2027 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Rankings & Scouting Reports
Top WR Prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft
The 2027 NFL Draft wide receiver class features 4 potential first-round talents. Our rankings combine film analysis, advanced metrics, and team fit projections, updated weekly throughout the college season. Click any prospect below to see their full scouting report with strengths, weaknesses, NFL player comparison, and combine measurables.
Top 40 WR Prospects for 2027 NFL Draft
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Jeremiah Smith - Ohio State
Consensus Rank: #1 | Position Rank: WR1
Our model: #1 overall (WR1)
Projected: 1st Round (Top 15)
Top comp: Tetairoa McMillan | Likely: Starter 50%
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Charlie Becker - Indiana
Consensus Rank: #9 | Position Rank: WR2
Our model: #9 overall (WR2)
Projected: 1st Round (Top 15)
Top comp: A.J. Green | Likely: Backup 35%
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Cam Coleman - Texas
Consensus Rank: #13 | Position Rank: WR3
Our model: #21 overall (WR4), 8 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 1st Round (Top 15)
Top comp: Brandon LaFell | Likely: Backup 55%
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KJ Duff - Rutgers
Consensus Rank: #29 | Position Rank: WR4
Our model: #20 overall (WR3), 9 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 1st Round (15-32)
Top comp: Calvin Johnson | Likely: Backup 35%
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Nick Marsh - Indiana
Consensus Rank: #35 | Position Rank: WR5
Our model: #35 overall (WR5)
Projected: 2nd Round
Top comp: Bryan Edwards | Likely: Backup 35%
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Ryan Williams - Alabama
Consensus Rank: #50 | Position Rank: WR6
Our model: #48 overall (WR6), 2 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
Top comp: Mike Wallace | Likely: Backup 55%
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Ryan Wingo - Texas
Consensus Rank: #51 | Position Rank: WR7
Our model: #49 overall (WR7), 2 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
Top comp: Ben Skowronek | Likely: Backup 60%
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Reed Harris - Arizona State
Consensus Rank: #56 | Position Rank: WR8
Our model: #53 overall (WR8), 3 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
Top comp: Danario Alexander | Likely: Backup 30%
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Deuce Alexander - Ole Miss
Consensus Rank: #66 | Position Rank: WR9
Our model: #67 overall (WR10), 1 spot lower than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
Top comp: Tiquan Underwood | Likely: Backup 75%
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Wyatt Young - Oklahoma State
Consensus Rank: #68 | Position Rank: WR10
Our model: #66 overall (WR9), 2 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
Top comp: Jerry Jeudy | Likely: Starter 40%
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Bryant Wesco Jr - Clemson
Consensus Rank: #79 | Position Rank: WR11
Our model: #96 overall (WR13), 17 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
Top comp: Tre'Quan Smith | Likely: Starter 40%
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Omarion Miller - Arizona State
Consensus Rank: #83 | Position Rank: WR12
Our model: #77 overall (WR11), 6 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
Top comp: Jarrett Boykin | Likely: Backup 55%
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Mario Craver - Texas A&M
Consensus Rank: #85 | Position Rank: WR13
Our model: #116 overall (WR16), 31 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
Top comp: Jacoby Ford | Likely: Backup 55%
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Junior Sherrill - Vanderbilt
Consensus Rank: #92 | Position Rank: WR14
Our model: #131 overall (WR17), 39 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
Top comp: Jarvis Landry | Likely: Backup 50%
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Duce Robinson - Florida State
Consensus Rank: #112 | Position Rank: WR15
Our model: #78 overall (WR12), 34 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Johnny Wilson | Likely: Didn't stick 35%
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Amare Thomas - Houston
Consensus Rank: #140 | Position Rank: WR16
Our model: #100 overall (WR14), 40 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Luther Burden | Likely: Didn't stick 35%
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Jackson Harris - LSU
Consensus Rank: #148 | Position Rank: WR17
Our model: #115 overall (WR15), 33 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Marvin Harrison Jr. | Likely: Backup 45%
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TJ Moore - Clemson
Consensus Rank: #149 | Position Rank: WR18
Our model: #154 overall (WR22), 5 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Courtney Taylor | Likely: Backup 50%
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Nyck Harbor - South Carolina
Consensus Rank: #151 | Position Rank: WR19
Our model: #155 overall (WR23), 4 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Justin Shorter | Likely: Backup 45%
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Griffin Wilde - Northwestern
Consensus Rank: #154 | Position Rank: WR20
Our model: #151 overall (WR20), 3 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Keenan Allen | Likely: Backup 50%
