NFL Draft 2027 Order: Chargers Lead While Vikings Remain Undefeated
Entering week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, the winless Los Angeles Chargers hold the number one pick in the 2027 NFL draft with an 0-6 record, while the Minnesota Vikings sit at the opposite end of the board as the league’s undefeated team at 6-0, dazn.com reported.
The Battle at the Bottom and the Top of the Board
The Los Angeles Chargers sit at the bottom of the league standings with an 0-6 record. That performance puts the franchise on track for the top selection in the 2027 draft, with Ohio State standout Jeremiah Smith circulating as a primary target for the early choice. While the Chargers look toward April solutions, the Minnesota Vikings occupy the final spot in the first-round order at 6-0. The full draft order remains subject to change as the season progresses toward Super Bowl LXI, with strength of schedule serving as the primary tiebreaker for teams sharing identical records.
Substantial movement disrupted the middle of the first-round order following week 7 outcomes. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers experienced a significant single-week drop, falling seven spots down to number 11 after a 43-13 victory against the Carolina Panthers. That win pushed Tampa Bay’s record to 2-5, altering draft positioning for a cluster of teams holding identical two-win records.
Three Franchises Hold No First-Round Picks for 2027
Front offices across the league continue to reshape future assets through prior transactions. Three franchises—the Green Bay Packers, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Los Angeles Rams—currently hold no first-round selections for the 2027 draft due to previous trades. For teams that acquired extra capital, such as the New York Jets holding picks via the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys, or the Cleveland Browns holding a pick via the Los Angeles Rams, draft slots reflect the original owner’s record rather than the acquiring team’s standing.
Teams currently holding playoff berths have their exact draft slots dependent on how far they progress in the postseason. The New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals traded positions between numbered picks and playoff slots, shifting their placement without a fixed numerical drop.
| Pick | Team | Record | Week 7 Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chargers | 0-6 | = |
| 2 | Titans | 1-6 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Dolphins | 1-5 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Commanders | 1-4-1 | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Eagles | 2-5 | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Jets | 2-5 | ▲ 5 |
| 7 | Texans | 2-5 | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Jets (via Colts) | 2-5 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Saints | 2-5 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Buccaneers | 2-5 | ▼ 7 |
| 13 | Raiders | 3-4 | ▲ 2 |
| 14 | Browns (via Rams) | 3-4 | = |
| 15 | Falcons | 3-4 | ▼ 3 |
| 16 | Ravens | 4-3 | ▲ 2 |
| 18 | Patriots | 4-3 | ▲ |
*Disclaimer: The insights provided in this article are for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute medical advice or sports betting recommendations.
