Rob RangSep 3, 2026
Rang 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.
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What Rob Rang said
Manning isn't without his flaws, but there are plenty of signs that he could be the sort of franchise-changer the Cardinals need to become relevant again.
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- 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Arch Manning Or Dante Moore At No. 1 Overall?
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Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mock Draft Picks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | |
| Team Draft Slot Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
How each call scored
34 checkable claims — 32 mock draft picks and 2 team draft slot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 61 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 12 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 7 and below it on 5.
Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.
Mock Draft Picks32 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Colin Simmons to be picked at number 6
“6. Atlanta Falcons: Colin Simmons, Edge, Texas”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
A'Mauri Washington to be picked at number 10
“10. New York Giants: A'Mauri Washington, DT, Oregon”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ellis Robinson to be picked at number 9
“9. New Orleans Saints: Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Austin Siereveld to be picked at number 29
“29. Baltimore Ravens: Austin Siereveld, OL, Ohio State”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Cam Coleman to be picked at number 8
“8. Carolina Panthers: Cam Coleman, WR, Texas”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Charlie Becker to be picked at number 25
“25. Kansas City Chiefs: Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Will Echoles to be picked at number 12
“12. New York Jets (from Colts): Will Echoles, DT, Mississippi”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kelley Jones to be picked at number 14
“14. Minnesota Vikings: Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Yhonzae Pierre to be picked at number 24
“24. San Francisco 49ers: Yhonzae Pierre, Edge, Alabama”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Dylan Stewart to be picked at number 4
“4. Cleveland Browns: Dylan Stewart, Edge, South Carolina”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Matayo Uiagalelei to be picked at number 30
“30. Seattle Seahawks: Matayo Uiagalelei, Edge, Oregon”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Sam Leavitt to be picked at number 32
“32. Cleveland Browns (from Rams): Sam Leavitt, QB, LSU”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kewan Lacy to be picked at number 26
“26. Dallas Cowboys (from Packers): Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Leonard Moore to be picked at number 5
“5. Las Vegas Raiders: Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tae Johnson to be picked at number 27
“27. New England Patriots: Tae Johnson, S, Notre Dame”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jyaire Hill to be picked at number 23
“23. Los Angeles Chargers: Jyaire Hill, CB, Michigan”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bryant Wesco to be picked at number 21
“21. Houston Texans: Bryant Wesco Jr., WR, Clemson”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ahmad Moten Sr. to be picked at number 31
“31. Buffalo Bills: Ahmad Moten, DT, Miami”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ashton Hampton to be picked at number 28
“28. Philadelphia Eagles: Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kade Pieper to be picked at number 22
“22. Detroit Lions: Cade Pieper, C, Iowa”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordan Seaton to be picked at number 17
“17. Chicago Bears: Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jeremiah Smith to be picked at number 3
“3. New York Jets: Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Sammy Brown to be picked at number 15
“15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Dante Moore to be picked at number 2
“2. Miami Dolphins: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon ... looks like a lock at this point to be among the first two players selected next spring”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Arch Manning to be picked at number 1
“1. Arizona Cardinals: Arch Manning, QB, Texas”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Trey'Dez Green to be picked at number 11
“11. Washington Commanders: Trey'Dez Green, TE, LSU”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
KJ Bolden to be picked at number 19
“19. Cincinnati Bengals: KJ Bolden, S, Georgia”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
C.J. Carr to be picked at number 18
“18. New York Jets (from Cowboys): CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jamari Johnson to be picked at number 20
“20. Denver Broncos: Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Trevor Lauck to be picked at number 13
“13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trevor Lauck, OL, Iowa”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Trevor Goosby to be picked at number 7
“7. Tennessee Titans: Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Chris Cole to be picked at number 16
“16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Chris Cole, LB, Georgia”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Team Draft Slot Calls2 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
New York Jets to pick “much lower than No. 3 overall”
“I like the veteran additions made by the Jets (on both sides of the ball) and expect the club's native first-round pick to be much lower than No. 3 overall.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Denver Broncos to pick “picking later than DraftKings' current projection (No. 20)”
“The Broncos boast one of the NFL's most well-rounded rosters, and I think they'll be picking later than DraftKings' current projection.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
Colin Simmons, Atlanta Falcons, A'Mauri Washington, New York Giants, Ellis Robinson, New Orleans Saints, Austin Siereveld, Baltimore Ravens, Cam Coleman, Carolina Panthers, Charlie Becker, Kansas City Chiefs, Will Echoles, New York Jets, Kelley Jones, Minnesota Vikings, Yhonzae Pierre, San Francisco 49ers, Dylan Stewart, Cleveland Browns, Matayo Uiagalelei, Seattle Seahawks, Sam Leavitt, Kewan Lacy, Dallas Cowboys, Leonard Moore, Las Vegas Raiders, Tae Johnson, New England Patriots, Jyaire Hill, Los Angeles Chargers, Bryant Wesco, Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, Ahmad Moten Sr., Buffalo Bills, Ashton Hampton, Philadelphia Eagles, Kade Pieper, Detroit Lions, Jordan Seaton, Chicago Bears, Jeremiah Smith, Sammy Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dante Moore, Miami Dolphins, Arch Manning, Arizona Cardinals, Trey'Dez Green, Washington Commanders, KJ Bolden, Cincinnati Bengals, C.J. Carr, Jamari Johnson, Trevor Lauck, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Trevor Goosby, Tennessee Titans, Chris Cole, Jacksonville Jaguars
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