College football performances impact 2027 NFL mock draft projections for Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Following the opening weekend of the college football season, analysts have updated 2027 NFL mock draft projections for the Cleveland Browns. With quarterbacks Arch Manning, Dante Moore, and Darian Mensah selected early in recent simulations, projections shift focus toward other positions. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey are among the prospects highlighted for potential professional consideration. The mock draft also identifies Minnesota interior offensive lineman Greg Johnson, Michigan edge defender John Henry Daley, and Notre Dame cornerback DJ McKinney as players drawing attention. These evaluations reflect individual performances recorded during the first week of collegiate action. Scouting assessments remain subject to change throughout the upcoming season as players continue to develop and NFL front offices finalize their evaluations.
- •Jeremiah Smith and Drake Lindsey are identified as potential early targets for the Browns.
- •Greg Johnson is projected as a high-level interior offensive line prospect.
- •John Henry Daley is noted for his motor and defensive front rotation potential.
- •DJ McKinney recorded a pick-six for Notre Dame against Wisconsin during the opening weekend.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Browns 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Week 1 of CFB shakes things up
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