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.

Trinidad Chambliss displayed the accuracy, quick processing and athleticism that make his NFL projection intriguing in Ole Miss’ 32-24 victory over LSU. Watch my 2027 NFL Draft breakdown of his performance and why he deserves consideration alongside the top quarterbacks in the class. Watch: Trinidad Chambliss 2027 NFL Draft Breakdown Watch on YouTube and join the discussion What Chambliss Showed Against LSU Chambliss completed 33 of 48 passes for 363 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He also delivered the winning 14-yard rushing touchdown. His performance in critical situations stands out in the evaluation. He completed all eight of his first-half third-down pass attempts and led a touchdown drive before halftime. With the game tied at 24 in the fourth quarter, he directed a 13-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that put Ole Miss ahead for good. The video breaks down his accuracy, quick processing and poise in those moments. How His Passing Ability Translates to the NFL The former zero-star recruit from Ferris State brings more than athleticism to the evaluation. His ability to make decisions quickly and deliver accurate throws is a major part of his NFL projection. The breakdown examines how he wins from the pocket and on the move. It also addresses the questions surrounding his size and how those concerns factor into his evaluation. Is Trinidad Chambliss QB1 in the 2027 NFL Draft? The LSU performance gives us reason to consider Chambliss alongside Arch Manning, Dante Moore and CJ Carr atop the quarterback class. Watch the full breakdown above and tell us who you would put ahead of him in the YouTube comments.

CJ Carr’s anticipation and downfield accuracy give the Notre Dame quarterback a path to the top of the 2027 NFL Draft class. Watch my breakdown of his timing, pocket movement and ball placement, including the intermediate consistency I want to see next. Watch: CJ Carr 2027 NFL Draft Breakdown Watch on YouTube and join the discussion Anticipation That Translates to the NFL Carr shows the ability to release the ball before his receiver breaks. He understands where the opening will be and trusts himself to make the throw. That matters in the NFL, where quarterbacks cannot always wait for visible separation. At 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, he is a pro-style pocket passer with underrated athleticism to move, reset his feet and throw. The video covers his first four games of 2026, when he completed 70.5 percent of his passes for 963 yards, nine touchdowns and one interception. Downfield Accuracy and the Next Step When his feet are set, Carr’s downfield accuracy stands out. The breakdown compares his deep and intermediate placement using throws from traditional one-to-seven-step drops. Throw distance Catchable throw rate On-target rate 20-plus yards 93% 86% 10–19 yards 77% 69% These are the filtered accuracy figures discussed in the video. The intermediate range is where I want more consistency, especially when he is working between underneath defenders and the safeties. Can CJ Carr Be the First Quarterback Drafted in 2027? If Carr pairs his anticipation and deep accuracy with more consistent intermediate placement, he has a chance to move to the top of this quarterback class. Miami and potential College Football Playoff matchups would give us more opportunities to evaluate him against stronger competition. Watch the full breakdown above and share your evaluation in the YouTube comments.

Watch: Jadan Baugh 2027 NFL Draft Breakdown Watch on YouTube and join the discussion What Stands Out in Jadan Baugh’s Film? At 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds, Baugh combines power with impressive fluidity. His vision and acceleration allow him to turn a crease into an explosive run, while his contact balance helps him absorb hits and continue producing yards. Through Florida’s first four games of 2026, Baugh rushed for 600 yards and 11 touchdowns while averaging 7.2 yards per carry. Florida credits him with 358 yards after contact, roughly 60 percent of his rushing production. His 600 yards are also the most by a Gator through the first four games of a season. Three-Down Potential and Dynasty Value Baugh’s passing-game ability is a major part of my evaluation. He caught 33 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns in 2025, and I view his route running and pass protection as traits that give him a path to a true three-down role. For dynasty managers, that creates additional PPR upside if his receiving skills translate into NFL targets. I want to see more receiving involvement this season, with his eventual workload dependent on draft capital, landing spot and usage. Player Comparison and NFL Draft Projection Player Comparison: Joe Mixon Comparison Type: Stylistic Baugh’s size, fluidity and three-down versatility remind me of Joe Mixon coming out of Oklahoma. The comparison describes his playing style rather than an expected career outcome. I see first-round potential, with a path into the top 20 and a possible top-10 ceiling. Watch the complete breakdown above for the evaluation behind that projection. Is Jadan Baugh your RB1 in the 2027 NFL Draft? Share your evaluation in the YouTube comments.

*Updated September 19, 2026. Production through Miami’s first three games. Darian Mensah is a potential NFL starter with the accuracy to attack intermediate coverage and the pocket movement to buy time. The Miami quarterback’s main concerns are inconsistent footwork beyond his first read and velocity on longer boundary throws. Darian Mensah 2027 NFL Draft Scouting Report Overview Mensah is a 6-foot-3, 205-pound redshirt junior who began his college career at Tulane. He started all 14 games for Duke in 2025, earning second-team All-ACC honors and MVP recognition in the ACC Championship Game and Sun Bowl before transferring to Miami. Season School Passing yards Passing TD INT 2024 Tulane 2,723 22 6 2025 Duke 3,973 34 6 2026, first three games Miami 873 11 0 PFF credited Mensah with an 85.0 passing grade and 28 big-time throws in 2025. Through his first three Miami games, he completed 89.9% of his passes, including 24 consecutive completions to open the win over Wake Forest. Film Evaluation Accuracy and Touch Mensah changes the pace and trajectory of his throws to work over underneath defenders and in front of deeper coverage. He places short and intermediate passes within the receiver’s reach without forcing difficult adjustments. When his footwork stays on time with his reads, he anticipates openings and releases before receivers fully separate. Pocket Movement and Decisions Mensah climbs and slides within the pocket while keeping his eyes downfield. He can reset and throw after moving off his spot, using his mobility primarily to buy time. His footwork becomes less consistent when the first read is covered. He occasionally commits to a throw before confirming the coverage, and pressure can interfere with his ability to reset for the next read. Arm Strength Mensah shows functional arm strength, but his velocity is less consistent on longer throws outside the numbers, particularly when he cannot set his feet. He can deliver on the move, though his accuracy and pace are less reliable from those positions. Player Comparison: Brock Purdy Comparison Type: Stylistic Mensah’s anticipation, touch and pocket movement resemble Brock Purdy’s. Both use timing and ball placement to attack intermediate windows. Purdy is more consistent working beyond his first read and resetting under pressure, areas where Mensah still needs improvement. The comparison describes playing style, not an expected career outcome. Grade and Projection Football Scout 365 evaluation Projection Grade 67.0 Tier High-End Starter Potential Draft range Late Round 1 / early Round 2 Mensah fits a West Coast or pro-spread offense that uses timing routes, intermediate crossers and play action. Defined reads would help him establish rhythm early in his NFL career. We project him as a starting-caliber quarterback, with the mechanical and arm-strength limitations detailed above keeping his current grade below Near Elite.

