NFL Mock Draft 2027: Updated draft order and projected top picks after week

Now that we’re halfway through the ensuing regular season, we have a better idea of ​​which teams are starting to take more interest in the 2027 NFL Draft, which teams aren’t quite there yet, and which ones simply can’t afford to think about it entirely yet in the midst of a playoff race. The Los Angeles Chargers, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, and even the surprise Philadelphia Eagles have racked up enough losses to give the draft full thought at this point, without a doubt, and that was also true after Week 9, with more losses piling up (except for Tennessee, who didn’t lose their bye week).

But where do the results from week 9 leave us? Let’s check out the updated order of the 2027 NFL Draft, then project what the teams at the top of the draft, namely the Top 10 selection, could do with those selections in a quick NFL Mock Draft.

2027 NFL Draft Order After Week 9

1. Los Angeles Chargers (0-8)
2. Tennessee Titans (1-7)
3. Miami Dolphins (1-7)
4. New York Jets (via IND (2-7))
5. Philadelphia Eagles (2-7)
6. New York Jets (2-7)
7. Washington Commanders (2-5-1)
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6)
9. Arizona Cardinals (3-6)
10. Atlanta Falcons (3-6)
11. Houston Texans (3-5)
12. New Orleans Saints (3-5)
13. New York Jets (via DAL (4-5)
14. Baltimore Ravens (4-5)
15. Las Vegas Raiders (4-5)
16. Cleveland Browns (5-4)
17. Seattle Seahawks (5-4)
18. Cleveland Browns (via LAR (5-4))
19. Carolina Panthers (3-5)
20. New England Patriots (5-4)
21. Dallas Cowboys (via GB (6-3))
22. New York Giants (5-2-1)
23. Cincinnati Bengals (6-2)
24. Kansas City Chiefs (6-2)
25. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2)
26. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2)
27. Detroit Lions (6-2)
28. Tennessee Titans (via CHI (7-2))
29. Denver Broncos (7-2)
30. Minnesota Vikings (6-1)
31. Buffalo Bills (6-1)
32. San Francisco 49ers (7-1)

Although the Jets might not have wanted to see the Cowboys win since they have the best of Dallas’ first two rounds, it was a win-win for New York because they also have the Colts’ pick. Combined with the Jets’ own woes, they now have two picks in the top six selections as well as the Cowboys’ pick, which is still in the Top 15. If things continue on the trajectory they’ve been on all season, the Jets are going to run the 2027 draft, especially in the first round.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys aren’t even close to the worst team in the NFC East right now, thanks to the Eagles and Commanders. After brutal losses from both teams on Sunday, they are now entrenched in the Top 10 draft picks. It’s not the Dolphins and Chargers, of course, but it’s certainly time for both franchises to re-evaluate some things as they move forward.

The Saints are no longer in the Top 10, after beating the Browns, while the Panthers and Bucs have the same record – but someone has to win this division and make the playoffs, so Tampa is currently outside the top 18 selections. However, one could argue at this point that these NFC South teams need high-end draft additions more than a playoff spot.

2027 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting Top 10 Picks with Current Draft Order

Dolphins and Jets get their QBs early

The Dolphins are the first team in need of a QB to hit the board in this new NFL Draft order, which means they are the ones to win the Drew Mestemaker sweepstakes. Oklahoma State’s quarterback continues to post prolific production this season, but it’s the tools that make you drool. Despite overall limited experience before the University of North Texas and now at OSU, Mestemaker’s cannon arm, balance in the pocket and sense of the post are rare. He has QB1 traits that a team like Miami can rely on – and let Malik Willis develop more behind for as long as they want.

When it comes to the Jets, it admittedly took me a while to understand CJ Carr. But after a monster showing to beat Miami last week, I’m ready to accept the fate that Notre Dame’s quarterback has the goods. He has tremendous composure and an underrated arm that he shows off more as the season goes on. Plus, he’s a pretty solid athlete and has consistently put in his best performances in the biggest moments this season. New York needs this type of player for the future at this position.

Chargers, Titans improve worrisome rosters with blue-chip prospects

The Chargers aren’t going anywhere fast. It remains to be seen if Jim Harbaugh will be around next season (or Justin Herbert for that matter), but Los Angeles needs to start filling out the roster more wisely. At the top of the draft is easily where they turn to Jeremiah Smith. I don’t say this lightly, but the Ohio State product could have a Ja’Marr Chase-like impact on an offense given his universal tools, from his explosiveness to his hands to his 50-50 ball ability. He represents the package and type of presence that just isn’t on the Chargers roster right now.

Speaking of which, the Titans had a similar type of game change, but they traded Jeffery Simmons with what signals a longer-term reset for Tennessee. This is where Colin Simmons could come into play, replacing one Simmons with another on the defensive front. The Texas product is a charge at the edge, but with an uncanny explosion and a knack for creating plays and changing plays every time he’s on the court. The Titans are sorely lacking in such a presence on defense, especially now.

Eagles and Falcons build offensive line

The further we go into the season, the more we see needs on the offensive line. The good news for the Eagles, Texans and Falcons – three teams that undoubtedly fit this profile – is that we’re seeing some high-end prospects really separate themselves at the top of the draft.

Philly starts with Jordan Seaton, who has always been a steady bookend for LSU. With Lane Johnson retiring, the Eagles can’t leave him out. And for the Falcons, Jake Matthews is showing his age as they have also experienced attrition on the offensive front. Zereoue Williams is a high-flyer in the draft process, but he has the size, length and now tape to make him a solid top-10 pick.

Jets and commanders make big moves for defense

There is probably no player after Smith and Simmons at the top who is more popularly mocked on a specific team than Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore joining the Jets. This makes perfect sense, though, and almost seems a foregone conclusion at this point. Moore is everything you want at the position, with fluid hips, good speed, developed footwork and solid length. He’s been one of the best corners in college football for a while now and New York’s secondary can’t pass up this type of player.

As for the Commanders, I’ll repeat my refrain for this defense: They’ve looked old and slow and are only getting older and slower outside of parts like Sonny Styles. Pairing Dylan Stewart with Styles as a future top-seven would be a huge boost for Washington. The versatile South Carolina lineman can move to different spots in the formation while continuing to dominate with elite explosiveness and strength thanks to his improved frame and size.

Cardinals move on from Arch Manning, Buccaneers continue to add defense

I’m nothing if not someone who’s going to stick to his guns – even though I backed out of Arch Manning when he was struggling earlier in the year. Just like a season ago, however, the Texas quarterback turns it on at exactly the right time and shows every reason why the Cardinals should be interested in taking him as the QB of the future with the 10th overall pick, just like in this mock draft. Manning doesn’t quite have Mestemaker’s arm, but he still has plenty of talent and has proven he can make high-level throws to any area of ​​the field. He needs to be more consistent and work on his decision-making structure, but the overall upside remains huge and that makes him someone worth betting on in the draft if you’re the Cards.

As for the Bucs, who return to the top 10 of the draft after their tough defeat against the Bears on Sunday Night Football, they make their choice and bring Ellis Robinson IV out of Georgia. He’s been a playmaker for a Bulldogs defense absolutely full of them and, while teammate Chris Cole could also make sense here, the truth is that Tampa Bay is much more desperate in the secondary than in the front seven, even though they need help there as well.

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