2027 NFL Mock Draft: Browns Trade Up for Dante Moore as QBs Sweep Top Three

In a projected blockbuster trade, the Cleveland Browns move to No. 1 to select Oregon quarterback Dante Moore in the 2027 NFL mock draft.

In a projected blockbuster trade for the 2027 NFL mock draft, the Cleveland Browns acquire the No. 1 overall pick from the Miami Dolphins to select Oregon quarterback Dante Moore. Cleveland sends four assets to Miami in the deal: their 2027 first-round picks at No. 4 and No. 32, a 2027 fourth-round selection, and a 2028 second-round pick. Moore, an underclassman with a 6-foot-3 frame, joins a draft class where quarterbacks occupy the first three selections. The Arizona Cardinals follow at No. 2 by taking Texas quarterback Arch Manning, while the New York Jets use the No. 3 pick on Notre Dame passer CJ Carr.

Following the trade, the Miami Dolphins select Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith at No. 4. Smith, who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 225 pounds, is the top-ranked player on the board. The Las Vegas Raiders take the second receiver of the round at No. 5, drafting Texas pass-catcher Cam Coleman to pair with quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The defensive run begins at No. 6 with the Tennessee Titans selecting South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart, a 250-pound prospect who recorded 4.5 sacks last season.

Defensive Prospects and Secondary Depth

The Carolina Panthers address their secondary at No. 7 with Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore, who recorded five interceptions last season. At No. 8, the New Orleans Saints draft Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons, the SEC’s leading sacker from the previous year with 12. The New York Giants fill the void left by Dexter Lawrence II by selecting Ole Miss defensive tackle Will Echoles at No. 9. Echoles, who recently turned 20, stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 315 pounds.

Washington selects Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker at No. 10 after he averaged 19.9 yards per reception during a national title run. The Atlanta Falcons follow at No. 11 with 6-foot-7, 325-pound Texas offensive tackle Trevor Goosby. The New York Jets return to the clock at No. 12 via a trade with Indianapolis to draft Georgia cornerback Ellis Robinson IV, who had four interceptions in 2025. This pick addresses a unit that allowed 36 touchdown passes and zero interceptions last season.

Mid-Round Playmakers and Line Reinforcements

At No. 13, the Minnesota Vikings select LSU tight end Trey’Dez Green, a 6-foot-7 athlete compared to an NBA small forward. The Pittsburgh Steelers take safety Brauntae Johnson from Notre Dame at No. 14, followed by the Jets’ third selection of the round at No. 15, Oklahoma defensive tackle David Stone. Stone recorded 1.5 sacks last season and is noted for his run-defending strength. LSU offensive tackle Jordan Seaton goes to the Chicago Bears at No. 16, while the Jacksonville Jaguars select 330-pound Oregon defensive tackle A’Mauri Washington at No. 17.

Denver selects Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson at No. 18 to fill the "Joker" role for Sean Payton. Clemson cornerback Ashton Hampton goes to Tampa Bay at No. 19, followed by Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy to the Houston Texans at No. 20. Lacy scored 24 touchdowns last season, the third-highest total in SEC history. Alabama edge rusher Yhonzae Pierre, who had eight sacks last year, is drafted by the New England Patriots at No. 21.

Closing Out the First Round

The Philadelphia Eagles select Mississippi State cornerback Kelley Jones at No. 22, a 6-foot-4 defender who allowed only seven receptions last season. Georgia safety KJ Bolden goes to the Cincinnati Bengals at No. 23. The Dallas Cowboys use the No. 24 pick, acquired from Green Bay, on Georgia linebacker Chris Cole. Cole stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 235 pounds.

Iowa interior linemen close out the projected selections, starting with center Kade Pieper to the Los Angeles Chargers at No. 25. His college teammate, offensive tackle Trevor Lauck, goes to the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 26. The Detroit Lions conclude the available data by selecting Minnesota guard Greg Johnson at No. 27. The draft order for these 32 picks was determined using ESPN’s Football Power Index projections ahead of the 2026 college football season.