* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (2/9)
2027 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 2/7): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2027 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (12/17)
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Detroit Lions: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah |
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Taylor Decker is considering retiring, and that would open a huge hole on the offensive line. Even if Decker returns, the Lions could draft his replacement and let the rookie compete at left guard and then replace Decker in 2027. Lomu is a pure left tackle and a very similar player to Decker.
Lomu formed a formidable tackle tandem for the Utes with Spencer Fano. Lomu is an athletic blocker who could be a good pro left tackle. The 6-foot-6, 304-pound Lomu is agile, nimble, quick, and has natural size. Lomu needs to improve on his technique and get stronger as a run blocker, but he has upside to work with. Lomu is very adept at handling speed rushers and protecting the blindside of his quarterback.
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Click here to jump to the Lions' second-round pick.| 18. |
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Minnesota Vikings: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson |
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The Vikings need more cornerback talent.
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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Click here to jump to the Vikings' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 18| 19. |
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Carolina Panthers: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson |
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The Panthers grab a tackle to go next to Derrick Brown.
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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Click here to jump to the Panthers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 19| 20. |
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Dallas Cowboys: Zion Young, DE, Missouri |
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The Cowboys grab an edge rusher to replace Micah Parsons.
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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Rd: 1 Pk: 12| 21. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State |
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The Steelers need more wide receiver talent to go with D.K. Metcalf.
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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Click here to jump to the Steelers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 12 | Rd: 3 Pk: 21| 22. |
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Los Angeles Chargers: R. Mason Thomas, DE/OLB, Oklahoma |
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The Chargers could use some young defensive line talent. Khalil Mack won’t play forever, and this could be a perfect replacement.
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 while missing some time with injuries. 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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Click here to jump to the Chargers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 22| 23. |
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Philadelphia Eagles: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon |
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Philadelphia could use some young tight end talent.
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. Even though he is not a big tight end, Sadiq blocks hard and really battles defenders. He is fast, athletic, an excellent route-runner, has good hands, and can pick up yards after the catch. He looks like a real weapon for the NFL.
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Click here to jump to the Eagles' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 4| 24. |
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Cleveland Browns: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington |
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The Browns need more receiver talent. Here’s a receiver that gives them a size mismatch.
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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Rd: 1 Pk: 6 | Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 6| 25. |
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Chicago Bears: Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M |
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Chicago needs more edge rush talent across from Montez Sweat.
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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Click here to jump to the Bears' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 25| 26. |
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Buffalo Bills: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State |
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Buffalo continues to add more pieces to the defensive line with a disruptive nose tackle.
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 Bills' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 27| 27. |
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San Francisco 49ers: Makai Lemon, WR, USC |
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The 49ers could use more receiving weapons for Brock Purdy. Lemon has similarities to other receivers that Kyle Shanahan has targeted.
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 might fit best as a slot receiver.
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Click here to jump to the 49ers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 28| 28. |
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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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Click here to jump to the Texans' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 27 | Rd: 3 Pk: 5| 29. |
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Los Angeles Rams: Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame |
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Even if Davante Adams returns, he is not a long-term starter at this stage of his career. Here’s another weapon for Matthew Stafford.
Fields had 36 catches for 630 yards and five touchdowns. Fields (6-4, 223) is a big receiver and has been a solid contributor for the Irish. He is dangerous along the sideline to win on 50-50 catches and is a red zone weapon. In 2024, he had 55 catches for 808 yards and five scores. The previous season he had 58 receptions for 811 yards with five touchdowns. Fields is a good boundary receiver with his size. He lacks some explosion, but is consistent in winning contested catches. He could be a safe day-two pick to develop into a solid starter.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 13 | Click here to jump to the Rams' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 29| 30. |
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Denver Broncos: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson |
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Denver takes some young blocking talent for Bo Nix.
The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Miller was a solid starting tackle for Clemson with 54 consecutive starts. He is a good athlete with quickness and agility on the edge. Miller could stand to get stronger and play with more physicality, but he has the ability to develop into a solid pro starter.
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Click here to jump to the Broncos' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 30| 31. |
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New England Patriots: K.C. Concepcion, S, Texas A&M |
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The Patriots add a weapon for Drake Maye.
Concepcion caught 61 passes for 919 yards and nine touchdowns, and returned two punts for touchdowns. The 5-foot-11, 190-pounder is a quick and shifty receiver who is very dangerous with the ball in his hands, over two seasons at N.C. State, Concepcion flashed some ability with the Wolfpack. In 2023, he had 71 receptions for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also ran for 320 yards that season on 41 carries. In 2024, he had 53 catches for 460 yards and six scores.
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Click here to jump to the Patriots' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 31| 32. |
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Seattle Seahawks: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina |
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The Seahawks have Riq Woolen entering free agency and could use 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.
