2027 NFL Mock Draft – Round 1 (1-16) – Charlie Campbell

Even if Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell play well, Miami could use an elite playmaker to go with them. Here’s a potential Hall of Fame talent to give Malik Willis a game-changer.

Smith has dominated against Ball State, Texas, and Kent State. He then destroyed Illinois (12-217-4) in prolific fashion.In 2026, Smith has 48 receptions for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns.

In 2025, Smith caught 87 passes for 1,243 yards and 12 touchdowns. Smith (6-3, 215) took college football by storm as a freshman, and he dominated for the Buckeyes. In his debut season, Smith caught 76 passes for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns. He showed size, speed, athleticism, and natural feel in a tremendous freshman year, helping Ohio State win a National Championship. As I wrote in the preseason scouting report on Smith (link above), Smith reminds me of Julio Jones. Smith has shocking deep speed in a powerful frame with excellent size, outstanding route-running, twitch and explosion to get separation, and huge, strong hands. Smith is a freak athlete and is among the best NFL Draft prospects over the past 20 years.

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The Titans could use an elite edge rusher on the other side from Keldric Faulk.

Simmons had 17 tackles, 9.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in 2026. In 2025, Simmons had 43 tackles, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two passes broken up. In 2024, Simmons had an excellent debut for Texas and showed serious pass-rush ability with nine sacks. He also had three forced fumbles, 48 tackles, two passes defended, and one interception. Simmons (6-3, 245) has upside and could be even better after gaining experience.

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The Chargers go best player available and land a No. 1 shutdown corner.

Moore played well against Wisconsin with five solo tackles, a pass break-up, blanket coverage, and a near interception. In 2026, Moore has eight tackles with four passes broken up. Moore dealt with injuries but played really well in 2025. He had 31 tackles with five interceptions and seven passes defended. With Benjamin Morrison hurt, Moore was phenomenal in 2024, helping the Fighting Irish reach the National Championship. He totaled 48 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and 11 passes broken up as a freshman. Moore (6-2, 195) has an excellent skill set with size, speed, and athleticism, and is a natural football player.

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The Bucs have some young talent at receiver with Emeka Egbuka and Ted Hurst, but they could use a true No. 1 receiver to replace Mike Evans. They also screwed up royally with the contract extension they gave to Baker Mayfield. They need more weapons to make plays for Mayfield and compensate for his turnover tendencies.

Becker has 30 catches for 529 yards and eight touchdowns thus far in 2026. Becker flashed big-play ability with the Hoosiers in 2025 and showed an ability to stretch defenses downfield. In 2025, he had 30 catches for 614 yards with five scores. Becker illustrated some serious speed with his average of 20.5 yards per reception. To go along with speed, Becker has size and length at 6-foot-4, 204 pounds. He is reminiscent of Alec Pierce at Cincinnati.

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The Saints could use a true No. 1 corner for their defense.

In 2026, Robinson has 13 tackles, four passes defended, and an interception. In 2025, Robinson had a breakout season for the Bulldogs, playing as an effective cover corner. Robinson totaled four interceptions, seven passes broken up, and 20 tackles. Robinson (6-0, 180) could stand to fill out his frame to help him battle pro receivers.

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The Cardinals grab their next potential franchise quarterback. Carr is a great fit in the LaFleur offense.

In 2026, Carr has completed 71 percent of his passes for 1,378 yards with 16 touchdowns and one interception. He has three rushing touchdowns. Carr (6-3, 205) developed nicely in his first season as a starter, and by the end of the year, he was showing NFL starting ability. Carr completed 67 percent of his passes for 2,741 yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions. He was accurate, managed the game well, possesses developed field vision, and is a dangerous pocket passer with functional mobility. Carr is also known to have great leadership, character, and loves football. He also has great poise, composure, and an ability to handle high-stress environments. Having gone through a horrible family tragedy, Carr is able to keep perspective.

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Houston grabs a young tackle to pair with Aireontae Ersery.

Goosby (6-7, 325) took over as the starting left tackle for Texas in 2025 and had an impressive debut for the Longhorns. Goosby has good size, athleticism, strength, quickness, and upside. He has good feet and agility to mirror speed rushers off the edge with the strength to anchor against bull rushes. Goosby is also a quality run defender who can create a push at the point of attack. Goosby looks like a safe pick to be a solid starter in the NFL.

Washington badly needs more playmakers for Jayden Daniels.

Thus far, Coleman has 17 catches for 318 yards and five touchdowns. Coleman entered the transfer portal and will play with Texas in 2026. In 2025, Coleman had 56 catches for 708 yards and five touchdowns with Auburn. While other freshman receivers got more attention, Coleman (6-3, 197) flashed tremendous ability with size, speed, and athleticism. He caught 37 passes for 598 yards and eight touchdowns in his debut. If Auburn can give Coleman more consistent quarterback play, he could explode as a sophomore or junior.

