2-Round 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Titans punt on Cam Ward, Vikings find their franchise quarterback, and WRs fly off the board
The college football season is heating up as we approach the midway point, and we are about to see teams separate themselves ahead of the NFL trade deadline, so let’s get the ball rolling on a 2-round 2027 NFL Mock Draft.
It’s hard to believe, but college football has reached the halfway point, and we are just weeks away from the NFL trade deadline. That means it’s moving season. Prospects will rise and fall, and teams will buy or sell. So to prepare for the heart of football season, I, Rob Gregson, and fellow NFL Draft analyst Kyle Crabbs have organized a two-round mock draft. Kyle made the first eight picks, and then I made the next eight, with the cycle repeating throughout all 64 picks. All of this was done with the A to Z Sports Mock Draft Simulator, which you can use here. Let’s dive in.
2-Round 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1
1. Miami Dolphins — Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
Miami’s decision with the No. 1 overall pick is a challenging one. Do you take the blue chip star player and trust in developing Malik Willis? Or choose a quarterback to compete with Willis for the long-term mantle? I’ll go with Jeremiah Smith for now — but that’s mostly because I haven’t found a QB to completely fall in love with and pull me off of Smith.
2. Tennessee Titans — Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State
The Titans? They’re in desperate need of a fresh start at quarterback. The Cam Ward experience has been…not successful. And in Drew Mestemaker, the Titans can get a quarterback with some skills that echo another one of Brian Daboll’s former quarterbacks. (The one in Western NY.)
3. Arizona Cardinals — CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame
Yes, Arizona’s got their hands on Carson Beck to go with Jacoby Brissett. But is Beck really going to pull Arizona off a quality quarterback prospect if one is on the board? I’d be surprised. Carr has flipped a switch over the past month and I like his fit operating Matt LaFleur’s offense.
4. New York Jets — Arch Manning, QB, Texas
A Manning in New York? Sounds great! I don’t think Arch has played anywhere close to the standard everyone created for him this offseason. But he’s got some obvious physical tools and the Jets, with their surplus of picks, need to take advantage and secure a quarterback to groom long term.
5. Cleveland Browns — Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame
Best player available! The Browns have Tyson Campbell and just locked in Denzel Ward on a new deal. But Ward turns 30 next April. The Browns need to be ready for another long-term staple at cornerback. Moore is a pretty special player and you can never have too many gifted coverage options.
6. Los Angeles Chargers — Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas
Tuli Tuipulotu is an expiring contract and Khalil Mack has reached the end of the road. Colin Simmons has been spectacular this season — a disruptive force that’s earned consideration with an early choice. Pairing Simmons with 2026 first-round pick Akheem Mesidor gives the Chargers’ pass rush some long-term teeth.
7. New York Giants — Will Echoles, DL, Ole Miss
I don’t know if you missed this or not. But the Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals this offseason. That leaves Darius Alexander, and a gaggle of vets to man the interior DL. Echoles is dynamic inside.
8. New Orleans Saints — Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina
The Saints were supposed to break out this season. It hasn’t happened. The team’s plan, alongside Carl Granderson and Chase Young in the pass rush unit, included rolling it back with Cameron Jordan and Raiders flop Tyree Wilson. Let’s get another needle-mover in here.
9. Washington Commanders — Yhonzae Pierre, EDGE, Alabama
The Commanders desperately need some juice in their pass-rushing unit, and Pierre can be just that. He’s taken on a bigger role at Alabama this season, dropping into coverage, setting firm edges, and still pass-rushing at a high clip. Well-rounded pick for Washington.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Cole, LB, Georgia
While Josiah Trotter has shown some promise, the stacked backer position has been problematic for Tampa Bay this season. Chris Cole plays like he’s shot out of a cannon, but he’s routinely in control and disciplined. He brings the upbeat coverage tempo and tenacity that unit is missing. Sources have told us he will be LB No.1 by a wide margin for multiple teams.
11. New York Jets — Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia
The Jets’ CB room still leaves something to be desired after the departure of Sauce Gardner, but Ellis Robinson IV might be just the man to fix that. He’s physical, fluid, and sticky in coverage. If not for a truly special prospect like Leonard Moore, he would be CB No.1 in a lot of classes.
