The Dolphins signed Malik Willis to be their new quarterback, but if they’re drafting first overall, it’ll obviously mean that Willis either didn’t play very well, or he suffered an injury and missed lots of time. Either way, the Dolphins aren’t going to pass on a franchise quarterback atop the 2027 NFL Draft.

The grandson of Archie Manning and the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, Arch Manning has been a highly coveted prospect for quite some time and is the favorite to be chosen first overall whenever he declares. He began slowly in his first year as a starter, but improved exponentially by the end.

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I’m not breaking any news by telling you that the Jets are desperate for a quarterback. Mina Kimes believes that Geno Smith is a top-10 quarterback, but we all know that’s not the case. The Jets will have to obtain a franchise quarterback in the next two drafts.

Dante Moore releases the ball quickly and processes everything very well. He makes great plays with his arms and legs, and thanks to his performance at Penn State, he could be the favorite to be the second quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft.

The Raiders failed to upgrade their receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft. Luckily for them, the 2027 NFL Draft class looks loaded at the position.

Jeremiah Smith has top-five ability with his size, speed, athleticism, and production.

The Titans passed on Arvell Reese in favor of Carnell Tate. They’ll need to bolster their pass rush some other way, and perhaps they’ll do that with the a top-five pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Dylan Stewart was very productive at the beginning of his collegiate career. He possesses extreme upside.

Kyler Murray is gone, but he was a colossal disappointment anyway. Perhaps after he fails in Minnesota, he can retire and live his dream of being a full-time video game streamer. He won’t be nearly as great as Kastaclysm, but he could be pretty solid in that regard.

Jayden Maiava has a very quick release and terrific accuracy. He also has plus mobility, but must stop his tendency to lock on to his first read for too long.

Drake London is great, but he’s all the Falcons have at the position. They’ve needed a second receiver since the days when they had Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley.

Cam Coleman has great size to go with his ridiculous speed and athleticism.

The Browns will likely give Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders one year to prove themselves. I’m not bullish on their chances, despite Sanders “qualifying” for the Pro Bowl.

Nico Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee to UCLA due to a family issue. He has plus arm strength and rushing ability.

It was very nice of the Steelers to fulfill Mike McCarthy’s Make a Wish dream of becoming Steelers head coach, but Pittsburgh will be looking for a new head coach and a new quarterback next spring.

John Mateer is very accurate and mobile. Charlie Campbell’s sources compare Mateer to Baker Mayfield.

The Giants signed Greg Newsome, but they’re still in need of a true No. 1 shutdown cornerback.

Leonard Moore is a big cornerback with a strong skill set with plus size and speed, but has dealt with injuries.

Aside from Tom Brady, the primary reason why the Buccaneers won the Super Bowl five years ago was their pass rush. They need to improve that area because they no longer get to the quarterback nearly as well. Rueben Bain was drafted, but the Buccaneers could use one more stud pass rusher.

Yhonzae Pierre is a dangerous edge rusher with great speed and physicality.

The Panthers upgraded their pass rush this offseason with the Jaelan Phillips signing, but they could stand to get even better with their pass rush if they can obtain one of the best defenders in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Collin Simmons has flashed explosive pass-rushing ability with a non-stop motor. He needs to bulk up for the pros.

The Jets just drafted Omar Cooper, but they could use a more dynamic threat across from Garrett Wilson, giving Arch Manning three great downfield threats at his disposal.

Ryan Williams needs to get stronger for the NFL, but he has top-10 upside. He has terrific speed and plus route-running ability.

The Jets signed Demario Davis, but he’s nearing 40, so the Jets will need to find some youth at linebacker.

Sammy Brown is a versatile and instinctive linebacker.

The Vikings drafted Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange, but they still need more talent on their weak defensive line.

David Stone has great athleticism for someone with his size and length. His motor is relentless. He needs to improve a bit in his pass-rushing technique, and there are some off-the-field issues with him.

It shouldn’t surprise anyone if the Cowboys pursue defensive ends in two consecutive first rounds.

John Henry Daley still needs to fill out his frame, but he has a great blend of power and quickness. His motor is relentless.

The Chiefs have nothing at receiver outside of Rashee Rice, and there’s no guarantee that Rice stays out of jail.

Nick Marsh is a big receiver with plenty of potential. He runs 4.3 and explodes after the catch. He drops way too many passes, however, and his route running is a concern.

The Dolphins need to find a No. 1 receiver for their new franchise quarterback.

Ryan Wingo has plenty of upside as a big receiver with great speed. He drops too many passes, however.

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Also, if you haven’t visited the site in a while, you may have noticed the new look. Yes, after nearly two decades, we’ve finally re-designed our site to be more modern. This was not done on a whim, but rather out of necessity because of what occurred during the 2023 NFL Draft. Our site crashed during the entire first day of the draft, which was disastrous for our revenue stream because we make more money during the draft than any other time. The site crashed because a line of code conflicted with the old format of the site, so we had to transition to this new look.