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Cooper Barkate - Miami (FL)
Consensus Rank: #164 | Position Rank: WR21
Our model: #152 overall (WR21), 12 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Jalen McMillan | Likely: Didn't stick 55%
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Mike Matthews - Tennessee
Consensus Rank: #166 | Position Rank: WR22
Our model: #185 overall (WR25), 19 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Demarcus Robinson | Likely: Backup 45%
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Keshaun Singleton - Auburn
Consensus Rank: #178 | Position Rank: WR23
Our model: #188 overall (WR26), 10 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Julio Jones | Likely: Backup 40%
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Tony Diaz - Iowa
Consensus Rank: #197 | Position Rank: WR24
Our model: #205 overall (WR29), 8 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Derrick Williams | Likely: Backup 60%
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Carlos Hernandez - Wake Forest
Consensus Rank: #205 | Position Rank: WR25
Our model: #213 overall (WR31), 8 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jordan Shipp - North Carolina
Consensus Rank: #212 | Position Rank: WR26
Our model: #200 overall (WR27), 12 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Collin Dixon - Illinois
Consensus Rank: #216 | Position Rank: WR27
Our model: #168 overall (WR24), 48 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Terrace Marshall Jr. | Likely: Starter 45%
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Lawayne McCoy - Louisville
Consensus Rank: #219 | Position Rank: WR28
Our model: #222 overall (WR32), 3 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Chris Marshall - Arkansas
Consensus Rank: #220 | Position Rank: WR29
Our model: #250 overall (WR36), 30 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Cody White | Likely: Backup 50%
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Jayce Brown - LSU
Consensus Rank: #230 | Position Rank: WR30
Our model: #255 overall (WR37), 25 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Dane Sanzenbacher | Likely: Backup 60%
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Yannick Smith - SMU
Consensus Rank: #231 | Position Rank: WR31
Our model: #223 overall (WR33), 8 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: CJ Daniels | Likely: Backup 60%
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Braden Pegan - Utah
Consensus Rank: #256 | Position Rank: WR32
Our model: #203 overall (WR28), 53 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Quentin Johnston | Likely: Backup 40%
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Easton Messer - Florida Atlantic
Consensus Rank: #268 | Position Rank: WR33
Our model: #239 overall (WR35), 29 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Devin McCuin - Ohio State
Consensus Rank: #282 | Position Rank: WR34
Our model: #300 overall (WR43), 18 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Antonio Williams | Likely: Didn't stick 45%
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Beau Sparks - Texas State
Consensus Rank: #286 | Position Rank: WR35
Our model: #232 overall (WR34), 54 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Markus Wheaton | Likely: Starter 40%
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Chris Dawn Jr - Texas State
Consensus Rank: #303 | Position Rank: WR36
Our model: #312 overall (WR45), 9 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jordan Napier - San Diego State
Consensus Rank: #305 | Position Rank: WR37
Our model: #301 overall (WR44), 4 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Chas Nimrod - Auburn
Consensus Rank: #312 | Position Rank: WR38
Our model: #316 overall (WR46), 4 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Chase Hendricks - California
Consensus Rank: #323 | Position Rank: WR39
Our model: #266 overall (WR39), 57 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Justin Bowick - Oklahoma State
Consensus Rank: #349 | Position Rank: WR40
Our model: #289 overall (WR41), 60 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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2027 Wide Receiver Class Analysis
The 2026 wide receiver class is one of the deepest in recent years, featuring 4 potential first-rounders. Led by Jeremiah Smith, this group combines size, speed, and route-running ability across multiple receiver archetypes. Day 2 prospects offer excellent value for teams seeking weapons in the passing game.
Wide Receiver-Needy Teams for 2026
Teams projected to target wide receivers early include: Los Angeles Chargers, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Each team's draft position and specific roster construction will determine the best fit for top prospects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the #1 WR in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State is currently the consensus #1 wide receiver prospect, ranking #1 overall in our big board.
How many WRs will go in the first round in 2026?
Projections suggest 4 wide receivers could be selected in the first round, depending on team needs and draft position.
What makes the 2027 WR class special?
The 2027 wide receiver class offers exceptional depth with 4 potential first-rounders and strong developmental prospects in the middle rounds.
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