Following Week 7 of the NFL season, the New York Jets find themselves in possession of three first-round selections within the top 12 overall picks for the 2027 NFL Draft, a scenario that could reshape the franchise if they land the right quarterback. The mock draft, based on current win-loss records with strength of schedule tiebreakers, assumes that Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons will return to school, yet still projects five quarterbacks to be taken in the first round. The Jets acquired their extra picks through prior trades involving veteran players, similar to how the Cleveland Browns also hold two first-round selections. The 2027 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 29–May 1 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Jets' Three Top-12 Selections
With the seventh overall pick, the Jets select Notre Dame quarterback C.J. Carr, viewed as the franchise's future at the position. At No. 10, New York adds Clemson cornerback Ashton Hampton to address a secondary that finished last season without an interception. The Jets' third first-rounder, at No. 12 (acquired from the Dallas Cowboys), brings Ole Miss defensive tackle Will Echoles, a potential replacement for Quinnen Williams. Together, the haul gives New York a quarterback, a cornerback, and an interior defensive lineman in the first round.
First-Round Highlights
The Los Angeles Chargers take Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith with the first overall pick, while the Tennessee Titans select Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore at No. 2. The Miami Dolphins go for Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker at No. 3, and the Washington Commanders pick Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons at No. 4. The Houston Texans follow with South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart at No. 5. Other notable quarterback selections include Miami's Darian Mensah to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 8, Oregon's Dante Moore to the Cleveland Browns at No. 26, and Ole Miss's Trinidad Chambliss to the Minnesota Vikings at No. 32. The draft also features a run on offensive tackles, with LSU's Jordan Seaton (No. 15 to Atlanta), Texas's Trevor Goosby (No. 16 to Baltimore), and Kentucky's Lance Heard (No. 23 to Cincinnati) all going in the first round.
Teams without a first-round pick in this projection include the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Rams, who are slated to make their first selections in the second round.