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The Eagles could use an understudy for Dallas Goedert, and Green would be a dynamic mismatch weapon to help their weak passing offense.

Green has 14 receptions for 222 yards and a touchdown. He had some underwhelming blocks and also helped spring his back for a touchdown run. Green flashed dynamic receiving ability as a sophomore, hauling in 33 passes for 433 yards with seven touchdowns. The 6-foot-6, 238-pound Green has surprising speed and fluid athleticism for a big-bodied tight end. He could be a mismatch weapon in the NFL. As a freshman backing up Mason Taylor, Green caught four touchdowns with 101 yards on 13 catches.

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The Jets take a potential franchise quarterback. Manning has lived his life under pressure and sky high expectations, so he should be prepared for New York.

Manning has completed 63 percent of his passes for 1,122 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions. After struggling in the first half, Manning led an epic fourth-quarter comeback for a legendary win against Ohio State. Manning gave the game away against Oklahoma with a fourth-quarter pick-six and another interception that set up the game-winning field goal.

In 2025, Manning completed 61 percent of his passes for 3,163 yards with 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He had 10 rushing touchdowns. Manning flashed his excellent skill set in relief work for Quinn Ewers in 2024. Manning has completed 68 percent of his passes for 939 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions. He also has two rushing touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder has a strong arm and is athletic with running ability for the NFL.

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New York adds a replacement for Quinnen Williams.

Gilliam has been a beast for Tennessee in 2026 with dominant performances against Texas and Georgia Tech. Thus far, he has 21 tackles with five sacks, two forced fumbles, and a pass batted. In 2025, he had 16 tackles with .5 sacks and a forced fumble while playing with Penn State. Gilliam (6-2, 305) is fast, athletic, and strong. He could be a riser through the process.

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The Falcons could use more receiver talent across from Drake London.

In 2026, Coleman-Williams has caught 23 passes for 415 yards and four touchdowns. He has also looked good as a punt returner. In 2025, Coleman-Williams had 49 catches for 689 yards and four scores. He has had some problems with dropped passes in 2025. Coleman-Williams (6-0, 175) was very impressive in his freshman season for the Crimson Tide, catching 48 passes for 865 yards and eight touchdowns. He could stand to add some weight for the NFL, but he is a dynamic playmaker and capable of changing the game on any play.

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The Jets grab a mismatch receiver to go across from Garrett Wilson.

In 2026, Duff has dominated against UMass (9-196-3) and Boston College (8-137-2). He has 33 receptions for 628 yards with seven touchdowns. Duff has generated a nice buzz early in the process after a breakout 2025 season to go along with special height, weight, and speed. The advance scouts have him listed at 6-foot-5, 225 pounds, with a projected 40 time around 4.5 seconds. His speed and size translated to being a chunk-producing receiver in 2025 with an average of 18.1 yards per catch. Duff totaled 60 receptions for 1,084 yards with seven touchdowns. Rutgers fought hard to keep Duff from leaving, and sources say they think Rutgers paid upwards of $3 million to get Duff back in 2026. Duff could be a riser for the 2027 draft.

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Cleveland targets a potential long-term starter.

Moore has completed 70 percent of his passes for 926 yards with nine touchdowns.

Moore was a dynamic point-producer for the Ducks in 2025, making plays with his arm and legs. In 2025, Moore completed 73 percent of his passes for 3,280 yards with 28 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Moore (6-2, 215) is a dangerous quarterback who is tough to defend. He has shown impressive arm talent and feel as a passer. Moore throws some beautiful deep balls and shows impressive composure and poise for a young player. Moore has adequate size, and team sources who have stood next to and spoken with Moore and Rams quarterback Ty Simpson say they are close to the same height and weight.

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The Browns grab more tackle talent to go with Spencer Fano. Tytus Howard could move inside to guard and improve their line at two spots.

Seaton played well against Clemson in the season opener and did well against Ole Miss. The 6-foot-5, 307-pounder has a good skill set with size, quickness, strength, and athleticism. He was impressive as the starting left tackle at Colorado for two seasons. It will be interesting to see how Seaton handles better competition in 2026.

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Pittsburgh grabs a potential franchise quarterback.

In 2026, Mensah has completed 84 percent of his passes for 1,438 yards with 15 touchdowns and zero interceptions. Mensah (6-3, 205) played well in his season with Duke. He completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,973 yards with 34 touchdowns, six interceptions, and one rushing touchdown. After the season, he transferred to Miami to replace Carson Beck. Mensah has a quality skill set with good accuracy, poise, and some functional mobility. In 2024, Mensah had a good season as Tulane's starting quarterback, which led to him getting big-money offers in the transfer portal. He does not have elite athleticism or size, but Mensah is a dangerous passer and a point producer.

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