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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
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2027 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/9): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
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Detroit Lions: Kayden Proctor, OT, Alabama |
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I’ve had the Lions taking a tackle a lot, and the odds of that happening increased immensely with the release of Taylor Decker. I think Detroit will like Proctor’s big-time upside and talent. He could be a power run blocker and has a lot of SEC experience to compete quickly for Detroit.
Overall, Proctor played well in 2023 as a freshman. Except for struggling against Michigan in the college football playoff, Proctor was generally reliable in protecting Jalen Milroe in 2024 and then Ty Simpson in 2025. Proctor (6-7, 360) is a massive left tackle with a very good skill set of size, strength, length, and athleticism. Proctor is 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 say they have concerns about Proctor’s weight. Sources say that Proctor has a lot of talent and upside. With good coaching and hard work, Proctor could be a star.
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Click here to jump to the Lions' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 18 | Rd: 4 Pk: 28 | Rd: 5 Pk: 17 | Rd: 5 Pk: 41| 18. |
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Minnesota Vikings: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon |
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The Vikings take a replacement for Harrison Smith.
In 2025, Thieneman had 92 tackles with five passes batted and two interceptions for the Ducks. Thieneman (6-0, 207) was a tough safety for Purdue over the previous two seasons. He was a good run defender who made some nice plays in coverage as well. In 2024, he had 104 tackles with six passes broken up. The previous season, he had 106 tackles with six interceptions, two passes batted, and two forced fumbles.
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Click here to jump to the Vikings' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 18 | Rd: 3 Pk: 33 | Rd: 5 Pk: 23| 19. |
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Carolina Panthers: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson |
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The Panthers grab a cover corner to go with Jaycee Horn.
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 Panthers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 19 | Rd: 4 Pk: 19 | Rd: 5 Pk: 18 | Rd: 5 Pk: 19| 20. |
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Dallas Cowboys: Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn |
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The Cowboys grab an edge rusher who is big and will help them stop the run.
Faulk had 29 tackles with two sacks and three passes batted in 2025. The Tigers’ defensive coaches squandered Faulk’s pass-rush ability by making him two-gap rather than letting him rush upfield. Faulk was a beast for Auburn in 2024, with a big-time presence behind the line of scrimmage. He had seven sacks, 45 tackles, and one forced fumble. He has shown speed and power as a pass rusher while being a big-bodied lineman to defend the run. The 6-foot-6, 270-pounder has upside to develop as he gains experience. Sources say that Faulk is a great kid, a hard worker, and loves football.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 12 | Rd: 3 Pk: 28 | Rd: 4 Pk: 12 | Rd: 5 Pk: 12 | Rd: 5 Pk: 37 | Rd: 5 Pk: 40| 21. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Vega Ioane, G, Penn State |
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The Steelers grab an interior offensive line upgrade to protect Aaron Rodgers and open holes for the ground game.
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 Steelers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 12 | Rd: 3 Pk: 21 | Rd: 3 Pk: 35 | Rd: 4 Pk: 21 | Rd: 4 Pk: 35 | Rd: 5 Pk: 21| 22. |
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Los Angeles Chargers: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech |
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The Chargers could use some young defensive line talent. Here’s an interior disruptor who can also contribubte some interior rush.
In his first season with the Red Raiders, Hunter totaled 41 tackles with 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble in 2025. He was excellent in the playoff loss to Oregon. Hunter is quick off the ball with surprising speed and athleticism for a heavy nose tackle. He also has the power to shed and plays hard. He had 44 tackles with one sack in 2024 and 69 tackles with three sacks in 2023. Hunter is a big tackle and gap filler at the point of attack. Hunter was at Auburn in 2021 before playing three seasons at UCF prior to finishing with Texas Tech.
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Click here to jump to the Chargers' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 22 | Rd: 4 Pk: 23| 23. |
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Philadelphia Eagles: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington |
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Philadelphia takes its replacement for A.J. Brown.
In 2025, 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 is phenomenal at winning contested catches. He is a red zone weapon and is very similar to Drake London and Tet McMillan.
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Click here to jump to the Eagles' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 4 | Rd: 3 Pk: 34 | Rd: 4 Pk: 14 | Rd: 4 Pk: 37 | Rd: 5 Pk: 13 | Rd: 5 Pk: 38| 24. |
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Cleveland Browns: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia |
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The Browns could use more help with long-term answers at left tackle.
With some talented players ahead of him, it took some time for Freeling to work his way onto the field for the Bulldogs. Freeling started four games in 2024 and rotated into the game, but in 2025, Freeling became the starting left tackle for the Bulldogs. As the season went on, Freeling played better and better as he gained experience. Freeling turned into a reliable pass protector and capable run blocker. At 6-foot-7, 315 pounds, Freeling has good size, and team sources feel he has the physical talent to be a starting tackle in the NFL.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 6 | 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| 25. |
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Chicago Bears: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State |
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Chicago grabs an interior run stuffer and disruptor.
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 Bears' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 28 | Rd: 3 Pk: 25 | Rd: 4 Pk: 29| 26. |
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Buffalo Bills: Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M |
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The Bills could draft a speed rusher to rotate with their veteran ends.
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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Rd: 3 Pk: 27 | Rd: 4 Pk: 26 | Rd: 5 Pk: 25 | Rd: 5 Pk: 28| 27. |
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San Francisco 49ers: K.C. Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M |
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Mike Evans is aging and declining, while Ricky Pearsall has had a hard time staying healthy. San Francisco could use more wide receiver talent for Brock Purdy, and Concepcion has a lot of similarities to other receivers they have been high on.
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 49ers' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 27 | Rd: 4 Pk: 33 | Rd: 4 Pk: 38 | Rd: 4 Pk: 39| 28. |
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Houston Texans: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson |
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The Texans could use an upgrade on the offensive line. Miller could compete at guard or right tackle for Houston.
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 Texans' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 27 | Rd: 3 Pk: 5 | Rd: 4 Pk: 6 | Rd: 5 Pk: 1 | Rd: 5 Pk: 27| 29. |
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Kansas City Chiefs: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee |
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The Chiefs grab a replacement for Trent McDuffie.
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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Rd: 1 Pk: 9 | 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| 30. |
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Miami Dolphins: Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami |
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Miami grabs an edge rusher to pair with Chop Robinson.
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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Rd: 1 Pk: 11 | 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| 31. |
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New England Patriots: Max Iheanaschor, OT, Arizona State |
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The Patriots add a right tackle to go with Will Campbell.
Iheanschor was starting at right tackle for Arizona State and was a solid blocker for the Sun Devils. The 6-foot-6, 330-pounder is a power run blocker who is nasty at the point of attack. He is long, strong, and bullies defenders. Iheanaschor needs to improve and develop his pass protection for the NFL. He has issues with fast edge rushers who have the ability to bend. Iheanaschor has the talent to block on the edge, but he is inconsistent and needs development.
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Click here to jump to the Patriots' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 31 | Rd: 4 Pk: 25 | Rd: 4 Pk: 31 | Rd: 5 Pk: 31| 32. |
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Seattle Seahawks: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee |
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The Seahawks lost Riq Woolen in free agency and could use more cornerback talent.
Hood had a strong 2025 season for Tennessee, recording 50 tackles with one interception, eight passes broken up, and one forced fumble. Hood (6-0, 195) 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.
