ESPN projects NFL teams for early picks in 2027 draft
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

ESPN's Football Power Index has outlined projections for the 2027 NFL Draft order for Round 1. The analysis includes the likelihood of each team securing a top-five selection as well as overall chances for the number one pick. This projection comes as teams begin early preparations for the upcoming season and the potential impact on their future rosters. As the season progresses, these projections may shift based on team performance and trades.
- •ESPN's Football Power Index presents 2027 draft order projections.
- •Teams assessed for top-five and number one pick opportunities.
- •Projections adjust as teams perform in the upcoming season.
- 1:12 PMESPN NFL — Projecting the 2027 draft order: Which teams could have an early pick?
"ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2027 NFL draft order for Round 1, complete with each team's chances to pick in the top five, in the top 10 and at No. 1.
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