ESPN’s 2027 NFL First Round Mock Draft 3.0: Kiper’s & Yate’s Picks

9. Atlanta Falcons (Selected by Mel Kiper Jr.)

Darian Mensah NFL Draft Profile

Height: 6’3”
Weight: 205 lbs
Position: Quarterback
School: Miami
Class: Junior
Age (on CFB Week 1): 21 

Kiper pulls the trigger on the fourth quarterback of the top ten, sending the Hurricanes’ dynamic passer to Dirty Birds territory. Darian Mensah brings a quick release, cold-blooded accuracy, and high-level decision-making to the Atlanta Falcons, giving them a long-term field general to distribute to their skill weapons.

Darian Mensah Mock Drafts

Todd McShay (Ringer): No. 5 to New York Jets
Sports Illustrated 9.0 (9.23.26): No. 4 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tankathon (10.4.26): No. 5 to Miami Dolphins
The Athletic (10.7.26): NR
The Sporting News (10.14.26): NR 
USA TODAY Sports (10.14.26): NR