampton from Clemson at fifteen and interior offensive lineman Greg Johnson from Minnesota at sixteen.
The Houston Texans give C.J. Stroud another weapon at seventeen, selecting wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams from Alabama. The New England Patriots bolster their defense at eighteen with safety Kingston Lopa from Cal.
The Philadelphia Eagles address their depleted offensive line at nineteen, taking Cayden Green, interior offensive lineman from Missouri. The Cincinnati Bengals add pass rush depth at twenty with Dylan Stewart, edge rusher from South Carolina.
The Detroit Lions fix their worst-ranked pass defense at twenty-one, selecting cornerback Kelley Jones from Mississippi State. The Minnesota Vikings find their franchise quarterback at twenty-two with Julian Sayin from Ohio State.
The Denver Broncos add a playmaking tight end at twenty-three in Jamari Johnson from Oregon. The Dallas Cowboys address their sack problem at twenty-four with Princewill Umanmielen, edge rusher from LSU.
The Chicago Bears add to their pass rush at twenty-five with Yhonzae Pierre from Alabama. The Jacksonville Jaguars protect Trevor Lawrence at twenty-six, taking offensive tackle Carter Smith from Indiana.
The Kansas City Chiefs continue building their defense at twenty-seven with safety KJ Bolden from Georgia. The San Francisco 49ers give Brock Purdy another target at twenty-eight, selecting wide receiver Reed Harris from Arizona State.
The Baltimore Ravens add a ball-hawking cornerback at twenty-nine with Zabien Brown from Alabama. The Seattle Seahawks improve their offensive line at thirty, taking Iowa's own Kade Pieper, interior offensive lineman.
The Buffalo Bills get Josh Allen a big-play receiver at thirty-one, selecting KJ Duff from Rutgers. Finally, the Cleveland Browns close out the first round at thirty-two with a developmental quarterback, Drew Mestemaker from Oklahoma State.
What does this mean for the 2027 draft class?
This mock draft shows a class loaded with offensive talent, particularly at quarterback and wide receiver. Teams at the top of the order are prioritizing finding their franchise signal-callers, while others are adding elite playmakers to support their current rosters. The 2027 NFL Draft promises to be an exciting one for fans and franchises alike.