2027 NFL Draft Big Board: Updated Top 50 Prospect Rankings

The updated 2027 NFL Draft Big Board is led by Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons, and Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore. Football Scout 365 ranks the top 50 prospects with scouting analysis focused on winning traits, NFL role projections, and the development areas that will shape their draft stock. 2027 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 50 Prospects 1. Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Height: 6-3 | Weight: 223 pounds Smith leads our board with the size, speed, and ball skills to become a true NFL No. 1 receiver. He projects as a boundary X who stretches coverage vertically, finishes through contact, and separates underneath. More consistent releases against press, blocking effort, and focus on routine plays are the remaining checkpoints in an otherwise complete receiving profile. 2. Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas Height: 6-3 | Weight: 240 pounds Simmons wins with an explosive first step, exceptional bend, and the closing burst to turn pressure into strip sacks. His best fit is as a wide-aligned edge rusher or stand-up outside linebacker who forces tackles to account for his speed. Added functional strength, more reliable edge-setting, and a deeper counter package will determine his development into a complete three-down defender. 3. Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195 pounds Moore combines length, route recognition, and ball skills to project as a starting outside corner with turnover value. He fits best in zone-match or multiple coverage schemes that allow him to read routes and use his length at the catch point. His press technique, recovery speed, and tackling consistency remain the key areas to evaluate against top receivers. 4. Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas Height: 6-7 | Weight: 312 pounds Goosby offers the length, foot quickness, and pass-protection range NFL teams look for at left tackle. He fits a wide-zone or play-action offense that uses his movement skills to protect the edge and reach second-level defenders. Improving his anchor against power, balance through contact, and run-blocking displacement will determine how far he advances beyond a starting-caliber projection. 5. Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU Height: 6-5 | Weight: 325 pounds Seaton’s value starts with his pass protection, where length, quick feet, and controlled mirroring help him handle edge speed. His movement skills and technical control support a starting NFL left tackle projection. The next step is closing the gap between his pass protection and run blocking through stronger displacement, sustained contact, and more consistent power. 6. Will Echoles, IDL, Ole Miss Height: 6-3 | Weight: 310 pounds Echoles is a run-first interior defender who wins with heavy hands, natural leverage, and control at the point of attack. He projects as a 1-technique or shade nose who occupies gaps, sheds blocks, and pushes the pocket in multiple fronts. More consistent tackling, refined pass-rush technique, and sustained leverage against double teams are his primary development areas. 7. Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Height: 6-4 | Weight: 204 pounds Becker’s size, catch radius, and vertical tracking make him a difficult matchup on the boundary. He projects as an outside X receiver in a play-action or vertical passing offense, with value on back-shoulder throws, contested catches, and red-zone targets. Sharper releases against press, a broader route tree, and routine-play consistency will determine whether he develops into a primary target. 8. Cam Coleman, WR, Texas Height: 6-3 | Weight: 201 pounds Coleman brings vertical speed, ball-tracking ability, and the catch radius to threaten defenses downfield and in the red zone. His best NFL role is as a boundary X who stacks coverage and wins contested opportunities. More polished press releases, sharper short-area routes, and fewer focus drops are needed to turn his physical upside into consistent No. 1 receiver production. 9. Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200 pounds Hampton combines size, fluid movement, and run-support toughness in a starting outside corner profile. He can match bigger perimeter receivers and fits press-bail, Cover 3, or quarters structures that use his length and coverage versatility. More consistent route recognition, press technique, and transitions against sharp separators will determine whether his coverage execution catches up to his physical tools. 10. Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Height: 6-1 | Weight: 231 pounds Baugh leads our running back rankings with power, contact balance, and light feet for a 230-plus-pound frame. He projects as a feature back in gap, duo, or inside-zone concepts, with the receiving ability to stay involved on passing downs. Reducing hesitation at the line and creating more separation once he reaches the open field are his next development priorities. 11. Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina Height: 6-5 | Weight: 245 pounds Stewart’s explosive first step, bend, and closing burst give him primary pass-rusher upside in an attacking front, with strength and run-game consistency still developing. 12. Chris Cole, LB, Georgia Height: 6-3 | Weight: 235 pounds Cole projects as a coverage WILL whose pursuit range and open-field tackling provide value against backs and tight ends, with run processing still developing. 13. Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180 pounds Robinson’s length, anticipation, and ball skills fit an outside corner role in press-match or zone-match coverage, with added strength needed against physical receivers. 14. Yhonzae Pierre, EDGE, Alabama Height: 6-3 | Weight: 251 pounds Pierre projects as a SAM/EDGE hybrid who converts speed to power and finishes in the backfield, with his counter package and edge-setting still developing. 15. KJ Bolden, S, Georgia Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185 pounds Bolden combines coverage range, reliable tackling, and nickel versatility in an early NFL starter profile, with more ball production the next development target. 16. David Stone, IDL, Oklahoma Height: 6-3 | Weight: 315 pounds Stone’s first-step quickness, length, and play strength fit an attacking 3-technique role, with improved counters and finishing needed to turn pocket disruption into sacks. 17. Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205 pounds Mensah’s ball placement, intermediate accuracy, and pocket movement fit a West Coast or pro-spread offense, with pressure management and outside-number velocity the key checkpoints. 18. Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Height: 6-5 | Weight: 310 pounds Lauck offers controlled pass protection, strong hands, and gap/power blocking value, with guard flexibility if his range against NFL edge speed limits his tackle projection. 19. Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200 pounds Chambliss brings mobility, rhythm accuracy, and off-script playmaking to a spread or play-action offense, with size, boundary velocity, and full-field processing the primary projection questions. 20. Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon Height: 6-5 | Weight: 257 pounds Johnson combines seam-stretching ability, reliable hands, yards after the catch, and blocking value in a versatile TE1 profile, with route detail still developing. 21. CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210 pounds Carr wins with timing, intermediate accuracy, and efficient decisions, with enough pocket mobility to reset and extend plays as he develops greater consistency under pressure. 22. Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210 pounds Mestemaker’s timing, RPO processing, and intermediate accuracy fit a spread offense, with his low release point and boundary throws facing a tougher test against Power 4 defenses. 23. Arch Manning, QB, Texas Height: 6-4 | Weight: 220 pounds Manning’s arm talent, size, and creation ability fit a play-action or RPO offense, with accuracy, footwork, and progression speed determining how much of his upside translates. 24. KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers Height: 6-6 | Weight: 225 pounds Duff projects as a possession X who wins with catch radius, ball tracking, and red-zone size, with sharper releases and route detail needed against NFL press coverage. 25. Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Height: 6-3 | Weight: 206 pounds Moore’s layered accuracy, touch, and intermediate timing fit a pro-spread or play-action offense, with deep boundary velocity and mechanics under pressure the key development areas. 26. Brauntae Johnson, S, Notre Dame Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200 pounds Johnson’s route recognition, ball skills, and controlled tackling fit a split-field safety role, with transition quickness and coverage discipline the primary development areas. 27. Justin Scott, IDL, Miami Height: 6-4 | Weight: 303 pounds Scott brings first-step burst, length, and power to an attacking 3-technique role, with more consistent hand usage and balance needed to sustain interior disruption. 28. Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana Height: 6-3 | Weight: 203 pounds Marsh combines vertical speed, catch radius, and physical yards after the catch in a boundary X profile, with receiving consistency and route-tree expansion the next priorities. 29. Deuce Alexander, WR, Ole Miss Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180 pounds Alexander’s downfield speed and body control fit a vertical Z role with slot flexibility, with added strength and sharper routes needed against tighter coverage. 30. Kade Pieper, IOL, Iowa Height: 6-3 | Weight: 298 pounds Pieper’s lateral movement, balance, and blocking in space fit a zone guard role, with consistent get-off and sustained contact needed against longer interior pass rushers. 