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With only Monday Night Football remaining between the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings to close out Week 9 of the regular season, clear separation has emerged between Super Bowl contenders and teams shifting focus toward the 2027 NFL Draft. The draft order highlights where every franchise currently stands alongside their prospective roster needs and key upcoming free agents.
Traded First-Round Picks
Four teams currently do not hold a pick in the opening round of the 2027 draft. The Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams traded away their first-round selections in major roster moves involving players such as Micah Parsons, Sauce Gardner, Jeffery Simmons, and Myles Garrett.
Current First-Round Draft Order and Position Needs
1. Los Angeles Chargers (0-8)
Position needs: WR, EDGE, DL, CB, IOL
Impending free agents: Linebacker Daiyan Henley, edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu, cornerback Donte Jackson, edge rusher Khalil Mack, tight end David Njoku.
2. Tennessee Titans (1-7)
Position needs: EDGE, CB, OT, RB, WR, DL
Impending free agents: Running back Tony Pollard, edge rusher Jermaine Johnson, running back Tyjae Spears, defensive lineman Solomon Thomas.
3. Miami Dolphins (1-7)
Position needs: QB, EDGE, WR, OT, CB
Impending free agents: Offensive tackle Austin Jackson, tight end Greg Dulcich, cornerback Julius Brents, edge rusher Josh Uche, cornerback Darrell Baker Jr.
4. New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts) (2-7)
Position needs: QB, DL, CB, LB, WR
Impending free agents: Defensive lineman David Onyemata, quarterback Geno Smith, edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare, defensive lineman Harrison Phillips.
5. Philadelphia Eagles (2-7)
Position needs: IOL, OT, CB, TE, DL
Impending free agents: Cornerback Riq Woolen, tight end Dallas Goedert, defensive lineman Moro Ojomo, offensive guard Tyler Steen, edge rusher A.J. Epenesa.
6. New York Jets (2-7)
7. Washington Commanders (2-5-1)
Position needs: CB, EDGE, DL, WR, IOL
Impending free agents: Defensive lineman Daron Payne, edge rusher Durance Armstrong, edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson, linebacker Frankie Luvu, wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6)
Position needs: DL, EDGE, IOL, CB, WR, TE
Impending free agents: Offensive guard Cody Mauch, edge rusher Yaya Diaby, edge rusher A’Shawn Robinson, tight end Payne Durham.
9. Arizona Cardinals (3-6)
Position needs: QB, WR, EDGE, OT, CB
Impending free agents: Edge rusher Baron Browning, linebacker Mack Wilson, edge rusher Zaven Collins, defensive lineman Dante Stills, running back Bam Knight.
10. Atlanta Falcons (3-6)
Position needs: OT, CB, EDGE, IOL, TE
Impending free agents: Safety Jessie Bates III, offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor, center Ryan Neuzil, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, edge rusher Samson Ebukam.
11. Houston Texans (3-5)
Position needs: OT, IOL, DL, RB, LB
Impending free agents: Edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, offensive tackle Trent Brown, wide receiver Tank Dell, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, quarterback Davis Mills.
12. New Orleans Saints (3-5)
Position needs: EDGE, DL, RB, CB, S
Impending free agents: Edge rusher Cam Jordan, running back Alvin Kamara, cornerback Martin Emerson, edge rusher Tyree Wilson, running back Kendre Miller.
13. Carolina Panthers (3-5)
Position needs: IOL, TE, CB, EDGE, WR
Impending free agents: Offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu, offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, center Luke Fortner, tight end Tommy Tremble, safety Nick Scott.
14. New York Jets (via Dallas Cowboys) (4-5)
15. Las Vegas Raiders (4-5)
Position needs: WR, CB, DL, IOL, EDGE
Impending free agents: Quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Tre Tucker, offensive guard Spencer Burford, safety Isaiah Pola-Mao, safety Jeremy Chinn.
16. Baltimore Ravens (4-5)
Position needs: CB, DL, RB, OT, EDGE
Impending free agents: Cornerback Marlon Humphrey, defensive lineman Calais Campbell, center Ethan Pocic, linebacker Trenton Simpson, running back Justice Hill.
17. Cleveland Browns (5-4)
Position needs: CB, IOL, EDGE, QB, RB, DL, TE
Impending free agents: Quarterback Deshaun Watson, safety Ronnie Hickman, edge rusher Isaiah McGuire, edge rusher Sam Williams, edge rusher Derek Barnett.
