Charlie Campbell· Aug 14, 2026
Campbell projects Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown as an early-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and a future three-down starting middle linebacker in the NFL.
“Entering the 2026 season, Brown looks like an early-round pick.”
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- Depth Chart CallsSammy BrownAug 14, 2026
Sammy Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Brown looks like a future three-down starting middle linebacker... He looks like a safe pick to turn into a quality starter in the NFL.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksSammy BrownAug 14, 2026
Sammy Brown to be picked “an early-round pick”
“2027 NFL Draft Expectations: Entering the 2026 season, Brown looks like an early-round pick.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Rob RangMock Draft Picks · Sammy BrownPendingRang published a full first-round 2027 NFL mock draft, projecting Arch Manning first overall to Arizona, Dante Moore second to Miami, and 30 more selections, plus expectations that the Jets' own pick and Denver's pick will land later than the projected order.
- Mike RennerMock Draft Picks · Sammy BrownPendingA CBS Sports 2027 NFL mock draft projecting all 32 first-round picks, led by Arch Manning to Miami at No. 1 and Jeremiah Smith to Arizona at No. 2.
- Mike RennerMock Draft Picks · Sammy BrownPendingA CBS Sports scouting piece ranks the top 10 linebackers of the 2027 NFL Draft class, assigning early draft grades to each: Sammy Brown as the clear LB1 with a first-round grade, Atkins and Viliamu-Asa on early Day 2, and a cluster of early Day 3 grades. It also predicts Tennessee's Arion Carter will be drafted among the top 10 linebackers whenever he declares.
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