Arch Manning projects as a first-round quarterback prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft, with top-five pick upside if his 2026 season shows improved consistency. His grade is built on arm talent, mobility, and off-platform ability, while his ceiling depends on improved accuracy, footwork, processing, and pressure response. Overview Arch Manning enters the 2026 college football season as one of the most important quarterback evaluations in the 2027 NFL Draft cycle. In his first full season as Texas’ starter, Manning completed 61.4% of his passes for 3,163 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, while adding 399 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. The production supports his early first-round projection, but the evaluation is more layered than the name value or mock draft hype suggests. Arch Manning 2027 NFL Draft QB1 Favorite? Manning has the size, arm talent, mobility, and creation profile NFL teams covet. He can attack vertically, extend plays, move launch points, and add designed-run value, giving him a modern quarterback skill set with top-five pick upside. The key variable is consistency. His 2027 NFL Draft grade will depend on whether he can improve his accuracy, footwork, progression speed, and pressure response across a full 2026 season. Film Evaluation Manning is best viewed as a high-upside athletic pocket passer with dual-threat value. His arm talent gives Texas access to every area of the field, especially on vertical shots, field-side throws, play-action concepts, and movement throws outside the pocket. He is not a static passer. He can move off his spot, reset, and create explosive-play opportunities when the first read is covered. The most translatable part of Manning’s game is how his tools stress defensive structure. His mobility forces defenses to account for boot action, scramble lanes, RPO conflict, and designed-run concepts, while his arm strength gives him the ability to punish coverage rotations downfield. That combination fits well in spread, play-action, RPO, and movement-pass systems that allow him to use both his arm talent and athletic profile. The developmental concern is down-to-down efficiency. Manning’s accuracy and ball placement can fluctuate when pressure speeds up his process or his lower-body mechanics drift. When his feet are tied to the concept, the arm talent looks like a clear first-round trait. When his base gets loose, throws can sail, placement becomes less controlled, and the decision-making can become more volatile. His next step is proving he can play with cleaner timing, faster answers, and more stable mechanics across full games. Player Comparison: Daniel Jones Comparison Type: Physical Tools / Developmental Path Manning’s current profile aligns with Daniel Jones as a tools-based quarterback with size, functional athleticism, enough arm strength to attack NFL areas, and the mobility to create added value on movement throws, scrambles, and designed-run concepts. The comparison fits because both profiles are built more on physical tools and developmental upside than polished pocket command. The key difference is ceiling context. Manning enters the 2027 NFL Draft cycle with a stronger recruiting background, more natural arm talent, and a higher long-term projection if the accuracy, processing, footwork, and pressure response improve. The Jones comparison should be viewed as a physical tools and developmental-path reference, not a one-for-one career projection. Grade and Projection Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential with Near Elite Upside Draft Projection: 1st round grade, with top 5 pick potential Manning sits in the High-End Starter Potential tier because his arm talent, mobility, pocket movement, and off-platform ability give him one of the higher physical ceilings in the 2027 quarterback class. His current grade is built on premium tools, while his path into the Near Elite tier depends on improved accuracy, processing, footwork, and pressure response during the 2026 season. Arch Manning 2027 NFL Draft Questions Who are the other top quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft class? The 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class has several early Day One candidates beyond Arch Manning, led by Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, CJ Carr, and C.J. Bailey. Moore currently has the cleanest pocket-passing profile in the group, while Sayin brings accuracy and timing, Carr offers a poised structure-based projection, and Bailey has the size and tools to climb with a strong 2026 season. Who is Arch Manning related to? Arch Manning is part of the Manning quarterback family. He is the son of Cooper Manning, the nephew of Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, and the grandson of Archie Manning. That family background adds to the expectations around his 2027 NFL Draft projection, but his evaluation still depends on his own 2026 tape, especially accuracy, processing, footwork, and pressure response. Is Arch Manning a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft? Arch Manning currently projects as a first-round quarterback prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft, with top-five pick upside if his 2026 season shows improved consistency. His arm talent, mobility, pocket movement, and off-platform ability give him a clear Day One pathway, but his final grade will depend on accuracy, processing, footwork, and pressure response. Can Arch Manning be the QB1 in the 2027 NFL Draft? Arch Manning has a legitimate QB1 pathway because his physical tools are among the best in the class. The separator in 2026 will be whether he turns those flashes into routine efficiency by taking easier completions, improving short accuracy, speeding up progressions, and avoiding forced splash plays when the offense needs him to stay on schedule. What does Arch Manning need to improve in 2026? Manning needs to become more consistent with accuracy, ball placement, footwork, and decision-making under pressure. When his base is clean and tied to the concept, the arm talent looks like a first-round trait. When pressure speeds him up or his mechanics drift, throws can sail and the decision-making can become more volatile.

Who Are the Top 2027 NFL Draft Prospects in the Big Ten? Football Scout 365 ranks Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith as the top Big Ten prospect and No. 1 overall player in the 2027 NFL Draft class. Charlie Becker, Dante Moore, Carter Smith, and Julian Sayin complete the conference’s top five entering the 2026 college football season. These rankings are based on Football Scout 365’s summer film evaluations, position-specific grades, NFL role projections and current Big Board. They are early checkpoints that will be updated as the 2026 season provides additional film and production. How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects Football Scout 365 grades each prospect through film evaluation, position-specific traits, verified production, and projected NFL role. Grades reflect the player’s current NFL projection entering the 2026 season—not recruiting status, media rankings, or mock-draft consensus. Visit our How We Grade page for the complete grading scale and methodology. 1. Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Jeremiah Smith enters 2026 as Football Scout 365’s No. 1 overall 2027 NFL Draft prospect. Ohio State notes that his 2,558 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns are the most by any Big Ten receiver through his first two college seasons, supporting an Elite grade built on his WR1 physical profile, ball tracking, and three-level receiving ability. 2. Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Charlie Becker emerged with 34 receptions for 679 yards and four touchdowns in 2025, including six catches for 126 yards against Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game. His Near Elite grade reflects a high-end boundary X receiver with contested-catch reliability and vertical tracking, while his next step is expanding his release package and route tree. 3. Dante Moore, QB, Oregon Dante Moore completed 71.8% of his passes for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions during his first season as Oregon’s starter. Football Scout 365’s QB1 has a High End Starter grade built on accuracy, touch, release quickness, and pocket poise, but his first-round pathway depends on improving his pressure decisions and outside-number velocity. 4. Carter Smith, OT, Indiana Carter Smith has made 41 consecutive starts at left tackle and won the Big Ten’s Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year award in 2025. His grade is driven by anchor strength, efficient hand usage, and run-game displacement, with arm length and lateral range remaining the primary questions in his tackle projection. 5. Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State Julian Sayin led the nation with a 77% completion rate while throwing for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns in 2025. His 67.41 grade reflects a timing-based distributor with high-end accuracy and a quick release, but he must prove his arm strength and pressure response can hold up when the initial structure breaks down. 6. A’Mauri Washington, IDL, Oregon A’Mauri Washington produced 33 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, eight pass breakups and 22 pressures in 2025 while earning an 83.8 PFF run-defense grade. His grade reflects a powerful one-technique anchor with pocket-compressing ability, although his pass-rush sequencing and finishing must improve for him to become a consistent three-down disruptor. 7. Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa Trevor Lauck started all 13 games at left tackle and helped Iowa’s offensive line win the 2025 Joe Moore Award. His grade is built on pass-protection consistency, controlled footwork, and strong hands, while another full season should clarify whether his length and lateral range are sufficient to remain at tackle in the NFL. 8. Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon Jamari Johnson caught 32 passes for 510 yards and three touchdowns while playing 600 offensive snaps during his first season at Oregon. His High End Starter grade and TE1 ranking are built on seam-stretching ability, reliable hands, and two-phase potential, with route detail and blocking technique serving as his primary 2026 checkpoints. 9. Jamari Sharpe, CB, Indiana Jamari Sharpe started all 16 games and sealed Indiana’s national championship with a fourth-quarter interception against Miami. He allowed only 34 receptions over more than 500 coverage snaps, supporting a High End Starter grade built on length, recovery speed, and boundary coverage ability. 10. KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers KJ Duff caught 60 passes for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025 while leading the nation with 22 contested catches, according to Rutgers. His High End Starter grade reflects a massive possession X receiver with catch-radius and red-zone value, but improved press releases and separation consistency will determine his NFL ceiling. 2027 NFL Draft Big Ten Prospect Questions Who is the top Big Ten prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft? Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is Football Scout 365’s No. 1 Big Ten prospect and No. 1 overall player with a 79.04 Elite grade. Who are the top Big Ten quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft? Oregon’s Dante Moore ranks as QB1 and No. 14 overall, while Ohio State’s Julian Sayin ranks as QB3 and No. 20 overall. Which Big Ten prospects have first-round grades? Jeremiah Smith and Charlie Becker are the two Big Ten prospects currently holding first-round-caliber Football Scout 365 grades.