Because we lost so much money during the draft, I want to point out that you can really help support the site by paying for the ad-free version of it. It’s $7.99 per month, but you’ll get a super-fast site with no ads. My developer will be adding new features to paid subscribers as well, so look for that in the near future. If you don’t want to pay, please spread the word about the site through word of mouth. That would also be a big help!

The Raiders will need to replace Maxx Crosby in the near future.

Damon Wilson has great speed off the edge.

The Jets drafted a cornerback in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but they still need one more talented player at the position.

Jamari Sharpe is a tall and lengthy cornerback with great speed. He hasn’t produced turnovers, but is a sure tackler.

The Titans need to continue to upgrade every level of their poor defense.

Ben Roberts is an extemely instinctive linebacker and a team captain. He’s a sure tackler with no true weaknesses.

The Cardinals failed to acquire a much-needed right tackle. They need to protect their new quarterback.

Austin Siereveld is a strong right tackle prospect, but his arm length could ding him. He’s a bit raw.

The Falcons need a replacement for the retired Kaleb McGary.

Andrew Sprague is a big and lengthy tackle with plus athleticism. His pass protection is ahead of his run blocking.

The Browns could use a bookend for Myles Garrett and an eventual replacement for the future Hall of Famer.

Jordan Ross is an athletic, lengthy pass rusher, but must get stronger and fill out his frame.

The Steelers have a bunch of mediocre running back, so they could look into acquiring a permanent solution at the position.

Nate Frazier runs with blazing 4.3 speed and does a great job of breaking through tackles. He needs to improve his pass protection and ball security.

The Giants failed to add a receiver in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, so they could do that with this pick.

Mario Craver is a small receiver who needs to get stronger, but has extremely explosive ability.

The Buccaneers needed a cornerback even before Jamel Dean left for Pittsburgh.

A.J. Harris is a tall cornerback with great coverage skills, but misses some tackles and has been penalized too often.

The Panthers may want to upgrade Chuba Hubbard at some point in the near future.

Jadan Baugh has great burst and ability to get yards after contact.

The Colts have a weakness at safety they’ll need to address in the near future.

Rod Moore is a versatile safety with nice ball skills. He’s very fast, but has a torn ACL in his past.

You can’t count on Kyler Murray to remain healthy, so the Vikings could be in the market for a new quarterback next offseason.

LaNorris Sellers has a huge skill set and could be drafted earlier than this if he lives up to his potential.

The Packers lost a couple of receivers lately, so they could be looking to replenish talent at the position, especially if Christian Watson continues to suffer injuries.

T.J. Moore is a huge receiver with great play-making ability. Some coaches will have issues with his poor blocking and ball security.

Travis Kelce could be retired heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.

Terrance Carter is a great receiver who runs routes well and can make big plays after the catch, but his height and blocking ability are both negatives.

The Redskins can continue to bolster their weak defensive line to give them a chance at stopping the Cowboys and Eagles offenses.

James Smith is a talented defensive tackle with disruptive ability.

Sonny Styles would’ve been the pick for Dallas had he been available. Linebacker continues to be a huge weakness.

Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa thrives in both run support and pass coverage, but has two torn ACLs in his injury history.

Mike McGlinchey is entering his contract year and is in his 30s, so the Broncos may be looking for a new tackle.

Anthonie Knapp is a nasty, powerful blocker, but has some issues in pass protection.

The Saints may want to add a running back to pair with Travis Etienne, or one to replace him if he struggles like he did prior to 2025.

Ahmad Hardy breaks through tackles with ease and possesses great vision. He’s definitely not a very fast running back though.

The Bears failed to draft an edge rusher, so they’ll need to make amends for that in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Kenyatta Jackson has a huge frame with plenty of upside. He has a solid skill set.

The Bengals need to continue to bolster every level of their poor defense.

Jay’Vion Cole is an instinctive cornerback with great ball-hawking ability, but he’s short and very light. He also misses lots of tackles.

The Texans were expected to address offensive tackle in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they traded out of the first round instead.

Carter Smith is a very strong run blocker, but hi pas protection can be an issue, especially with his limited arm length.

Travis Hunter is moving to cornerback, while Brian Thomas Jr. could be traded soon.

Brandon Staley has blazing low 4.3 speed and game-breaking ability, but drops too many passes.

The Lions signed Cade Mays to replace Frank Ragnow. Here’s a long-term replacement.

Joe Otting is a great athlete for a center, but he’s raw and needs to improve his technique.

Lane Johnson will retire soon, so the Eagles will need to find a successor.

Trinidad Chambliss is a small quarterback, but he can make plenty of plays with his quality arm and mobility.

The Patriots spent a first-round pick on a guard the past two years. Here’s a second-round pick on a guard to bolster the interior blocking.

Evan Tengesdahl is a solid run blocker. He has to improve in pass protection.

The 49ers will have to find a future replacement for Trent Williams.

Xavier Chaplin has massive size and length, but is stiff and lacks technique.

