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2027 NFL Draft Top 100 Prospects: Quarterbacks Lead the Way
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith dominate SI's 2027 NFL draft list.
In brief
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith dominate SI's 2027 NFL draft list. Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith are top prospects for the 2027 NFL draft. Originally reported by SI.
2027 NFL Draft Race
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has a strong chance of going inside the top two picks, but Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker's emergence could make him the top pick.
Top 75 NFL Draft Prospects
SI's latest big board lists 100 prospects with a focus on quarterback competition.
Jeremiah Smith, WR
Smith is the consensus top prospect at any position with 62 catches for 1,067 yards and 13 touchdowns this season.
Colin Simmons, Edge
Simmons has done enough to be a top-five pick even if his ankle injury sidelines him for the rest of the season.
Dylan Stewart, Edge
Stewart was suspended for arguing with coaches and throwing a punch at an Alabama player but has returned with elite athleticism.
Leonard Moore, CB
Moore has the size and athleticism to be a shutdown outside corner with 62 catches for 1,067 yards and 13 touchdowns this season.
Charlie Becker, WR
Becker has been the breakout star with 50 catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns this season.
Drew Mestemaker, QB
Mestemaker has completed 65.5% of his passes for 2,649 yards, 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Will Echoles, DT
Echoles made it clear he’s a top-five defender in this class after his dominant performance in the win over LSU.
Jordan Seaton, OT
Seaton, a 6'5.
Ashton Hampton, CB
Hampton gives wide receivers fits with his size and physicality, leading to 18 pass breakups and two interceptions.
Darian Mensah, QB
Mensah has completed 80.7% of his passes for 2,425 yards, 25 touchdowns and only one interception.
Chris Cole, LB
Cole has 49 total tackles, 9.5 for loss, and 3.5 sacks with high-end sideline-to-sideline speed.
Jamari Johnson, TE
Johnson has 26 catches for 328 yards and three touchdowns with more pass-catching upside than Kenyon Sadiq.
KJ Duff, WR
Duff has 45 catches for 774 yards and nine touchdowns with improved route running.
Xavier Gilliam, DT
Gilliam has flourished on the outside with 4.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and one forced fumble.
Trey’Dez Green, TE
Green missed a month with a knee injury but returned with five passes for 50 yards and a touchdown.
Yhonzae Pierre, Edge
Pierre has 3.5 sacks and an interception return for a touchdown despite an up-and-down senior season.
Arch Manning, QB
Manning has completed 64.8% of his passes for 1,727 yards, 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Trevor Goosby, OT
Goosby has great length at 6'7.
The short version
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith are top prospects for the 2027 NFL draft.
