Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa — 2027 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

DeMeco Ryans adds a sideline-to-sideline presence who can do a little bit of everything well. Viliamu-Asa has the capability to be a disruptor all three downs, pairing solid size with coverage speed, run-stopping and occasionally pass rushing help.

An on- and off-ball presence with a highly cerebral feel, Viliamu-Asa is one of the more well-rounded players on the board. His ability to provide situational pass-rush juice only adds to his value. He's coming off a torn ACL suffered in November but appears on track to return at full strength this fall.

Despite significant buzz about the Cowboys trading up to acquire Sonny Styles in this year's draft, Caleb Downs was the defender selected by Jerry Jones at strong value. The Cowboys are not done building out Christian Parker's defense for the future. Viliamu-Asa has played sparingly through two seasons in South Bend, but his 94.0 PFF run-defense grade led the nation last year.