2-Round 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Dolphins, Jets, Cardinals, Falcons, Browns, and Vikings take early swings on quarterbacks
It’s time for a 2-round 2027 NFL Mock Draft!
The Calendar has flipped to November, which means the best football of the season is here. With the NFL trade deadline just days away, the buyers and sellers will sort out the market before some teams separate into contenders, and others start looking toward the NFL Draft.
So today, using the 2027 A to Z Sports NFL Mock Draft Simulator, Kyle Crabbs and I have assembled a 2-round, 2027 NFL Mock Draft. Kyle made the first 8 picks, followed by me, and that continued throughout. Let’s dive in.
1st round of 2027 NFL Mock Draft
1. Los Angeles Chargers: Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
The best player available pick makes this a pretty straightforward proposition for the Chargers. It doesn’t hurt to consider that the passing game weapons look alarmingly stale around QB Justin Herbert. Smith has the ability to be a star receiver who you run your passing game through — which the Chargers sorely need right now. However, the coaches currently in place may not be there to reap the benefits of his addition.
2. Tennessee Titans: Colin Simmons, LB, Texas
If there’s one thing I feel good betting on for a Robert Saleh defense, it is that the pass rush depth is going to be built endlessly. Saleh’s defense in New York was build with wave after wave of pass rusher and Simmons has the kind of versatility and explosiveness that should ensure he never leaves the field.
3. Miami Dolphins: Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State
Jon-Eric Sullivan is off the Green Bay Packers tree and this would be a very ‘Green Bay Packers’ move. The Dolphins have quarterback Malik Willis under contract through 2028 and while his play has been a work in progress, he’s been far from the biggest problem with the Dolphins. If Jeremiah Smith were here, I’d draft him — but he’s not. And, accordingly, Miami drafts a high-tools quarterback that they can develop alongside Willis. From that point, let the cream rise to the top: may the best man win the playing time.
4. New York Jets: Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame
The Jets are cashing in with their Sauce Gardner trade this season — but they’d be smart to try to…you know…replace Sauce Gardner. That’s where the value lies with this selection, as Leonard Moore is a lockdown cornerback who can help change the shape of the Jets’ secondary. New York’s defense is still leaky, so this is a need and value pick alike.
5. Philadelphia Eagles: Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina
The Eagles nabbing a rare talent that falls into their lap? No…that never happens! Stewart’s season at South Carolina has been eventful for all the wrong reasons after serving a suspension with the team and missing the start of the season due to injury. Philly has bet on guys with questions before and it’s paid off for them in a big way — Stewart is the next.
6. New York Jets: CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame
New York needs a long-term option at quarterback. Point blank period. And with Carr, they get the one who many believe is the most pro-ready quarterback in the class. The Jets have the “luxury” of drafting Carr with their second pick to ensure the Eagles don’t snipe their preferred pick between Moore and Stewart, and can now run in the card with the long-term heir and beneficiary of New York’s impressive skill group.
7. Houston Texans: Zereoue Williams, OT, Utah
The Texans have been churning the offensive line for seemingly half a decade at this point. There’s still work to be done. The right tackle spot is missing a long-term answer and Zereoue Williams is perhaps the most impressive tackle on tape this season after finally getting a chance to play now that Caleb Lomu and Spencer Fano are in the league.
8. New Orleans Saints: Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss
Echoles’ encore to the 2025 season hasn’t been quite as dynamic as I’d have hoped. But his disruptive ability is hard to overlook, and the Saints could certainly use some more juice up front. Christen Miller will help long-term, and a healthy Bryan Bresee is a disruptor. But the Saints need depth. I don’t see great value on the edge here, so I’ll go with another interior havoc creator.
9. Washington Commanders: Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana
Charlie Becker has been arguably the second-best WR in the country this season behind only Jeremiah Smith. He is certainly WR No.2 in this class, and he would give the Commanders a vertical element that their passing game misses. He has length, long strides, and a huge catch radius.
10. New York Jets: Yhonzae Pierre, EDGE, Alabama
Because the Jets are armed with so much capital, we’re going to go back to the well at pass rusher a year after the Jets took David Bailey. What’s better than one pass rusher? Two. Sources tell us that Pierre is one of the better pass rushers to come out of Alabama in recent years, but he also sets a hard edge and even zone drops.
11. Arizona Cardinals: Darian Mensah, QB, Miami
Typically, I’m not the biggest fan of taking guys without elite tools this high at quarterback. But Mensah has been lights ot every stop of his collegiate journey, and he’s an extremely polished passer. This is someone who could run Mike LaFleur’s offense to a T and turn into a franchise signal caller for Arizona.
