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2027 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 5/5): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2
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Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana |
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The Raiders grab their quarterback of the future. Mendoza will probably learn behind Kirk Cousins for some time, but before long, Mendoza will be the starter and the cornerstone of the Las Vegas rebuild.
In 2025, Mendoza completed 72 percent of his passes for 3,535 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. He had seven rushing touchdowns as well. The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder has a quality arm, reads the field well, makes good decisions, and has dangerous pocket passing ability. Mendoza played well for Cal in 2024. He completed 69 percent of his passes for 3,004 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Mendoza has good size, and it will be interesting to see how he develops at Indiana.
Click links to see the Raiders' picks across all rounds:
Click here to jump to the Raiders' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 3 | Rd: 4 Pk: 2 | Rd: 4 Pk: 17 | Rd: 4 Pk: 34 | Rd: 5 Pk: 35 | Rd: 6 Pk: 4 | Rd: 6 Pk: 27 | Rd: 7 Pk: 3| 2. |
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New York Jets: David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech |
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The Jets grab a plug-and-play pass rusher to go opposite Will McDonald. With New York going to more 3-4 sets, Bailey could be a dynamic edge rusher across from McDonald.
The Cardinals need an upgrade at right tackle more than edge rusher, but edge rusher is still a spot that could use more talent, and Bailey is a better prospect than the offensive tackles. Aside from Josh Sweat (12), the Cardinals’ returning players had pathetic sack production in 2025, with only 7.5 sacks combined from Walter Nolen III, Darius Robinson, Jordan Burch, Baron Browning, and Zaven Collins. Here is a quarterback hunter to go across from Josh Sweat.
The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Bailey is a super-fast edge rusher with high speed off the ball and the ability to bend around the corner. In 2025, he had 14.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, three passes batted, and 52 tackles. In 2024, he recorded 31 tackles, 7 sacks, and 5 forced fumbles with Stanford. Bailey has natural quarterback-hunting ability and could be a dynamic speed-rusher in the NFL.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 16 | Click here to jump to the Jets' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 12 | Rd: 4 Pk: 3 | Rd: 4 Pk: 40 | Rd: 5 Pk: 39 | Rd: 7 Pk: 12 | Rd: 7 Pk: 26| 3. |
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Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame |
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Arizona grabs in my opinion the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft. Love is a game-changing back, and he could be a dynamic back in Mike LaFleur’s offense.
In 2025, Love averaged 6.9 yards per carry for 1,372 yards with 18 touchdowns. He had 27 catches for 280 yards with three touchdowns receiving, and Love has blocked well in pass protection. In 2024, Love had a breakout season for the Fighting Irish, producing a lot of clutch plays to help the Irish reach the National Championship. As a sophomore, Love averaged 6.9 yards per carry for 1,125 yards with 17 touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 237 yards. Love has a strong build and is a physical downhill runner. Love is a talented runner with speed and instincts. He reminds me of Nick Chubb at Georgia.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 26 | Rd: 3 Pk: 1 | Rd: 4 Pk: 4 | Rd: 5 Pk: 3 | Rd: 6 Pk: 2 | Rd: 7 Pk: 1| 4. |
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Tennessee Titans: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State |
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Tennessee could use an edge rusher more, but it sounds like Robert Saleh is in love with Styles.
In 2025, Styles had 83 tackles, five passes defended, one interception, .5 sacks, and a forced fumble. Styles (6-4, 243) has a lot of talent and started to play up to his potential during the 2024 season. He finished with 100 tackles, six sacks, one forced fumble, and five passes broken up. In 2023, he recorded 53 tackles, two sacks, and one pass batted, plus he has been very good in pass coverage. Styles started out as a safety, but was eventually moved to linebacker. Given his size, he fits best as a linebacker in the NFL. Styles is fast, athletic, and versatile. He could be a valuable zone coverage linebacker who is also a sideline-to-sideline run defender. He put his great skill set on display with an amazing NFL Scouting Combine performance.
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Click here to jump to the Titans' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 2 | Rd: 4 Pk: 1 | Rd: 5 Pk: 2 | Rd: 5 Pk: 4 | Rd: 6 Pk: 3 | Rd: 6 Pk: 13 | Rd: 7 Pk: 9| 5. |
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New York Giants: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State |
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The Giants add a weapon for Jaxson Dart. With Malik Nabers coming off an injury, Tyson could help right away and give New York a tremendous receiver tandem when both are healthy.
Tyson had 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns while missing some time with injuries. On top of being a good wideout, Tyson has blocked well. Tyson was a dangerous weapon for the Sun Devils in 2024 as he hauled in 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns. Tyson is quick with easy acceleration. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder has adequate size and showed big-play ability in 2022, averaging 21.4 yards per reception (22-470-4). Team sources have durability concerns with Tyson, as he missed time with injuries in each season in college.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 10 | Click here to jump to the Giants' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 5 | Rd: 5 Pk: 5 | Rd: 6 Pk: 5 | Rd: 6 Pk: 11 | Rd: 6 Pk: 12| 6. |
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Cleveland Browns: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami |
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The Browns need a wide receiver and an offensive tackle. Cleveland could have some nice receiving options at pick 24, and they may not land a potential left tackle. The Browns have been tied to Mauigoa, Spencer Fano, and Kadyn Proctor. Mauigoa tested the highest on the analytics scores, and that could give him the edge for Andrew Berry and his analytics-driven approach.
