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ESPN’s 2027 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Mel Kiper & Yates Picks 1-10

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You Tell Us! Who Cracks Your 2027 NFL Mock Draft Top 10?
Mock Draft Mouth Off: Debate Who Won the Top 10?

Kiper and Yates laid out their top ten projections, but now it's your turn to debate the board!
- THE QB GAUNTLET: Did Kiper or Yates make the better quarterback call between Dante Moore at No. 1 and Arch Manning at No. 2?
- STEAL OF THE TOP 10: Was Jeremiah Smith falling to Arizona at No. 4 the biggest robbery on the board?
- ATLANTA'S BIG MOVE: Is Darian Mensah the missing piece to unlock Atlanta's explosive offense?
Drop your hot takes, top 10, and draft reactions in the comments!
Mel Kiper and Field Yates Mock Draft the 2027 Top 10 NFL Picks
Draft Duel: Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates Project the Top 10 Picks in 2027 Mock Draft

On their latest episode of First Draft, ESPN’s premier draft duo Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates went head-to-head in a blockbuster top-10 mock draft, alternating picks to shape the opening round of the 2027 NFL Draft. With Kiper running the odd-numbered selections and Yates taking the evens, four elite quarterbacks crashed the top ten while generational wideouts and game-wrecking edge rushers filled out a star-studded top tier.
1. Miami Dolphins (Selected by Mel Kiper Jr.)
Dante Moore NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 206 lbs
- Position: Quarterback
- School: Oregon
- Class: Junior
- Age (on CFB Week 1): 21
Mel Kiper's top pick off the board came in handing South Beach its brand-new franchise quarterback. Dante Moore brings effortless mechanics, high-level accuracy, and big-game composure to the Miami Dolphins, giving the organization a young, elite field general to build their entire offense around for the next decade.

Dante Moore Mock Drafts
- Todd McShay (Ringer): No. 2 to Cleveland Browns
- Sports Illustrated 9.0 (9.23.26): No. 3 to Atlanta Falcons
- Tankathon (10.4.26): No. 8 to Arizona Cardinals
- The Athletic (10.7.26): No. 6 to Arizona Cardinals
- The Sporting News (10.14.26): No. 3 to Miami Dolphins
- USA TODAY Sports (10.14.26): No. 3 to Arizona Cardinals
- Athlon Sports (10.23.26): No. 7 to Philadelphia Eagles
- Cleveland.com (10.29.26): No. 24 to Pittsburgh Steelers
2. New York Jets (Selected by Field Yates)
Arch Manning NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 219 lbs
- Position: Quarterback
- School: Texas
- Class: Junior
- Age (on CFB Week 1): 22
Field Yates counters immediately by sending the draft's most famous last name to Gang Green. Arch Manning possesses the elite arm strength, pocket mobility, and decision-making upside that New York Jets fans have been begging for, stepping into an offense already loaded with blue-chip perimeter weapons.

Arch Manning Mock Drafts
- Todd McShay (Ringer): No. 1 to Miami Dolphins
- Sports Illustrated 9.0 (9.23.26): No. 2 to New York Jets
- Tankathon (10.4.26): No. 2 to Tennessee Titans
- The Athletic (10.7.26): No. 12 to Cleveland Browns
- The Sporting News (10.14.26): No. 1 to Tennessee Titans
- USA TODAY Sports (10.14.26): No. 5 to New York Jets
- Athlon Sports (10.23.26): No. 11 to Cleveland Browns
- Cleveland.com (10.29.26): No. 8 to Arizona Cardinals
3. Cleveland Browns (Selected by Mel Kiper Jr.)
CJ Carr NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Position: Quarterback
- School: Notre Dame
- Class: Sophomore
- Age (on CFB Week 1): 21
Kiper keeps the early quarterback frenzy rolling by giving the Cleveland Browns a polished signal-caller to reset their offense. CJ Carr conducts the field with incredible maturity, combining quick pre-snap processing with pristine footwork to give Cleveland the long-term answer under center.

