2027 NFL Mock Draft Preview

The Sports Junkies dive into CBSSports.com's 'way too early' 2027 NFL Mock Draft, analyzing the top five picks and team needs. They discuss the Jets selecting Arch Manning with the first overall pick, the Cardinals taking Dante Moore at two, the Dolphins drafting Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith at three, the Browns picking edge rusher Colin Simmons, and the Steelers landing Leonard Moore. The hosts critique the mock’s logic, especially around the Commanders’ defensive focus and the potential fallout from Brendan Soresby’s gambling scandal. They express concern over Soresby’s reported thousands of live bets on balls and strikes, questioning how such a red flag was missed by Cincinnati and the NCAA. The discussion shifts to the broader implications of NIL money, with hosts highlighting extravagant draft parties funded by NIL deals—like a $250,000 celebration—and warning that such spending could signal financial recklessness. They emphasize the danger of gambling addiction among elite college athletes, especially those earning millions, and speculate that Soresby’s draft stock may already be tanking despite being projected in the top 10.