2-Round 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Dolphins, Jets, Browns, and Vikings go big at quarterback while pass rushers fly off the board
It’s time for another 2027 NFL Mock Draft using the A to Z Sports NFL Mock Draft Simulator. Here are 2 rounds from Rob Gregson and Ryan Roberts.
The annual NFL trade deadline has come and gone as we embark on the middle of November; now is where the true contenders separate from the pretenders. Much of the AFC is already set, with playoff seeding, as opposed to playoff teams, being the only thing up for grabs.
So as we head into the best football of the season for some, and march slowly towards the offseason for others, here is a 2-round, 2027 NFL Mock Draft from myself, Rob Gregson, and Ryan Roberts. Ryan made the first eight picks, I made the second eight, and the pattern continued throughout. The teams are ordered by division standings, and all selections were made with the A to Z Sports NFL Mock Draft Simulator. Let’s dive in.
1st round of 2027 NFL Mock Draft
1. Los Angeles Chargers: Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
Unless the Chargers decide to move on from Justin Herbert, they should prioritize taking the best players available. That’s Jeremiah Smith in this class. He’s a generational wide receiver who can transform the Chargers offense.
2. Tennessee Titans: Colin Simmons, LB, Texas
With the trade of Jeffrey Simmons and Jermaine Johnson potentially hitting free agency after this season, the Titans have a major need on their defensive line. Simmons is the type of high-floor pass rusher who could be an immediate contributor. He has a deep toolbox as an outside rusher.
3. Miami Dolphins: Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State
It’s possible that the Dolphins aren’t ready for a quarterback, but picking at No. 3 makes things a bit tricky. Mestemaker has an interesting profile, possessing good size, arm talent, and mobility. He would bring immediate hope to South Beach.
4. New York Jets: CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame
The Jets’ fascination with CJ Carr is well documented and very real. While his tools aren’t spectacular, Carr is a clean processor with really good accuracy. That provides a nice floor for success.
5. Philadelphia Eagles: Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina
Under GM Howie Roseman, the Eagles have made it a habit of letting value fall into their lap. Stewart has some questions to answer off of the field, but the talent is tantalizing. He has a chance to be special in Philly.
6. New York Jets: Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame
The Jets get arguably the second-best player in the class at No. 6 overall. There just isn’t much not to love about Moore. His length, ball skills, and overall movement skills make him an easy evaluation.
7. Washington Commanders: Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana
Becker is one of the safer players in the 2027 NFL Draft class. With outstanding length, long speed, and hands, Becker offers huge upside as a vertical presence.
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trey’Dez Green, TE, LSU
There is a need for impact size in the passing game for the Buccaneers. Green is a mismatch weapon with length, speed, and leaping ability. He can make plays, whether in line or detached.
9. Arizona Cardinals: Yhonzae Pierre, EDGE, Alabama
The Cardinals certainly need a quarterback, but we’ll see how rookie Carson Beck does in his debut this weekend, and it feels like a matter of time before the team moves on from Josh Sweat. So we start the clock on his replacement with a do-it-all player like Pierre. He is a polished pass rusher, hard edge setter, and can even zone drop when called upon.
10. Atlanta Falcons, Chris Cole, LB, UGA
Chris Cole doesn’t go far in both this draft and from Athens, as we place him in Atlanta. The Falcons need more speed, tenacity, and explosiveness in their front 7 and Cole fits the bill. The converted safety is a heat-seeking missile with true range and the ability to cover.
11. Houston Texans: Zereoue Williams, OT, Utah
The Texans have plenty of issues as the defense has seemingly regressed, but C.J. Stroud is back to playing his best ball. It’s time to make sure he’s protected accordingly, and taking a shot on Williams with his upside is a good way to start.
12. New Orleans Saints: Greg Johnson, IOL, Minnesota
The Saints have struggled to pass protect and run the ball at a high clip this season. Inserting the best interior offensive lineman in the class should help shore up that unit. Johnson has positional versatility and is as solid as they come.
13. New York Jets: Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana
Ryan already covered the quarterback and cornerback positions earlier in the mock for Gang Green, so let’s bolster their perimeter with a true vertical threat like Nick Marsh. The Detroit native is a long-limbed field stretcher who would pair perfectly with Garrett Wilson’s skill set.
14. Baltimore Ravens: Xavier Gilliam, DT, Tennessee
Nnamdi Madubuike simply hasn’t been the same player since his neck injury, and the surroundings aren’t much better in Baltimore. Gilliam has single-handedly wrecked multiple games this season for the Vols. His backfield penetration and twitch make him impossible to stop and lend to notable pass-rush upside.
15. Las Vegas Raiders: Cam Coleman, WR, Texas
The Fernando Mendoza experience begins this weekend in Las Vegas, and the best way to make sure it lasts is to build around him. Cam Coleman hasn’t had the season that many anticipated between drops and injuries, but the Auburn tape is impossible to ignore, as is the size, speed, and strength trio that he displays.
16. Cleveland Browns: Ellis Robinson IV, CB, UGA
The Browns need to insert some youth into their secondary, and they do so here with arguably the second-best corner in this class. Robinson plays with a junkyard dog mentality that will integrate himself well into the culture of the Dawg Pound. This is a slam-dunk pick if he’s still on the board, in my opinion.
17. Seattle Seahawks: Boubacar Traore EDGE Notre Dame
Traore just feels like a Seattle Seahawk. With really good length and movement skills, he has the ability to make plays in the run and pass game. Traore has been playing at an extremely high level this season.
18. Cleveland Browns: LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
Yes, Sellers is a gamble, but it could pay off handsomely. This is a historic athlete with all the upside in the world. He feels like a good fit with head coach Todd Monken.
