Walt· Sep 7, 2026
In his 2027 NFL mock draft, Walt has Arch Manning going first overall to the Dolphins, Dante Moore as the likely second quarterback taken, and pairs a series of prospects with teams in the first round.
“Arch Manning has been a highly coveted prospect for quite some time and is the favorite to be chosen first overall whenever he declares.”
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16 checkable claims — 15 mock draft picks and 1 position order call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 29 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 1.
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Who this take is about
- Dante Moore
- Cam Coleman
- Las Vegas Raiders
- K.J. Duff
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Ryan Williams
- New York Giants
- Dylan Stewart
- Cleveland Browns
- Leonard Moore
- Tennessee Titans
- Will Heldt
- New Orleans Saints
- Ashton Hampton
- Dallas Cowboys
- Sammy Brown
- New York Jets
- Kewan Lacy
- Minnesota Vikings
- LaNorris Sellers
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Yhonzae Pierre
- Jeremiah Smith
- Atlanta Falcons
- KJ Bolden
- Arch Manning
- Miami Dolphins
- Colin Simmons
- Carolina Panthers
16 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Position Order CallsDante MooreSep 7, 2026
Dante Moore to be 2nd quarterback off the board
“thanks to his performance at Penn State, he could be the favorite to be the second quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksCam ColemanLas Vegas RaidersSep 7, 2026
Cam Coleman to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“The Raiders failed to upgrade their receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft. ... Cam Coleman has great size to go with his ridiculous speed”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksK.J. DuffKansas City ChiefsSep 7, 2026
K.J. Duff to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“The Chiefs have nothing at receiver outside of Rashee Rice ... K.J. Duff is a very big receiver”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksRyan WilliamsNew York GiantsSep 7, 2026
Ryan Williams to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“New York Giants Ryan Williams, WR, Alabama”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Dylan Stewart to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“Thus, they may draft Myles Garrett's replacement. Dylan Stewart was very productive at the beginning of his collegiate career.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Leonard Moore to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“The Titans added Alontae Taylor and Cor'Dale Flott to bolster cornerback ... Leonard Moore is a big cornerback”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksWill HeldtNew Orleans SaintsSep 7, 2026
Will Heldt to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“New Orleans Saints: Will Heidt, DE, Clemson”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksAshton HamptonDallas CowboysSep 7, 2026
Ashton Hampton to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“The Cowboys had dreadful cornerback play last year ... Ashton Hampton is a very big and physical cornerback.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksSammy BrownNew York JetsSep 7, 2026
Sammy Brown to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“the Jets will need to find some youth at linebacker. Sammy Brown is a versatile and instinctive linebacker.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksKewan LacyMinnesota VikingsSep 7, 2026
Kewan Lacy to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“The Vikings need to strengthen their backfield. Kewan Lacy is a tough, shifty runner”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
LaNorris Sellers to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“Pittsburgh will be looking for a new head coach and a new quarterback next spring. LaNorris Sellers has a huge skill set”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksYhonzae PierreSep 7, 2026
Yhonzae Pierre to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“The Redskins wanted to upgrade their pass rush ... Yhonzae Pierre is a dangerous edge rusher”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jeremiah Smith to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“Drake London is great, but he's all the Falcons have at the position. ... Jeremiah Smith has top-five ability”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksKJ BoldenNew York JetsSep 7, 2026
KJ Bolden to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“Minkah Fitzpatrick is another older player the Jets signed. ... K.J. Bolden is a gifted safety”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksArch ManningMiami DolphinsSep 7, 2026
Arch Manning to be picked at number 1
“Arch Manning has been a highly coveted prospect for quite some time and is the favorite to be chosen first overall whenever he declares. ... the Dolphins aren't going to pass on a franchise quarterback atop the 2027 NFL Draft.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Colin Simmons to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“The Panthers upgraded their pass rush this offseason ... Collin Simmons has flashed explosive pass-rushing ability”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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