This is a look at the first-round order for the 2027 NFL Draft heading into Week 10 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.
Strength of schedule: .580
Remaining SOS: .500 (T-17)
Week 10 opponent: at Ravens | MNF
Biggest needs: WR, Edge, IOL, DT, CB
The Chargers' offense has struggled mightily this season, but the defense has its own issues, giving up 11 rushing touchdowns in eight games. Dalvin Tomlinson is an impending free agent, so adding a run-stuffer up front should be a priority.
Strength of schedule: .428
Remaining SOS: .527 (9)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Jaguars
Biggest needs: OT, DT, RB, Edge, CB
Trading T'Vondre Sweat to the Jets in the offseason and Jeffery Simmons to the Bears last week created big holes in the middle of the Titans' defense. John Franklin-Myers will be much more effective with another big body threatening the interior of opposing offensive lines.
Strength of schedule: .627
Remaining SOS: .551 (5)
Week 10 opponent: at Colts
Biggest needs: QB, Edge, OT, CB, S
First-round rookie Chris Johnson recorded the first interception by a Miami cornerback this season in Miami’s loss to Detroit. I expect him to blossom into a nice slot corner with the flexibility to play out wide, but the Dolphins should draft an outside corner with size if JuJu Brents is not re-signed.
Strength of schedule: .487
Remaining SOS: .522 (11)
Week 10 opponent: Bye
Biggest needs: OT, QB, DT, CB, TE
With the Eagles trading former first-round pick Jordan Davis to the Jaguars, there's a hole in the middle of the Eagles’ defense that must be filled next year.
PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Colts’ record: 2-7
Strength of schedule: .520
Remaining SOS: .447 (29)
Colts’ Week 10 opponent: vs. Dolphins
Jets' biggest needs: QB, DT, CB, LB, IOL
If the Jets want to keep Joe Tippmann at guard, they should look to draft a center who can compete for playing time as a rookie and eventually take over the starting job. The current starter at center, Josh Myers, has one year remaining on his deal, with no guaranteed money in 2027.
Strength of schedule: .533
Remaining SOS: .537 (7)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Bills
Strength of schedule: .464
Remaining SOS: .500 (T-17)
Week 10 opponent: at Giants | TNF
Biggest needs: CB, WR, Edge, DT, IOL
The Rams rushed for 124 yards on Sunday against a Commanders team missing starting defensive linemen Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw. The front must be bolstered in 2027 because Payne will be a free agent (as will Shy Tuttle and Charles Omenihu) and Kinlaw will be heading into a contract year.
Strength of schedule: .578
Remaining SOS: .463 (27)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Rams
Biggest needs: WR, Edge, QB, OT, CB
The Cardinals are missing injured left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. right now. They should spend a pick in the first four rounds on a pass protector who can compete for snaps opposite Johnson at right tackle next season.
Strength of schedule: .592
Remaining SOS: .523 (10)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Chiefs
Biggest needs: OT, Edge, IOL, S, QB
The Falcons could be looking for a starting center in 2027 with starter Ryan Neuzil due to hit the market.
Strength of schedule: .597
Remaining SOS: .403 (32)
Week 10 opponent: Bye
Biggest needs: Edge, WR, DT, IOL, TE
A'Shawn Robinson and Rakeem Nunez-Roches are headed for free agency, while Calijah Kancey and Vita Vea both have major salary increases on the books for 2027, the final year of their respective deals. Tampa Bay should be seeking another promising lineman to pair long-term with 2026 fifth-round pick DeMonte Capehart.
Strength of schedule: .477
Remaining SOS: .448 (28)
Week 10 opponent: at Browns
Biggest needs: OT, RB, LB, DT, CB
Second-round pick Kayden McDonald could step in for Tommy Togiai if the veteran departs as a free agent. The Texans should still be looking for depth inside on Day 3 of the draft, however, with Sheldon Rankins turning 33 years old in April.
Strength of schedule: .581
Remaining SOS: .474 (T-23)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Panthers
Biggest needs: DT, RB, Edge, CB, S
The Saints might need a reset at safety in 2027. Justin Reid is due a significant salary increase next year and Julian Blackmon might find a new home in free agency.
PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE DALLAS COWBOYS
Cowboys’ record: 4-5
Strength of schedule: .397
Remaining SOS: .508 (16)
Cowboys’ Week 10 opponent: vs. 49ers
Strength of schedule: .480
Remaining SOS: .493 (19)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Seahawks
Biggest needs: WR, DT, CB, IOL, Edge
Left guard Spencer Burford is ticketed for free agency, and Jackson Powers-Johnson has not shown enough for the Raiders to assume he will lock down a starting spot in 2027.
