2027 NFL mocks: Chargers take Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith at No. 1
The gist
Multiple 2027 NFL mock drafts now project Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith going No. 1 overall.
The New York Jets' three top-12 picks are the storyline shaping early projections.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026NFLTradeRumors.co publishes its fifth 2027 mock draft, with the Los Angeles Chargers taking Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith at No. 1, using Tankathon draft-order projections through Week 7.
- Oct 28, 2026A CBS Sports mock by Josh Edwards has the New York Jets holding three picks within the top 12 after Week 7, assuming Texas QB Arch Manning and Missouri QB Austin Simmons return to school.
- Oct 29, 2026SI reports a CBS Sports mock sending Tennessee DL Xavier Gilliam to the Dallas Cowboys at Pick No. 20.