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NFL draft projections suggest Jets trade for No. 1 pick, Browns seek new QB

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

NFL draft projections suggest Jets trade for No. 1 pick, Browns seek new QB

Summary

With the 2026 college football season imminent, mock draft predictions speculate on the 2027 NFL Draft. The New York Jets are projected to execute a trade with the Arizona Cardinals to acquire the No. 1 overall pick, potentially landing Texas quarterback Arch Manning. Miami is also noted to favor Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, while the Cleveland Browns could replace current quarterbacks with Oregon's Dante Moore. Other teams, such as the Las Vegas Raiders and Atlanta Falcons, are projected to target key offensive and defensive players. Scouts are gearing up for evaluations that will shape upcoming draft strategies.

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•Jets expected to trade up for Arch Manning, Texas QB.
•Browns looking for new QB, targeting Oregon's Dante Moore.
•Dolphins favored to select WR Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State.
•Raiders and Falcons projected to draft key offensive and defensive players.
•2026 season evaluations will impact 2027 NFL Draft strategies.

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Jets Pull Off Surprise Trade for No. 1 Pick, Browns Replace Shedeur Sanders to End QB Controversy

What they're saying

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The 2026 college football season kicks off in a matter of weeks, which means it’s officially open season on preseason overreactions. As programs lock in their starters for the season, NFL scouts and front offices are ramping up their own evaluations, work that runs straight through to the 2027 NFL Draft.
— Yahoo Sports

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