NFL Draft order: How Jeffery Simmons trade changes first round
The 2026 NFL season has yet to hit the midway point. But some teams — and their fans — are already thinking about the 2027 NFL Draft. There is a long way to go until the league descends upon the nation’s capital for the annual player entry draft, and many — many — mock drafts […]
As the 2026 NFL season progresses, some teams are already contemplating the upcoming 2027 NFL Draft. Currently, three teams— the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, and Tennessee Titans— possess multiple first-round picks in the draft order. This article details how these teams obtained their extra selections.
The Cleveland Browns currently hold one first-round pick, which is theirs, at No. 26. This pick is based on the team's 5-2 record as of Week 7. However, they also secured a second first-round selection from the Los Angeles Rams through the Myles Garrett trade. In this deal, the Browns traded the defensive end Myles Garrett to the Rams for Jared Verse, along with a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 conditional round pick. As of Week 7, the Rams are sitting at a 3-4 record, placing their first-round pick at No. 14.
The Tennessee Titans share a similar situation, with one first-round pick of their own, which places them at No. 2 given their 1-6 record as of Week 7. Additionally, they obtained their second first-round pick from the Chicago Bears in a trade involving defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons. The Bears acquired Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick in exchange for the Titans' 2027 first-round pick, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 first-round pick. Currently, the Bears have a 5-2 record, which positions their first-round pick at No. 28.
The New York Jets have the most first-round picks among the three teams, holding three for the moment. One of these picks is theirs, at No. 11, based on their 2-5 record. Their second pick is specifically at No. 7, thanks to the trade with the Indianapolis Colts. In this deal, the Jets exchanged cornerback Sauce Gardner for wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, a 2026 first-round draft pick, and a 2027 first-round selection.
Lastly, the Jets' third first-round pick is contingent on the Dallas Cowboys. This trade occurred in November, following the Jets' acquisition of wide receiver Micah Parsons from the Cowboys. In that arrangement, the Jets received defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle Mazi Smith, and a 2027 first-round pick from Dallas.
The Cowboys eventually traded Parsons to the Packers in exchange for defensive end Kenny Clark, a 2026 first-round draft pick, and a 2027 first-round pick. Considering the current standings, if the 2027 NFL Draft were to take place now, the Jets would land Dallas' original first-round selection at No. 12, while the Packers would be considering the Cowboys' own pick at No. 20.
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