Mel Kiper's WAY-TOO-EARLY 2027 MOCK DRAFT! w/Field Yates
Summary
Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. present a way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, selecting the top 10 picks based on ESPN’s Football Power Index. They project Dante Moore, Arch Manning, and CJ Carr as the top quarterbacks, while also selecting edge rushers Colin Simmons and Dylan Stewart. The episode analyzes team needs, such as the Falcons addressing quarterback uncertainty, and debates the draft stock of prospects like Jeremiah Smith and Drew Mesmaker.
Topics discussed
Apple Card sponsorship and summer bucket list
Intro, Week 0 predictions, and show format
Mock Draft kickoff: Dolphins pick #1
Dante Moore analysis and Oregon's outlook
AFC East quarterback situation discussion
Shopify and O'Reilly Auto Parts ads
Arch Manning and Jets pick #2
Drew Mesmaker inexperience and CJ Carr
Browns QB dilemma: Watson vs. Sanders
Cardinals pick #4: Jeremiah Smith debate
Jeremiah Smith's draft stock and Ohio State WRs
Shohei Ohtani podcast and SoFi ads
Quarterback uncertainty and Raiders pick #5
Colin Simmons to Raiders and edge rusher needs
Panthers pick #7: Dylan Stewart analysis
Saints pick #8: Ellis Robinson cornerback
Falcons pick #9: Darian Mensa quarterback
Giants pick #10: Cam Coleman and Jordan Seaton
Top 10 recap and early season injuries
Outro and Uber Eats sponsorship
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