* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/28)
2027 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 9/3): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2027 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (10/22)
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Houston Texans: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami |
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The Texans add a right tackle to pair with Aierontae Ersery
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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Click here to jump to the Texans' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 16| 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 35 tackles with six 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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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Zion Young, DE, Missouri |
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The Bucs could use some young edge rush talent.
Young has 37 tackles with 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two passes batted thus far, and has been among the nation’s leaders in pressures. In 2024, Young had 41 tackles with 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound Young has good size, length, and upside to develop. While Young has good size, he is also quick to close and shows good instincts as a rusher. Young could be a riser throughout the 2026 draft process.
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Click here to jump to the Buccaneers' second-round pick.| 20. |
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Baltimore Ravens: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State |
The Ravens need more defensive line talent next to Nnamdi Madubuike, and Madubuike is coming off a serious injury.
McDonald has been a disruptive and productive defender for the Buckeyes in 2025. Thus far, he has 47 tackles with three sacks and two forced fumbles. The 6-foot-3, 326-pounder has size, quickness, and athleticism. He has upside to improve as he gains experience.
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Buffalo Bills: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington |
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This season has been disappointing with Keon Coleman, and Buffalo could use more young receiver talent for Josh Allen.
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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Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State |
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The Browns need more young talent at wide receiver.
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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Rd: 1 Pk: 6 | Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick.| 23. |
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San Francisco 49ers: L.T. Overton, DT, Alabama |
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The 49ers could use an interior pass rusher to pair with Alfred Collins.
In 2025, Overton has 31 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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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, 26 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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Los Angeles Chargers: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee |
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The Chargers could use more young talent at corner to go with Cam Hart.
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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Chicago Bears: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson |
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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.
Woods has 30 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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Seattle Seahawks: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville |
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The Seahawks could use more receiving talent to go with Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
To open 2025, Bell has 72 catches for 917 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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Click here to jump to the Seahawks' second-round pick.| 28. |
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New York Jets: A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon |
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The Jets take a replacement for Quinnen Williams.
In 2025, Washington has 27 tackles with a sack and five 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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Rd: 1 Pk: 4 | Click here to jump to the Jets' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 13| 29. |
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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 19 tackles, eight 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: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah |
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Denver could consider adding some youth to the 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.
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Los Angeles Rams: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M |
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The Rams could use more young talent at cornerback.
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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Rd: 1 Pk: 11 | Click here to jump to the Rams' second-round pick.| 32. |
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New England Patriots: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah |
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The Patriots add a tackle to eventually replace Morgan Moses.
Lomu forms a formidable tackle tandem for the Utes with Spencer Fano. Lomu might not have quite as good a skill set as Fano, but Lomu is an athletic blocker who could have starting potential for the NFL. The 6-foot-6, 304-pound Lomu is agile, nimble, quick, and has natural size. Lomu needs to improve on his technique, but he has upside to work with.
