2027 NFL Mock Draft: Seahawks make a bold QB gamble as Cowboys surprise
No. 17 Seattle Seahawks: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
Let's get a bit controversial here. Dante Moore going in the first round is bold enough, but the Seattle Seahawks selecting a quarterback at No. 17? If Sam Darnold continues to look like the Sam Darnold of old, the Seahawks must consider bringing in another talented QB. Why not take a high-reward risk with Moore, who will have an entire offseason to prove his talent is too good to pass up?
No. 18 Cleveland Browns: Yhonzae Pierre, EDGE, Alabama
The Browns use their second first-round pick on defense with the selection of Alabama's Yhonzae Pierre. Following a breakout season in 2025, Pierre continues to emerge as an impact defender for the Crimson Tide. Expect him to bring that impact to a young Browns defensive unit hungry for another edge rusher.
No. 19 Carolina Panthers: Zereoue Williams, OT, Utah
The Panthers selecting a tight end here is intriguing, but amid a three-game losing streak, the offensive line has been a key issue, particularly at left tackle, where Rasheed Walker has allowed 45 QB pressures and five sacks. Utah's Zereoue Williams is an upgrade there. The 6-foot-8, 305-pound tackle will be the latest first-round offensive lineman selected out of Utah behind Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu, who have each showcased their talent at the NFL level.
No. 20 New England Patriots: Chris Cole, LB, Georgia
The Patriots' defense was exposed by the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. In the secondary, Christian Gonzalez won't continue to have bad performances, but the team needs a high-impact safety. They also need a big-time linebacker who can impact the game in many ways. They will have their pick between two Georgia defenders in safety KJ Bolden and linebacker Chris Cole at No. 20. The pick here is Cole, who has top-10 talent and has emerged as the top linebacker in this draft.
No. 21 New York Giants: David Stone, DL, Oklahoma
The New York Giants get younger at defensive tackle with the selection of David Stone with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. The Oklahoma star gives the Giants a talented player capable of filling the void left by Dexter Lawrence. Although those are big shoes to fill, Stone brings multi-gap versatility to the Giants' interior defensive line along with a strong run-stopping presence.
No. 22 Dallas Cowboys: KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers
A team in need of defensive reinforcements, the Dallas Cowboys go wide receiver with the No. 22 overall pick. The thinking here is George Pickens won't be a long-term option, so with a talent like KJ Duff available, the Cowboys go for it. Despite Duff missing the rest of the 2026 season, he is a true boundary X receiver who is relentless in the red zone. The Cowboys are a team that can build their defense through other resources, including the rest of the draft.
No. 23 Cincinnati Bengals: KJ Bolden, S, Georgia
KJ Bolden becomes the third Georgia defender to go in the first round as he is selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 23 overall pick. With a need at safety, Bolden is a versatile playmaker with the size, speed and talent to fill that role long-term for the Bengals.
No. 24 Kansas City Chiefs: Trey'Dez Green, TE, LSU
The Kansas City Chiefs will enter the 2027 NFL Draft searching for offensive line help. But with Trey'Dez Green still on the board, the Chiefs jump at the opportunity to add a pass-catching tight end to the mix as Travis Kelce's successor. Younger, faster and with a big-time catch radius, Green would give Patrick Mahomes an athletic target who creates mismatches all over the field.
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