2027 NFL Draft order entering Week 9: Jets holding three of the top 10 picks

This is a look at the first-round order for the 2027 NFL Draft heading into Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season, along with the top five needs for each team. The order is determined by record, using strength of schedule as the first tiebreaker (click here to see a full list of the draft-order tiebreakers). Keep in mind -- teams that would make the playoffs if the season ended today are marked as PL (short for playoffs) in the order below. The draft order for playoff teams is determined by the results of postseason play.

NOTE: Up/down arrows below reflect movement from the previous week's draft order.

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Los Angeles Chargers

0-7

Strength of schedule: .593

Remaining SOS: .500 (T-17)

Week 9 opponent: vs. Texans

Biggest needs: WR, Edge, IOL, DT, CB

Center Tyler Biadasz should return from his knee injury in 2027, but guards Kayode Awosika and Trevor Penning might find new homes as free agents. Plus, Cole Strange has no guaranteed money on his deal beyond this season.

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Tennessee Titans

1-7

Strength of schedule: .434

Remaining SOS: .515 (12)

Week 9 opponent: Bye

Biggest needs: OT, DT, RB, Edge, CB

Tennessee needs depth at edge rusher with first-round pick Keldric Faulk still learning and Jermaine Johnson II due to reach free agency this offseason.

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Miami Dolphins

1-6

Strength of schedule: .635

Remaining SOS: .566 (4)

Week 9 opponent: vs. Lions

Biggest needs: QB, Edge, OT, CB, S

If the Dolphins want to keep first-round pick Kadyn Proctor at guard, they should be searching for another top tackle prospect in April. Starting right tackle Austin Jackson is in the final year of his contract.

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Philadelphia Eagles

2-6

Strength of schedule: .450

Remaining SOS: .515 (13)

Week 9 opponent: vs. Giants

Biggest needs: OT, CB, IOL, QB, TE

It would make sense to add an interior offensive lineman on Day 2 or early on Day 3 of the draft, considering the long-term concerns about Landon Dickerson given his injury history.

Pick

New York Jets

2-6

Strength of schedule: .516

Remaining SOS: .576 (3)

Week 9 opponent: at Chiefs

Biggest needs: QB, DT, CB, LB, IOL

Nahshon Wright has expressed his frustration with not having a role in the Jets’ defense and is due to become a free agent this offseason. I’d expect the team to search for another potential outside cornerback this spring.

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New York Jets

PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

Colts' record: 2-6

Strength of schedule: .534

Remaining SOS: .425 (30)

Colts’ Week 9 opponent: vs. Cowboys

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Houston Texans

2-5

Strength of schedule: .510

Remaining SOS: .422 (31)

Week 9 opponent: at Chargers

Biggest needs: OT, RB, LB, DT, CB

Fourth-round pick Wade Woodaz could grow into a larger role next season, but Houston should still be searching for linebacker help in the middle rounds.

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New Orleans Saints

2-5

Strength of schedule: .613

Remaining SOS: .507 (16)

Week 9 opponent: vs. Browns

Biggest needs: DT, RB, Edge, CB, S

Carl Granderson and Chase Young could return as starting edge rushers in 2027, but Cameron Jordan has said 2026 will be his final season and there's no depth behind those veterans.

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Washington Commanders

2-4-1

Strength of schedule: .435

Remaining SOS: .487 (20)

Week 9 opponent: vs. Rams

Biggest needs: CB, WR, Edge, DT, IOL

Washington should be looking for another young pass rusher to complement Odafe Oweh, with K’Lavon Chaisson and Dorance Armstrong among the Commanders ticketed for free agency.

Pick

New York Jets

PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE DALLAS COWBOYS

Cowboys' record: 3-5

Strength of schedule: .426

Remaining SOS: .456 (T-27)

Cowboys’ Week 9 opponent: at Colts

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Arizona Cardinals

3-5

Strength of schedule: .542

Remaining SOS: .463 (26)

Week 9 opponent: at Seahawks

Biggest needs: WR, Edge, QB, OT, CB

Week 8 hero Gardner Minshew and Jacoby Brissett are impending free agents, so quarterback is a need for Arizona even if rookie Carson Beck shows promise whenever his opportunity to play arrives in 2026.

Pick

Atlanta Falcons

3-5

Strength of schedule: .574

Remaining SOS: .562 (5)

Week 9 opponent: vs. Bengals (Madrid)

Biggest needs: OT, Edge, IOL, S, QB

Safety Jessie Bates, who is in the final year of his contract, figures to have suitors on the free-agent market. Xavier Watts might need a new partner in the defensive backfield in 2027.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

3-5

Strength of schedule: .590

Remaining SOS: .433 (29)

Week 9 opponent: at Bears | SNF

Biggest needs: Edge, WR, CB, IOL, TE

The Bucs have one of the league's better offensive lines, but right guard Cody Mauch is in the final year of his rookie deal.

Pick

Las Vegas Raiders

4-4

Strength of schedule: .424

Remaining SOS: .522 (11)

Week 9 opponent: at 49ers

Biggest needs: WR, DT, CB, IOL, Edge

The Raiders have one of the league’s worst pass defenses, allowing 18 touchdowns through the air in eight games (tied for the most). Upgrades in the cornerback room are needed.

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Baltimore Ravens

4-4

Strength of schedule: .443

Remaining SOS: .522 (10)

Week 9 opponent: vs. Jaguars | TNF

Biggest needs: CB, DT, RB, OT, Edge

Derrick Henry still looks powerful toting the rock, but he turns 33 in January. Backup Justice Hill is in the final year of his deal, so the Ravens should be looking to add another running back in the first four rounds of the draft.

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Cleveland Browns

PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE LOS ANGELES RAMS

Rams' record: 4-4

Strength of schedule: .525

Remaining SOS: .515 (14)

Rams’ Week 9 opponent: at Commanders

Browns' biggest needs: QB, Edge, OT, CB, IOL

Offensive tackle depth should be a priority, assuming rookie Austin Barber stays at guard. Backup Dawand Jones is in the final year of his rookie deal.

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Seattle Seahawks

4-4

Strength of schedule: .558

Remaining SOS: .486 (21)

Week 9 opponent: vs. Cardinals

Biggest needs: Edge, WR, CB, IOL, DT

It would make sense for the Seahawks to bring in young cornerback depth via the draft after spending big to keep Devon Witherspoon in the fold long-term.

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Cleveland Browns

5-3

Strength of schedule: .484

Remaining SOS: .470 (24)

Week 9 opponent: at Saints