Mauigoa was a star recruit and one of the top players in the nation coming out of high school. 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. He is strong at the point of attack, showing the ability to push around defenders and protect on the edge. Some team sources felt he really helped himself with excellent tape late in the season and during the college football playoff. Mauigoa is known as a leader, a hard worker, and a good locker room presence.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 24 | Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 6 | Rd: 4 Pk: 7 | Rd: 5 Pk: 6 | Rd: 5 Pk: 9 | Rd: 6 Pk: 25 | Rd: 7 Pk: 32| 7. |
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Washington Commanders: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State |
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Washington needs some young talent in the middle of their defense. Here’s a long-term replacement for Bobby Wagner.
With teammates like Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and Jeremiah Smith, Tate went under the radar, but he is a talented receiver in his own right and showed that in 2025. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder has good size, runs well enough, and has flashed big-play ability while never being the No. 1 featured receiver. In 2025, Tate had 51 receptions for 875 yards with nine 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 upside and some untapped potential. He looks like a safe pick to become a solid contributor.
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Rd: 3 Pk: 7 | Rd: 5 Pk: 7 | Rd: 6 Pk: 6 | Rd: 6 Pk: 28 | Rd: 7 Pk: 7| 8. |
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New Orleans Saints: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State |
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The Saints go with the best player available and land a young edge rusher. As a linebacker and rotate with Chase Young and Carl Granderson at edge rusher.
In 2025, Reese had 69 tackles with 6.5 sacks, two passes broken up, zero forced fumbles, and zero interceptions. Team sources feel that Reese is a special player as they like his instincts in combination with him being big, athletic, and fast. Reese is a sideline-to-sideline run defender who is tough at the point of attack. He is also capable of dropping into coverage, moves well in zone, and is a dangerous pass rusher. 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.
Click links to see the Saints' picks across all rounds:
Click here to jump to the Saints' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 9 | Rd: 4 Pk: 32 | Rd: 4 Pk: 36 | Rd: 5 Pk: 10 | Rd: 5 Pk: 32 | Rd: 6 Pk: 9| 9. |
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Kansas City Chiefs: Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami |
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The Chiefs need more defensive line talent, and Bain could be a plug-and-play upgrade for Kansas City.
Multiple team sources told me they have been aware of the Bain car accident for a long time, and they do not think it will hurt him in the draft. In 2025, Bain had 54 tackles, 9.5 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. Some sources think Bain should gain weight and be a three-technique tackle, although Bain does not prefer that and wants to be an edge defender. 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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Rd: 1 Pk: 29 | Click here to jump to the Chiefs' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 10 | Rd: 4 Pk: 9 | Rd: 5 Pk: 8 | Rd: 5 Pk: 29 | Rd: 5 Pk: 36 | Rd: 6 Pk: 29| 10. |
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New York Giants: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU |
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The Giants grab a potential No. 1 corner to upgrade their secondary.
Delane had 45 tackles with two interceptions and 11 passes broken up in 2025. Delane is an instinctive defender with a quality skill set for the next level. In 2024, he had four interceptions with seven passes defended, two forced fumbles, and 54 tackles with Virginia Tech. In 2023, he had one interception, one pass batted, and 54 tackles. He had eight breakups with an interception in 2022 as a freshman. The 6-foot-1, 188-pounder has good size to him with upside to continue to get better as he gains experience.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 5 | Click here to jump to the Giants' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 5 | Rd: 5 Pk: 5 | Rd: 6 Pk: 5 | Rd: 6 Pk: 11 | Rd: 6 Pk: 12| 11. |
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Miami Dolphins: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama |
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The Dolphins need talent at offensive line, wide receiver, secondary, and defensive line. I could see them taking Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, or Rueben Bain. However, I think the Dolphins would be thrilled to take Proctor. They want to get bigger, more physical, and Proctor fits that description to a T. He has the upside to be among the best left tackles in the NFL.
Overall, Proctor played well in 2023 as a freshman. Except for struggling against Michigan in the college football playoff, Proctor was reliable in protecting Jalen Milroe in 2024 and then Ty Simpson in 2025. Proctor (6-7, 358) is a massive left tackle with a very good skill set of size, strength, length, and athleticism. Proctor is very quick and athletic for his size, and that could be seen with him serving as a short-yardage running back during his college career. Proctor can also be a bull in the ground game with overwhelming size to be a people mover at the point of attack. NFL team sources have had concerns about Proctor’s weight, but he has shown growth in his maturity and weight management. Sources say that Proctor has a ton of talent and upside. With good coaching and hard work, Proctor could be a star left tackle in the NFL.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 30 | Click here to jump to the Dolphins' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 11 | Rd: 3 Pk: 23 | Rd: 3 Pk: 26 | Rd: 3 Pk: 30 | Rd: 4 Pk: 30 | Rd: 5 Pk: 11 | Rd: 7 Pk: 11 | Rd: 7 Pk: 22| 12. |
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Dallas Cowboys: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State |
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Dallas lands a massive steal with Downs, and they would be extremely fortunate if he fell to 12. Downs can play safety and nickel corner for the Cowboys and give them a dynamic playmaker in the middle of the field.