19. Carolina Panthers: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB, Notre Dame
Defense has been a major issue this season for the Panthers. Grabbing a player who can excel in multiple roles could be a good investment. Viliamu-Asa is an outstanding athlete on the second level with the length and instincts to make plays all over the field.
20. New England Patriots: Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida
Rhamondre Stevenson is a solid, but flawed player. With TreyVeon Henderson dealing with some issues right now, there’s a big need in the backfield. Baugh brings a powerful style with impressive patience and foot quickness.
21. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson
Defense no matter what is the slogan for the Cowboys right now. Hampton is a rare athlete for his size with insane physicality. His ceiling is extremely high on the next level.
22. New York Giants: Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss
The Giants have a massive need inside at defensive tackle. At 6-3 and 310 pounds, Echoles is an immovable object who has more quickness than you’d expect. He should be a three-down difference maker.
23. Cincinnati Bengals: Kingston Lopa, S, Cal
It’s been a long time since the Bengals had a true difference maker on the back end of their defense. At 6-5 and 210 pounds, Lopa is an outstanding athlete who can do a lot of different things for any defense.
24. Kansas City Chiefs: Reed Harris, WR, Arizona State
Even with the acquisition of Josh Downs, the Chiefs still need a true ball winner outside. That’s what Reed Harris brings to the table at 6-4 and 220 pounds. He’s having a phenomenal season for Arizona State.
25. Philadelphia Eagles: Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU
This level of slide for Seaton shouldn’t be surprising given his season, but the tools are undeniable, as is the need for OT help in Philadelphia. Moving Seaton from left to right may be a task, but nothing in his physical skill set suggests he’s not capable. Replacing Lane Johnson won’t be easy, but doing so with a physical specimen like Seaton is a step in the right direction.
26. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State
After trading Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys, the Steelers have rotated multiple players opposite Jamel Dean. That changes with the selection of Jones. He fits the mold of long, lengthy, and athletic corners that Pittsburgh has targeted in the past.
27. Detroit Lions: Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama
The Lions didn’t make a move for a CB at the deadline, but not going all in at the position during free agency and the draft would be irresponsible. Zabien Brown is Alabama’s best cover corner, and he has the size, football intelligence, and tools to be scheme-independent at the next level.
28. Tennessee Titans: Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon
Johnson is one of the cleaner prospects in the draft. He’s a do-it-all TE and someone the Titans can certainly utilize on a stagnant offense. If Cam Ward is back in year three, make sure he has all the weapons at his disposal.
29. Denver Broncos: Devan Thompkins, IDL, Alabama
This actually feels a little low for Thompkins, who has been the best player on the Crimson Tide defense at times this season. His alignment versatility, hand fighting, and twitch for a 300+ pounder are something you can’t ignore. He’s a complete player as an interior rusher and one-gap penetrator.
30. Minnesota Vikings: Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss
I know the Vikings just swung a deadline-day deal for Kirk Cousins, but that alone tells you all you need to know about the QB situation in the land of SKOL. Cousins is a band-aid to save the season. Chambliss is on the smaller side, but he has the tools and processing to be a plus starter in KOC’s system.
31. Buffalo Bills: KJ Bolden, S, UGA
The Bills just added Amani Hooker at the trade deadline, and he will be their middle-of-the-field player, but it’s time to find an enforcer. To a much smaller degree, that was CJGJ’s role before he was released. With Bolden, he brings that traditional UGA Bulldog mentality in a coiled-up, explosive frame.
32. San Francisco 49ers: Melvin Siani, OT, Texas
Colton McKivitz has played at a high level this season, but the Trent Williams experience will eventually come to an end. It’s time to plan for the future on a Super Bowl-contending team. Siani has great traits, and he can sit, learn, and develop behind one of the greatest LTs ever as he makes the switch from right to left.
2nd Round of 2027 NFL Mock Draft
33. Los Angeles Chargers: Kade Pieper, IOL, Iowa
34. Miami Dolphins: Will Heldt, EDGE, Clemson
35. Tennessee Titans: Ahmad Moten, DT, Miami
36. Philadelphia Eagles: Deuce Alexander, WR, Ole Miss
37. New York Jets: Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson
38. Indianapolis Colts: Clev Lubin, EDGE, Louisville
39. Washington Commanders: Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss
40. Arizona Cardinals: Lance Heard, OT, Kentucky
41. Atlanta Falcons: Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama
42. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rasheem Biles, LB, Texas
43. New Orleans Saints: Jordan Ross, EDGE, LSU
44. Arizona Cardinals: Quincy Rhodes Jr., EDGE, Arkansas
45. Baltimore Ravens: Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina
46. Las Vegas Raiders: Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas
47. Dallas Cowboys: Isaac Brown, RB, Louisville
48. Seattle Seahawks: Luke Reynolds, TE, Virginia Tech
49. Los Angeles Rams: Mario Craver, WR, Texas A&M
50. Cleveland Browns: Kenyatta Jackson, EDGE, Ohio State
51. Carolina Panthers: Brauntae Johnson, S, Notre Dame
52. New England Patriots: KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers
53. Green Bay Packers: A’Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon
54. New York Giants: Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri
55. Kansas City Chiefs: DJ Vonnahme, TE, Iowa
56. Cincinnati Bengals: DJ McKinney, CB, Notre Dame
57. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ty Benefield, S, LSU
58. Detroit Lions: Samson Okunlola, IOL, Miami (FL)
59. Atlanta Falcons: David Stone, DT, Oklahoma
60. Chicago Bears: Princewell Umanmielen, EDGE, LSU
61. Denver Broncos: Ryan Wingo, WR, Texas
62. Minnesota Vikings: Jaylen McClain, S, Ohio State
63. Tennessee Titans: Zach Lutmer, CB, Iowa
64. San Francisco 49ers: Bryant Wesco Jr., WR, Clemson
