* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/21)
2027 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 9/3): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
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Carolina Panthers: Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami |
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The Panthers grab a base end to go next to Derrick Brown.
Bain has 31 tackles, three sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. Bain had an excellent freshman season for Miami, totaling 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 44 tackles. At the point of attack, Bain (6-3, 275) is strong and violent. He is tough to set the edge in the ground game, and Bain battles hard on every snap with relentless effort. In the pass rush, he shows some quickness and power, but some team sources feel that Bain is a tweener tackle/end. Bain was injured to start 2024 and didn’t debut until early October. He totaled 23 tackles with 3.5 sacks.
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Click here to jump to the Panthers' second-round pick.| 18. |
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Detroit Lions: Will Heldt, DE, Clemson |
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The Lions have Marcus Davenport and Josh Paschal entering free agency after this season, and they need more consistent pass-rushing production across from Aidan Hutchinson.
Thus far in 2025, Heldt has 33 tackles with five sacks and has played well for Clemson. Heldt played well for Purdue in 2024, recording 56 tackles with five sacks. The 6-foot-6, 260-pounder has good size, a surprising burst, and plays really hard. Heldt has upside, and he could be a nice value pick in the first or second round.
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Click here to jump to the Lions' second-round pick.| 19. |
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Cleveland Browns: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington |
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The Browns need more young talent at wide receiver.
Boston has 52 catches for 730 yards and eight touchdowns. After Washington lost a trio of good receivers to the NFL, Boston enjoyed a breakout season for the Huskies in 2024. He had 64 receptions for 834 yards and nine touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 209-pounder has mismatch size and looks like he is just scratching the surface of his potential.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 3 | Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick.| 20. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State |
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The Bucs could use some young linebacker talent.
Thus far in 2025, Reese has 58 tackles with 6.5 sacks and two passes broken up.. Team sources feel that Reese is a special player as they like his instincts in combination with being big and athletic. At 6-foot-4. 238 pounds, Reese is a large linebacker with a versatile skill set. In 2024, Reese had 43 tackles with .5 sacks as a rotational backup.
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Click here to jump to the Buccaneers' second-round pick.| 21. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee |
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The Steelers need more cornerback youth.
McCoy has yet to play in 2025, but his 2024 tape was so good that he could still be a first-round pick. The 6-foot, 190-pound McCoy had an excellent sophomore season with 44 tackles, four interceptions, and seven passes broken up. He played well in 2023 with 31 tackles, two interceptions, and seven breakups. McCoy is an instinctive corner with good ball skills and a willing tackler.
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Click here to jump to the Steelers' second-round pick.| 22. |
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Los Angeles Chargers: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M |
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The Chargers could use more young talent at corner to go with Cam Hart.
To open 2025, Lee has 42 tackles and six passes broken up. Lee (6-0, 190) has solid size for the NFL. Some sources say he is tough and good in man coverage. In 2024, Lee totaled 42 tackles with two interceptions, 10 passes broken up, and one forced fumble. He had 42 tackles with two picks and six breakups in 2023.
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Click here to jump to the Chargers' second-round pick.| 23. |
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San Francisco 49ers: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami |
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The 49ers could use some young blocking talent to protect Brock Purdy.
Mauigoa was a star recruit and one of the top players in the nation. After choosing the Hurricanes, Mauigoa has been a starting tackle the past three seasons. The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder has a quality skill set with upside, but has not been dominant. Some team sources feel he might be better off moving inside to guard in the NFL, but he could be a starting right tackle or guard in the NFL.
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Dallas Cowboys: Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M |
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The Cowboys could use a speed rusher for their defensive line along with a tough base end.
This season, Howell has 11.5 sacks, one forced fumble, 25 tackles with three passes batted. The 6-foot-2, 248-pound Howell is fast off the edge with a repertoire of pass-rushing moves. Howell’s size might make him an odd fit as a linebacker/defensive end, but his production of getting after the quarterback is going to make him an early-round pick next April.
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Chicago Bears: L.T. Overton, DT, Alabama |
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Grady Jarrett was a questionable signing last spring, and he has been a big disappointment in Chicago. The Bears could use more defensive tackle youth and talent.
In 2025, Overton has 30 tackles and four sacks. Overton (6-5, 283) is a tough defender at the point of attack with height, length, quickness, and athleticism. In 2024, he totaled 42 tackles with two sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass defended.
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Click here to jump to the Bears' second-round pick.| 26. |
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Buffalo Bills: A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon |
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Buffalo grabs some young interior defensive line talent.
In 2025, Washington has 23 tackles with a sack and four passes broken up. Washington (6-3, 330) is known to have an excellent skill set and upside. He is very strong, physical, and has surprising speed and athleticism for a heavy defensive tackle. Last year, Washington was a rotational backup behind Derrick Harmon. In 2024, Washington totaled 10 tackles and two passes broken up.
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Click here to jump to the Bills' second-round pick.| 27. |
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Seattle Seahawks: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State |
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The Seahawks could use more cornerback talent to go with Devon Witherspoon.
With teammates like Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and Jeremiah Smith, Tate has gone under the radar, but he is a talented receiver in his own right. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder has good size, runs well enough, and has flashed big-play ability while never being the No. 1 featured receiver. Thus far in 2025, Tate has 39 receptions for 711 yards with seven touchdowns. In 2024, Tate had 50 receptions for 698 yards and four touchdowns. Tate flashed as a freshman in 2023, catching 18 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. Tate has athletic upside and untapped potential.
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Click here to jump to the Seahawks' second-round pick.| 28. |
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New York Jets: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson |
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The Jets take a replacement for Quinnen Williams.
Woods has 29 tackles with two sacks and a pass batted. Woods got his season off to a strong start against Georgia, and he has been disruptive for Clemson. In 2024, he had three sacks and 26 tackles. Woods (6-3, 315) has upside to be better as he gains experience.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 5 | Click here to jump to the Jets' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 13| 29. |
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Los Angeles Rams: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville |
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Davante Adams is not a long-term starter. Here’s a receiver to pair with Puka Nacua.
To open 2025, Bell has 67 catches for 871 yards and six touchdowns. Bell (6-2, 220) was a solid receiver for the Cardinals in 2024, catching 43 passes for 737 yards and four touchdowns. With a strong build, Bell is physical and tough, but he also has good speed and runs well for a thick-built receiver.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 8 | Click here to jump to the Rams' second-round pick.| 30. |
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New England Patriots: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon |
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The Patriots could consider adding more young receiver talent for Drake Maye.
Thus far in 2025, Sadiq has 30 catches for 407 yards and six touchdowns. Sadiq flashed in 2024 with 24 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Sadiq is a dangerous receiver, and he has athletic upside. Team sources are raving about Sadiq as a talent and mismatch weapon. Even though he is not a big tight end, Sadiq blocks hard and really battles defenders.
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Philadelphia Eagles: Damon Wilson II, DE, Missouri |
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Philadelphia could use some young defensive line talent.
In 2025, Wilson has 17 tackles, seven sacks, and one interception thus far. Wilson was a rotational backup at Georgia in 2024, totaling 22 tackles with three sacks and two forced fumbles. He transferred to Missouri after the season, and Wilson has been impressive with the Tigers. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound Wilson has quality size with speed off the edge. Sources say he has good character as well.
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Denver Broncos: Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College |
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Denver could consider adding some youth to the offensive line.
The 6-foot-5, 309-pound Bowry was the starting left tackle for Boston College the past couple of seasons. Bowry is athletic, tough, and has upside. He could end up getting starter grades with early-round potential.