The 2027 NFL Draft QB class already has the names, projections, and early first-round intrigue to become one of the most-discussed quarterback groups in recent years. Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Oregon quarterback Dante Moore headline the early QB1 debate, while Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers, NC State’s C.J. Bailey, Notre Dame’s CJ Carr, and Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker give the class multiple pathways into the Day One conversation. But the bigger question is whether this quarterback class is actually trending toward historic status, or whether the early hype is outpacing the evaluation. Watch: 2027 NFL Draft QB Class — Elite or Completely Overhyped? Why the 2027 NFL Draft QB Class Is Getting Historic Buzz The 2027 NFL Draft QB class is getting historic buzz because it has the right mix of name value, early scouting intrigue, and potential NFL demand. At the top, Dante Moore and Arch Manning give the class two different QB1 cases. Moore currently has the cleaner early profile because of his accuracy, rhythm, timing, pocket poise, and intermediate ball placement. Manning brings the higher-profile ceiling case because of his size, arm talent, mobility, and projected top-five tools. That contrast alone creates a strong early debate. But the buzz around this class is not just about Moore and Manning. Julian Sayin gives the group another timing-and-accuracy-based passer. LaNorris Sellers brings the size, arm strength, and dual-threat ability NFL teams are willing to bet on if the passing consistency improves. C.J. Bailey has the frame and tools to rise with a strong 2026 season. CJ Carr already has the type of pocket-passing profile that can keep climbing, while Drew Mestemaker adds a production-based profile with him from North Texas to Oklahoma State. How the NFL QB Market Could Drive Draft Value The 2027 NFL Draft QB class will not be shaped by scouting grades alone. The NFL quarterback market could play a major role in how high this group rises. If teams like the Cardinals, Browns, Jets, Steelers, Falcons, Buccaneers, and Vikings remain connected to quarterback need, the class does not need every prospect to carry a top-10 grade to create first-round movement. In the right draft cycle, team need can push quarterback value higher than the tape grade alone. That is why the 2027 quarterback class is already being discussed in historic terms. The talent is real, the names are recognizable, and the market could be aggressive. But the 2026 season will determine whether the early buzz turns into a truly strong NFL Draft quarterback class. Historic QB Class Comparisons: 1983, 2004, 2020, 2021, and 2024 The 2024 NFL Draft QB class remains an important comparison point because its long-term value is still being evaluated. Every hyped quarterback class eventually gets measured against the groups that actually changed the NFL. The 1983 NFL Draft produced John Elway, Jim Kelly, and Dan Marino. The 2004 class gave the league Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, and Ben Roethlisberger. The 2020 class has already delivered Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, and Jalen Hurts. Those are the quarterback classes that set the standard because the draft capital eventually turned into long-term NFL value. But the 2021 class is the warning label. Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields, and Mac Jones all went in the first round, but that group has not produced the same type of franchise stability. The 2024 class is still being evaluated. Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy, and Bo Nix all carried major draft investment, but the final value of that group will take more time to define. That is the standard the 2027 NFL Draft QB class is being compared against. The names are strong, the early grades are interesting, and the NFL market could be aggressive, but the 2026 college football season will determine whether this class belongs in the historic conversation. Final Verdict: Best Ever or Overhyped? The 2027 NFL Draft QB class is not ready to be called one of the best ever, but the early buzz is not empty either. Arch Manning and Dante Moore provide this class with top-tier potential. Julian Sayin, LaNorris Sellers, C.J. Bailey, CJ Carr, and Drew Mestemaker add depth, variety, and first-round upside. So for now, the answer is somewhere in the middle. If the top names take the next step, this class can move toward historic territory. If they do not, NFL team need could still push quarterbacks higher than the grades say they should go. That is why the 2027 NFL Draft QB class should not be crowned yet. Football Scout 365 will continue tracking this quarterback class throughout the 2026 college football season as the QB1 race, NFL Draft rankings, and team needs begin to take shape. Be sure to track it all using our free NFL Draft Hub tool.

Dante Moore leads the early 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings, with Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, Drew Mestemaker, and CJ Carr rounding out the top five entering summer scouting. The board is organized by current Football Scout 365 grade tier, with each quarterback evaluated by ceiling path, 2026 checkpoint, scheme fit, and NFL projection. Watch: 2027 NFL Draft QB Class — Elite or Completely Overhyped? 2027 NFL Draft QB Rankings Overview The 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings are still early, but this class already carries more high-end intrigue than the 2026 quarterback group. The 2024 NFL Draft set the modern benchmark with six quarterbacks selected in the first round, all inside the top 12, and while 2027 is not there yet, the early foundation is strong. This ranking separates current grade from ceiling path, giving readers a clear view of where each quarterback stands entering summer scouting and what must improve in 2026. Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Hub Preview The 2027 NFL Draft Hub is an all-in-one tool built around the Big Board, team needs analysis, and an early predictive mock draft. The Big Board adds a deeper scouting layer, including player grades, in-depth player comparisons, film-room-style video analysis, video profiles, and scheme-fit projections for top 2027 NFL Draft prospects. More Early 2027 NFL Draft Positional Rankings The 2027 NFL Draft position rankings organize the class by position, grade tier, scheme fit, and NFL projection. 2027 NFL Draft QB Rankings 2027 NFL Draft RB Rankings 2027 NFL Draft WR Rankings 2027 NFL Draft TE Rankings 2027 NFL Draft OL Rankings 2027 NFL Draft DL Rankings 2027 NFL Draft LB Rankings 2027 NFL Draft DB Rankings 2027 Early NFL Draft QB Rankings High-End Starter Potential Grade Summary: High-End Starter Potential quarterbacks project as future starting-caliber NFL players with traits that can translate early, but each still has a specific developmental checkpoint. In this tier, the difference between a Day 1 prospect and a firm Day 2 profile will come down to whether the 2026 tape confirms pressure answers, accuracy stability, arm strength, pocket timing, or full-field processing. 1). Dante Moore | QB | Oregon Current Tier: High-End Starter Potential Ceiling Path: Near Elite 2026 Checkpoint: Deeper outside throws and mechanics under pressure. Scouting Analysis: Dante Moore enters summer scouting as the top-graded quarterback because of his layered accuracy, touch, rhythm, and intermediate timing. He fits best in a pro-spread or play-action structure that lets him work from structure, attack leverage windows, and keep the passing game on schedule. 2). Arch Manning | QB | Texas Current Tier: High-End Starter Potential Ceiling Path: Near Elite / Elite 2026 Checkpoint: Accuracy, footwork, and progression speed. Scouting Analysis: Arch Manning is a high-upside athletic pocket passer whose grade is driven by arm talent, size, pocket movement, and creation ability. His best fit is a spread, RPO, or play-action system that uses bootlegs, half-rolls, designed keepers, and scramble threats while his passing efficiency catches up to the tools. 