Strength of schedule: .487
Remaining SOS: .485 (21)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Chargers | MNF
Biggest needs: CB, DT, RB, OT, QB
Trading for Jacoby Brissett might help keep the Ravens’ playoff hopes alive in 2026 while Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley are sidelined, but Brissett will be a free agent after the season. There are questions about what the future holds for Jackson after he and the team didn’t come to an agreement on an extension prior to this season.
Strength of schedule: .453
Remaining SOS: .493 (20)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Texans
Biggest needs: QB, Edge, OT, IOL, S
Second-round pick Emmanuel McNeil-Warren could take on a larger role at safety in 2027 with current starter Ronnie Hickman Jr. a scheduled free agent. No team can ever have enough versatile playmakers in the back end, though.
PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE LOS ANGELES RAMS
Rams’ record: 5-4
Strength of schedule: .500
Remaining SOS: .557 (4)
Rams’ Week 10 opponent: at Cardinals
Strength of schedule: .526
Remaining SOS: .515 (13)
Week 10 opponent: at Raiders
Biggest needs: Edge, WR, CB, IOL, DT
Seattle traded for guard Quenton Nelson to shore up its offensive line, but the veteran is due to become a free agent in March, as is backup Anthony Bradford. Unless the Seahawks re-sign Nelson, they'll need to select another guard in the top half of the draft.
Playoff teams entering Week 10
Strength of schedule: .549
Remaining SOS: .513 (14)
Week 10 opponent: at Saints
Biggest needs: OT, TE, CB, Edge, IOL
Strength of schedule: .571
Remaining SOS: .530 (8)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Lions (Munich)
Biggest needs: IOL, LB, S, WR, RB
PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE GREEN BAY PACKERS
Packers’ record: 6-3
Strength of schedule: .500
Remaining SOS: .576 (2)
Packers’ Week 10 opponent: vs. Vikings
Cowboys' biggest needs: WR, CB, DT, S, Edge
Strength of schedule: .346
Remaining SOS: .513 (15)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Commanders | TNF
Biggest needs: DT, CB, WR, IOL, OT
Strength of schedule: .400
Remaining SOS: .520 (12)
Week 10 opponent: at Falcons
Biggest needs: WR, OT, TE, LB, Edge
Strength of schedule: .403
Remaining SOS: .480 (22)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Steelers | SNF
Biggest needs: CB, S, RB, LB, OT
Strength of schedule: .457
Remaining SOS: .474 (26)
Week 10 opponent: at Bengals | SNF
Biggest needs: QB, S, CB, DT, LB
Strength of schedule: .463
Remaining SOS: .558 (3)
Week 10 opponent: vs. Patriots (Munich)
Biggest needs: TE, CB, S, Edge, IOL
PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Jaguars’ record: 6-2
Strength of schedule: .486
Remaining SOS: .427 (30)
Jaguars’ Week 10 opponent: at Titans
Strength of schedule: .515
Remaining SOS: .539 (6)
Week 10 opponent: at Packers
Biggest needs: QB, S, TE, RB, Edge
PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE CHICAGO BEARS
Bears’ record: 7-2
Strength of schedule: .443
Remaining SOS: .631 (1)
Bears’ Week 10 opponent: Bye
Strength of schedule: .547
Remaining SOS: .427 (31)
Week 10 opponent: Bye
Biggest needs: TE, S, CB, OT, LB
Strength of schedule: .436
Remaining SOS: .474 (25)
Week 10 opponent: at Cowboys
Biggest needs: IOL, OT, Edge, WR, DT
Strength of schedule: .485
Remaining SOS: .474 (T-23)
Week 10 opponent: at Jets
Biggest needs: S, IOL, CB, LB, DT
Teams without a 2027 first-round pick
TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK TO THE TENNESSEE TITANS
Week 10 opponent: Bye
Biggest needs: CB, Edge, OT, WR, DT
TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK TO THE DALLAS COWBOYS
Week 10 opponent: vs. Vikings
Biggest needs: IOL, OT, CB, Edge, RB
TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK TO THE NEW YORK JETS
Week 10 opponent: vs. Dolphins
Biggest needs: DT, WR, QB, Edge, IOL
TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK TO THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Week 10 opponent: at Titans
Biggest needs: S, RB, DT, IOL, LB
TRADED FIRST-ROUND PICK TO THE CLEVELAND BROWNS
Week 10 opponent: at Cardinals
Biggest needs: WR, DT, IOL, OT, Edge
