THE BIG BOARD™

2027 NFL Draft

2027 NFL team needs: all 32 teams

How the needs are set: we start from each team's March 2026 roster grades, move a position up whenever the team used a real 2026 round 1 or 2 pick on it, and re-read the quarterback from live depth-chart data (age, starter seasons, injury status). A lower grade is a bigger need. Refreshed weekly.

Team needs updated Nov 10, 2026. The same numbers drive the CPU teams in the 2027 mock draft. Grades: 85+ no need · 70–84 low · 55–69 moderate · 40–54 high · under 40 critical.

Projected 2027 draft order, based on current standings · updated Nov 11, 2026 · Pick owners updated Nov 10, 2026

Want a team's picks, prospect fits and what the community drafts? See all 32 teams in draft order, or the live projected draft order.

32 of 32 teams

  1. Los Angeles ChargersAFC West · projected first pick No. 1 (round 1)
    1. CBCornerbackModerate need (grade 64)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 64 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. DTDefensive tackleModerate need (grade 68)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 68 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. TETight endLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, IOL ↓, EDGE ↓

  2. Tennessee TitansAFC South · projected first pick No. 2 (round 1)
    1. CBCornerbackModerate need (grade 68)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 68 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. QBQuarterbackModerate need (grade 69)

      QB1: Cam Ward, 24, 1 starter season; March QB grade 74, 13.2 PPG over 8 games this season (weight 0.188) · need ↑ since March

    3. IOLInterior offensive lineLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, WR ↓, EDGE ↓, DT ↑, LB ↓ · top three changed

  3. Miami DolphinsAFC East · projected first pick No. 3 (round 1)
    1. QBQuarterbackHigh need (grade 42)

      QB1: Malik Willis, 27, 0 starter seasons, Questionable; backup-tier prior 40 (no starter season in two years; the team's March grade was 72), 13.9 PPG over 8 games this season (weight 0.188) — QB need up 30 points since March: QB1 Malik Willis is a veteran backup with no starter season · need ↑ since March

    2. IOLInterior offensive lineModerate need (grade 58)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 58 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. DTDefensive tackleModerate need (grade 66)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 66 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, OT ↓, LB ↓, CB ↓ · top three changed

  4. New York JetsAFC East · projected first pick No. 4 (round 1) · via Indianapolis Colts
    1. QBQuarterbackModerate need (grade 68)

      QB1: Geno Smith, 36, 2 starter seasons; March QB grade 86, 14.8 PPG over 9 games this season (weight 0.212) — QB need up 18 points since March: QB1 Geno Smith is 36 · need ↑ since March

    2. IOLInterior offensive lineLow need (grade 76)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 76 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. OTOffensive tackleLow need (grade 78)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 78 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, WR ↓, TE ↓, EDGE ↓, CB ↓ · top three changed

  5. Philadelphia EaglesNFC East · projected first pick No. 5 (round 1)
    1. LBLinebackerModerate need (grade 65)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 65 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. SSafetyLow need (grade 74)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 74 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. EDGEEdge rusherLow need (grade 80)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 80 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, WR ↓, TE ↓, DT ↑

  6. Washington CommandersNFC East · projected first pick No. 7 (round 1)
    1. IOLInterior offensive lineLow need (grade 74)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 74 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. CBCornerbackLow need (grade 76)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 76 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. DTDefensive tackleLow need (grade 78)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 78 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: LB ↓

  7. Tampa Bay BuccaneersNFC South · projected first pick No. 8 (round 1)
    1. DTDefensive tackleLow need (grade 70)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 70 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. TETight endLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. IOLInterior offensive lineLow need (grade 74)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 74 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, EDGE ↓, LB ↓

  8. Arizona CardinalsNFC West · projected first pick No. 9 (round 1)
    1. QBQuarterbackHigh need (grade 45)

      QB1: Gardner Minshew II, 30, 1 starter season, Questionable; March QB grade 45, 13.3 PPG over 2 games this season (weight 0.047)

    2. DTDefensive tackleModerate need (grade 58)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 58 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. CBCornerbackModerate need (grade 62)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 62 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: RB ↓, WR ↑, IOL ↓

  9. Atlanta FalconsNFC South · projected first pick No. 10 (round 1)
    1. SSafetyModerate need (grade 60)

      Jessie Bates III (S) left the Falcons for the Jaguars on Nov 10, 2026, which raises their S need (March 2026 grade 66) · need ↑ since March