3). Julian Sayin | QB | Ohio State Current Tier: High-End Starter Potential Ceiling Path: Near Elite 2026 Checkpoint: Arm strength, pressure response, and off-schedule answers. Scouting Analysis: Julian Sayin is a timing-based pocket distributor whose grade is built on accuracy, anticipation, release quickness, and ball placement. He fits best in a West Coast or pro-spread system that keeps him in rhythm through quick game, RPOs, and intermediate timing throws. 4). Drew Mestemaker | QB | Oklahoma State Current Tier: High-End Starter Potential Ceiling Path: Near Elite if the Power 4 transition validates the profile 2026 Checkpoint: Release point, play strength, and Power 4 translation. Scouting Analysis: Drew Mestemaker is one of the more interesting quarterback risers in the 2027 NFL Draft cycle after leading the country in passing at North Texas. His timing, RPO processing, intermediate accuracy, and high-volume spread production give him a real climb path if the Oklahoma State tape holds up against faster competition. 5). CJ Carr | QB | Notre Dame Current Tier: High-End Starter Potential Ceiling Path: Near Elite 2026 Checkpoint: Starting sample, pressure response, and rhythm maintenance. Scouting Analysis: CJ Carr is a poised pocket passer whose grade is built on timing, intermediate accuracy, clean mechanics, and efficient decision-making. He has enough functional athleticism to slide, climb, reset, and extend from the pocket, but the 2026 tape must confirm he can maintain timing and ball placement under pressure. 6). LaNorris Sellers | QB | South Carolina Current Tier: High-End Starter Potential Ceiling Path: Near Elite / Elite 2026 Checkpoint: Pocket timing, accuracy from structure, and negative-play avoidance. Scouting Analysis: LaNorris Sellers is a big, physical dual-threat quarterback with one of the highest ceilings in the 2027 NFL Draft class. His grade is built on rare play strength, a live arm, break-sack ability, and open-field power, but his 2026 tape must show cleaner internal clock, pocket timing, and accuracy from structure. 7). Trinidad Chambliss | QB | Ole Miss Current Tier: High-End Starter Potential Ceiling Path: Near Elite 2026 Checkpoint: Size translation, outside-number velocity, pocket patience, and full-field progression work. Scouting Analysis: Trinidad Chambliss has the off-script playmaking profile to keep climbing if the 2026 tape holds. His game is built on mobility, instincts, rhythm accuracy, ball security, and the ability to create explosives when structure breaks down. Mid-Level Starter Potential Grade Summary: Mid-Level Starter Potential quarterbacks have starter traits, but the projection carries more volatility. These passers may have NFL-caliber tools, production, or system fit, but they need the 2026 season to close key gaps in processing, accuracy, pressure response, decision-making, durability, or role clarity before pushing into the High-End Starter tier. 8). C.J. Bailey | QB | NC State Current Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential Ceiling Path: Near Elite / Elite 2026 Checkpoint: Pressure answers, deep-ball placement, full-field processing, and turnover management. Scouting Analysis: C.J. Bailey has the frame, arm talent, toughness, and mobility to become one of the more interesting quarterbacks in the 2027 or 2028 NFL Draft cycle. The first-round traits are there, but the 2026 tape has to show cleaner pressure answers and more consistent full-field processing before the grade fully catches up to the tools. 9). Brendan Sorsby | QB | Texas Tech Current Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential Ceiling Path: High-End Starter Potential / Near Elite if the profile stabilizes 2026 Checkpoint: Eligibility, processing, pocket patience, footwork, and decision-making. Scouting Analysis: Brendan Sorsby has the size, arm strength, rushing value, and play strength to keep NFL teams interested, but his draft timeline is complicated by an NCAA gambling investigation that could affect availability. His best fit is a spread/RPO or play-action offense that uses defined reads, QB run game, and intermediate rhythm throws. 10). Darian Mensah | QB | Miami Current Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential Ceiling Path: High-End Starter Potential 2026 Checkpoint: Arm strength, pressure reset speed, deep-ball consistency, and play strength. Scouting Analysis: Darian Mensah is a pocket distributor whose grade is built on intermediate accuracy, ball placement, timing, and calm operation from structure. His 2026 Miami tape will determine whether he stays in the developmental starter range or pushes into the High-End Starter Potential tier. 11). Sam Leavitt | QB | LSU Current Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential Ceiling Path: High-End Starter Potential 2026 Checkpoint: Pocket consistency, progression speed, accuracy, and durability. Scouting Analysis: Sam Leavitt is a playmaking quarterback with mobility, ball security, and enough arm talent to create explosives inside a spread or pro-spread offense. The LSU fit gives him a strong platform, but his rise depends on whether he becomes more consistent from the pocket. 12). DJ Lagway | QB | Baylor Current Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential Ceiling Path: Near Elite / Elite 2026 Checkpoint: Accuracy, coverage recognition, and turnover control. Scouting Analysis: DJ Lagway has the size, arm strength, play strength, movement ability, and explosive flashes to push back into the early-round conversation if everything tightens up at Baylor. The physical talent is obvious, but the question is whether the passing efficiency and decision-making can catch up. 2027 NFL Draft QB Rankings: Key Questions Who is the top quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft rankings? Dante Moore enters summer scouting as the No. 1 quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings. His grade is built on layered accuracy, touch, rhythm, and intermediate timing, giving him the cleanest current evaluation in the class. Is Arch Manning the QB1 in the 2027 NFL Draft? Arch Manning is not QB1 entering summer scouting, but he has one of the highest ceiling paths in the class. His size, arm talent, mobility, and creation ability give him QB1 upside if the accuracy, footwork, and progression speed improve in 2026. Which 2027 NFL Draft quarterbacks have the highest upside? Arch Manning, LaNorris Sellers, C.J. Bailey, and DJ Lagway carry some of the highest upside in the 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class because of their size, arm talent, mobility, play strength, and developmental ceiling. How are the 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings built? The 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings are built from current Football Scout 365 grade tier, 2025 tape, production profile, physical tools, scheme fit, and ceiling path. Each quarterback is ranked within his current grade tier, with a 2026 checkpoint identifying what must improve or be verified. What is the difference between the current tier and the ceiling path? Current Tier shows where the quarterback’s grade stands entering summer scouting. Ceiling Path shows how high the player could climb if the 2026 tape confirms the traits, development points, or physical upside needed to reach the next tier. When will the 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings be updated? The 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings will update throughout the 2026 college football season as new film, production, availability, role changes, and pressure-performance data reshape the quarterback board.