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chris Cole, LB, Georgia
Stacked backer has been a blind spot in that Bucs offense for a while now, and Chris Cole will far and away be the best inside backer in this class when all is said and done in my opinion. The converted safety is a heat-seeking missile with sideline-to-sideline range, strike ability, and coverage instincts.
13. Atlanta Falcons: Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss
Between injury and poor play, let’s be honest, it’s time the Falcons wipe the slate clean and make a play under Kevin Stefanski to find a franchise signal-caller. Chambliss fits the profile of passers that Stefanski likes, but he brings more of a dynamic element with his legs. He’s an outlier size-wise, and that is worrisome, but Atlanta needs a new QB.
14. Las Vegas Raiders: Cam Coleman, WR, Texas
I’ll be the first to admit that Cam Coleman hasn’t lived up to the Longhorns’ expectations, and drops have been an issue. But the Raiders need more explosive players on their perimeter, and Coleman is a vertical stretch player who can take the top off a defense at a moment’s notice. He just needs to catch the ball.
15. Baltimore Ravens: Xavier Gilliam, DT, Tennessee
Xavier Gilliam has quickly become one of the most dominant players in the SEC. Jim Knowles has fully unlocked his capabilities, and he has single-handedly wrecked opponents’ offenses multiple times this season. He fits like a glove among Ravens players.
16. Cleveland Browns: LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
If you haven’t watched LaNorris Sellers as of late, you probably wonder why he’s so high, but the tantalizing tools have been backed up by strong play in recent weeks. He would be a fresh start at quarterback and bring tons of excitement to Cleveland.
17. Seattle Seahawks: Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana
Have you seen the Seattle receiving splits this season? I’m sure you have. As good as Jaxson Smith-Njigba is, boy it would be great if Seattle could get someone else rolling and create some balance in the passing game. The Cooper Kupp experience looks to be on it’s last legs and the Rashid Shaheed experience hasn’t lived up to the extension thus far. It’s time to look in the mirror and, hopefully, add another dude who can thrive. But hopefully JSN gets his 2k season, first.
18. Cleveland Browns: Greg Johnson, OL, Minnesota
The Browns overhauled the entirety of the offensive line in one offseason. But the long-term security of the position is going to need more investment. Greg Johnson projects as someone who could play inside at center or play at guard, offering supreme versatility for a Browns team that is trying to claw their way into relevancy in the AFC North.
19. Carolina Panthers: KJ Bolden, SAF, Georgia
The Panthers’ needs are starting to separate from the pack. Another long-term option at offensive tackle is one. But I’d love to see the Panthers add another playmaker to the secondary. Yes, Trevon Moehrig is a strong starter. And youngsters Lathan Ransom and Zakee Wheatley have promise. But Bolden is one of the more impressive overall defenders in this year’s class. Carolina has invested a lot to put the right players around Bryce Young at quarterback. Keep stacking on defense through the draft.
20. Dallas Cowboys: Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU
Dallas will have Tyler Guyton going into a contract year in 2027 barring the usage of his fifth-year option. But Dallas is juggling some big contracts and Guyton has been playing his best ball of his career this season. Top flight offensive tackles are looking like the next position to make a major leap. Will Dallas pay top dollar for Guyton? If they do, does that come at the expense of Terence Steele, who is on a three-year extension? Either way, Jordan Seaton would ensure a pair of quality tackles in Dallas for years to come.
21. New England Patriots: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa LB, Notre Dame
The Patriots have made major investments in the offensive line to help protect Drake Maye. The team paid big for their star cornerback in Christian Gonzalez, went hunting for big targets in the passing game. How about some juice on the second level of the defense? Robert Spillane is 30 years old and would be in a contract year in 2027…if, of course, the Patriots don’t take the out in his contract. Viliamu-Asa would give the Patriots and effecitve space defender to play behind their bulky defensive front.
22. New York Giants: Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida
The Giants have been tied to the Jonathan Taylor trade deadline rumors for the past week. They appear to have desirable quarterback depth. The pass rush, when healthy, is deep. The secondary has a number of players currently making an impact. If they want to invest in running back, Jadan Baugh of Florida is one of the top dogs in this year’s class. I get that Cam Skattebo was better this past week — but I am assuming the Taylor trade rumors mean SOMETHING for their long-term outlook in the backfield.
23. Cincinnati Bengals: Tae Johnson, SAF, Notre Dame
One of the best ball hawk safeties in the class. Johnson getting tacked into a secondary that gets to play behind a disruptive front — led by newcomers Dexter Lawrence and Boye Mafe? Yes please. The Benglas do have one notable starter in Bryan Cook at safety but Johnson brings a different level of coverage disruption to the table.