    2. EDGEEdge rusherModerate need (grade 62)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 62 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. DTDefensive tackleModerate need (grade 65)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 65 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, CB ↓, S ↑ · top three changed

  10. Houston TexansAFC South · projected first pick No. 11 (round 1)
    1. LBLinebackerLow need (grade 74)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 74 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. RBRunning backLow need (grade 76)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 76 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. SSafetyLow need (grade 78)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 78 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, WR ↓, TE ↓, IOL ↓, DT ↓ · top three changed

  11. New Orleans SaintsNFC South · projected first pick No. 12 (round 1)
    1. EDGEEdge rusherModerate need (grade 55)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 55 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. IOLInterior offensive lineModerate need (grade 64)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 64 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. TETight endLow need (grade 70)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 70 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↓, WR ↓, DT ↓ · top three changed

  12. Carolina PanthersNFC South · projected first pick No. 13 (round 1)
    1. TETight endModerate need (grade 55)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 55 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. WRWide receiverModerate need (grade 64)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 64 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. IOLInterior offensive lineModerate need (grade 68)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 68 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↓, OT ↓, DT ↓, LB ↓ · top three changed

  13. Baltimore RavensAFC North · projected first pick No. 15 (round 1)
    1. WRWide receiverModerate need (grade 58)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 58 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. OTOffensive tackleModerate need (grade 66)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 66 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. DTDefensive tackleLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, IOL ↓, EDGE ↓ · top three changed

  14. Las Vegas RaidersAFC West · projected first pick No. 16 (round 1)
    1. DTDefensive tackleModerate need (grade 61)

      Jonah Laulu (DT) left the Raiders for the Titans on Oct 29, 2026, which raises their DT need (March 2026 grade 64) · need ↑ since March

    2. EDGEEdge rusherModerate need (grade 68)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 68 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. OTOffensive tackleLow need (grade 70)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 70 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↓, DT ↑, CB ↓ · top three changed

  15. Cleveland BrownsAFC North · projected first pick No. 17 (round 1)
    1. QBQuarterbackModerate need (grade 55)

      QB1: Shedeur Sanders, 24, 0 starter seasons; March QB grade 66, 7.6 PPG over 3 games this season (weight 0.071) · need ↑ since March

    2. TETight endLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. DTDefensive tackleLow need (grade 74)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 74 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, WR ↓, OT ↓, S ↓

  16. Seattle SeahawksNFC West · projected first pick No. 18 (round 1)
    1. EDGEEdge rusherModerate need (grade 64)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 64 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. IOLInterior offensive lineLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. DTDefensive tackleLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, RB ↓, CB ↓, S ↓ · top three changed

  17. New England PatriotsAFC East · projected first pick No. 20 (round 1)
    1. TETight endModerate need (grade 68)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 68 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. IOLInterior offensive lineLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. DTDefensive tackleLow need (grade 74)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 74 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↓, OT ↓, EDGE ↓ · top three changed

  18. Dallas CowboysNFC East · projected first pick No. 21 (round 1) · via Green Bay Packers
    1. DTDefensive tackleModerate need (grade 64)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 64 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. RBRunning backModerate need (grade 68)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 68 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. CBCornerbackLow need (grade 71)

      Joey Porter Jr. (CB) joined the Cowboys from the Steelers on Oct 29, 2026, which lowers their CB need (March 2026 grade 68) · need ↓ since March

    Since March: QB ↑, EDGE ↓, CB ↓, S ↓

  19. New York GiantsNFC East · projected first pick No. 22 (round 1)
    1. DTDefensive tackleHigh need (grade 54)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 54 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. IOLInterior offensive lineModerate need (grade 62)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 62 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. RBRunning backModerate need (grade 64)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 64 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, OT ↓, EDGE ↓, CB ↓

  20. Cincinnati BengalsAFC North · projected first pick No. 23 (round 1)
    1. TETight endModerate need (grade 68)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 68 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. LBLinebackerLow need (grade 70)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 70 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. RBRunning backLow need (grade 74)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 74 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, EDGE ↓ · top three changed

  21. Kansas City ChiefsAFC West · projected first pick No. 25 (round 1)
    1. OTOffensive tackleLow need (grade 70)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 70 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. LBLinebackerLow need (grade 80)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 80 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. WRWide receiverLow need (grade 82)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 82 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, EDGE ↓, CB ↓ · top three changed

