Indiana wide receiver Nick Marsh is making it difficult to ignore his name in the 2027 NFL Draft WR2 conversation.
Marsh delivered another showstopping performance in Indiana's 20-17 win over Nebraska, hauling in six receptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns. That followed a seven-catch, 120-yard performance with a touchdown just one week earlier.
The former Michigan State Spartan is enjoying a highly productive first season with the Hoosiers. He's already matched last season's touchdown total of six and is just 134 yards shy of his previous receiving yardage mark.
In this week's NFL Mocks Watch, we examine what's fueling Marsh's rise, how he compares to Charlie Becker and Cam Coleman, and which three NFL teams could target him in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Why Nick Marsh is joining the WR2 conversation
Marsh is in the top 15 in receiving yards and touchdowns in college football this season. He has enjoyed significantly more production since transferring to Indiana than Cam Coleman has seen since transferring to Texas.
And like his teammate Charlie Becker, Marsh has a great blend of size (6-foot-3, 210 pounds) and explosiveness, but he's shown to be a more versatile route-runner to this point than Becker.
Marsh finds success separating deep, creating yards after the catch, and making tough, contested catches like Becker, but is also effective on quick, in-breaking routes like this one.
Over the middle and @IndianaFootball answers right back with a TD of their own! pic.twitter.com/PtKVdZl5Zf
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 10, 2026
What Nick Marsh's first touchdown against Nebraska showed NFL scouts
There's a lot to like about this play by Marsh. The first thing is his ability to win the inside route to the middle of the field. It's such an advantage for a big, strong receiver like Marsh to be quick enough to win on in-breaking routes at the NFL level because it can potentially open up opportunities on the outside later in the game.
The next thing to notice on the play is how he adjusts to the ball and makes a tough catch. The pass was a little late, so it was behind Marsh and within reach of the cornerback. But Marsh was able to reach back and pluck it with two hands to keep it out of harm's way. Marsh has a ton of catches on tape where he's adjusting to the ball, catching it in traffic, or bringing it in from outside his frame.
And of course, the breakaway speed is really impressive. At his frame, when Marsh gets a head of steam, he is really hard to bring down. He shows this YAC ability through traffic and out in space. Not only does he have the initial gear to break away from the would-be tacklers, but he has an extra gear to avoid getting caught from behind.
Nick Marsh's draft stock is sky-rocketing
In three games of conference play, Marsh has 18 receptions for 359 yards and four touchdowns. That's over 100 yards and two touchdowns more than Becker, and eight more receptions for over 150 yards more than Coleman in the same number of games.
Indiana has a massive game against Ohio State next week. Then USC three weeks after that. If Marsh can replicate anything close to this level of production over that stretch, he'll firmly establish himself in the conversation to be the second receiver taken in the 2027 NFL Draft.
3 NFL teams that could target Nick Marsh in the 2027 NFL Draft
Despite all the focus on trench play in the last few years in the NFL, this particular draft could be dominated by the perimeter players. There are several receivers and cornerbacks who could go in the top 20, which gives the draft an extra layer of intrigue.
There have been at least two receivers drafted in the top 10 picks of the draft in five of the last six draft classes. So if Marsh does end up being "WR2", there's a good chance he finds himself in the top 10.
These three teams could use a receiver in the 2027 NFL Draft, even if they miss out on the top player, Jeremiah Smith.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers are still winless through five weeks of NFL play, and could be getting themselves excited about the idea of Jeremiah Smith.
But if they don't end up picking high enough to take Smith, they should still consider a receiver in the 2027 NFL Draft. Starting receivers Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey are both in the last year of their current deals in 2027, and the team may want a quick reset at the position since the offense is currently 29th in scoring.
Marsh would be a great blend of Johnston and McConkey with his combination of size, speed, and reliable hands.
Other positions may prove to be bigger needs for Los Angeles, but the talent of Marsh could be too enticing to pass up for an offense that needs more talent.
New York Jets
The New York Jets currently have three first-round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft, and if they keep winning, they might need to package two of them to move up for a quarterback. But with whatever pick remains after they potentially take a signal-caller, they should consider another pass-catcher to go with him.
The Jets have a strong unit of pass catchers already in Garrett Wilson, Kenyon Sadiq, Mason Taylor, and (hopefully) Omar Cooper Jr. But Marsh would add another layer of dynamism the offense could use.
New York's offense has played better than expected so far this season, but there are still too many plays where the offense doesn't have enough open receivers.
If New York paired a rookie quarterback with another receiver in Marsh, the offense could make a major leap in 2027.
Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders need to add some youth to the wide receiver corps. Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs are the starters, and both are over 31 years old.
Washington drafted Antonio Williams in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but Williams is a bit undersized and more of a typical slot receiver. Marsh would be an excellent complement as a big-bodied player on the outside.
Financially speaking, this is also Year 3 for Jayden Daniels, meaning he's extension-eligible after this year. Resetting their wide receiver timeline would give Washington breathing room with the cap, as a greater percentage goes towards their young quarterback.
Marsh still has ground to make up in the WR2 conversation, with Becker and Coleman firmly in the mix. But he has everything teams look for in a highly drafted receiver: size, explosiveness, versatility, and production.
The real test is coming. With Ohio State and USC on Indiana's schedule, Marsh will have opportunities to prove his recent production isn't just a hot streak. If he continues playing at this level against that competition, the question may no longer be whether Marsh belongs in the WR2 conversation, but whether Becker and Coleman can keep him from taking that spot.
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