The 2027 NFL Draft cycle is still early, but summer scouting gives us the first real checkpoint for stacking the top prospects in the class. This early Summer Big Board ranks the top 50 prospects entering the 2026 college football season, led by Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart, Texas EDGE Colin Simmons, and Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore. The rankings blend film evaluation, positional value, NFL traits, projected scheme fit, and long-term starter upside. NFL Draft Hub Is Live The full Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Hub is now live, giving readers one place to explore the 2027 NFL Draft class through the Enhanced Big Board, full player scouting reports, player grades, player comparisons, video analysis, team needs analysis, prospect rankings, scheme-fit projections, and predictive mock draft data. This Summer Top 50 Big Board serves as the overview, while the Draft Hub provides the deeper player-by-player and team-by-team breakdown. 2027 NFL Draft Summer Big Board: Top 50 Prospect Rankings Elite Tier Top 5-10 Picks, 1st Round The Elite Tier is reserved for rare prospects with franchise-altering traits, immediate NFL impact ability, and the skill set to become one of the defining players at their position. 1). Jeremiah Smith | WR | Ohio State Jeremiah Smith is the clear top prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft class, projecting as a true NFL WR1 with rare size, vertical speed, body control, and ball skills. Near Elite Tier Top 10-32 Picks, 1st Round The Near Elite Tier is reserved for high-end prospects with premium NFL traits, early starter potential, and Pro Bowl-caliber upside. These players have a clear first-round profile, but still need to answer one or two key development questions before reaching true top-of-board status. 2). Dylan Stewart | ED | South Carolina From wide alignments, Stewart has the rare first-step explosiveness, bend, length, and closing burst to project as a high-impact NFL pass rusher. 3). Colin Simmons | ED | Texas Few edge rushers in the class offer Simmons’ blend of burst, cornering flexibility, strip-sack production, and early-impact pass-rush upside. 4). Leonard Moore | CB | Notre Dame Moore checks the CB1 boxes with length, route recognition, ball skills, outside coverage instincts, and the profile to fit zone-match or multiple coverage systems. 5). David Stone | IDL | Oklahoma Stone brings an explosive three-tech profile built around first-step quickness, play strength, run-game disruption, and interior pocket-pushing ability. 6). Cam Coleman | WR | Texas Coleman has the boundary WR1 traits NFL teams covet, with size, vertical speed, catch radius, and contested-catch ability to stress coverage outside. 7). Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR | Alabama Built around release quickness, vertical speed, tracking ability, and YAC value, Coleman-Williams profiles as an explosive field-stretching Z receiver. 8). Trevor Goosby | OT | Texas With his length, foot quickness, and pass-protection range, Goosby projects as a left tackle with clear starter-level upside in a zone-heavy system. 9). Ellis Robinson IV | CB | Georgia Robinson offers a high-end outside corner profile built on length, instincts, ball skills, and the coverage versatility to fit press-match or zone-match schemes. 10). Jordan Seaton | OT | LSU Seaton owns one of the cleaner pass-protection profiles in the class, pairing rare movement skills, length, and advanced mirroring ability at left tackle. 11). Charlie Becker | WR | Indiana Becker brings a high-end boundary X profile with size, catch radius, vertical tracking, and contested-catch ability to win outside and in the red zone. 12). KJ Bolden | S | Georgia Bolden has the range, tackling reliability, nickel flexibility, and alignment versatility to project as an early NFL starter in multiple coverage structures. 13). A.J. Holmes Jr. | IDL | Texas Tech Holmes has a strong three-tech starter profile built around first-step quickness, run-game disruption, stack-and-shed strength, and high-motor pursuit. High-End Starter Potential Tier Day 2 to Early Day 3, Starter-Level Projection The High-End Starter Potential Tier is built for prospects with clear NFL starting traits, strong physical tools, and enough technical foundation to develop into above-average starters. These players may still have projection gaps, but their best traits give them a realistic path into the first-round conversation with a strong 2026 season. 14). Dante Moore | QB | Oregon Moore’s appeal is the polished pocket profile, built around layered accuracy, touch, rhythm, and intermediate timing in a structured passing game. 15). Arch Manning | QB | Texas With his size, arm talent, pocket movement, and creation ability, Manning carries one of the highest physical ceilings in the 2027 quarterback class. 16). Kelley Jones | CB | Mississippi State At 6’4”, Jones offers rare outside-corner length with press disruption, ball skills, and perimeter matchup value against bigger receivers. 17). Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | LB | Notre Dame Viliamu-Asa has the instincts, range, length, and pressure versatility to project as a true three-down MIKE in a multiple-front defense. 18). Damon Wilson II | ED | Miami Built around first-step quickness, arc flexibility, active hands, and SEC pressure production, Wilson profiles as a stand-up JACK or wide-alignment rusher. 19). Carter Smith | OT | Indiana Smith brings anchor strength, grip power, run-game displacement, and competitive toughness with early-starter value at tackle or guard. 20). Julian Sayin | QB | Ohio State Sayin wins with accuracy, anticipation, release quickness, and timing-based ball placement from the pocket in rhythm passing structures. 21). Mario Craver | WR | Texas A&M Few receivers in this range offer Craver’s blend of speed, suddenness, vertical separation, and explosive YAC ability from the slot/Z role. 22). A’Mauri Washington | IDL | Oregon Washington’s profile is built on power, leverage, run defense, and pocket-compressing strength from the interior. 23). Drew Mestemaker | QB | Oklahoma State Mestemaker’s rise is built around timing, RPO processing, intermediate accuracy, and efficient spread-structure production. 24). Trevor Lauck | OT | Iowa Lauck brings the controlled footwork, strong hands, leverage, and run-game toughness expected from an Iowa offensive tackle. 25). Will Echoles | IDL | Ole Miss Built around heavy hands, natural leverage, and point-of-attack control, Echoles profiles as a run-first interior anchor with early-down starter value. 26). Jamari Johnson | TE | Oregon Johnson has a true two-phase TE1 profile with seam-stretching ability, YAC value, reliable hands, and legitimate blocking upside. 27). Jamari Sharpe | CB | Indiana Sharpe offers the size-speed profile, recovery burst, press-man flashes, and zone awareness to project as a boundary starter. 28). Ahmad Hardy | RB | Missouri Hardy’s feature-back profile is built on contact balance, vision, play strength, and tackle-breaking production. 29). Trey’Dez Green | TE | LSU Few tight ends in the class offer Green’s blend of rare size, catch radius, seam value, and red-zone mismatch ability. 