  22. Pittsburgh SteelersAFC North · projected first pick No. 26 (round 1)
    1. QBQuarterbackModerate need (grade 58)

      QB1: Aaron Rodgers, 42, 2 starter seasons; March QB grade 72, 15.4 PPG over 8 games this season (weight 0.188) · need ↑ since March

    2. IOLInterior offensive lineLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. TETight endLow need (grade 78)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 78 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, WR ↓, OT ↓, CB ↑ · top three changed

  23. Detroit LionsNFC North · projected first pick No. 27 (round 1)
    1. LBLinebackerLow need (grade 70)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 70 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. SSafetyLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. DTDefensive tackleLow need (grade 74)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 74 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, EDGE ↓

  24. Minnesota VikingsNFC North · projected first pick No. 28 (round 1)
    1. SSafetyModerate need (grade 60)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 60 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. CBCornerbackModerate need (grade 65)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 65 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. IOLInterior offensive lineModerate need (grade 66)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 66 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, DT ↓, LB ↓ · top three changed

  25. Denver BroncosAFC West · projected first pick No. 29 (round 1)
    1. RBRunning backModerate need (grade 64)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 64 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. DTDefensive tackleModerate need (grade 65)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 65 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. IOLInterior offensive lineModerate need (grade 68)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 68 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑

  26. San Francisco 49ersNFC West · projected first pick No. 31 (round 1)
    1. IOLInterior offensive lineLow need (grade 74)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 74 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. SSafetyLow need (grade 76)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 76 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. CBCornerbackLow need (grade 77)

      Jack Jones (CB) was released by the 49ers on Oct 29, 2026, which raises their CB need (March 2026 grade 78) · need ↑ since March

    Since March: QB ↓, DT ↓, CB ↑

  27. Buffalo BillsAFC East · projected first pick No. 32 (round 1)
    1. SSafetyModerate need (grade 69)

      Geno Stone (S) signed with the Bills on Oct 29, 2026, which lowers their S need; C.J. Gardner-Johnson (S) was released by the Bills on Nov 5, 2026, which raises their S need (March 2026 grade 68) · need ↓ since March

    2. DTDefensive tackleLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. OTOffensive tackleLow need (grade 74)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 74 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: EDGE ↓, CB ↓, S ↓ · top three changed

  28. Indianapolis ColtsAFC South · projected first pick No. 36 (round 2)
    1. DTDefensive tackleModerate need (grade 69)

      DeForest Buckner (DT) left the Colts for the 49ers on Oct 29, 2026, which raises their DT need (March 2026 grade 78) · need ↑ since March

    2. TETight endLow need (grade 70)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 70 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. QBQuarterbackLow need (grade 72)

      QB1: Daniel Jones, 29, 2 starter seasons; March QB grade 82, 10.2 PPG over 9 games this season (weight 0.212) · need ↑ since March

    Since March: QB ↑, DT ↑, LB ↓ · top three changed

  29. Los Angeles RamsNFC West · projected first pick No. 51 (round 2)
    1. LBLinebackerModerate need (grade 68)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 68 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. SSafetyLow need (grade 70)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 70 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. DTDefensive tackleLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, TE ↓

  30. Green Bay PackersNFC North · projected first pick No. 53 (round 2)
    1. SSafetyModerate need (grade 66)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 66 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. IOLInterior offensive lineLow need (grade 70)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 70 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. OTOffensive tackleLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: CB ↓

  31. Chicago BearsNFC North · projected first pick No. 62 (round 2)
    1. EDGEEdge rusherModerate need (grade 66)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 66 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. OTOffensive tackleLow need (grade 71)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 71 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. TETight endLow need (grade 74)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 74 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, IOL ↓, DT ↓, S ↓ · top three changed

  32. Jacksonville JaguarsAFC South · projected first pick No. 88 (round 3)
    1. CBCornerbackModerate need (grade 65)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 65 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    2. IOLInterior offensive lineModerate need (grade 68)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 68 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    3. OTOffensive tackleLow need (grade 72)

      No 2026 round 1–2 pick here; roster grade 72 from the March 2026 post-free-agency review

    Since March: QB ↑, TE ↓, DT ↓, S ↓