{
  "id": 12200426,
  "title": "2027 NFL mock draft update: Early October edition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/2027-nfl-mock-draft-update-early-october-edition",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T17:36:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2027-nfl-mock-draft-early-173634217.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Believe it or not, the NFL season is already about one quarter over, and we have published our latest 2027 NFL mock draft. The current order is listed on Tankathon, and we have covered the entire first round.\n\nThe top pick is believed to be Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State, a wide receiver who is considered the best overall prospect in this class. Tennessee's Colin Simmons is the best defensive player available, and will greatly benefit the Texas Titans. Leonard Moore from Notre Dame is projected to be the #1 overall pick by Michigan State Coach Pat Fitzgerland.\n\nJordan Seaton from LSU is a tackle for the L.A. Chargers, who have seen a lot of injuries on their offensive line. Miami's Arch Manning, a quarterback from Texas, is starting to live up to the hype. The N.Y. Jets have Dante Moore, a quarterback from Oregon who has benefited greatly from the NIL era. Charlie Becker from Indiana is a wide receiver who could be the next blue chip prospect for the great Curt Cignetti.\n\nCJ Carr from Notre Dame is a quarterback who is a high-octane, high performance machine. KJ Bolden from Georgia is a safety who seems to be a perfect fit. Trevor Goosby from Texas A&M is an offensive tackle who shouldn't fall this far in the draft. Will Echoles from Ole Miss is a defensive tackle who may not fall this far, but if he does, he is not to be passed up.\n\nTrevor Goosby from Texas A&M is a wide receiver who shouldn't fall this far. Zabien Brown from Alabama is a cornerback who needs to improve pass defense for the Detroit Lions. Samson Okunlola from Miami is an offensive lineman who is a needs and value based pick. David Stone from Oklahoma is a defensive tackle who is a popular mock draft pick.\n\nRyan Coleman-Williams from Alabama is a wide receiver who is a top 15 overall prospect. Matayo Uiagaleilei from Oregon is a defensive end who announces his presence in opposing backfields. Julian Sayin from Ohio State is a quarterback who every year drafts a quarterback with Cleveland. Kenyatta Jackson from Ohio State is a defensive end who has a void after letting Myles Garrett move on.\n\nOmarion Miller from Arizona State is a wide receiver who pairs well with a top flight wide out. Yhonzae Pierre from Alabama is a defensive end who is a major disruptive force. Jadan Baugh from Florida is a running back who everyone else is doing in their mock draft. Zach Lutmer from Iowa is a defensive back who has similarities to Cooper DeJean from the Philadelphia Eagles. Ellis Robinson IV from Georgia is a cornerback who needs help in pass defense for the New York Giants.",
  "summary": "Believe it or not, the NFL season is already about one quarter over! Yes, time flies, doesn't it?",
  "key_points": [
    "Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State projected as top pick",
    "Tennessee's Colin Simmons as best defensive player",
    "Arch Manning from Miami gaining momentum"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}