What happened: Bleacher Report's updated 2027 NFL mock draft slots wide receiver Cam Coleman to the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 16 overall and wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams to the New England Patriots at No. 24. The same first-round projection sends quarterback Darian Mensah to the New York Jets at No. 9 and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith to the Tennessee Titans at No. 1.

Why it matters: Mid-October draft projections highlight wide receiver as an early first-round priority for both Pittsburgh and New England heading into the 2027 cycle. Pittsburgh's projected target at No. 16 aligns with ongoing evaluations of pass-catching depth around quarterback Aaron Rodgers, while New England's No. 24 slot pairs another perimeter option with quarterback Drake Maye.

What to watch: First-round draft order and prospect projections will continue to shift weekly as the 2026 NFL regular season progresses.