18. Seattle Seahawks (5-4)
Position needs: EDGE, CB, WR, OT, IOL
Impending free agents: Offensive guard Quenton Nelson, running back Zach Charbonnet, center Olu Oluwatimi, quarterback Drew Lock, edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu.
19. Cleveland Browns (via Los Angeles Rams) (5-4)
20. New England Patriots (5-4)
Position needs: S, IOL, LB, DL, WR
Impending free agents: Offensive guard Mike Onwenu, safety Kevin Byard, wide receiver Mack Hollins, wide receiver Pop Douglas.
21. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers) (6-3)
Position needs: CB, DL, S, EDGE, WR
Impending free agents: Wide receiver George Pickens, safety Malik Hooker, defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., linebacker DeMarvion Overshown.
22. New York Giants (5-2-1)
Position needs: DL, IOL, WR, CB, OT
Impending free agents: Edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux, center John Michael Schmitz, running back Devin Singletary, defensive lineman Shelby Harris.
23. Cincinnati Bengals (6-2)
Position needs: CB, RB, LB, S, OT
Impending free agents: Center Ted Karras, cornerback Daxton Hill, cornerback D.J. Turner, running back Chase Brown, edge rusher Myles Murphy, tight end Drew Sample.
24. Kansas City Chiefs (6-2)
Position needs: WR, OT, TE, LB, EDGE
Impending free agents: Tight end Travis Kelce, wide receiver Rashee Rice, offensive tackle Jaylon Moore, edge rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah, linebacker Drue Tranquill.
25. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2)
Position needs: LB, DL, RB, S, IOL, CB
Impending free agents: Wide receiver Parker Washington, linebacker Ventrell Miller, defensive lineman DaVon Hamilton, edge rusher Arik Armstead, safety Antonio Johnson.
26. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2)
Position needs: CB, QB, WR, S, DL, LB
Impending free agents: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, linebacker Patrick Queen, offensive guard Brock Hoffman, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., safety Jaquan Brisker.
27. Detroit Lions (6-2)
Position needs: CB, RB, TE, S, EDGE, IOL
Impending free agents: Tight end Sam LaPorta, safety Brian Branch, edge rusher DJ Wonnum, cornerback Roger McCreary, safety Chuck Clark.
28. Tennessee Titans (via Chicago Bears) (7-2)
29. Denver Broncos (7-2)
Position needs: TE, S, CB, OT, LB
Impending free agents: Tight end Evan Engram, cornerback Riley Moss, wide receiver Marvin Mims, offensive guard Ben Powers, cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian.
30. Minnesota Vikings (6-1)
Position needs: IOL, QB, S, TE, RB, EDGE
Impending free agents: Edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, tight end T.J. Hockenson, wide receiver Jauan Jennings, running back Aaron Jones, quarterback Kyler Murray.
31. Buffalo Bills (6-1)
Position needs: S, IOL, CB, LB, DL
Impending free agents: Offensive guard Alec Anderson, running back Ty Johnson, linebacker Dorian Williams, defensive lineman Greg Gaines.
32. San Francisco 49ers (7-1)
Position needs: EDGE, IOL, OT, WR, DL
Impending free agents: Defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, quarterback Mac Jones, wide receiver Deebo Samuel, fullback Kyle Juszczyk.
Teams Without First-Round Selections
Indianapolis Colts (2-7)
Position needs: DL, WR, EDGE, CB, IOL
Impending free agents: Wide receiver Josh Downs, wide receiver Keenan Allen, quarterback Anthony Richardson, defensive lineman Grover Stewart, tight end Mo Alie-Cox.
Los Angeles Rams (5-4)
Position needs: WR, DL, IOL, OT, EDGE
Impending free agents: Wide receiver Davante Adams, defensive lineman Aaron Donald, edge rusher Byron Young, defensive lineman Kobie Turner, wide receiver Puka Nacua.
Green Bay Packers (6-3)
Position needs: IOL, OT, CB, EDGE, RB
Impending free agents: Cornerback Keisean Nixon, offensive guard Laken Tomlinson, edge rusher Karl Brooks, cornerback Carrington Valentine.
Chicago Bears (6-2)
Position needs: EDGE, CB, DL, OT, WR
Impending free agents: Offensive tackle Braxton Jones, center Garrett Bradbury, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson.
