There are still 361 days left until the next draft, and yet here we are again. That’s how this cycle works, and what makes it interesting is that there are several elite names, including Texas’s Arch Manning. But the more interesting question is who actually controls the 2027 NFL Draft when it’s all said and done. If early returns mean anything, it might not be Texas nor even QBs. 

Ohio State already sent four players into the first round in 2026, and this mock suggests that the pipeline is not slowing down. Texas gets its push from a different place here, as Arch Manning turned a shaky first year as the full-time starter into a late-season springboard.

Way too early 2027 NFL mock draft 

1. Ohio State Jeremiah Smith – Miami Dolphins 

The Dolphins land the No. 1 pick, and Jeremiah Smith is the selection. At 6’3, 223 pounds, with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons already under his belt, the Ohio State WR is inevitable. If Miami is really building around Malik Willis after signing him this offseason, giving him a true No. 1 target here would make sense.

Smith’s been called “generational” since his high school days, and he’s living every moment up to it. He is not just a top prospect on his own. He also feels like the next name in Ohio State’s first-round assembly line after the Buckeyes just put four players there in 2026.

1. Texas Arch Manning – Cleveland Browns

After much draft speculation, Arch Manning finally makes the jump. The Browns become the landing spot for football’s most famous last name. His first full season as Texas’ starter wasn’t flawless. But that 4-1 finish makes a case for him with three wins over ranked teams. That late run matters more than the recruiting label because it gave this projection actual on-field momentum.

What helped him most was how he closed. Texas found traction late, and Manning’s finish gave evaluators something more useful than hype. It gave them proof that he steadied the offense when the season could have slipped.

1. Oregon Dante Moore – Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals go for QB because apparently, one room full of uncertainty isn’t enough. Dante Moore could’ve been QB2 in the 2026 class. Instead, he goes back to Oregon, bets on himself, and tries to chase a national title under Dan Lanning. That decision is either going to make him millions more or raise questions. But the traits are undeniable. If he gets better at decision-making, he’s absolutely in the QB1 conversation. 

1. Texas Colin Simmons – Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta picking Colin Simmons at No. 4 flexes Texas’ depth in the 2027 NFL draft. While everyone’s watching Arch Manning, he is out there stacking sacks with nearly double digits as a freshman and 12 more as a sophomore. The Falcons’ pass rush resurgence just took a hit with Raheem Morris gone, so he could be a necessity pick. 

1. Notre Dame Leonard Moore – New Orleans Saints

The Saints scooping up Leonard Moore might be the safest pick in the entire mock. He’s a big corner with clean instincts and a polished game that promises reliability. And in a class loaded with offensive headlines, he might become the first defender off the board. From there, the draft starts to lean into upside bets.

1. South Carolina Dylan Stewart – Tennessee Titans 

Tennessee grabs Dylan Stewart, a pass rusher whose impact doesn’t always show up in stats. But if you look at his tape, the way he bends and bursts shows he can develop into a true NFL star. If it clicks consistently, this former 5-star will be a problem for NFL opponents.

1. Oklahoma David Stone – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

David Stone goes to Tampa Bay, where he could become a tone-setter. He’s an interior disruptor with 34-inch arms and real explosion, the kind of DT who collapses pockets before QBs even hit their back foot.

1. Texas Tech Brendan Sorsby – Pittsburgh Steelers

This might raise eyebrows now, but give it a year, and Brendan Sorsby could turn heads. There’s a reason why the 6’3, 235-pounder was one of the most coveted transfers in the portal. There’s a national title goal, and if he executes it, his stock will climb fast.

1. Ohio State Julian Sayin – Minnesota Vikings 

The Buckeyes could relive the 2026 NFL draft success, where they put four players in the first round. Julian Sayin hasn’t even fully taken over yet, and he’s already in this conversation, and that tells you something about how he’s viewed in scouting circles.

1. Ohio State Austin Siereveld – New York Jets

Finally, the Jets close the top 10 with Austin Siereveld, reminding us that Ohio State’s dominance isn’t just in skill positions. The OL started 21 games, played multiple spots, bringing that rare blend of versatility and reliability that NFL teams crave.

The following rounds up the first round in the 2027 NFL Draft. 

1. Texas Cam Coleman – Washington Commanders
2. LSU Jordan Seaton – Minnesota Vikings
3. Alabama Zabien Brown – New York Giants 
4. Texas Trevor Goosby – New Orleans Saints
5. USC Jayden Maiava – Pittsburgh Steelers
6. Oregon A’Mauri Washington – Indianapolis Colts
7. Oregon Jamari Johnson – Cincinnati Bengals
8. Notre Dame Tae Johnson – Jacksonville Jaguars
9. Arkansas Quincy Rhodes Jr. – Chicago Bears
10. Texas Tech Mateen Igirogba – Denver Broncos
11. Arizona State Omarion Miller – Houston Texans
12. Ole Miss Kewan Lacy – Philadelphia Eagles
13. Clemson Sammy Brown – Detroit Lions
14. Oregon Bear Alexander – Los Angeles Chargers
15. Texas A&M Mario Craver – New England Patriots
16. Ohio State Kenyatta Jackson Jr. – San Francisco 49ers
17. Georgia Ellis Robinson – Dallas Cowboys
18. Michigan Blake Frazier – Kansas City Chiefs
19. Missouri Ahmad Hardy – Baltimore Ravens
20. Indiana Mario Landino – Seattle Seahawks
21. Georgia KJ Bolden – Buffalo Bills
22. Texas Ryan Wingo – Los Angeles Rams