2028 NFL Mock Draft – Round 1 (1-16) – Charlie Campbell



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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
Last update: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Round 1 added.
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2028 NFL MOCK DRAFT - WALT'S | CHARLIE'S ROUND: 1

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by Walt • Updated 6/16
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1. NFL Team Logo for Dolphins Miami Dolphins: C.J. Carr, QB, Notre Dame

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Dylan Stewart, DE

The Dolphins could give Malik Willis a couple of seasons as the starter, and if he doesn’t prove to be the franchise quarterback, they could target a replacement in 2027 or 2028.

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.

2. NFL Team Logo for Falcons Atlanta Falcons: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, QB, Cal

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Trevor Goosby, OT

The new Falcons regime is not married to a quarterback, and if their veterans don’t play well, Atlanta will be looking for a new franchise quarterback.

Sagapolutele had a breakout 2025 season as the Golden Bears' replacement for Fernando Mendoza. In 2025, Sagapolutele completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,454 yards with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also had four rushing scores. The 6-foot-3, 225-pounder is talented with a lot of upside and could rise as he gains experience.

3. NFL Team Logo for Raiders Las Vegas Raiders: Jacarrius Peak, OT, South Carolina

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Jeremiah Smith, WR

Las Vegas could use some youth at tackle to protect Fernando Mendoza.

Peak is a talented offensive lineman with quickness and athleticism. He needs to get stronger for the NFL. Peak was the starting left tackle at N.C. State in 2025 after starting at right tackle for the Wolfpack over two seasons (2023-2024). Peak will have a lot of NFL eyes on him as the blind side protector for LaNorris Sellers in 2026. Peak (6-4, 292) could stand to gain weight and add strength for the NFL. Hence it might be wise for him to target the 2028 NFL Draft.

4. NFL Team Logo for Browns Cleveland Browns: Dijon Lee Jr., CB, Alabama

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Dante Moore, QB, and Jordan Seaton, OT

The Browns grab more cornerback talent to go with Denzel Ward.

Lee had an impressive debut as a freshman in 2025, recording 32 tackles with two interceptions and five passes broken up. Lee (6-4, 204) is a big cornerback, so it will be interesting to see how he handles speed and twitchy receivers in the seasons to come.

5. NFL Team Logo for Jets New York Jets: Tavion Gadson, DT, Kentucky

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Leonard Moore, CB, and John Mateer, QB, and Tae Johnson, S

The Jets grab their replacement for Sauce Gardner.

Gadson (6-3, 302) had an impressive sophomore season for the Wildcats, totaling 28 tackles with 2.5 sacks. Gadson looked like he was just scratching the surface, and he could be a riser. The NFL advance scouts gave Gadson a good preseason grade.

6. NFL Team Logo for Giants New York Giants: Carius Curne, OT, Ole Miss

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Cam Coleman, WR

By the 2028 NFL Draft, the Giants could use a right tackle to pair with Andrew Thomas as many teams in the NFL believed that in the long term, Francis Mauigoa would be best as a guard at the pro level.

The 6-foot-5, 330-pound Curne is known to be a super talented blocker with quickness and strength to go along with his size. Curne started out at LSU before transferring to Ole Miss.

7. NFL Team Logo for Cardinals Arizona Cardinals: Ian Moore, OT, Ohio State

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Arch Manning, QB

The Cardinals could use a long-term starter at right tackle.

Moore (6-6, 312) has a good skill set and flashed in his debut with the Buckeyes. He could be a riser leading up to the 2028 draft.

8. NFL Team Logo for Panthers Carolina Panthers: Blake Frazier, OT, Michigan

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Colin Simmons, DE

By the 2028 NFL Draft, Carolina could be looking for a tackle to pair with Monroe Freeling.

Frazier (6-6, 312) broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore and has the potential to be a riser over the next couple of seasons.

9. NFL Team Logo for 49ers San Francisco 49ers: Malachi Toney, WR, Miami

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Will Echoles, DT

The 49ers could use more youth at receiver. Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel are not long-term starters while Ricky Pearsall has been unable to stay healthy.

The ultra-fast Toney was an electric playmaker as a freshman for Miami. He made a lot of impact plays to help the Hurricanes reach the National Championship. In 2025, he caught 109 passes for 1,211 yards with 10 touchdowns. He also had a rushing score. Toney (5-11, 188) is a pure football player with explosive playmaking ability.

10. NFL Team Logo for Bears Chicago Bears: Juan Gaston, OT/G, Georgia

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Yhonzae Pierre, DE

The Bears could consider adding more offensive line youth to help to protect Caleb Williams.

Gaston (6-7, 360) is a massive blocker that is a load at the point of attack. It will be interesting to see if he settles in at guard or tackle for the Bulldogs.

11. NFL Team Logo for Titans Tennessee Titans: Jalen Mayo, CB, Houston

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Kewan Lacy, WR

The Titans grab a potential No. 1 corner.

Mayo (6-1, 190) has excellent size and good speed to run with receivers. He was impressive in his debut in 2025 with four interceptions and a forced fumble.

12. NFL Team Logo for Saints New Orleans Saints: Zayden Walker, OLB, Georgia

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Ashton Hampton, CB

In the next year or two, the Saints could use more edge rush youth to replace Cam Jordan and potentially others.

Walker flashed some potential and ability during the 2025 season. He could rise as he gains experience and opportunities in the seasons to come.

13. NFL Team Logo for Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers: Dakorien Moore, WR, Oregon

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): LaNorris Sellers, QB

Pittsburgh has some veteran receivers for Aaron Rodgers in 2026, but they could be looking to get younger and cheaper at the position by 2028.

Moore (5-11, 195) flashed as a freshman in 2025 with 34 catches for 497 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 15 yards per catch and showed upside to improve as he gains experience.

14. NFL Team Logo for Colts Indianapolis Colts: Drew Azzopardi, OT, Washington

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): None

The Colts could consider adding some tackle youth come 2028.

Azzopardi blocked well as the Huskies' right tackle during the 2025 season. He is a big, long blocker on the edge. Azzopardi spent two seasons at San Diego State. With a strong season, he could rise and be viewed as a potential starting right tackle in the NFL.

15. NFL Team Logo for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB, Notre Dame

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Jelani McDonald, S

The Chiefs grab a difference-maker for the back end.

Notre Dame is loaded with NFL linebacker talent, and that led to Viliamu-Asa being a rotational contributor as an underclassman. However, team sources say that Viliamu-Asa is extremely talented with an excellent skill set for the NFL. At 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, Viliamu-Asa has excellent size and sources say he is fast and athletic. In 2025, Viliamu-Asa totaled 48 tackles with three sacks, an interception, and two passes broken up while being a part-time player. If Viliamu-Asa is featured, he could be a top linebacker prospect for the 2027 or 2028 NFL Draft.

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

2027 NFL Mock Draft (as of 7/20/26): Will Heldt, DE

Depending on how things go in 2026 and 2027, the Eagles could move on from Jalen Hurts by the 2028 NFL Draft.

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.

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