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



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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
Last update: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Round 1 added.
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2027 NFL MOCK DRAFT – WALT’S | CHARLIE’S ROUND: 1

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17. NFL Team Logo for Seahawks Seattle Seahawks: Eli Holstein, QB, Pitt

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Drew Shelton, OT

The Seahawks could use the 2026 and 2027 seasons to see if Sam Darnold or Jalen Milroe are long-term starters. If not, they will need a new franchise quarterback.

Holstein flashed ability in 2024 when he completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,225 yards with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Holstein (6-4, 225) has arm talent and could rise over the games to come.

18. NFL Team Logo for Cardinals Arizona Cardinals: Rylan Kennedy, DE, Texas A&M

2024 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Blake Miller, OT The Cardinals add more edge rush talent to their defense.

The 6-foot-3, 239-pound Kennedy flashed in 2024 with speed and athleticism off the edge. He could take on a bigger role as he was buried on the depth chart. Kennedy has the upside to break out in 2025 or 2026.

19. NFL Team Logo for Broncos Denver Broncos: Bryce Young, DE, Notre Dame

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Antonio Williams, WR

By the 2027 draft, Denver could be seeking some edge rush youth.

Young (6-7, 273) has a good skill set with a ton of upside. In 2024, he flashed his talent with 23 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He is part of a talented group of ends, but he could break out before the 2027 NFL Draft.

20. NFL Team Logo for Falcons Atlanta Falcons: Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): NONE

The Falcons could use more young linebacker talent by the 2027 NFL Draft.

Brown impressed in 2024 with 80 tackles, five sacks, and three passes broken up. The 6-foot-2, 235-pounder has good instincts.

21. NFL Team Logo for Rams Los Angeles Rams: Koi Perich, S, Minnesota

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Anthony Hill, LB

The Rams grab a safety to pair with Kam Kinchens.

Perich (6-1, 200) was a ballhawk for Minnesota in 2024, recording five interceptions with two passes broken up and 46 tackles. He has excellent instincts and could be a riser if he stays consistent in 2025 and 2026.

22. NFL Team Logo for Patriots New England Patriots: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Denzel Boston, WR In the next year or two, the Patriots could target a young tight end for Drake Maye.

Klare was a dangerous receiver for Purdue in 2024, hauling in 51 receptions for 685 yards and four touchdowns. After the season, he transferred to Ohio State.

23. NFL Team Logo for Packers Green Bay Packers: L.J. McCray, DE, Florida

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Caleb Banks, DT

Unless Lukas Van Ness starts producing, the Packers could use a replacement for Preston Smith and a complement to go with Rashan Gary.

McCray (6-6, 268) has a great skill set with a ton of upside. He could take off for the Gators in 2025 and/or 2026.

24. NFL Team Logo for Commanders Washington Commanders: Ryan Wingo, WR, Texas

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): T.J. Parker, DE

Regardless of whether Washington fixes the Terry McLaurin situation, they need more receiving weapons for Jayden Daniels.

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.

25. NFL Team Logo for Texans Houston Texans: Collin Simmons, LB, Texas

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Rueben Bain, DL

Houston could use some young talent at linebacker.

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.

26. NFL Team Logo for Ravens Baltimore Ravens: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Amare Farrell, CB

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Branch (5-10, 180) flashed with the Bulldogs in 2024 with 47 receptions for 503 yards and a touchdown. He was capable of producing more but Georgia dealt with streaky quarterback play with Carson Beck.

27. NFL Team Logo for 49ers San Francisco 49ers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Jaylon Guilbeau, CB

The 49ers grab a replacement for Trent Williams.

Freeling (6-7, 315) broke into the starting lineup in 2024 and impressed with the Bulldogs. He could be a prospect that rises over the next two seasons.

28. NFL Team Logo for Bills Buffalo Bills: Wilkin Formby, OT, Alabama

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Deion Burks, WR

The Bills could continue to build up their blocking for Josh Allen.

Formby (6-7, 324) is a big tackle with a lot of upside. He could be a riser over 2025 and 2026.

29. NFL Team Logo for Eagles Philadelphia Eagles: Austin Siereveld, OT, Ohio State

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Francis Mauigoa, OT

The Eagles are going to need some young talent on the offensive line at guard and tackle over 2026 and 2027.

Siereveld rotated into the game for the Buckeys during the 2024 season. He has good size, strength, and versatility. He could rise as the starting right tackle for Ohio State.

30. NFL Team Logo for Bengals Cincinnati Bengals: Daniel Harris, CB, Georgia

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Javon Kilgore, S/CB

The Bengals could use more help at cornerback.

Harris has flashed ability for Georgia in 2024, starting across from Daylen Everette. As a sophomore, Harris had 22 tackles with three passes broken up. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder has the upside to improve in 2025.

31. NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Isaiah Horton, WR, Miami

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Mansoor Delane, CB

The Chiefs could use more long-term weapons for Pat Mahomes.

Horton (6-4, 205) is a big receiver who looked like he was just scratching the surface of his potential in 2024. He caught 56 passes for 616 yards and five touchdowns. Horton has good size and could improve after gaining experience.

32. NFL Team Logo for Lions Detroit Lions: Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon

2026 NFL Mock Draft (as of 8/11/25): Earnest Greene, OT

The Lions are going to have a hard time affording mega extensions with Aidan Hutchinson, Brian Branch, Sam LaPorta, and Jameson Williams. Williams could be the odd man out, leading to Detroit adding another receiver.

During spring workouts, Stewart tore a patellar tendon and will miss the 2025 season. In 2024, Stewart had 48 receptions for 615 yards and five touchdowns with Oregon. Stewart did not have a prolific season in two years with Texas A&M, but he flashed the ability to make big plays. In 2023, Stewart caught 38 passes for 514 yards and four touchdowns. The 6-foot, 175-pounder is explosive and it will be interesting to see how he plays in 2026.