AtoZ Sports DeLeone and Roberts (24. Detroit Lions: CB Kelley Jones, Mississippi State: Detroit has needed a new first-round corner since losing Terrion Arnold. Jones can be a lockdown, physical corner on the outside. Jones brings the kind of physicality the Lions like on defense while also having the coverage ability to survive on an island. This is a relatively clean fit between player, team, and need.) (10-9-26): https://atozsports.com/nfl-draft/2027-nfl-mock-draft-multiple-quarterbacks-vault-arch-manning-fast-rising-defensive-lineman-cj-carr-drew-mestemaker-austin-simmons/
Athlonsports (15. Detroit Lions - Ashton Hampton | CB | Clemson: After moving on from a recent first-round pick in Terrion Arnold, the Lions’ needs at corner have gone from simply depth issues to an immediate need for high-quality starting material. Thankfully for them, this class should have some solid options in this range, and Hampton would be the ideal candidate. With his combination of size (6-2, 205), athleticism, technique and competitiveness, he could immediately be the best corner on this roster.): https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2027-nfl-mock-draft-updated-first-round-darian-mensah-arch-manning-cj-carr
Yahoo Tice (15. Detroit Lions — Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State: As the late Owen Hart would say, "enough is enough and it's time for a change." The Lions desperately could use two things: A center (Minnesota's Greg Johnson came to mind) or a cornerback. They choose to improve one of the biggest holes in the NFL right now, even with three cornerbacks off the board. Jones has been a more consistent player to start this season and can fit in both zone or man schemes. His Inspector Gadget arms head up north to Detroit.) (10-8-26): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/2027-nfl-mock-draft-first-version-includes-a-huge-trade-that-powers-arch-manning-to-no-1-spot-170653524.html
Walter Football Charlie (18. Detroit Lions: Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State - The Lions' terrible cornerback play is a result of Brad Holmes decisions like drafting Hendon Hooker instead of Tyrique Stevenson, selecting Terrion Arnold over Nate Wiggins or Kamari Lassiter, and signing D.J. Reed instead of re-signing Carlton Davis. Detroit badly needs cornerback talent. Jones (6-3, 196) is a big cornerback with impressive cover skills. In 2026, Jones has 17 tackles with seven passes broken up. Jones is long, physical, and has speed. On top of coverage skills, Jones is a willing tackler and run defender. In 2025, Jones had 34 tackles with two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. He had 28 tackles as a freshman.) (10-8-26): https://walterfootball.com/draft2027charlie.php?rbBot
Yahoo (15. Detroit Lions — Dylan Stewart, Edge, South Carolina: Figuring out where Stewart fits in this class now — or whether he might stay in college — is trickier than it was a month ago. Stewart's suspension has raised some character questions, although it appears he's back on a track to return to playing. Stewart's production has also been somewhat underwhelming considering his rare gifts. If he can find a way to display those skills, this might be too tempting for Detroit to pass on. The Lions badly need a rusher to pair with Aidan Hutchinson.) (10-8-26): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/2027-nfl-mock-draft-10-5-quarterbacks-land-in-round-1-but-wr-jeremiah-smith-lands-at-no-1-154904997.html
Athletic Baumgartner (19. Detroit Lions: Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia - Detroit’s situation in the secondary is a mess right now, and few teams are as light at corner. Robinson is a bit undersized, at 6-0, 180, but he is very long and extremely fluid athletically. This could be about the first-round floor for the former five-star prospect.) (10-7-26): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7665591/2026/10/07/nfl-mock-draft-2027-smith-carr/
Draft Tek (20. Kelley Jones) (10-7-26): https://www.drafttek.com/2027-NFL-Mock-Draft/2027-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round-1.asp
Walter Football Walt (18. Detroit Lions Boubacar Traore, 3-4OLB, Notre Dame: The Lions really like Keldric Faulk, but will have to pass on him for a tackle. Here's another bookend for Aidan Hutchinson. Boubacar Traore is extremely talented and has loads of potential. He still needs to fill out his frame.) (10-6-26): https://walterfootball.com/draft2027_1.php
CBS Wilson (25. Ty Benefield S - PROSPECT RNK: 57th. POSITION RNK: 4th. The Lions have two of the best safeties in football ... when they're healthy. Benefield is a tackling machine coming downhill, but he's been good in coverage, too.) (10-5-26): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2027-nfl-mock-draft-arch-manning-first-round-quarterback/
Draftwire Banks (16. Detroit, Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama: The OnePride really needs to improve pass defense.) (10-5-26): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2026/10/05/time-for-a-full-nfl-mock-draft-update-with-more-player-descriptions/92105596007/
OnSI Melo (21. Detroit Lions: Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State - The Detroit Lions were allowing a league-high 299.3 passing yards per game prior to Sunday Night Football. The Terrion Arnold situation did not help. Cornerback will be high on Brad Holmes' offseason to-do list. Mississippi State's Kelley Jones has carried over the momentum from his breakout 2025 season to 2026, having already recorded six pass breakups.) (10-5-26): https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/news/2027-nfl-mock-draft-trinidad-chambliss-crashes-the-qb1-race
Tankathon (16. DET Ashton Hampton
CB | Clemson) (10-4-26): https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/mock-draft
Round 1 (10 CB, 2 DE, 1 S):
5 CB Kelley Jones
3 CB Ashton Hampton
1 DE Dylan Stewart
1 CB Zabien Brown
1 CB Ellis Robinson IV
1 S Ty Benefield
1 DE Boubacar Traore
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