Updated
Updated · NBC Sports Philadelphia · Apr 26
Dave Zangaro and Reuben Frank publish Way-too-Early 2027 NFL mock draft
Updated
Updated · NBC Sports Philadelphia · Apr 26

Dave Zangaro and Reuben Frank publish Way-too-Early 2027 NFL mock draft

4 articles · Updated · NBC Sports Philadelphia · Apr 26
  • Their mock projects the Philadelphia Eagles to select Penn State safety Marcus Neal with the 30th overall pick, breaking two franchise first-round streaks.
  • The draft also forecasts major quarterback moves, including Dante Moore to the Dolphins and Dylan Raiola to the Cardinals, and highlights top prospects from powerhouse college programs.
  • This early mock draft uses Las Vegas projected 2026 win totals to determine order and provides analysis on team needs, player development, and historical draft trends across the NFL.
Are 'way-too-early' mock drafts more about creating storylines than providing realistic NFL team-building analysis?
Could a safety with mixed analyst rankings truly end the Eagles' decades-long first-round draft droughts?
As NIL money keeps stars in college, is the NFL draft becoming a market for older, less valuable assets?
Is the 2027 quarterback class a 'once-a-decade' group, or is it merely the next wave of draft media hype?
Will Arch Manning's legendary name justify a top pick, or will his on-field performance reveal he is overhyped?
Could Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith become the first wide receiver drafted No. 1 overall since 1996?