2027 NFL Mock Drafts

Fernando Mendoza leads a 2026 NFL Draft class starting to take shape, but movement behind him — from Caleb Downs to a trade-up for Jeremiyah Love — defines this first-round projection. This mock highlights how team needs and positional value reshape the board. Use PFF’s Mock Draft Simulator, customizable Big Board and Scouting Assistant to build your own version of Round 1.

The Cowboys throw caution to the wind, giving up significant draft capital to acquire Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in this 2026 NFL mock draft.

The Titans ensure they can land Jeremiyah Love, while the Cardinals, Jets, Giants and Chiefs snap up potential defensive stars.

The Maxx Crosby trade shakes things up in Round 1 of this three-round mock draft before the legal tampering period and NFL free agency get underway.

Senior Bowl scouting provided plenty of 2026 NFL Draft insight. Here's Trevor Sikkema's latest swing at a mock draft.

An early look at Round 1, led by Fernando Mendoza, Rueben Bain Jr. and Jordyn Tyson, built on team needs and PFF performance.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is returning to school, forcing the Jets to change directions at the top of this 2026 NFL mock draft.

The Las Vegas Raiders invest in Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick while the Kansas City Chiefs grab their bell-cow running back at No. 9 overall.

With the regular season in the books, draft season can officially begin. Using the finalized draft order, here’s an updated first-round 2026 NFL mock that focuses on team needs, scheme fits and where the top prospects could realistically land.

Las Vegas resets at quarterback by landing Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, a poised and efficient passer whose ball security stands in sharp contrast to the Raiders’ recent struggles at the position. New York follows by adding Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, giving Jaxson Dart a much-needed running mate alongside Malik Nabers as the Giants look to climb out of the league’s bottom tier in receiving production.

After Tua Tagovailoa's benching, the Dolphins get aggressive to secure their next starting quarterback: Indiana's Heisman-winning Fernando Mendoza.

The Jets trade up for quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who ranks fifth among FBS quarterbacks in PFF passing grade (90.5) and leads the nation with 33 passing touchdowns. The Vikings, meanwhile, land running back Jeremiyah Love, whose 95.2 PFF overall grade since 2024 is the highest among all running backs in college football.

The Rams trade up to secure QB Fernando Mendoza as their franchise cornerstone. Meanwhile, the Cowboys add a major offensive weapon by selecting Jeremiyah Love, a dynamic three-down back built to transform their run game.

The New York Jets, in particular, shook up the NFL trade deadline by shipping off star players, and now they have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.