With the NFL regular season entering its ninth week, the division between playoff contenders and those focused on the future has become distinct. Only one game remains on the Monday night schedule, pitting the Buffalo Bills against the Minnesota Vikings. As teams prepare for the upcoming offseason, the 2027 draft order has taken shape based on current standings and previous trade agreements.
The Los Angeles Chargers hold the first overall selection in the 2027 draft following an 0-8 start to the season. The team is looking to address needs at wide receiver, edge rusher, defensive line, cornerback, and interior offensive line. Potential free agents who could fill these roles include linebacker Daiyan Henley, edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu, and cornerback Donte Jackson.
The Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins, both with records of 1-7, hold the second and third picks respectively. Tennessee aims to bolster its edge rusher and cornerback positions, while Miami is seeking a quarterback and additional depth on the offensive line. The New York Jets hold the fourth and sixth selections, having acquired the fourth pick via the Indianapolis Colts.
The Philadelphia Eagles, at 2-7, hold the fifth pick. They are prioritizing interior offensive line and tight end positions. The Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with records of 2-5-1 and 3-6 respectively, hold the seventh and eighth selections. Both teams are looking to strengthen their defensive lines and secondary.
A notable feature of this draft class is that four teams do not possess a first-round pick. The Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams are missing from the main list due to trades involving star players such as Micah Parsons, Sauce Gardner, Jeffery Simmons, and Myles Garrett. These teams will rely on later rounds or the free agent market to address their roster gaps.
The middle of the first round includes selections for the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, and New Orleans Saints. Teams in this range, holding picks 9 through 12, are looking to address various positional needs including quarterback, offensive line, and defensive backfield. The Carolina Panthers hold the 13th selection and are focused on interior offensive line and tight end.
The New York Jets also hold the 14th pick via the Dallas Cowboys, giving them three first-round selections. The Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, and Cleveland Browns hold picks 15 through 17. The Browns have a significant need at quarterback and defensive back, with potential free agent targets including Deshaun Watson and S Ronnie Hickman.
The second half of the first round begins with the Seattle Seahawks at 18. They are looking to improve their edge rusher and cornerback positions. The Cleveland Browns also hold the 19th pick via the Los Angeles Rams, giving them two first-round selections. The New England Patriots hold the 20th pick, with needs at safety and interior offensive line.
The Dallas Cowboys hold the 21st selection via the Green Bay Packers. They are targeting wide receiver and defensive line players. The New York Giants, with a 5-2-1 record, hold the 22nd pick and are looking to strengthen their defensive line and offensive line. The Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs hold the 23rd and 24th picks respectively, with the Chiefs seeking to address wide receiver and offensive tackle.
The final selections in the first round belong to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers. The Vikings and Bills, who played each other in Week 9, hold the 30th and 31st picks. The 49ers, with a 7-1 record, hold the 32nd and final selection, looking to add depth at edge rusher and offensive line.
