The 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class isn’t the only group of prospects to watch throughout the college football season. The wide receivers, led by Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith, are ready to light up highlight reels and have NFL teams dreaming about adding an elite playmaker next April.
Much like the Arch Manning vs. Dante Moore battle brewing for the No. 1 overall pick, two wide receivers could spend the season battling for top prospect supremacy. The Sept. 12 showdown between Texas and Ohio State will put Smith and Cam Coleman on the same field, catching passes from two of the nation’s top quarterback prospects in Julian Sayin and Manning. Could that game help determine which receiver comes off the board first?
It will be an important measuring stick, but Smith and Coleman aren't the only receivers NFL teams will be watching. In this special edition of the 2027 NFL Mock Draft, NFL Mocks projects where the top wide receivers could land in the first round. The draft order is determined by Tankathon.
2027 NFL Mock Draft: Where the top wide receivers could land
No. 2 Miami Dolphins: Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
Is there a world where Malik Willis proves to be the guy in Miami and the Dolphins are still bad enough to secure a top-three pick in the 2027 NFL Draft? It’s possible Miami shows enough offensively to ride with Willis as its future. If that’s the case, Jeremiah Smith would bring his talents to South Beach as the first wide receiver off the board.
With high-end talent that could elevate any quarterback, Smith solves the Dolphins’ need for a top playmaker while adding some superstar punch to the roster. At 6-foot-3, 223 pounds, Smith has the size and athleticism to become a dominant force at the NFL level. Already drawing comparisons to elite NFL receivers of the past, Smith's rare combination of size, explosiveness and playmaking ability could help propel the Dolphins to another level offensively.
No. 6 Las Vegas Raiders: Cam Coleman, WR, Texas
Texas standout Cam Coleman is the second wide receiver off the board. Unlike Smith in Miami, Coleman would have an opportunity to be more of an addition to the Raiders’ offense rather than a player brought in to be the man from Day 1. With Fernando Mendoza under center, Brock Bowers at tight end and Ashton Jeanty at running back, the missing piece could be a No. 1 receiver. Klint Kubiak and company get that in Coleman.
A transfer from Auburn, Coleman will have an opportunity to showcase his dynamic skill set catching passes from Arch Manning in the Longhorns’ offense. As a prime challenger to Smith for the title of top wide receiver prospect, Coleman’s elite catch radius gives him the tools to develop into a top-level NFL receiver.
He could become even more imposing if he adds to his 6-foot-3 frame without sacrificing the athleticism that makes him such an intriguing prospect. In Vegas, Coleman could quickly become the explosive downfield threat the Raiders have been missing.
No. 7 Atlanta Falcons: Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana
The Falcons already have a talented collection of offensive playmakers, and they add to it with the selection of Indiana standout Charlie Becker at No. 7 overall. While quarterback remains a major question mark in Atlanta, Michael Penix Jr. still has an opportunity to lock down the role if he can stay healthy. If he does, adding another weapon around him could make this Falcons offense even more explosive.
Becker, who stands at 6-foot-3, 209 pounds, saw his draft stock rise following a breakout 2025 season. During Indiana’s national championship run, Becker emerged as a dangerous downfield target and really stood out in the playoffs with his ball-tracking ability, catch radius and knack for making clutch catches.
In Atlanta, Becker would complement a talented group of playmakers featuring Drake London, Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson and 2026 third-round pick Zachariah Branch.
No. 12 Washington Commanders: Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama
The Commanders’ search for a boundary receiver ends with the selection of Ryan Coleman-Williams. With Terry McLaurin on the other side of 30, Washington could look to add a long-term threat at receiver even if 2026 rookie Antonio Williams proves to be the real deal.
In adding Coleman-Williams to the mix, the Commanders land a young target with dynamic downfield ability. Coleman-Williams has already flashed elite vertical explosiveness, and his draft stock could soar if he returns to delivering the game-changing plays he produced earlier in his Alabama career.
As far as elevating his game, Coleman-Williams will need to clean up his issues with dropped passes. If he does, he’ll give Jayden Daniels an explosive run-after-the-catch option capable of making an already dangerous Commanders offense even more fun to watch.
No. 18 Dallas Cowboys: Omarion Miller, WR, Arizona State
One of the biggest questions surrounding the Dallas Cowboys throughout the 2026 NFL season will be whether they can secure George Pickens with a long-term deal. With that storyline looming over the team, the Cowboys could be paying close attention to the wide receiver talent available in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Given where Dallas could potentially be selecting, one name that jumps out is Arizona State’s Omarion Miller.
At 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, the Colorado transfer is a big-play threat with the size and athleticism to challenge defenses vertically. Miller can stretch the field, track the ball downfield and climb the ladder to win contested catches, giving him the tools to emerge as one of the biggest risers at the position during the college football season.
Add that ability on the other side of CeeDee Lamb, and the Cowboys would have another dangerous weapon if Pickens moves on, either at the NFL trade deadline or in free agency following the season.
No. 31 Buffalo Bills: Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana
The Bills could be looking to add a physical wide receiver to complement D.J. Moore and Khalil Shakir if Keon Coleman can’t break out in Year 2 of his NFL career. When it comes to physical receivers in the 2027 NFL Draft, Indiana’s Nick Marsh is a prospect Buffalo should have its eye on.
Standing at 6-foot-3, Marsh has the size to win at the catch point and the dynamic ability after the catch to give Josh Allen another dangerous target. Marsh can go up and win 50-50 balls while also breaking off longer plays with his acceleration in space.
What really stands out about Marsh is his ability to create after the catch and use his frame against defenders. With a quarterback who can extend plays like Allen, Marsh could land in the perfect situation to maximize his physical skill set at the NFL level.
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