12. Pittsburgh Steelers — Cam Coleman, WR, Texas
I know the Steelers have traded for and paid veterans like DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. in the last two offseasons, but one has dealt with injuries this season, and the other has struggled to separate. With Drew Allar or Will Howard potentially at the helm, let’s give them a talent like Cam Coleman, who has the size and explosiveness to be a true vertical threat.
13. Las Vegas Raiders — Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana
The Raiders have fallen off in recent weeks after a hot start, and while a lot of it has to do with the defense, it’s very clear that Brock Bowers is one of the only weapons on that offense. Becker has catapulted himself into the top-10 conversation as an explosive threat on a vertical plane with excellent hands and length.
14. Atlanta Falcons — Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas
While Goosby may be best situated as a guard long term, Jawaan Taylor is not a long-term answer at right tackle. Goosby has the physical traits to be a significant starter in the league.
15. Carolina Panthers — Greg Johnson, IOL, Minnesota
Early feedback around the league is that Greg Johnson has a shot to be the first interior offensive lineman off the board, a position of need in Carolina. Bryce Young is on pace to be the MVP of the league right now, but with his size, making sure the interior of his line is stable is a must.
16. New York Jets — Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana
I know the New York Jets just took an Indiana WR in the first round last year, but I’m all for going all in on whoever the future quarterback is. With an offensive line that features studs like Armand Membou and a pass-catching unit with Garrett Wilson, Omar Cooper Jr., Kenyon Sadiq, and Nick Marsh, alongside Breece Hall in the backfield, New York could have one of the best surrounding casts in the league.
17. Houston Texans — Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida
Houston has spent plenty into building up the weapons around CJ Stroud. The latest example came with the trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. But the balance offensively is something they aspired to strike with the signing of David Montgomery. He’s got an out after 2026 should the Texans decide to land one of the best backs in the country to offer a long-term answer.
18. Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU
The retirement of Lane Johnson set off a series of dominoes that’s thrown the Eagles’ offensive line upside down. A chance to draft Seaton feels like a no-brainer to secure a long-term building block to pair with Jordan Mailata. Teams are build in the trenches. The Eagles’ are depleted.
19. Dallas Cowboys — Tae Johnson, SAF, Notre Dame
Dallas’ defensive overhaul hasn’t found its footing yet in 2026. And it leaves the Cowboys in a precarious spot. But the one position that didn’t really get a glow-up was the deep safety spots. Yes, Caleb Downs was the addition at No. 11 in this year’s draft. But he’s a nickel/sub hybrid; not a deep ballhawk. That role would be well suited for Johnson.
20. New England Patriots — A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
New England’s given plenty of firepower to quarterback Drake Maye. The AJ Brown trade, the Romeo Doubs signing, the Hunter Henry extension…it’s there. Giving a little love to the defensive side of the ball with a rare breed in Washington could help the Patriots build out their disruptive depth up front.
21. Minnesota Vikings — Darian Mensah, QB, Miami FL
…Are you planning on giving the keys to the car to Kyler Murray long term? No, me neither. Mensah feels like the kind of smooth operator that can play within the construct of Kevin O’Connell’s offense. He is, in many ways, the anti-JJ McCarthy. Perhaps that’s just what the doctor ordered.
22. Detroit Lions — Clev Lubin, EDGE, Louisville
Detroit’s defensive depth chart hasn’t been at full health for quite some time. But one spot that has constantly been in need is the EDGE2 position. Yes, DJ Wonnum and second-round pick Derrick Moore are in-house. But I think Lubin is a brand fit for the Lions like few players in this class.
23. Cincinnati Bengals — Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson
From the Tigers to the Bengals. How perfect. Hampton is a big, physical corner who has put together a strong campaign in 2026. He’d be a good match opposite DJ Turner…or possibily a viable replacement if a new can’t be struck.
24. Denver Broncos — Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB, Notre Dame
The Broncos have spent plenty of time tinkering with their Joker position on offense. Perhaps a defensive equivalent is in order? KVA is a dynamic defensive weapon with three-down ability. He’d be a fearsome add to this Broncos’ unit as they look to recapture their 2025 form.
