Mock drafts make Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith the 2027 No. 1 pick
The gist
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is projected No. 1 overall in most 2027 NFL mock drafts.
The winless Chargers and 1-7 Titans sit atop the draft order.
How it unfolded
- Oct 13, 2026PFF's Mock Draft 1.0 projects Jeremiah Smith going No. 1 to the Tennessee Titans, with five quarterbacks in the first round.
- Oct 14, 2026A USA Today mock projects Smith No. 1 to the Miami Dolphins and CJ Carr to the Minnesota Vikings at No. 23.
- Oct 19, 2026CBS Sports reports the 2027 NFL Draft will take place April 29-May 1 at the National Mall in Washington D.C.
Key terms
- mock drafts
- A simulated version of a sports league's draft, predicting which players teams might select.
- NFL Draft
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
- NIL
- The right of student athletes to profit commercially from their own name, image and likeness.
Source: Wikipedia