Chargers take top 2027 draft pick after losing all eight opening games
Los Angeles holds the first selection, while four teams lost their first-rounders in star player trades.
By Amina Yusuf ·
The Los Angeles Chargers will select first in the 2027 NFL draft. The team fell to 0-8 in its first eight games this season, securing the top slot in the upcoming selection order.
Three other franchises sit near the top of the board. The Tennessee Titans hold the second pick after finishing 1-7. The Miami Dolphins, also 1-7, own the third selection. The New York Jets control the fourth and sixth spots, having acquired the fourth choice from the Indianapolis Colts.
The Philadelphia Eagles, currently 2-7, hold the fifth pick. They plan to target interior offensive linemen and tight ends. The Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers follow with the seventh and eighth selections, respectively. Both clubs are looking to upgrade their defensive lines and secondaries.
Four teams lack a first-round pick entirely. The Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams do not appear in the first round. These organizations traded star players like Micah Parsons, Sauce Gardner, Jeffery Simmons, and Myles Garrett. They will rely on later rounds or free agency to fill roster holes.
The middle of the first round features the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, and New Orleans Saints. These teams hold picks nine through twelve. They aim to address needs at quarterback, offensive line, and defensive backfield. The Carolina Panthers own the 13th slot, focusing on interior line and tight end.
The New York Jets also possess the 14th pick via the Dallas Cowboys, giving them three first-round selections. The Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, and Cleveland Browns hold picks 15 through 17. Cleveland seeks a quarterback and defensive backs, with Deshaun Watson and Ronnie Hickman listed as potential free agent targets.
The Seattle Seahawks open the second half of the first round with the 18th pick. They want edge rushers and cornerbacks. The Cleveland Browns also hold the 19th selection via the Los Angeles Rams. The New England Patriots own the 20th pick, targeting safeties and interior linemen. The Dallas Cowboys hold the 21st selection via the Green Bay Packers, looking for wide receivers and defensive linemen.
The New York Giants, 5-2-1, hold the 22nd pick. They aim to strengthen their offensive and defensive lines. The Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs hold the 23rd and 24th picks. Kansas City seeks wide receivers and offensive tackles. The Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers complete the first round.
The Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills, who faced each other in Week 9, hold the 30th and 31st picks. The San Francisco 49ers, 7-1, hold the 32nd and final selection. They plan to add depth at edge rusher and offensive line.
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