Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Dante Moore or Arch Manning At 1.01?

Fresh off the conclusion of last weekend's draft, it’s time to turn our sights towards the next wave of rookies with a way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft. The draft order is determined by using the reverse Super Bowl 61 odds, provided by FanDuel.

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Round 1 Pick-By-Pick 2027 NFL Mock Draft

1.01 Cardinals - Dante Moore (QB, Oregon)

Even if the Arizona Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett are able to come to an agreement on an extension, they will use their first-round pick on Dante Moore to either compete with or replace their current QB.

1.02 Jets - Arch Manning (QB, Texas)

With Geno Smith on a one-year deal, the Jets will look to instantly replace him with a potential cornerstone talent, drafting Arch Manning, who will rival Moore for the No. 1 overall pick.

1.03 Dolphins - Jeremiah Smith (WR, Ohio State)

The sample size may be small, but it’s hard to ignore how efficient Malik Willis has been. Expect the Miami Dolphins to lean on his arm, using their pick to draft Jeremiah Smith, the clear-cut WR1 in this year’s class.

1.04 Browns - Colin Simmons (EDGE, Texas)

With QB suffering a drop off in production after Moore and Manning, the Cleveland Browns are in a tough spot. It wouldn’t surprise me if they shop this pick, or draft Colin Simmons if they decide to blow up their roster and move on from Myles Garrett.

1.05 Titans - Dylan Stewart (EDGE, South Carolina)

Even after drafting Keldric Faulk, the Tennessee Titans still need to address their pass rush, using their pick on Dylan Stewart to help bolster their defensive line.

1.06 Raiders - Ryan Williams (WR, Alabama)

To help Fernando Mendoza with his development, the Las Vegas Raiders will target their WR room, selecting Ryan Williams at 1.06 to give their offense more versatility.

1.07 Saints - Leonard Moore (CB, Notre Dame)

Arguably the most talented player in this year’s class, Leonard Moore is capable of locking down one side of the field, giving the New Orleans Saints defense a player they can build around.

1.08 Steelers - Julian Sayin (QB, Ohio State)

Assuming Aaron Rodgers retires, the Pittsburgh Steelers will draft a quarterback to compete with Will Howard and Drew Allar, leading to Julian Sayin, who continues to climb up Big Boards.

1.09 Panthers - CJ Carr (QB, Notre Dame)

With Bryce Young continuing to underwhelm, the Carolina Panthers finally rip the band-aid off and draft CJ Carr to instantly compete with him for starting reps.

1.10 Falcons - Cam Coleman (WR, Texas)

A wildcard with Tua Tagovailoa under center, if the former Dolphins QB can round back into form, then expect the Atlanta Falcons to surround him with more talent by drafting Cam Coleman.

1.11 Giants - KJ Bolden (S, Georgia)

After widely assuming the New York Giants would draft Caleb Downs in last year’s draft, they target S this time around, drafting KJ Bolden, who would be used as a chess piece on the back end.

1.12 Vikings - Brendan Sorsby (QB, Texas Tech)

With the jury out on J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, the Minnesota Vikings will bring in Brendan Sorsby to compete against them.

1.13 Buccaneers - Ellis Robinson IV (CB, Georgia)

A polished CB with room to grow, Ellis Robinson IV would give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers an athletic ball hawk to help patch their secondary.

1.14 Commanders - Jordan Seaton (OT, LSU)

With their OT’s ranking below league average in True Pass Block Set Grade, they address their offensive line by drafting Jordan Seaton, who is regarded as the best talent at his position.

1.15 Jets - David Stone (DT, Oklahoma)

To complement David Bailey and Will McDonald on the outside, the Jets draft David Stone to give them more violence in the interior of their defensive line.

1.16 Jaguars - Trevor Goosby (OT, Texas)

Rivaling Seaton at OT is Trevor Goosby, a mammoth-sized man who will be able to hold his ground in the trenches to help protect Trevor Lawrence.

1.17 Bengals - Jamari Johnson (TE, Oregon)

A gigantic TE, Jamari Johnson would thrive in single coverage while Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins pull defensive attention away from him.

1.18 Bears - Ahmad Morten (DT, Miami)

To help patch the Chicago Bears glaring need on the defensive line, they select Ahmad Morten to give them a boost in production to their pass rush.

1.19 Jets - Tae Johnson (S, Notre Dame)

Keeping their attention on their defense, the Jets will look to bolster their secondary by selecting Tae Johnson to pair with Minkah Fitzpatrick, who is starting to exit his prime.

1.20 Texans - Austin Siereveld (OG, Ohio State)

With the Houston Texans' offensive line still underwhelming, they are in desperate need of fixing it, drafting Austin Siereveld to add more depth to their iOL.

1.21 Cowboys - Zabien Brown (CB, Alabama)

After neglecting CB in last year’s draft, the Dallas Cowboys finally address the position by drafting Zabien Brown to revive their defense from the bottom of the board in DVOA.

1.22 Broncos - Trey’Dez Green (EDGE, Oklahoma)

A multi-tool TE, Trey’Dez Green would allow the Denver Broncos to get more creative with their offense, helping create wider passing lanes for Bo Nix to exploit.

1.23 Eagles - A’Mauri Washington (DT, Washington)

With the Philadelphia Eagles lacking depth at DT, they select A’Mauri Washington, who would take advantage of any single block assignments he receives in the middle of a dominant DL.

1.24 Lions - Ashton Hampton (CB, Clemson)

With the Detroit Lions' secondary constantly ravaged by injuries, they add much-needed depth to their back end by drafting Ashton Hampton to avoid regression once wear and tear rears its ugly head.

1.25 49ers - Quincy Rhodes Jr. (EDGE, Arkansas)

The San Francisco 49ers finally address their struggles on the defensive line, targeting Quincy Rhodes Jr. to help their front seven generate pressure at a higher rate.

1.26 Chiefs - Blake Frazier (OT, Michigan)

To help their offense round back into dominant form, the Kansas City Chiefs select Blake Frazier to give Patrick Mahomes the protection he needs to avoid havoc.

1.27 Patriots - Nick Marsh (WR, Indiana)

A riser up the draft board, Nick Marsh gives Drake Maye another weapon at his disposal to help make another run at the Super Bowl.

1.28 Chargers - Omarion Miller (WR, Arizona State)

In search of a WR3, the Los Angeles Chargers target the position by drafting Omarion Miller, giving them a viable pass catcher to help stretch the field.

1.29 Ravens - Anthony Smith (DL, Minnesota)

A versatile DL who can also slot in at EDGE, Jesse Minter can utilize Anthony Smith to plug in any gaps in the trenches.

1.30 Seahawks - Matayo Uiagalelei (EDGE, Oregon)

Thin at the position, the Seattle Seahawks retool their defensive line to give them the depth they need to generate pressure in the backfield for the full duration of their contests.

1.31 Bills - Mario Craver (WR, Texas A&M)

After failing to give Josh Allen a viable WR3, the Buffalo Bills use their first-round pick on Mario Craver, who will help pull defensive attention away from the box.

1.32 Rams - Rasheem Biles (LB, Texas)

Assuming a majority of their offense makes their return, the Los Angeles Rams turn their attention towards the other side of the ball, selecting Rasheem Biles to patrol the middle of their defense.