Ahmad Moten Sr. — 2027 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

Wilson's running mate can create havoc as a bulldozer inside, using a solid burst and his 325 pound frame to shoot gaps and take up residence in the backfield.

The Bears went surprisingly light on the interior defensive line in last week's draft, waiting until the sixth round to address the position. Moten is an explosive disruptor who finished with nine tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks last season. He has quick and powerful hands to swipe away interior blockers and is a stout run defender who can stand his ground in gaps. Moten needs to play with better pad level, as his aggressiveness can cause him to play high and be pushed out of position, but he could be the Grady Jarrett heir apparent in Chicago.

While Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor made their presence known, Moten was the Hurricanes' most impactful defensive lineman in the national championship game. If he builds off that performance, you can pencil him in for the first round next April.

With Reuben Bain and Akheem Mesidor coming off the board in the first round of Thursday's NFL Draft, it's time to get familiar with Moten. At 6-foot-3 and 320 pounds, he's a bull in a china shop, pairing an explosive first step with the quickness to disrupt opposing backfields. A versatile piece who can line up across the front, don't be surprised if he comes off the board earlier than expected.