CJ Carr Mock Drafts
- Todd McShay (Ringer): No. 7 to Carolina Panthers
- Sports Illustrated 9.0 (9.23.26): No. 10 to Cleveland Browns
- Tankathon (10.4.26): No. 6 to New York Jets
- The Athletic (10.7.26): No. 5 to New York Jets
- The Sporting News (10.14.26): No. 9 to New York Jets
- USA TODAY Sports (10.14.26): No. 23 to Minnesota Vikings
- Athlon Sports (10.23.26): No. 10 to Arizona Cardinals
- Cleveland.com (10.29.26): No. 14 to Cleveland Browns
4. Arizona Cardinals (Selected by Field Yates)
Jeremiah Smith NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 223 lbs
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Ohio State
- Class: Junior
- Age (on CFB Week 1): 20
Yates snags the single best overall player on the entire draft board at No. 4. Jeremiah Smith gives the Arizona Cardinals an unstoppable alpha wide receiver with an absurd catch radius and game-breaking speed, giving their passing game an instant top-five target in the league.

Jeremiah Smith Mock Drafts
- Todd McShay (Ringer): No. 4 to Tennessee Titans
- Sports Illustrated 9.0 (9.23.26): No. 1 to Houston Texans
- Tankathon (10.4.26): No. 1 to Houston Texans
- The Athletic (10.7.26): No. 1 to Miami Dolphins
- The Sporting News (10.14.26): No. 2 to Los Angeles Chargers
- USA TODAY Sports (10.14.26): No. 1 to Miami Dolphins
- Athlon Sports (10.23.26): No. 1 to Los Angeles Chargers
- Cleveland.com (10.29.26): No. 1 to Los Angeles Chargers
5. Las Vegas Raiders (Selected by Mel Kiper Jr.)
Colin Simmons NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 240 lbs
- Position: EDGE
- School: Texas
- Class: Junior
- Age (on CFB Week 1): 20
With quarterbacks dominating three of the top four picks, Kiper snags the draft's premier pass rusher for the Silver & Black. Colin Simmons brings lightning-quick first-step explosion and relentless speed-to-power conversion to the Las Vegas Raiders, giving them a terrifying defensive end to wreck enemy backfields.

Colin Simmons Mock Drafts
- Todd McShay (Ringer): No. 15 to Minnesota Vikings
- Sports Illustrated 9.0 (9.23.26): No. 6 to Washington Commanders
- Tankathon (10.4.26): No. 3 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- The Athletic (10.7.26): No. 3 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- The Sporting News (10.14.26): No. 5 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- USA TODAY Sports (10.14.26): No. 4 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Athlon Sports (10.23.26): No. 4 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Cleveland.com (10.29.26): No. 3 to Miami Dolphins
6. Tennessee Titans (Selected by Field Yates)
Leonard Moore NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6’2”
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Position: Cornerback
- School: Notre Dame
- Class: Junior
- Age (on CFB Week 1): 20
Yates addresses the secondary in Music City by drafting a long, fluid lockdown boundary defender. Leonard Moore boasts elite ball skills and smooth hips for the Tennessee Titans, providing the size and coverage instincts needed to erase top receivers on the outside.

Leonard Moore Mock Drafts
- Todd McShay (Ringer): No. 8 to New Orleans Saints
- Sports Illustrated 9.0 (9.23.26): No. 9 to Baltimore Ravens
- Tankathon (10.4.26): No. 4 to Los Angeles Chargers
- The Athletic (10.7.26): No. 2 to Tennessee Titans
- The Sporting News (10.14.26): No. 6 to Arizona Cardinals
- USA TODAY Sports (10.14.26): No. 8 to Washington Commanders
- Athlon Sports (10.23.26): No. 3 to Tennessee Titans
- Cleveland.com (10.29.26): No. 4 to Washington Commanders
7. Carolina Panthers (Selected by Mel Kiper Jr.)
Dylan Stewart NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6’5”
- Weight: 245 lbs
- Position: EDGE
- School: South Carolina
- Class: Junior
- Age (on CFB Week 1): 20
Kiper stays on the pass-rusher train by giving Carolina a physical freak off the line of scrimmage. Dylan Stewart brings rare upfield acceleration, bend, and raw power to the Carolina Panthers, giving their front seven a high-ceiling pass-rushing monster.

Dylan Stewart Mock Drafts
- Todd McShay (Ringer): No. 10 to Washington Commanders
- Sports Illustrated 9.0 (9.23.26): No. 5 to Tennessee Titans
- Tankathon (10.4.26): No. 17 to Philadelphia Eagles
- The Athletic (10.7.26): No. 15 to Philadelphia Eagles
- The Sporting News (10.14.26): No. 7 to New Orleans Saints
- USA TODAY Sports (10.14.26): No. 14 to Philadelphia Eagles
- Athlon Sports (10.23.26): No. 5 to Washington Commanders
- Cleveland.com (10.29.26): No. 9 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. New Orleans Saints (Selected by Field Yates)
Ellis Robinson IV NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Position: Cornerback
- School: Georgia
- Class: Sophomore
- Age (on CFB Week 1): 20
Yates reinforces the Big Easy secondary with a pure ball-hawking cornerback. Ellis Robinson IV brings explosive closing speed and instinctual coverage traits to the New Orleans Saints, giving their defense a true shutdown corner on the outside.

