2027 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Preview: Jeremiah Smith and Cam Coleman lead loaded class

Wide receiver once again looks like one of the strongest position groups in the 2027 NFL Draft. The class is headlined by Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith, who enters the season as one of the best receiver prospects in recent memory, but he is far from the only talented pass catcher in this group. From future first-round picks to intriguing sleepers and bounce-back candidates, there is no shortage of talent for NFL scouts to evaluate this fall.

In these rankings, we break down the top player in the class, the receiver I would stand on the table for, the most overrated prospect, a sleeper to watch, the biggest risk, a potential breakout candidate, and a receiver poised for a bounce-back season.

Top Player: Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

Jeremiah Smith is the clear-cut top wide receiver in the 2027 NFL Draft and arguably one of the best receiver prospects to enter the NFL in recent memory. At 6-foot-3 and 223 pounds, Smith combines rare size, strength, and athleticism, consistently overpowering defensive backs at the catch point while possessing the speed to turn any reception into a big play. Last season alone, he recorded four receptions of 50-plus yards, showcasing his explosive downfield ability. His production has been just as impressive as his physical traits. Smith joins Marvin Harrison Jr. as the only Ohio State receivers to post multiple 1,000-yard seasons and has earned All-American honors in every season of his collegiate career, solidifying his status as one of the premier talents in college football.

Guy I would stand on the table for: Cam Coleman, Texas

There are two wide receivers in this class who show true elite potential: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Texas's Cam Coleman. Coleman is an outstanding athlete who does a tremendous job adjusting to the football, something he had to do far too often at Auburn because of inconsistent quarterback play. That should change now that he is catching passes from Arch Manning at Texas. In addition to his impressive athletic ability, Coleman has the speed to be a dangerous downfield threat and does an excellent job tracking the deep ball.  Look for both Smith and Coleman to be top-five picks next April.

Overrated: Omarion Miller, Arizona State

While NFL scouts will love the physicality Omarion Miller plays with, I do not see him as a first-round talent despite some draft outlets, including Pro Football Network, giving him that type of grade. Miller excelled in contested-catch situations at Colorado, hauling in 61% of his contested targets last season, and he is tough to bring down after the catch. However, he possesses only solid speed, and his hands can be inconsistent, as evidenced by his six drops in 2025. Those concerns limit his ceiling in my eyes and make him more of an early Day Three prospect than a future first-round pick.

Sleeper: Trell Harris, Oklahoma

One of Oklahoma's new weapons in the passing game this season is wide receiver Trell Harris, who transferred from Virginia. Harris put together several standout performances for the Cavaliers last year, including two games with more than 140 receiving yards and a three-touchdown first half against Stanford. Look for his production to take another step forward this season with John Mateer at quarterback. As an NFL prospect, Harris displays impressive quickness that helped him average 6.2 yards after the catch last season, and he also shows strong hands that allow him to consistently make difficult catches in traffic. 

Biggest risk: Eugene Wilson III, LSU

One of the most dangerous wide receivers in this class with the ball in his hands is Eugene Wilson III. His quickness and elusiveness have helped him generate more than 100 yards after the catch in each of the past three seasons despite seeing limited playing time. That limited playing time is also what makes him such a risky prospect. Wilson has missed a total of 17 games over the past three seasons, including four games this past year due to a season-ending ankle injury. If he can stay healthy, he has the skill set to thrive as a slot receiver and special teams contributor, but at this point his durability remains a major concern.

Player who could have a breakout year: Terrell Anderson, USC

Another wide receiver on the move this offseason was Terrell Anderson, who transferred from NC State to USC. Anderson, who was rated by 247Sports as the No. 3 wide receiver in the transfer portal, should thrive in Lincoln Riley's offense, which recently produced two top-80 NFL Draft picks in Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane. With Riley's track record of developing productive receivers and USC's aggressive passing attack, Anderson has a great opportunity to emerge as one of the top wide receivers in the Big Ten. After catching 39 passes for 629 yards last season, look for him to significantly increase his production and raise his NFL Draft stock in 2026.

Time for a bounce-back season: Bryant Wesco Jr, Clemson

Bryant Wesco Jr.'s 2025 season came to an abrupt end when he suffered a scary head and neck injury following a violent collision against SMU, resulting in a precautionary hospital visit. Assuming he is fully healthy this season, Wesco has all the tools to reestablish himself as one of the top receivers in college football. Before the injury, he recorded at least 100 receiving yards in three of his six games and became just the fourth player in Clemson history to surpass 1,000 receiving yards within the first 15 games of his career. If new starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina can consistently get him the football, Wesco has the talent and production profile to put together an All-American caliber season. 

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