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Notre Dame players projected as top-5 picks in 2027 NFL mock draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:31 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Notre Dame players projected as top-5 picks in 2027 NFL mock draft

Summary

The latest mock draft by The Athletic’s Nic Baumgardner highlights two Notre Dame players expected to be selected in the top five of the 2027 NFL Draft. Cornerback Leonard Moore is projected at No. 2 to the Tennessee Titans, while quarterback CJ Carr is expected to go No. 5 to the New York Jets. This forecast indicates a strong performance from these players as the season progresses. If accurate, this would mark the highest number of Notre Dame selections in the top 5 since 1955.

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Key Details

•Leonard Moore likely to be picked No. 2 by the Titans.
•CJ Carr projected to be selected No. 5 by the Jets.
•Notre Dame could have two top-5 picks for the first time since 1955.
•Mock draft released as the college football season nears halfway point.
•Carr is expected to be the first quarterback selected.

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10:31 AMYahoo Sports — New 2027 NFL mock draft has two Notre Dame players pick in top-5

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With almost half of the regular season over, a pair of Notre Dame stars have impressed enough to be projected as top-5 picks in the 2027 NFL draft.
— Yahoo Sports

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