The Ravens have been looking for a solid No. 2 receiver across from Zay Flowers for quite some time.

Ian Strong is a massive receiver and a major red zone threat. Speed is a concern, as is his route-running ability.

Quentin Johnston’s contract will expire soon, so here’s a replacement if he departs.

Bryant Wesco has plus height and great speed with great play-making ability, but he drops too many passes. He also needs to bulk up for the NFL.

The Seahawks can always stand to add talent to their defensive line, given that they need to beat the Rams.

Jayden Jackson is a surprisingly fast mover for a big nose tackle. He’s much better in run support than he is in the pass rush.

D.J. Moore was added, but the Bills could use another receiver to go along with him and Khalil Shakir.

Mike Matthews has plus size and speed. However, he’ll frustrate coaches with his frequent drops and poor blocking.

Rob Havenstein is gone, while Alaric Jackson is someone who gets injured often.

Trevor Goosby is a phenomenal athlete who can take care of speed rushers. He needs to get stronger for run blocking.

The Redskins wanted to upgrade their pass rush in the opening round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but couldn’t pass up on Sonny Styles.

Will Heidt has good size and upside.

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Also, if you haven’t visited the site in a while, you may have noticed the new look. Yes, after nearly two decades, we’ve finally re-designed our site to be more modern. This was not done on a whim, but rather out of necessity because of what occurred during the 2023 NFL Draft. Our site crashed during the entire first day of the draft, which was disastrous for our revenue stream because we make more money during the draft than any other time. The site crashed because a line of code conflicted with the old format of the site, so we had to transition to this new look.

Because we lost so much money during the draft, I want to point out that you can really help support the site by paying for the ad-free version of it. It’s $7.99 per month, but you’ll get a super-fast site with no ads. My developer will be adding new features to paid subscribers as well, so look for that in the near future. If you don’t want to pay, please spread the word about the site through word of mouth. That would also be a big help!

The Broncos lost John Franklin-Myers to the Titans, so they’ll have to find a replacement soon.

Quincy Rhodes should be able to play defensive end in the 4-3 and five-tech in the 3-4. He has good size and length, but isn’t overly athletic and doesn’t have amazing upside.

The Saints could stand to add another edge rusher with Cameron Jordan no longer with the team.

Suntarine Perkins is a dangerous pass rusher, but needs to bulk up for the NFL. He’s terrific in coverage and may be an Isaiah Simmons-type tweener.

The Bears need to add multiple upgrades to a defensive line that finished dead last in the NFL in sacks.

Will Echoles has a good blend of quickness, athleticism, and strength.

Trey Hendrickson is no longer on Cincinnati’s roster, though we do like him to win 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Cincinnati needs a replacement.

Matayo Uiagalelei has a great combination of size, strength, and athleticism. He’s a bit raw, though, and needs to improve his pass-rushing technique.

Tank Dell may not do anything ever again. Jayden Higgins showed some flashes, but he’s no sure thing either.

Charlie Becker can stretch defenses downfield with his big-play ability. He’s also a massive receiver, but his route running is a weakness.

The Jaguars have been trying to replace Calais Campbell for nearly a decade. Perhaps they’ll finally do it with this pick.

A’Mauri Washington is a big nose tackle who has surprising athleticism for someone his size.

The Lions really like Keldric Faulk, but will have to pass on him for a tackle. Here’s another bookend for Aidan Hutchinson.

Boubacar Traore is extremely talented and has loads of potential. He still needs to fill out his frame.

Lane Johnson will retire soon, so the Eagles will need to find a successor.

Wilkin Formby is a massive tackle with loads of upside.

The Patriots have lost some talented safeties lately, so they’ll need to find a replacement.

K.J. Bolden is a gifted safety with low 4.3 speed, but needs to bulk up for the pros.

The 49ers could stand to get better at cornerback.

D.J. McKinney has nice size and quality ball skills.

Ronnie Stanley will be a 33-year-old entering his contract season when the 2027 NFL Draft arrives.

Jordan Seaton is a terrific athlete for a huge tackle. He pass protects extremely well, but needs to improve his run blocking.

Rashawn Slater suffered a brutal injury and may never be the same again. If he struggles with his health again, the Chargers may want to add a new tackle.

Brandon Baker has plenty of talent and upside, but must work on his technique.

The Seahawks met with plenty of cornerbacks and edge rushers ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, so perhaps they’ll address one of those positions during the 2027 NFL Draft.

Chris Peal is a big and fast cornerback who doesn’t miss tackles, but his ball skills aren’t great.

Like Ronnie Stanley, Dion Dawkins will be a 33-year-old entering his contract season when the 2027 NFL Draft arrives.

Cayden Green is a smart and powerful run blocker, but his footwork can get sloppy in pass protection.

The Rams had cornerback issues during the 2025 season. They added some cornerbacks this offseason, but could still be interested in another one.

Zabien Brown has tremendous upside to be a No. 1 cornerback in the NFL. He’s very fast and has great instincts, but is light and needs to bulk up for the NFL.