2027 NFL mock draft: Early first-round predictions for college football's top stars -- with a twist
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- Arch Manning is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick, a quarterback from Texas, selected by the New York Jets.
- Colin Simmons is projected to be the No. 2 overall pick, an edge rusher from Texas, selected by the Miami Dolphins.
- Kewan Lacy is projected to be the No. 3 overall pick, a running back from Ole Miss, selected by the Tennessee Titans.
- Jeremiah Smith is rated the top player in the class but is projected to be the No. 4 overall pick, selected by the Cleveland Browns.
- Dylan Stewart is projected to be the No. 5 overall pick, an edge rusher from South Carolina, selected by the Arizona Cardinals.
Why it matters: The Jets secure a potential franchise quarterback in Arch Manning, while the Browns lock up a generational receiver in Jeremiah Smith, boosting those franchises' future offensive firepower and shaping rookie contract negotiations across the league.