24. Kansas City Chiefs: Jaylen McClain, SAF, Ohio State
McClain has been a riser this season — even if he didn’t have his best performance of the season in the Buckeyes’ recent upset loss to USC. But this is a player who can hit like a ton of bricks, has make plays on the ball and overall would be a fun puzzle piece for Steve Spagnuolo to add to his arsenal.
25. Jacksonville Jaguars: Devan Thompkins, DL, Alabama
Devan Thompkins has been one of the biggest risers in the 2027 class. The USC transfer plays Bandit in Kane Wommack’s 4-2-5 Swarm defense, and he’s excelled in multiple alignments. He frequently crashes the run game, but he can also kick out and rush with a bevy of pass-rush moves.
26. Detroit Lions: Kade Pieper, OL, Iowa
The Lions need to remake the interior of their offensive line, and inserting one of the best IOL’s in this class via Kade Pieper is a great way to start. I could see him in a variety of roles in Detroit.
27. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia
While Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr. and Daylen Everette have done a nice job this season, Ellis Robinson IV would transform that secondary. He’s one of the most complete corners in this class, and he plays with a physicality and tenacity that scream Pittsburgh.
28. Tennessee Titans: Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson
The Alontae Taylor signing simply hasn’t gone to plan for the Titans, who, now armed with multiple first-round picks after the Jeffery Simmons trade, have the luxury of filling that void. Hampton is a smooth corner who can help the Titans’ secondary early.
29. Denver Broncos: Luke Reynolds, TE, Virginia Tech
This may seem high for Luke Reynolds, but the Broncos need a tight end, and Reynolds fits a lot of what Sean Payton likes from that position. He’s well-rounded with size, blocking, and receiving ability.
30. Minnesota Vikings: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
The Vikings, despite having one of the best defenses in the league and a great record, are once again in quarterback turmoil. If KOC is even around for this pick, it has to be on a quarterback. 2025 Dante Moore is still in there, and it would be on KOC to fully unlock him again.
31. San Francisco 49ers: Melvin Siani, OT, Texas
The 49ers have to address the elephant in the room at the tackle position at some point despite their winning ways. While Trevor Goosby got most of the shine pre-injury, and rightfully so, Siani is phenomenal in his own right and would make a great offensive tackle in Shanahan’s system.
32. Buffalo Bills: Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama
The Bills’ passing attack has looked better in recent weeks, but a lot of that is Josh Allen once again carrying his offense. Ryan Coleman-Williams would serve as an easy button for Allen and elevate the Bills’ offense to new heights.
2nd Round of 2027 NFL Mock Draft
33. Los Angeles Chargers: Cayden Green, OT, Missouri
34. Tennessee Titans: Trevor Lauck, OL, Iowa
35. Miami Dolphins: Boubacar Traore, EDGE, Notre Dame
36. Philadelphia Eagles: Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State
37. New York Jets: David Stone, DL, Oklahoma State
38. Indianapolis Colts: Austin Simmons, QB, Missouri
39. New Orleans Saints: Clev Lubin, EDGE, Louisville
40. Arizona Cardinals: Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas
41. Washington Commanders: Jordan Ross, EDGE, LSU
42. Arizona Cardinals: Reed Harris, WR, Arizona State
43. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trey’Dez Green, TE, LSU
44. Atlanta Falcons: Justin Scott, DT, Miami
45. Dallas Cowboys: Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss
46. Baltimore Ravens: Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama
47. Los Angeles Rams: Carter Smith, OT, Indiana
48. Seattle Seahawks: Damon Wilson, EDGE, Miami
49. Las Vegas Raiders: Zach Lutmer, DB, Iowa
50. Cleveland Browns: Tavion Gadson, IDL, Kentucky
51. Carolina Panthers: Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon
52. New England Patriots: A’Mauri Washington, DL, Oregon
53. Green Bay Packers: Kenyatta Jackson, EDGE, Ohio State
54. New York Giants: Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson
55. Kansas City Chiefs: KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers
56. Cincinnati Bengals: Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri
57. Detroit Lions: Viacari Swain, CB, South Carolina
58. Jacksonville Jaguars: Isaac Brown, RB, Louisville
59. Chicago Bears: Jyaire Hill, CB, Michigan
60. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kingston Lopa, SAF, Cal
61. Denver Broncos: Ahmad Moten, DT, Miami
62. Minnesota Vikings: Ty Benefield, SAF, LSU
63. San Francisco 49ers: Bryant Wesco Jr., WR, Clemson
64. Buffalo Bills: Rasheem Biles, LB, Texas
