* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (12/19)
2027 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 9/3): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
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Detroit Lions: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee |
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The Lions need a true No. 1 corner. Getting a true No. 1 would make D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold much better, as they would be drawing No. 2 and 3 receivers.
McCoy did not play in 2025, coming off a torn ACL, 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. He could be a steal if he returns to his 2024 form.
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New York Jets: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State |
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The Jets take a weapon for their young quarterback to go with Garrett Wilson.
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 48 receptions for 838 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: 5 | Click here to jump to the Jets' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 14| 19. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State |
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The Bucs need some young talent and difference makers in the middle of their defense.
In 2025, Styles had 81 tackles, three 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. Syles is fast, athletic, and versatile. He could be a valuable zone coverage linebacker who is also a sideline-to-sideline run defender.
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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 has 56 catches for 755 yards and 10 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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Philadelphia Eagles: Damon Wilson II, DE, Missouri |
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Philadelphia could use some young defensive line talent.
In 2025, Wilson has 20 tackles, nine 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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Houston Texans: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami |
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The Texans could use an upgrade at 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, 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: 21| 23. |
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Dallas Cowboys: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee |
The Cowboys have a lot of money tied up in Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland. Diggs could be a cap casualty next spring, and they could target a corner to go with Bland and Shavon Revel.
Hood had a strong 2025 season for Tennessee, recording 50 tackles with one interception, eight passes broken up, and one forced fumble. Hood was supposed to be the No. 2 corner, but with Jermod McCoy out with an injury, Hood ended up being the best cover corner for the Volunteers. Hood had 24 tackles with two interceptions and six passes broken up in 2024. Prior to Tennessee, Hood played for Colorado and Auburn.
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Buffalo Bills: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State |
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Buffalo continues to add more piece to the defensive line with a disruptive nose tackle.
McDonald has been a disruptive and productive defender for the Buckeyes in 2025. Thus far, he has 57 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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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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Los Angeles Chargers: Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M |
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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.
This season, Howell has 11.5 sacks, one forced fumble, 29 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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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 has 33 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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Cleveland Browns: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah |
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The Browns need more young talent on the offensive line.
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: 4 | Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick.| 29. |
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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 has 23 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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Seattle Seahawks: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M |
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The Seahawks could move on from Riq Woolen and grab more young cornerback talent.
To open 2025, Lee has 43 tackles, one interception, and seven 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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Los Angeles Rams: Isaiah World, OT, Oregon |
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The Rams grab a long-term right tackle.
The 6-foot-8, 309-pounder World dominated at Nevada, and has played well at Oregon in 2025. As a pass blocker, World has a natural build with good size, strength, and length to play on the edge. He does a nice job of sinking his weight to stop bull rushes, and he shows an impressive ability to kill speed to power attempts. World does an excellent job of sustaining his blocks with the upper body strength to tie up defenders. In the ground game, World uses his strong upper body to knock defenders back and maniupulate them. He has some power at the point of attack and blocks with a mean streak. With overwhelming mass, he can knock defenders flat on their backs and will bury them with a violent pancake block.
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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 29 tackles with 1.5 sacks 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.
