The Browns’ place in the 2027 NFL draft picture looks very different depending on which side of the Myles Garrett trade you’re staring at.
Cleveland is sitting on Los Angeles’ first-rounder, and right now that Rams selection is the one Browns fans have every reason to watch closely. Entering this week, the Rams are tied for the sixth-worst record in the NFL. Because of tiebreakers, that would put the pick at No. 11 overall if the season ended today, a spot that keeps it in the top tier of the first round.
There’s still a little movement left there, too. If the Washington Commanders win on Monday Night Football, the Rams pick would slide up one more spot.
Meanwhile, Cleveland’s own first-round pick is headed in the opposite direction. At the moment, the Browns’ original selection is projected near the bottom of the opening round.
The Rams’ current standing is part of a wider 2027 draft order that has the Los Angeles Chargers at the top, followed by the Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders. The Cowboys’ first-round pick goes to the Jets, as does the Colts’ selection. Philadelphia, Houston, Arizona and Indianapolis round out the next group before the Rams’ slot appears in the order and is assigned to Cleveland.
Here’s how the 2027 NFL draft order looks after Week 6:
Los Angeles Chargers
Miami Dolphins
Tennessee Titans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Washington Commanders
Dallas Cowboys - Goes to the New York Jets
Philadelphia Eagles
Houston Texans
Arizona Cardinals
Indianapolis Colts - Goes to the New York Jets
Los Angeles Rams - Goes to the Cleveland Browns
New Orleans Saints
New York Jets
Atlanta Falcons
Las Vegas Raiders
Seattle Seahawks
Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore Ravens
New York Giants
Carolina Panthers
Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh Steelers
Denver Broncos
New England Patriots
Jacksonville Jaguars
Cleveland Browns
Green Bay Packers - Goes to the Dallas Cowboys
Chicago Bears
Buffalo Bills
San Francisco 49ers
Kansas City Chiefs
Minnesota Vikings
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Cincinnati, coming out of its bye week, now finds itself in a more difficult spot as it tries to close the gap and steady an offense that has not found an easy rhythm. For Cleveland, the bigger issue is not just holding first place, but proving it can keep it while the pressure ramps up from rivals that have already shown they can stay in the race. [Read more 🡒]