In 2025, Downs had 68 tackles with two interceptions, two forced fumbles, three passes broken up, and one sack. In 2024, Downs had 76 tackles with six passes broken up and two interceptions. Downs was phenomenal for Alabama in 2023, recording 107 tackles, two interceptions, three passes broken up, and a forced fumble. After the season, he transferred to Ohio State. Downs (6-0, 205) could be a plug-and-play starter and could be a Pro Bowl safety early in his pro career.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 20 | Rd: 3 Pk: 28 | Rd: 4 Pk: 12 | Rd: 5 Pk: 12 | Rd: 5 Pk: 37 | Rd: 5 Pk: 40 | Rd: 7 Pk: 2| 13. |
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Los Angeles Rams: Makai Lemon, WR, USC |
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The Rams grab a slot receiver to go with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Los Angeles has a big decision to make in terms of a contract extension for Nacua after he gets out of rehab. Adams is aging and is not a long-term starter. With Les Snead’s son working at USC, the Rams have great insight into Lemon.
In 2025, Lemon played well for the Trojans and was productive. Despite not being big, Lemon (5-11, 190) has done a nice job of winning contested catches. He had 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns. Lemon contributed 52 receptions for 764 yards and three touchdowns to the Trojans’ offense in 2024. For the NFL, he would fit best as a slot receiver.
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Click here to jump to the Rams' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 29 | Rd: 6 Pk: 26 | Rd: 7 Pk: 16 | Rd: 7 Pk: 35 | Rd: 7 Pk: 36| 14. |
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Baltimore Ravens: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon |
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The Ravens grab a playmaker for Lamar Jackson and add a dynamic mismatch weapon to pair with Mark Andrews in 12 personnel. Baltimore needs more receiving weapons, and Sadiq has a very unique skill set. He will also help the Ravens run the ball. Sadiq could be an immediate contributor and the long-term replacement for Andrews.
In 2025, Sadiq had 51 catches for 560 yards and eight 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 with upside. Team sources are raving about Sadiq as a talent and mismatch weapon. He is fast, athletic, an excellent route-runner, has good hands, and can pick up yards after the catch. Even though he is not a big tight end, Sadiq blocks hard and really battles defenders. Three down starting tight ends need to be able to block the C-gap and pass protect, and Sadiq can do it. He looks like a real mismatch weapon for the NFL.
Click links to see the Ravens' picks across all rounds:
Click here to jump to the Ravens' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 16 | Rd: 4 Pk: 15 | Rd: 5 Pk: 14 | Rd: 5 Pk: 22 | Rd: 5 Pk: 33 | Rd: 5 Pk: 34 | Rd: 6 Pk: 30 | Rd: 7 Pk: 34 | Rd: 7 Pk: 37| 15. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami |
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I think Mesidor and Georgia linebacker C.J. Allen are top candidates for Tampa Bay. Mesidor plays a premium position and could be a plug-and-play starter to hunt the quarterback for the Buccaneers.
In 2025, Mesidor had 63 tackles with 12.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. He has been a physical edge setter who has shown the ability to fight off blocks and get after the quarterback. In 2024, Mesidor had 32 tackles and 5.5 sacks. He had a good game against Florida and was active behind the line of scrimmage. He was also active against Florida State and Louisville. Mesidor (6-2, 281) was a consistent pass rusher for the Hurricanes in 2020-2022. In 2022, he had 38 tackles with seven sacks, one forced fumble, and four passes defended. The previous season, he had 4.5 sacks after totaling five sacks in 2020. In 2023, Mesidor only played two games before going out for the season with an injury. Mesidor lacks some height and length, but he is a quick and strong edge rusher.
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Click here to jump to the Buccaneers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 13 | Rd: 4 Pk: 16 | Rd: 5 Pk: 15 | Rd: 6 Pk: 14 | Rd: 7 Pk: 13| 16. |
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New York Jets: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah |
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The Jets lost Alijah Vera-Tucker in free agency and could grab a replacement for him with Fano. Fano also provides depth at tackle in case of injury, and New York continues to work towards building an elite offensive line.
The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Fano has a lot of talent and has played well at tackle for the Utes. He has been a versatile tackle with 11 starts at left tackle and 13 at right tackle heading into the 2025 season. For the most part, Fano played on the left side in 2023 and on the right side in 2024. Fano is fast, athletic, and plays with a mean streak. He is a force as a run blocker and shows a lot of athleticism to take away speed rushers. A lot of teams could fall in love with his tape.