30). KJ Duff | WR | Rutgers Duff brings a massive possession-X profile with catch radius, ball tracking, contested-catch value, and red-zone utility. 31). Matayo Uiagalelei | ED | Oregon Uiagalelei has the length, explosiveness, bend, hand violence, and alignment versatility to develop into one of the top pass rushers in the class. 32). CJ Carr | QB | Notre Dame Carr wins from structure with timing, intermediate accuracy, clean mechanics, and efficient decision-making. 33). Nick Marsh | WR | Indiana Marsh brings a vertical X profile with size, speed, catch radius, and physical YAC value. 34). Cayden Green | OT | Missouri Green’s profile is built on anchor strength, run-game power, hand strength, and OT/OG flexibility. 35). John Henry Daley | ED | Michigan Daley offers a strong-side EDGE profile with pass-rush production, active hands, motor, and enough bend to threaten the edge. 36). Quincy Rhodes Jr. | ED | Arkansas Few 276-pound edge defenders in this class offer Rhodes’ combination of length, power, violent hands, and pass-rush variety. 37). Austin Siereveld | OT | Ohio State Siereveld brings run-blocking displacement, hand strength, anchor, and four-position versatility. 38). LaNorris Sellers | QB | South Carolina Sellers has one of the highest ceilings in the class because of his size, live arm, play strength, break-sack ability, and designed-run value. 39). Jadan Baugh | RB | Florida Baugh checks feature-back boxes with size, contact balance, burst, receiving value, and reliable ball security. 40). Boubacar Traore | ED | Notre Dame Traore has the length, first-step burst, bend, and pursuit range to project as a stand-up 3-4 OLB or weak-side EDGE. 41). Trinidad Chambliss | QB | Ole Miss Chambliss has an off-script profile built on mobility, instincts, rhythm accuracy, ball security, and explosive-play creation. 42). Jayce Brown | WR | LSU Brown wins with route tempo, short-area separation, reliable hands, and YAC value from the slot/Z role. 43). Rasheem Biles | LB | Texas Biles fits the modern Big Nickel/Rover profile with twitch, coverage range, pursuit speed, and sub-package pressure value. 44). Jordan Marshall | RB | Michigan Marshall brings a compact, physical runner profile built on vision, contact balance, downhill tempo, and tackle-breaking ability. 45). Ashton Hampton | CB | Clemson Hampton has the size, movement skills, coverage versatility, and run-support toughness to project as a developmental boundary starter. 46). Koi Perich | S | Oregon Few safeties in this class offer Perich’s range, explosiveness, ball skills, and multi-phase value. 47). Wyatt Young | WR | Oklahoma State Young wins with reliable hands, zone awareness, concentration, production, and physical YAC ability from a high-volume slot/possession role. 48). Justice Haynes | RB | Georgia Tech Haynes profiles as a compact one-cut runner with vision, contact balance, burst, and downhill finishing ability. 49). Omarion Miller | WR | Arizona State Miller brings a big-bodied outside receiver profile with ball tracking, contested-catch value, YAC strength, and red-zone utility. 50). Iapani Laloulu | IOL | Oregon Laloulu is built around play strength, anchor, leverage, and run-game displacement, with center/guard flexibility adding value. 2027 NFL Draft Early Position Rankings After the Summer Big Board, use the positional rankings below as a quick reference point for the top prospects at each position. Each position group links to the full Football Scout 365 summer scouting rankings article with expanded player analysis, grades, and projection notes. QB Rankings 1). Dante Moore, Oregon 2). Arch Manning, Texas 3). Julian Sayin, Ohio State 4). Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State 5). CJ Carr, Notre Dame RB Rankings 1). Ahmad Hardy, Missouri 2). Jadan Baugh, Florida 3). Jordan Marshall, Michigan 4). Justice Haynes, Georgia Tech 5). Nate Frazier, Georgia WR Rankings 1). Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State 2). Cam Coleman, Texas 3). Ryan Coleman-Williams, Alabama 4). Charlie Becker, Indiana 5). Mario Craver, Texas A&M 6). KJ Duff, Rutgers 7). Nick Marsh, Indiana 8). Jayce Brown, LSU 9). Wyatt Young, Oklahoma State 10). Omarion Miller, Arizona State TE Rankings 1). Jamari Johnson, Oregon 2). Trey'Dez Green, LSU 3). Terrance Carter, Texas Tech 4). Lawson Luckie, Georgia 5). Peter Clarke, Temple OL Rankings 1). Trevor Goosby, Texas, OT 2). Jordan Seaton, LSU, OT 3). Carter Smith, Indiana, OT 4). Trevor Lauck, Iowa, OT 5). Cayden Green, Missouri, OT 6). Austin Siereveld, Ohio State, OT 7). Iapani Laloulu, Oregon, IOL DL Rankings 1). David Stone, Oklahoma, IDL 2). A.J. Holmes Jr., Texas Tech, IDL 3). A’Mauri Washington, Oregon, IDL 4). Will Echoles, Ole Miss, IDL 5). Ahmad Moten Sr., Miami, IDL EDGE Rankings 1). Dylan Stewart, South Carolina, ED 2). Colin Simmons, Texas, ED 3). Damon Wilson II, Miami, ED 4). Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon, ED 5). John Henry Daley, Michigan, ED 6). Quincy Rhodes Jr., Arkansas, ED 7). Boubacar Traore, Notre Dame, ED LB Rankings 1). Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Notre Dame, LB 2). Rasheem Biles, Texas, LB 3). Sammy Brown, Clemson, LB 4). Ben Roberts, Texas Tech, LB 5). Suntarine Perkins, Mississippi, LB CB Rankings 1). Leonard Moore, Notre Dame, CB 2). Ellis Robinson IV, Georgia, CB 3). Kelley Jones, Mississippi State, CB 4). Jamari Sharpe, Indiana, CB 5). Ashton Hampton, Clemson, CB 6). A.J. Harris, Indiana, CB 7). Jyaire Hill, Michigan, CB SAF Rankings 1). KJ Bolden, Georgia, S 2). Koi Perich, Oregon, S 3). Ty Benefield, LSU, S 4). Jackson Bennee, Utah, S 5). Brauntae Johnson, Notre Dame, S 2027 NFL Draft Big Board: Key Questions Who is the top prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft Big Board? Jeremiah Smith is the No. 1 prospect on the 2027 NFL Draft Summer Big Board. His profile projects as a true NFL WR1 because of his rare size, vertical speed, body control, and ball skills. Who are the top prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft? The top prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft include Jeremiah Smith, Dylan Stewart, Colin Simmons, Leonard Moore, David Stone, Cam Coleman, Ryan Coleman-Williams, Trevor Goosby, Ellis Robinson IV, and Jordan Seaton. The early top 50 blends film evaluation, positional value, NFL traits, scheme fit, and long-term starter upside. What is the 2027 NFL Draft Summer Big Board? The 2027 NFL Draft Summer Big Board ranks the top 50 prospects entering the 2026 college football season. It serves as the early class checkpoint before fall scouting, live-game evaluation, updated grades, and draft-cycle movement. Which positions are strongest in the 2027 NFL Draft class? Wide receiver, EDGE, offensive tackle, cornerback, and quarterback currently drive the top of the 2027 NFL Draft board. The early Top 50 includes multiple premium-position prospects with first-round traits, including high-end WR, EDGE, CB, OT, and QB profiles. How are the 2027 NFL Draft rankings built? The rankings are built from film evaluation, positional value, NFL traits, projected scheme fit, grade tier, and long-term starter upside. Each prospect is stacked by overall grade and role projection, not production or recruiting profile alone.