31. Carter Smith, OT, Indiana Height: 6-5 | Weight: 313 pounds Smith’s anchor, heavy hands, and run-game displacement fit a gap/power offense, with his length and lateral range determining whether he stays at tackle or moves inside. 32. Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State Height: 6-4 | Weight: 195 pounds Jones uses exceptional length, press disruption, and ball skills to challenge boundary receivers, with transition quickness against smaller, sudden separators the key projection question. 33. Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama Height: 6-0 | Weight: 178 pounds Coleman-Williams brings vertical speed, quick releases, and yards after the catch to a motion-heavy Z role, with hands and play strength needing greater consistency. 34. Kingston Lopa, S, California Height: 6-5 | Weight: 210 pounds Lopa’s length, ball skills, and coverage range fit a split-field safety or big-nickel role, with more reliable tackling and transitions needed to complete his projection. 35. Greg Johnson, IOL, Minnesota Height: 6-6 | Weight: 325 pounds Johnson’s displacement, anchor strength, and finishing fit a gap or inside-zone guard role, with pad level, strike placement, and balance the primary development areas. 36. Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama Height: 6-0 | Weight: 194 pounds Brown brings physical press coverage and run-support value to an outside corner role, with sharper route recognition, cleaner transitions, and interception finishing the next priorities. 37. Trey’Dez Green, TE, LSU Height: 6-7 | Weight: 240 pounds Green’s size, catch radius, and vertical receiving ability create seam and red-zone mismatches as a move tight end, with blocking and route detail still developing. 38. A’Mauri Washington, IDL, Oregon Height: 6-3 | Weight: 330 pounds Washington’s power, leverage, and pocket push fit a 1-technique anchor role, with improved hand usage and counters needed to expand his impact on passing downs. 39. John Henry Daley, EDGE, Michigan Height: 6-4 | Weight: 250 pounds Daley’s hand usage, motor, and bend fit a strong-side defensive end role with stand-up flexibility, with run-game anchor and assignment discipline the key checkpoints. 40. Boubacar Traore, EDGE, Notre Dame Height: 6-4 | Weight: 247 pounds Traore’s first-step burst, length, and bend fit a wide-aligned weak-side rush role, with added play strength and more consistent hand timing needed for three-down value. 41. LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina Height: 6-3 | Weight: 240 pounds Sellers brings arm talent, break-sack strength, and downhill rushing power to a dual-threat role, with pocket timing and accuracy from structure the primary development areas. 42. Wyatt Young, WR, Oklahoma State Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195 pounds Young’s reliable hands, zone awareness, and physical yards after the catch fit a slot or possession role, with sharper routes and press releases the next priorities. 43. Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB, Notre Dame Height: 6-1 | Weight: 220 pounds Viliamu-Asa’s run instincts, pursuit range, and pressure versatility support a three-down MIKE projection, with durability and functional strength the key checkpoints. 44. Ahmad Moten Sr., IDL, Miami Height: 6-3 | Weight: 325 pounds Moten combines interior power, first-step burst, and run-game disruption across multiple fronts, with refined hand fighting and a broader rush package needed for more consistent pressure. 45. Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss Height: 5-11 | Weight: 200 pounds Lacy’s vision, acceleration, and contact balance fit a zone or spread/RPO run game, with receiving detail and pass protection determining his three-down value. 46. Reed Harris, WR, Arizona State Height: 6-5 | Weight: 220 pounds Harris offers catch radius, vertical range, and open-field playmaking as a big outside target, with press releases and separation through intermediate breaks the main development areas. 47. Jaylen McClain, S, Ohio State Height: 6-0 | Weight: 203 pounds McClain’s reliable tackling and ability to carry vertical routes fit a split-field safety role, with takeaway production and man coverage against larger tight ends the next checkpoints. 48. Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon Height: 6-5 | Weight: 272 pounds Uiagalelei combines first-step burst, speed-to-power, and disciplined run defense in a versatile edge profile, with deeper counters and more consistent finishing the next priorities. 49. Melvin Siani, OT, Texas Height: 6-6 | Weight: 317 pounds Siani’s pass-set range, lateral recovery, and varied hand usage support a right tackle projection, with a firmer anchor and stronger run-game displacement still needed. 50. Duce Robinson, WR, Florida State Height: 6-6 | Weight: 222 pounds Robinson’s catch radius, vertical tracking, and contested-catch ability create big-slot or jumbo-Z mismatches, with added strength and sharper releases needed against NFL man coverage.