2027 NFL Mock Draft – Round 1 (17-32) – Charlie Campbell



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17. NFL Team Logo for Commanders Washington Commanders: Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana

Washington needs more playmakers for Jayden Daniels.

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.


18. NFL Team Logo for Broncos Denver Broncos: Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson

The Broncos could use more young talent at linebacker.

In 2025, Brown had 106 tackles with five sacks, one forced fumble, an interception, and five passes broken up. Brown impressed in 2024 with 80 tackles, five sacks, and three passes broken up. The 6-foot-2, 235-pounder has good instincts.

19. NFL Team Logo for Cowboys Dallas Cowboys: Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama

The Cowboys add a No.1 cornerback to continue their defensive overhaul.

In 2025, Brown had 39 tackles, two interceptions, and five passes broken up. Brown flashed a lot of ability in 2024 with 18 tackles, three interceptions, and two passes broken up. Brown (6-0, 192) has a lot of upside.


20. NFL Team Logo for Vikings Minnesota Vikings: Anthonie Knapp, OT, Notre Dame

Brian O’Neill is in the last year of his contract, and the Vikings could look for an upgrade.

Knapp (6-4, 296) broke into the starting lineup as a freshman in 2024 and had an excellent season for the Irish. Knapp was just scratching the surface, and he should improve as he gains experience while developing his body. Knapp has good natural quickness, athleticism, and strength. He was very impressive at left tackle for the Irish and could be a riser during the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Knapp has had a mixed start to the 2025 season.


21. NFL Team Logo for Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mario Craver, WR, Texas A&M

Tampa Bay could use more receiver youth to go with Emeka Egbuka.

Carver is an explosive receiver with dangerous speed to challenge defenses deep downfield. The 5-foot-9, 165-pounder is small but very fast. In 2025, Carver had 59 catches for 917 yards and four touchdowns.


22. NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Quincy Rhodes Jr., DE, Arkansas

The Chiefs could use more pass rush across from R. Mason Thomas.

Rhodes has been a bright spot for Arkansas in 2025, racking up eight sacks with 43 tackles. At 6-foot-6, 276 pounds, Rhodes has good size to set the edge with height and length. Rhodes has enjoyed a breakout season and could be a riser during the 2026 or 2027 process.

23. NFL Team Logo for Jets New York Jets: K.J. Bolden, S, Georgia

New York grabs a long-term safety and difference maker for the back end.

In 2025, Bolden had 76 tackles with two interceptions and five passes broken up. In a talented secondary, Bolden (6-0, 185) was able to earn playing time as a freshman and had an excellent debut next to Malaki Starks. Bolden totaled 59 tackles with one interception, one pass broken up, one sack, and one forced fumble. After gaining some experience, Bolden could be even better. He could stand to add some weight to his frame for tackling in the NFL.

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Rd: 1 Pk: 5  |  Rd: 1 Pk: 14

24. NFL Team Logo for Seahawks Seattle Seahawks: Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama

The Seahawks could use more receiver talent to pair with Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Cooper Kupp is not a long-term starter.

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.


25. NFL Team Logo for Texans Houston Texans: Ahmad Moten Sr., DT, Miami

The Texans grab an interior defender to pair with Kayden McDonald.

Moten was a key contributor and an interior pass rusher on the tough Hurricanes defense that carried them to the National Championship. In 2025, Moten totaled 4.5 sacks with 31 tackles. Moten (6-3, 325) has a good skill set with upside to develop.


26. NFL Team Logo for Ravens Baltimore Ravens: Will Heldt, DE, Clemson

The Ravens could use more young edge rush talent.

Thus far in 2025, Heldt has 39 tackles with 7.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Heldt has played well for Clemson, showing speed and athleticism off the edge. Heldt played well for Purdue in 2024, recording 56 tackles with five sacks. The 6-foot-6, 260-pounder has good size, a surprising burst, and plays really hard. Heldt has upside, and he could be a nice value pick in the first or second round.

27. NFL Team Logo for Lions Detroit Lions: Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia

The Lions need more cornerback talent.

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.


28. NFL Team Logo for Bills Buffalo Bills: Damon Wilson II, DE, Missouri

Buffalo adds more interior defensive line talent.

In 2025, Wilson had 23 tackles, nine sacks, two passes broken up, and one interception with Missouri. He entered the transfer portal after the season and signed on with Miami. 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.

29. NFL Team Logo for Eagles Philadelphia Eagles: Nico Iamaleava, QB, UCLA

It will be interesting to see how things play out with Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. It would not shock me if the Eagles want to add a quarterback with more natural passing ability.

In 2025, Iamaleava has completed 64 percent of his passes for 1,928 yards with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He had four scores on the ground. In 2024, Iamaleava had an excellent debut as a freshman with Tennessee. He completed 64 percent of his passes for 2,616 yards with 19 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also ran for 358 yards and three touchdowns. After the season, Iamaleava got into a dispute with the Volunteers over NIL money and ended up transferring to UCLA. Family health issues for Iamaleava also played a big factor in the transfer. Iamaleava has a good arm, athleticism, and big-play ability.

30. NFL Team Logo for Bengals Cincinnati Bengals: Brandon Baker, OT, Texas

The Bengals grab a replacement for Orlando Brown.

The 6-foot-4, 308-pound Baker has a lot of talent and upside to improve. He has technique issues to clean up, but he has an excellent skill set. Baker has size, speed, and athleticism to be a starting edge protector.

31. NFL Team Logo for Chargers Los Angeles Chargers: A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon

The Chargers could use some interior defensive line youth next to Akheem Mesidor.

In 2025, Washington had 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.


32. NFL Team Logo for Rams Los Angeles Rams: Ryan Wingo, WR, Texas

Davante Adams is not a long-term starter, and the Rams have to navigate the Puka Nacua situation. Even if they sign Nacua to a big extension, they could use more receiver talent around him.

In 2025, Wingo had 50 receptions for 770 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2024, Wingo caught 29 receptions for 472 yards with two touchdowns. At 6-foot-2, 214 pounds, he flashed a lot of upside to be better as he gains experience.