USA Today 2027 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: 32 First Round Picks

With the 2026 NFL Draft officially in the books, NFL front offices are already shifting their scouting focus toward an electric 2027 class. Bleacher Report's Zach Bachar dropped a way-too-early 32-pick 2027 Mock Draft using the latest Super Bowl odds from FanDuel, and we audited the entire board. From Arch Manning leading the Arizona Cardinals at No. 1 overall and Dante Moore heading to the New York Jets at No. 2, to Julian Sayin and generational wideout Jeremiah Smith landing in the top four, we break down every single first-round fit. We analyze four first-round quarterbacks, elite SEC pass rushers, and shutdown cornerbacks projected to dominate the 2027 draft landscape. Check out our complete 32-team breakdown to see where the top college prospects land on the master ledger.

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SAN DIEGO &mdash; Javion Kinnard ran for 87 yards and two touchdowns, Lucky Sutton added 115 rushing yards and San Diego State held off Washington State 26-20 on Saturday night, moving the Aztecs within two wins of bowl eligibility.

San Diego State holds off Washington State 26-20 behind Kinnard&#39;s two touchdowns

LAS VEGAS&mdash;It was fitting that a Halloween night in Las Vegas would see the football equivalent of a slasher movie play out.

UNLV survives Halloween fright against Northern Illinois

LAS VEGAS -- The UNLV Rebels defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies, 31-24, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium and The Sporting Tribune&#39;s RJ Forbus and Paige Kuwata were there to capture the following TST Images.

TST Images: UNLV Rebels defeat the NIU Huskies, 31-24, at Allegiant Stadium

The Trojans earned their most significant win of the season, a rainy victory on Halloween night over the Buckeyes.

USC shocks No. 2 Ohio state to keep CFP hopes alive

LOS ANGELES -- The USC Trojans defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes, 30-18, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31st, 2026.

TST Images: USC defeats Ohio State, 30-18, in Los Angeles

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Back Oregon State over 32.5 points against Fresno State, then examine whether Jesse Legree&#039;s prolific season could affect Jeremiah Smith&#039;s Heisman bid.

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Back Iowa on the moneyline at home against Wisconsin in a defensive Big Ten clash projected to stay low scoring and finish around 17-14—every point matters.

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