This is a look at the first-round order for the 2027 NFL Draft heading into Week 7 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.
Strength of schedule: .629
Remaining SOS: .516 (T-13)
Week 7 opponent: Bye
Biggest needs: WR, Edge, DT, CB, IOL
The Chargers' offense has been abysmal, partially due to injuries on the offensive line but also a lack of reliability in the receiving corps. The team exercised Quentin Johnston's fifth-year option for 2027, but picking early in the draft would give them a chance to land a true difference-maker at the position.
Strength of schedule: .815
Remaining SOS: .549 (3)
Week 7 opponent: at Jets
Biggest needs: QB, Edge, WR, OT, CB
Malik Willis has yet to show enough for the Dolphins to pin their future hopes on his development. He could be a stop-gap starter in 2027, but finding a long-term answer at the position has to be Miami’s top priority in next year’s draft.
Strength of schedule: .431
Remaining SOS: .508 (15)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Browns
Biggest needs: OT, RB, Edge, CB, WR
Tennessee gave left tackle Dan Moore Jr. $50 million guaranteed as a free agent two years ago, but his uneven play might make him a cap casualty in the offseason, freeing up a spot on the line for an early-round draft pick.
Strength of schedule: .647
Remaining SOS: .429 (31)
Week 7 opponent: at Panthers
Biggest needs: Edge, WR, CB, IOL, TE
The Bucs will need to find another edge defender to play opposite Rueben Bain Jr. if Yaya Diaby, Al-Quadin Muhammad and Anthony Nelson leave as free agents.
Strength of schedule: .514
Remaining SOS: .445 (29)
Week 7 opponent: Bye
Biggest needs: CB, Edge, DT, WR, IOL
Washington should be looking for an elite cornerback to replace potential free-agent losses Rasul Douglas, Fabian Moreau and Isaac Yiadom.
Strength of schedule: .443
Remaining SOS: .477
Week 7 opponent: vs. Cowboys | MNF
Biggest needs: OT, IOL, CB, TE, DT
The retirement of Lane Johnson created a sizable hole in the Eagles' offensive line. Rookie Markel Bell is expected to be a solid swing tackle in time, but he'll need competition from an early-round pick to ensure the right tackle spot is stabilized in 2027.
PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE DALLAS COWBOYS
Cowboys' record: 2-4
Strength of schedule: .444
Remaining SOS: .439 (30)
Cowboys' Week 7 opponent: at Eagles | MNF
Jets' biggest needs: QB, DT, CB, WR, LB
Geno Smith is doing his best to keep the Jets competitive, but the team must find a long-term answer at quarterback unless fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik excels in whatever action he sees as a rookie.
Strength of schedule: .486
Remaining SOS: .455 (28)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Giants
Biggest needs: OT, IOL, DT, RB, LB
The Texans' offensive line kept C.J. Stroud upright throughout Sunday’s win over Jacksonville in London, but starting right tackle Trent Brown is in a contract year.
Strength of schedule: .500
Remaining SOS: .500 (T-18)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Broncos
Biggest needs: WR, Edge, QB, OT, CB
Trading Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston might put receiver at the top of the Cardinals' 2027 wish list, but only if the team thinks quarterback Carson Beck can be the starter next season. I’m still in wait-and-see mode on Beck.
PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Colts' record: 2-4
Strength of schedule: .500
Remaining SOS: .484 (23)
Colts' Week 7 opponent: at Vikings
Strength of schedule: .571
Remaining SOS: .532 (9)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Dolphins
Strength of schedule: .600
Remaining SOS: .566 (2)
Week 7 opponent: vs. 49ers
Biggest needs: OT, Edge, IOL, TE, QB
Falcons right tackle Jawaan Taylor is due to reach free agency this offseason, and the team must have a reliable blind-side blocker to protect left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Strength of schedule: .603
Remaining SOS: .492 (T-20)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Steelers (France)
Biggest needs: DT, RB, Edge, CB, S
Davon Godchaux, Nathan Shepherd and Colby Wooden are all impending free agents, so Bryan Bresee, who will be coming back from a torn ACL next season, and 2026 second-round pick Christen Miller need some help in the interior.
PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE LOS ANGELES RAMS
Rams' record: 2-4
Strength of schedule: .625
Remaining SOS: .469 (25)
Rams' Week 7 opponent: at Raiders
Browns' biggest needs: QB, Edge, DT, OT, CB
Deshaun Watson is in the final year of his deal, so Cleveland should be looking for a young passer early in the draft to compete with whichever of the team's current backups (Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green) are still on the roster.
Strength of schedule: .471
Remaining SOS: .508 (16)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Rams
Biggest needs: WR, CB, DT, IOL, Edge
The Raiders must find better wideouts if 2026 No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza is to excel whenever he steps into the starting role. The team’s most productive wide receiver since the start of last season, Tre Tucker, is ticketed for free agency.
Strength of schedule: .486
Remaining SOS: .539 (8)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Chiefs | SNF
Biggest needs: Edge, IOL, CB, WR, OT
Only 3 of the Seahawks' 16 sacks have come from edge rushers this season (Derick Hall, 2; Uchenna Nwosu, 1). Nwosu and Dante Fowler Jr. are headed for free agency.
Strength of schedule: .379
Remaining SOS: .521 (12)
Week 7 opponent: at Ravens
Biggest needs: CB, S, RB, LB, OT
Cincinnati picked cornerback Tacario Davis in the third round last April, but the cornerback room might need to be replenished again if DJ Turner II and Dax Hill find new homes as free agents.
Strength of schedule: .361
Remaining SOS: .524 (11)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Bengals
Biggest needs: CB, DT, RB, OT, Edge
Cornerback Nate Wiggins is taking a step forward as a playmaker in his third season, but the Ravens will need another outside corner with veterans Marlon Humphrey and Chidobe Awuzie headed for free agency in 2027.
Playoff teams entering Week 7
Strength of schedule: .292
Remaining SOS: .485 (22)
Week 7 opponent: at Texans
Biggest needs: WR, IOL, DT, CB, OT
Strength of schedule: .483
Remaining SOS: .544 (6)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Packers
Biggest needs: TE, CB, S, Edge, IOL
Strength of schedule: .517
Remaining SOS: .500 (T-18)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Buccaneers
Biggest needs: OT, TE, CB, Edge, WR
PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE GREEN BAY PACKERS
Packers' record: 4-2
Strength of schedule: .457
Remaining SOS: .541 (7)
Packers' Week 7 opponent: at Lions
Cowboys' needs: WR, CB, DT, S, Edge
Strength of schedule: .457
Remaining SOS: .516 (T-13)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Saints (France)
Biggest needs: QB, S, CB, DT, LB
Strength of schedule: .514
Remaining SOS: .461 (T-26)
Week 7 opponent: at Titans
Strength of schedule: .529
Remaining SOS: .548 (T-4)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Patriots | TNF
Biggest needs: DT, CB, Edge, OT, WR
Strength of schedule: .543
Remaining SOS: .409 (32)
Week 7 opponent: Bye
Biggest needs: DT, RB, S, IOL, LB
Strength of schedule: .571
Remaining SOS: .492 (T-20)
Week 7 opponent: at Cardinals
Biggest needs: TE, S, CB, OT, LB
Strength of schedule: .583
Remaining SOS: .525 (10)
Week 7 opponent: at Bears | TNF
Biggest needs: OG, LB, DT, S, WR
Strength of schedule: .400
Remaining SOS: .548 (T-4)
Week 7 opponent: Bye
Biggest needs: S, IOL, CB, LB, DT
Strength of schedule: .310
Remaining SOS: .507 (17)
Week 7 opponent: at Seahawks | SNF
Biggest needs: WR, OT, TE, LB, Edge
Strength of schedule: .357
Remaining SOS: .461 (T-26)
Week 7 opponent: at Falcons
Biggest needs: IOL, OT, Edge, WR, DT
Strength of schedule: .379
Remaining SOS: .573 (1)
Week 7 opponent: vs. Colts
Biggest needs: QB, S, TE, RB, Edge
Teams without a 2027 first-round pick
TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK TO THE DALLAS COWBOYS
Week 7 opponent: at Lions
Biggest needs: IOL, OT, CB, Edge, RB
TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK TO THE NEW YORK JETS
Week 7 opponent: at Vikings
Biggest needs: DT, WR, Edge, CB, IOL
TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK TO THE CLEVELAND BROWNS
Week 7 opponent: at Raiders
Biggest needs: WR, DT, IOL, OT, Edge
