2027 NFL Mock Draft: Contenders score value with the final picks
No. 27 Kansas City Chiefs: Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon
The Chiefs use their first-round pick to address a future that is getting closer by finding their Travis Kelce successor in Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson.
A bit overshadowed by Kenyon Sadiq in 2025, Johnson will have an opportunity to shine in the spotlight as the TE1 at Oregon. If he takes advantage, his tremendous talent could lead to him serving as a primary option for Patrick Mahomes in 2027.
No. 28 Seattle Seahawks: Matayo Uiagalelei, ED, Oregon
Matayo Uiagalelei keeps his talents in the Great Northwest, going from Oregon to the Seattle Seahawks. More importantly, his versatility makes him an ideal fit for Mike Macdonald’s defense.
As a pass rusher who can line up either as an outside linebacker or defensive end, Uiagalelei gives Macdonald the perfect player to move around in his defensive scheme. This selection will make Uiagalelei glad he decided to stay in school another year, as his fit with the Seahawks looks like the perfect match.
No. 29 Philadelphia Eagles: Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss
With Saquon Barkley signed through 2028, running back may not look like an immediate need for Philadelphia. But the Eagles have never been afraid to think ahead, and Kewan Lacy becomes the second running back off the board.
As a workhorse back, Lacy is a high-volume option who produces as a downhill runner and punishes defenders. Pair him up with Barkley for a season or two in the Eagles’ backfield...watch out, NFC East.
No. 30 Baltimore Ravens: Kade Pieper, IOL, Iowa
The Ravens land the top interior offensive lineman in the draft by taking Iowa’s Kade Pieper with the No. 30 overall pick. As seems to always be the case with Baltimore late in the first round, they get a value pick.
Pieper could be the long-term answer to their need at either guard or center. What makes him especially intriguing is his ability to play both positions at a high level.
No. 31 Buffalo Bills: Brauntae Johnson, S, Notre Dame
Josh Allen and company could still be in need of a wide receiver depending on Keon Coleman’s make-or-break third season in the NFL, but getting stronger on defense may be a more pressing need. The Bills address that side of the ball by selecting Notre Dame safety Brauntae Johnson at No. 31.
With his size, range, sure tackling and speed, Johnson locks down the Bills’ long-term need at the position and adds another playmaker to the back end of the defense.
No. 32 Cleveland Browns: Julian Scott, DL, Miami
The Browns use the first-round pick they got in the Myles Garrett trade to select defensive lineman Julian Scott and pair him with Mason Graham in the middle of the line.
While there is no replacing Garrett, the Hurricanes defender is a powerful anchor in the middle who locks down the run and can get after the quarterback as well. With Jared Verse coming off the edge and the duo of Graham and Scott in the middle, the Browns’ defense could be better as a unit as a result of their decision to trade Garrett.
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