* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (1/9)
2027 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 9/3): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2027 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (12/17)
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Detroit Lions: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami |
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Taylor Decker is considering retiring, and that would open a huge hole on the offensive line. Even if Decker returns, Mauigoa could start out at guard and bolster the interior of the offensive line. In a year, Penei Sewell could move to left tackle, and Mauigoa could move to right tackle.
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. 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 helped himself with good tape late in the season and during the college football playoff.
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Click here to jump to the Lions' second-round pick.| 18. |
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Minnesota Vikings: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina |
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The Vikings need more cornerback talent.
Cisse has been an impressive cover corner for South Carolina in 2025. He had 27 tackles with an interception, five passes batted, and a forced fumble. In 2024, he had 28 tackles with five passes broken up. The 6-foot, 190-pounder has quality size to go with speed and athleticism. He could be a starting man corner in the NFL.
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Click here to jump to the Vikings' second-round pick.| 19. |
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Carolina Panthers: Zion Young, DE, Missouri |
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The Panthers grab a base end to go next to Derrick Brown.
Young had 42 tackles with 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two passes batted, and was 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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Dallas Cowboys: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson |
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The Cowboys have a lot of money tied up in DaRon Bland, while Trevon Diggs was a cap casualty. They could target a corner to go with Bland and Shavon Revel.
Terrell had 48 tackles with four forced fumbles, a sack, and nine passes batted. Terrell (5-11, 180) is a fast and fluid cover corner who is extremely adept at running the route to prevent separation. He has excellent ball skills, instincts, and plays bigger and stronger than his size. The size and future durability are the biggest concerns for the NFL. Terrell worked his way onto the field as a freshman and had five starts. He recorded 19 tackles with four passes broken up and an interception. In 2024, Terrell started every game and totaled 58 tackles with two interceptions, 12 passes broken up, three forced fumbles, and 4.5 tackles for a loss. Terrell is the younger brother of Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell.
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington |
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The Steelers need more wide receiver talent to go with D.K. Metcalf.
Boston had 62 catches for 881 yards and 11 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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Los Angeles Chargers: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State |
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The Chargers could use some young edge rush talent. Khalil Mack won’t play forever, and they could use more speed rush.
McDonald was a disruptive force and a dynamic run defender for the Buckeyes in 2025. He totaled 65 tackles with three sacks, two forced fumbles, and a pass batted. The 6-foot-3, 326-pounder has size, quickness, and athleticism. With power and tenacity, McDonald could be an excellent starting nose tackle in the NFL. He has upside to improve as he gains experience.
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Click here to jump to the Chargers' second-round pick.| 23. |
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Philadelphia Eagles: Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M |
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Philadelphia could use some young edge rush talent.
In 2025, Howell had 11.5 sacks, one forced fumble, 31 tackles with six 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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Buffalo Bills: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson |
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Buffalo continues to add more pieces to the defensive line with a disruptive nose tackle.
Woods had 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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Chicago Bears: Damon Wilson II, DE, Missouri |
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Chicago needs more edge rush talent across from Montez Sweat.
In 2025, Wilson had 23 tackles, nine sacks, two passes broken up, and one interception. 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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San Francisco 49ers: L.T. Overton, DT, Alabama |
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The 49ers grab an interior pass rusher to go with Alfred Collins, Mykel Williams, and Nick Bosa.
In 2025, Overton had 40 tackles and four sacks. Overton (6-5, 283) is a tough defender at the point of attack with height, length, quickness, and athleticism. Overton is a versatile lineman with the ability to line up as a five-technique end and a three-technique tackle. In 2024, he totaled 42 tackles with two sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass defended.
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Houston Texans: Ola Ioane, G, Penn State |
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The Texans could use an upgrade on the inside of their offensive line.
The 6-foot-4, 334-pound Ioane is a strong blocker at the point of attack with the ability to generate movement in the ground game. He is also a reliable pass protector. Ioane is explosive, can mirror speed rushers, and plays with physicality with a nasty streak. Ioane looks like a guard for the NFL and probably does not have the length to kick outside to tackle.
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Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State |
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The Browns need more receiving talent.
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-3, 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 athletic upside and untapped potential.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 6 | Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick.| 29. |
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Los Angeles Rams: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah |
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The Rams grab a long-term right tackle.
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.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 13 | Click here to jump to the Rams' second-round pick.| 30. |
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New England Patriots: R. Mason Thomas, DE/OLB, Oklahoma |
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The Patriots could stand to add more young edge rush talent.
Thomas is a fast edge rusher with serious speed off the edge. He shows some variety in moves and some functional strength to fight off blocks. In 2025, Thomas had 26 tackles with 6.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a pass batted. In 2024, he totaled nine sacks with one forced fumble, one pass batted, and 23 tackles. The 6-foot-2, 249-pounder is undersized to be a defensive end in the NFL, so we will have to be an outside linebacker that moves to rush off the edge in the sub package.
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Denver Broncos: A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon |
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Denver goes with the best player available and takes some defensive line youth.
In 2025, Washington has 31 tackles with 1.5 sacks and seven 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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Seattle Seahawks: C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia |
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The Seahawks go best player available and grab a linebacker that is a good scheme fit..
In 2025, Allen had 88 tackles with 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and four passes broken up. Allen came on for the Bulldogs during the 2024 season and showed improvement throughout the season. In 2024, he totaled 76 tackles with an interception and four passes broken up. As a freshman in 2023, Allen had 41 tackles with two breakups. The 6-foot-1, 235-pounder is a smart linebacker with instincts, toughness, and versatility.