Ellis Robinson IV Mock Drafts
- Todd McShay (Ringer): No. 20 to Los Angeles Chargers
- Sports Illustrated 9.0 (9.23.26): No. 20 to Detroit Lions
- Tankathon (10.4.26): No. 9 to New Orleans Saints
- The Athletic (10.7.26): No. 19 to Detroit Lions
- The Sporting News (10.14.26): No. 23 to Chicago Bears
- USA TODAY Sports (10.14.26): No. 19 to Detroit Lions
- Athlon Sports (10.23.26): No. 13 to New York Jets
- Cleveland.com (10.29.26): No. 12 to New York Jets
Note: Chicago traded a 2027 first-, fourth-, and a 2028 first-round selection to Tennessee in exchange for a 2028 fifth-round selection and DT Jeffery Simmons.
9. Atlanta Falcons (Selected by Mel Kiper Jr.)
Darian Mensah NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Position: Quarterback
- School: Miami
- Class: Junior
- Age (on CFB Week 1): 21
Kiper pulls the trigger on the fourth quarterback of the top ten, sending the Hurricanes' dynamic passer to Dirty Birds territory. Darian Mensah brings a quick release, cold-blooded accuracy, and high-level decision-making to the Atlanta Falcons, giving them a long-term field general to distribute to their skill weapons.

Darian Mensah Mock Drafts
- Todd McShay (Ringer): No. 5 to New York Jets
- Sports Illustrated 9.0 (9.23.26): No. 4 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tankathon (10.4.26): No. 5 to Miami Dolphins
- The Athletic (10.7.26): NR
- The Sporting News (10.14.26): NR
- USA TODAY Sports (10.14.26): NR
- Athlon Sports (10.23.26): No. 6 to New York Jets
- Cleveland.com (10.29.26): No. 7 to New York Jets
10. New York Giants (Selected by Field Yates)
Cam Coleman NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 201 lbs
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Texas
- Class: Junior
- Age (on CFB Week 1): 20
Yates closes out the top ten by giving Big Blue a big-bodied perimeter playmaker. Cam Coleman brings acrobatic catch capability and open-field speed to the New York Giants, providing their offense with an explosive WR1 target down the sideline.

Cam Coleman Mock Drafts
- Todd McShay (Ringer): No. 6 to Las Vegas Raiders
- Sports Illustrated 9.0 (9.23.26): No. 11 to Pittsburgh Steelers
- Tankathon (10.4.26): No. 7 to Washington Commanders
- The Athletic (10.7.26): No. 8 to Washington Commanders
- The Sporting News (10.14.26): No. 14 to Atlanta Falcons
- USA TODAY Sports (10.14.26): No. 7 to New York Giants
- Athlon Sports (10.23.26): No. 9 to New York Jets
- Cleveland.com (10.29.26): No. 13 to Las Vegas Raiders
You Tell Us! Who Cracks Your 2027 NFL Mock Draft Top 10?
Mock Draft Mouth Off: Debate Who Won the Top 10?

Kiper and Yates laid out their top ten projections, but now it's your turn to debate the board!
- THE QB GAUNTLET: Did Kiper or Yates make the better quarterback call between Dante Moore at No. 1 and Arch Manning at No. 2?
- STEAL OF THE TOP 10: Was Jeremiah Smith falling to Arizona at No. 4 the biggest robbery on the board?
- ATLANTA'S BIG MOVE: Is Darian Mensah the missing piece to unlock Atlanta's explosive offense?
Drop your hot takes, top 10, and draft reactions in the comments!
Mel Kiper and Field Yates Mock Draft the 2027 Top 10 NFL Picks
Draft Duel: Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates Project the Top 10 Picks in 2027 Mock Draft

On their latest episode of First Draft, ESPN’s premier draft duo Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates went head-to-head in a blockbuster top-10 mock draft, alternating picks to shape the opening round of the 2027 NFL Draft. With Kiper running the odd-numbered selections and Yates taking the evens, four elite quarterbacks crashed the top ten while generational wideouts and game-wrecking edge rushers filled out a star-studded top tier.