Jeremiah Smith is the clear WR1 in the 2027 NFL Draft, but the race for WR2 remains open. Cam Coleman, Ryan Coleman-Williams, Charlie Becker, and the rest of the summer board are evaluated through film, production, translatable traits, and projected NFL role. Watch: 2027 NFL Draft WR Rankings — Who Is WR2 Behind Jeremiah Smith? The early 2027 NFL Draft WR rankings are led by Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith, who enters summer scouting as the rare top-of-board talent in the group. Behind him, the class has the size and depth to become one of the strongest WR groups in recent cycles, with bigger-bodied perimeter targets like former Auburn, now Texas WR Cam Coleman and Indiana’s Charlie Becker giving the top tier real NFL starter upside. Alabama’s Ryan Coleman-Williams adds a different profile as an explosive vertical separator who could push closer to Smith’s range if he cleans up the hands, play strength, and consistency questions during the 2026 season. For Football Scout 365, this ranking is not just about raw grade. Wide receiver value depends on WR archetype, role clarity, ball skills, route development, play strength, alignment usage, and whether each player can win in a way that translates to NFL coverage. This summer checkpoint is built to separate true WR1 candidates, boundary X targets, vertical Z threats, slot/Z separators, and possession receivers before the 2026 tape gives us the next major grading update. Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Hub Preview The 2027 NFL Draft Hub is an all-in-one tool built around the Big Board, team needs analysis, and an early predictive mock draft. The Big Board adds a deeper scouting layer, including player grades, in-depth player comparisons, film-room-style video analysis, video profiles, and scheme-fit projections for top 2027 NFL Draft prospects. More Early 2027 NFL Draft Positional Rankings The 2027 NFL Draft position rankings organize the class by position, grade tier, scheme fit, and NFL projection. 2027 NFL Draft QB Rankings 2027 NFL Draft RB Rankings 2027 NFL Draft WR Rankings 2027 NFL Draft TE Rankings 2027 NFL Draft OL Rankings 2027 NFL Draft DL Rankings 2027 NFL Draft LB Rankings 2027 NFL Draft DB Rankings 2027 NFL Draft Early WR Rankings: Summer Scouting Tier Grade: Elite Rare, high-impact prospect with immediate star potential. Elite traits, advanced polish, and minimal weaknesses give this player franchise-altering upside. 1). Jeremiah Smith | Ohio State | 6'3", 223lbs Archetype: Primary Alpha WR Scouting Report: Jeremiah Smith is a rare WR1 prospect with the size, vertical speed, ball skills, and play strength to win as a true boundary X. He can stretch coverage, finish through contact, and separate well enough underneath to avoid being a catch-point-only receiver. His 2026 checkpoint is refinement: press releases, blocking consistency, and routine-play focus across a full alpha WR workload. Tier Grade: Near Elite High-caliber prospect with Pro Bowl-level upside. Strong physical tools, football IQ, and consistency project this player as a major contributor by Year 2. 2). Cam Coleman | Texas | 6’3”, 201 lbs Archetype: Vertical Boundary WR Scouting Report: Cam Coleman is a high-upside boundary X with vertical speed, ball tracking, catch radius, and contested-catch ability. He can stack coverage, win above the rim, and create red-zone stress as a primary outside target. His 2026 checkpoint is refinement: sharper press releases, better short-area route detail, and fewer routine focus drops. 3). Ryan Coleman-Williams | Alabama | 6’0”, 178 lbs Archetype: Lean-Frame Vertical Separator Scouting Report: Ryan Coleman-Williams is an explosive vertical Z with speed, release quickness, deep-ball tracking, and YAC value. He fits best in a spread or motion-heavy vertical system that creates free releases, slot access, stacks, and schemed touches. His 2026 checkpoint is play strength: cleaner hands, better press-contact answers, and steadier production against physical coverage. 4). Charlie Becker | Indiana | 6’4”, 204 lbs Archetype: Vertical Boundary X Scouting Report: Charlie Becker is a high-end boundary X with size, catch radius, contested-catch ability, and vertical tracking. He wins above the rim, stacks coverage downfield, and gives quarterbacks a large strike zone on isolation routes and red-zone throws. His 2026 checkpoint is expansion: sharper press releases, a fuller route tree, and more routine-play consistency across a WR1 workload. Tier Grade: High-End Starter Potential Starting-caliber prospect with top-tier starter upside. Strong traits and technical foundation create early impact potential, with development needed to reach the next level. 5). Mario Craver | Texas A&M | 5’9”, 165 lbs Archetype: Undersized Separator Scouting Report: Mario Craver is a high-end slot/Z weapon with rare speed, route suddenness, vertical separation, and explosive YAC value. He fits best in a spread, RPO, or motion-heavy system that creates space through crossers, screens, option routes, and manufactured touches. His 2026 checkpoint is play strength: handling NFL contact, improving blocking, and avoiding size-based limitations against physical coverage. 6). KJ Duff | Rutgers | 6’6”, 225 lbs Archetype: Big-Bodied Boundary WR Scouting Report: KJ Duff is a massive possession X WR with size, catch radius, ball tracking, contested-catch production, and red-zone value. He wins best along the boundary, where he can box out smaller corners and create quarterback-friendly targets without needing elite separation. His 2026 checkpoint is separation: cleaner releases, more route suddenness, better YAC value, and stronger blocking physicality. 7). Nick Marsh | Indiana | 6’3”, 203 lbs Archetype: Vertical X Receiver Scouting Report: Nick Marsh transferred from Michigan State to Indiana this offseason. He is a vertical X receiver with size, speed, catch radius, and physical YAC ability. He can stack corners, win at the catch point, and turn underneath or intermediate throws into chunk gains through contact. His 2026 checkpoint is consistency: fewer drops, stronger contested-catch efficiency, better blocking, and expanded route detail. 8). Jayce Brown | LSU | 6’0”, 179 lbs Archetype: Reliable Slot/Z Receiver Scouting Report: The K-State transfer is a polished slot/Z receiver who plays with high-level route tempo, reliable hands, and YAC value. He fits best in a spread or motion-heavy offense built around option routes, quick game, crossers, RPO access throws, and spacing concepts. His 2026 checkpoint is SEC translation: handling physicality, adding vertical threat value, and maintaining efficiency through contact. 9). Wyatt Young | Oklahoma State | 6’0”, 195 lbs Archetype: High-End Slot/Possession WR Scouting Report: Wyatt Young transferred from North Texas to Oklahoma State this offseason alongside quarterback Drew Mestemaker. He is a high-volume receiver with reliable hands, concentration, zone awareness, and physical YAC ability. He fits best in a spread, tempo, RPO, or timing-based passing game that lets him work option routes, quick game, and intermediate spacing. His 2026 checkpoint is Power 4 translation: sharper route detail, better fluidity out of breaks, and stronger answers versus press coverage. 10). Omarion Miller | Arizona State | 6’2”, 210 lbs Archetype: Long-Framed Perimeter Receiver Scouting Report: Omarion Miller transferred from Colorado to Arizona State this offseason. He is a big-bodied outside receiver with size, ball-tracking ability, contested-catch value, and YAC strength. He fits best in a pro-style or spread offense that uses boundary isolation routes, vertical shots, red-zone targets, and play-action concepts. His 2026 checkpoint is separation, including sharper route detail, cleaner releases, and more consistent top-end burst to push into a stronger starter pathway. 2027 NFL Draft WR Rankings: Key Questions Who is the top wide receiver in the 2027 NFL Draft rankings? Jeremiah Smith is the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2027 NFL Draft WR rankings entering summer scouting. He profiles as a rare WR1 prospect with the size, vertical speed, ball skills, and play strength to win as a true boundary X receiver. Who are the top wide receivers in the 2027 NFL Draft? The top wide receivers in the 2027 NFL Draft rankings include Jeremiah Smith, Cam Coleman, Ryan Coleman-Williams, Charlie Becker, Mario Craver, KJ Duff, Nick Marsh, Jayce Brown, Wyatt Young, and Omarion Miller. The group includes true WR1 candidates, vertical boundary targets, explosive Z receivers, slot separators, and possession profiles. Is Jeremiah Smith the top prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft? Jeremiah Smith enters summer scouting as one of the top overall prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft, not just the top wide receiver. His rare combination of size, vertical speed, body control, ball skills, and alpha WR projection gives him a legitimate top-of-board profile. Which 2027 NFL Draft wide receivers have WR1 upside? Jeremiah Smith, Cam Coleman, and Charlie Becker carry the clearest early WR1 pathways because of their size, catch radius, vertical ability, and outside alignment value. Ryan Coleman-Williams also has a high ceiling as an explosive vertical separator if the hands, play strength, and consistency improve in 2026. How are the 2027 NFL Draft WR rankings built? The 2027 NFL Draft WR rankings are built around Football Scout 365 grade tiers, 2025 tape, production profile, WR archetype, translatable traits, role clarity, and 2026 development checkpoints. Wide receiver value depends on how each player wins, whether the role translates to NFL coverage, and what must improve before the final draft cycle evaluation. When will the 2027 NFL Draft WR rankings be updated? The 2027 NFL Draft WR rankings will update throughout the 2026 college football season as new film, production, transfers, role changes, injuries, and player development reshape the board.

