Chargers Top 2027 Draft Board as NFL Season Enters Final Stretch
Los Angeles owns the first selection after an 0-8 start, while four teams have traded away their first-round picks.
By Aiko Brooks ·
The Los Angeles Chargers hold the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. The team has lost its first eight games this season. This record places them at the top of the draft board ahead of the regular season's ninth week.
The draft order is now set based on current standings and prior trades. The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 2 selection. They are 1-7 this season. The Miami Dolphins hold the No. 3 pick. They are also 1-7. The New York Jets own the No. 4 and No. 6 selections. They acquired the fourth pick from the Indianapolis Colts.
The Philadelphia Eagles hold the No. 5 selection. They are 2-7. The Washington Commanders are 2-5-1 and hold the No. 7 pick. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-6 and hold the No. 8 pick. These teams are looking to address defensive line and secondary needs.
Four teams do not have a first-round pick in 2027. The Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams are missing from the list. These teams traded away their selections in deals involving Micah Parsons, Sauce Gardner, Jeffery Simmons, and Myles Garrett. They will look to later rounds or free agency to fill roster holes.
The middle of the first round features the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, and New Orleans Saints. These teams hold picks 9 through 12. They are targeting quarterbacks, offensive linemen, and defensive backs. The Carolina Panthers hold the No. 13 pick. They want interior offensive line and tight end help.
The New York Jets hold three first-round picks. They also own the No. 14 selection via the Dallas Cowboys. The Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, and Cleveland Browns hold picks 15 through 17. The Browns need a quarterback and a defensive back. They are considering Deshaun Watson and safety Ronnie Hickman in free agency.
The Seattle Seahawks hold the No. 18 pick. They are looking for edge rushers and cornerbacks. The Cleveland Browns also hold the No. 19 pick via the Los Angeles Rams. This gives Cleveland two first-round selections. The New England Patriots hold the No. 20 pick. They need a safety and interior offensive line depth.
The Dallas Cowboys hold the No. 21 pick via the Green Bay Packers. They want a wide receiver and a defensive lineman. The New York Giants are 5-2-1 and hold the No. 22 pick. They are targeting the defensive line and offensive line. The Cincinnati Bengals hold the No. 23 pick. The Kansas City Chiefs hold the No. 24 pick. The Chiefs are looking for a wide receiver and an offensive tackle.
The final eight picks in the first round belong to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers. The Vikings and Bills face each other in Week 9. The Vikings hold the No. 30 pick. The Bills hold the No. 31 pick. The San Francisco 49ers are 7-1. They hold the No. 32 pick. They want to add depth at edge rusher and offensive line.
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