25. Chicago Bears — Tavion Gadson, DT, Kentucky
Gadson is a name that has finally started to receive some national notoriety as the Wildcats have taken off, but he’s an impressive defensive tackle with he ability to create disruption both against teh run and pass.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars — Devan Thompkins DL/EDGE Alabama
Few players have seen a rise this season like Devan Thompkins of Alabama. The USC transfer has come in and set the world on fire, playing in multiple alignments. He can set a firm edge and rush the passer as wide as a 7T, but kick inside and create TFLs as a 3T.
27. Seattle Seahawks — Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama
Seattle has one of the best WRs in the league in Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but the rest of the room doesn’t have a ton of juice. The insertion of Ryan Coleman-Williams would change that. He has a ton of explosiveness and is one of the better players in the country after the catch.
28. Kansas City Chiefs — Reed Harris, WR, Arizona State
Another riser thus far, Reed Harris is a big-bodied vertical stretch that can chnage the dynamic of Kansas City’s pass-catching unit. That group doesn’t have a real vertical threat outside of Xavier Worthy, but he’s half the size of Harris. Let’s switch up the targets in Kansas City.
29. Baltimore Ravens — Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon
Given the contrast between Mark Andrews’ 2026 season and Isaiah Likely’s 2026 season thus far, you have to wonder if the Ravens made the right decision at TE. That being said, they can resolve any second thoughts with the best TE in the class and another difference-maker from Oregon via Jamari Johnson.
30. San Francisco 49ers — Kade Pieper, IOL, Iowa
The San Francisco 49ers are arguably the best team in the league right now, but a lot of that hinges on the health of older veterans. The one area on offense that could use some improvement is the line, and Kade Pieper is a very good interior offensive line prospect.
31. Buffalo Bills — KJ Bolden, S, Georgia
The back end of the Buffalo Bills defense has been problematic this season, and the safety play hasn’t exactly been up to par. KJ Bolden is a physical player who can get off the hash and make plays on the football.
32. Cleveland Browns — Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
The Browns take a swing on Dante Moore here, who, despite injury and up-and-down play prior to his concussion, could work his way back into the first-round conversation come April. This is a player who was projected to be a top-2 pick in last year’s draft, and that talent didn’t just go away.
2-Round 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2
33. Miami Dolphins: Trey’Dez Green, TE, LSU
34. Tennessee Titans: Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa
35. Arizona Cardinals: Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State
36. New York Jets: David Stone, DT, Oklahoma
37. Cleveland Browns: Carter Smith, OL, Indiana
38. Los Angeles Chargers: Ahmad Moten, DT, Miami, FL
39. New York Giants: Melvin Siani, OT, Texas
40. New Orleans Saints: Kingston Lopa, S, California
41. Washington Commanders: Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss
42. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers
43. Indianapolis Colts: Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss
44. Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Scott, DL, Miami FL
45. Las Vegas Raiders: Cayden Green, OL, Missouri
46. Atlanta Falcons: Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson
47. Carolina Panthers: Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama
48. Green Bay Packers: Xavier Gilliam, DT, Tennessee
49. Arizona Cardinals (via HOU): Austin Siereveld, OL, Ohio State
50. Philadelphia Eagles: Omarion Miller, WR, Arizona State
51. Dallas Cowboys: Boubacar Traore, EDGE, Notre Dame
52. New England Patriots: Kenyatta Jackson, EDGE, Ohio State
53. Minnesota Vikings: Mario Craver, WR, Texas A&M
54. Detroit Lions: Luke Reynolds, TE, Virginia Tech
55. Cincinnati Bengals: Mataeo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon
56. Denver Broncos: John Henry Daley, EDGE, Michigan
57. Chicago Bears: Will Heldt, EDGE, Clemson
58. Jacksonville Jaguars: Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina
59. Seattle Seahawks: Quincy Rhodes Jr., EDGE, Arkansas
60. Kansas City Chiefs: Rasheem Biles, LB, Texas
61. Baltimore Ravens: Anthonie Knapp, OT, Notre Dame
62. San Francisco 49ers: Bryant Wesco Jr., WR, Clemson
63. Buffalo Bills: Deuce Alexander, WR, Ole Miss
64. Los Angeles Rams: Niki Prongos, OT, Stanford