Who is RB1 in the 2027 NFL Draft running back class? Ahmad Hardy leads my summer board, but Jadan Baugh, Jordan Marshall, Justice Haynes, and several other contenders could challenge him during the 2026 college football season. Watch: 2027 NFL Draft RB Rankings — Who Is RB1? 2027 NFL Draft Running Back Class Overview The 2027 NFL Draft running back class enters summer scouting with more depth than the early list suggests. Missouri’s Ahmad Hardy sits at the top of the Football Scout 365 grading, with Ole Miss’ Kewan Lacy, Florida’s Jadan Baugh, Georgia’s Nate Frazier, and Michigan’s Jordan Marshall forming the next wave of backs with legitimate NFL traits. This early RB rankings article breaks down the top backs on the summer board through film-based grades, production context, and 2026 projection notes. I have graded eight running backs during the early summer scouting window, which feels like the right cutoff point for now, but this class has the upside to grow into a 12 to 15-player group of solid NFL Draft prospects by the time the 2027 cycle fully takes shape. Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Hub Preview The 2027 NFL Draft Hub is an all-in-one tool built around the Big Board, team needs analysis, and an early predictive mock draft. The Big Board adds a deeper scouting layer, including player grades, in-depth player comparisons, film-room-style video analysis, video profiles, and scheme-fit projections for top 2027 NFL Draft prospects. More Early 2027 NFL Draft Positional Rankings The 2027 NFL Draft position rankings organize the class by position, grade tier, scheme fit, and NFL projection. 2027 NFL Draft QB Rankings 2027 NFL Draft RB Rankings 2027 NFL Draft WR Rankings 2027 NFL Draft TE Rankings 2027 NFL Draft OL Rankings 2027 NFL Draft DL Rankings 2027 NFL Draft LB Rankings 2027 NFL Draft DB Rankings 2027 NFL Draft RB Rankings: Summer Scouting 1). Ahmad Hardy | RB | Missouri Summer Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential Analysis: Hardy is a compact, physical runner with RB1 traits built around vision, contact balance, tackle-breaking volume, and yards-after-contact creation. His 2025 profile was elite from a production standpoint: 1,649 rushing yards, 16 touchdowns, 6.4 YPC, 1,186 yards after contact, and 97 missed tackles forced. Hardy can push his 2027 NFL Draft stock higher if he returns fully from the May 2026 gunshot wound to his upper leg, reestablishes his pre-injury explosiveness and contact balance, and expands his receiving value. 2). Jadan Baugh | RB | Florida Summer Grade Tier: High End Starter Potential Analysis: Baugh brings a feature-back frame with three-down traits built around size, contact balance, patient vision, receiving value, and pass-protection utility. Baugh can elevate in 2026 if he proves his long speed and explosive-play consistency can match the rest of the lead-back profile. 3). Jordan Marshall | RB | Michigan Summer Grade Tier: High End Starter Potential Analysis: Marshall is a compact, downhill runner with a reliable early-down profile built around tempo, decisive cuts, contact balance, and efficient run pacing. Marshall can push higher in 2026 if he proves to be a true workhorse and expands his passing-down value. 4). Justice Haynes | RB | Georgia Tech Summer Grade Tier: High End Starter Potential Analysis: Haynes is a compact, urgent runner with one-cut burst, contact balance, and enough acceleration to create explosive gains when the blocking structure is clean. Haynes can climb in 2026 if he validates durability, pass protection, and receiving usage in a larger role. 5). Mark Fletcher | RB | Miami Summer Grade Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential Analysis: Fletcher is a big-frame downhill runner with a defined power-back profile built around contact balance, short-yardage value, pass-protection utility, and steady early-down execution. The limitation is that Fletcher still has to show more explosive gains, lateral flexibility, and dynamic receiving value. He can push toward the next tier in 2026 if he creates more chunk plays and expands his third-down utility. 6). Nate Frazier | RB | Georgia Summer Grade Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential Analysis: Frazier is one of the more explosive backs in the class, with a profile built around acceleration, long speed, space creation, and chunk-play ability. The athletic upside is clear, but the three-down projection still depends on improved ball security, pass protection, and consistency within the structure of the run game. He can climb in 2026 if the explosive traits become more reliable across a full RB1 workload. 7). Cam Cook | RB | West Virginia Summer Grade Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential Analysis: Cook is a tough downhill runner who plays much harder than his 5’11”, 200-pound frame might suggest. In 2025 at Jacksonville State, he led the FBS with 1,659 rushing yards on 295 carries, scored 16 rushing touchdowns, and added 30 receptions for 286 yards, giving him one of the strongest production profiles in this early RB group. He wins between the tackles with pad level, burst, quick one-cut decisions, and high-end contact balance. 8). Kewan Lacy | RB | Ole Miss Summer Grade Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential Analysis: Lacy is a tall, linear runner with a strong production profile built around decisive tempo, one-cut acceleration, tackle-breaking ability, and explosive gains when the crease is defined. He has enough functional receiving value to project beyond a pure early-down role, but the passing-game profile still needs confirmation. Lacy can elevate in 2026 if his pass protection, contact balance, and receiving usage hold up against stronger box defenders. 2027 NFL Draft RB Rankings: Key Questions Who is the top running back in the 2027 NFL Draft rankings? Ahmad Hardy is the No. 1 running back in the early 2027 NFL Draft RB rankings entering summer scouting. His grade is based on production, vision, contact balance, tackle-breaking volume, and yards after contact. Who are the top running backs in the 2027 NFL Draft? The top running backs in the 2027 NFL Draft rankings include Ahmad Hardy, Jadan Baugh, Jordan Marshall, Justice Haynes, Mark Fletcher, Nate Frazier, Cam Cook, and Kewan Lacy. The group includes lead-back profiles, downhill power backs, explosive space runners, and developmental three-down candidates. Is Ahmad Hardy the RB1 in the 2027 NFL Draft? Ahmad Hardy enters summer scouting as the RB1 because of his production, contact balance, missed-tackle creation, and yards-after-contact profile. His 2026 evaluation depends on returning fully from injury, reestablishing his explosiveness, and expanding his receiving value. Which 2027 NFL Draft running backs have feature-back upside? Ahmad Hardy, Jadan Baugh, Jordan Marshall, and Justice Haynes have the clearest early feature-back pathways. Each brings a different profile: Hardy leads through contact balance and production; Baugh through size and three-down traits; Marshall through tempo and early-down reliability; and Haynes through burst and one-cut explosiveness. How are the 2027 NFL Draft RB rankings built? The 2027 NFL Draft RB rankings are built from film-based grades, production context, contact balance, vision, explosiveness, receiving value, pass protection, role projection, and 2026 development checkpoints. Running back value depends on whether each player can create beyond structure, handle contact, and contribute on passing downs. When will the 2027 NFL Draft RB rankings be updated? The 2027 NFL Draft RB rankings will update throughout the 2026 college football season as new film, production, injuries, receiving usage, pass-protection growth, and workload changes reshape the board.