2027 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Rankings & Scouting Reports
Top WR Prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft
The 2027 NFL Draft wide receiver class features 5 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)
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Cam Coleman - Texas
Consensus Rank: #7 | Position Rank: WR2
Our model: #7 overall (WR2)
Projected: 1st Round (Top 15)
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Charlie Becker - Indiana
Consensus Rank: #14 | Position Rank: WR3
Our model: #12 overall (WR3), 2 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 1st Round (Top 15)
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Nick Marsh - Indiana
Consensus Rank: #25 | Position Rank: WR4
Our model: #25 overall (WR4)
Projected: 1st Round (15-32)
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Ryan Coleman-Williams - Alabama
Consensus Rank: #26 | Position Rank: WR5
Our model: #27 overall (WR5), 1 spot lower than consensus
Projected: 1st Round (15-32)
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Omarion Miller - Arizona State
Consensus Rank: #40 | Position Rank: WR6
Our model: #46 overall (WR7), 6 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
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Ryan Wingo - Texas
Consensus Rank: #52 | Position Rank: WR7
Our model: #48 overall (WR8), 4 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
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KJ Duff - Rutgers
Consensus Rank: #53 | Position Rank: WR8
Our model: #44 overall (WR6), 9 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
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Tony Diaz - NA
Consensus Rank: #58 | Position Rank: WR9
Our model: #55 overall (WR10), 3 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
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Reed Harris - Arizona State
Consensus Rank: #64 | Position Rank: WR10
Our model: #75 overall (WR12), 11 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
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Deuce Alexander - Ole Miss
Consensus Rank: #67 | Position Rank: WR11
Our model: #85 overall (WR14), 18 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
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Bryant Wesco Jr - Clemson
Consensus Rank: #79 | Position Rank: WR12
Our model: #101 overall (WR15), 22 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
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Wyatt Young - Oklahoma State
Consensus Rank: #85 | Position Rank: WR13
Our model: #66 overall (WR11), 19 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
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Yannick Smith - NA
Consensus Rank: #99 | Position Rank: WR14
Our model: #108 overall (WR16), 9 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
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Nyck Harbor - South Carolina
Consensus Rank: #123 | Position Rank: WR15
Our model: #139 overall (WR19), 16 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Duce Robinson - Florida State
Consensus Rank: #127 | Position Rank: WR16
Our model: #76 overall (WR13), 51 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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TJ Moore - Clemson
Consensus Rank: #132 | Position Rank: WR17
Our model: #150 overall (WR20), 18 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Junior Sherrill - Vanderbilt
Consensus Rank: #149 | Position Rank: WR18
Our model: #160 overall (WR21), 11 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Cooper Barkate - Miami
Consensus Rank: #172 | Position Rank: WR19
Our model: #132 overall (WR18), 40 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Mike Matthews - Tennessee
Consensus Rank: #195 | Position Rank: WR20
Our model: #202 overall (WR26), 7 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Devin McCuin - Ohio State
Consensus Rank: #203 | Position Rank: WR21
Our model: #201 overall (WR25), 2 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Evan Stewart - Oregon
Consensus Rank: #208 | Position Rank: WR22
Our model: #245 overall (WR30), 37 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Ian Strong - California
Consensus Rank: #209 | Position Rank: WR23
Our model: #227 overall (WR29), 18 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Amare Thomas - Houston
Consensus Rank: #230 | Position Rank: WR24
Our model: #177 overall (WR22), 53 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Griffin Wilde - Northwestern
Consensus Rank: #274 | Position Rank: WR25
Our model: #225 overall (WR28), 49 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Kenny Johnson - Texas Tech
Consensus Rank: #287 | Position Rank: WR26
Our model: #325 overall (WR38), 38 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Isaiah Horton - Texas A&M
Consensus Rank: #305 | Position Rank: WR27
Our model: #301 overall (WR36), 4 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Johntay Cook - Ole Miss
Consensus Rank: #315 | Position Rank: WR28
Our model: #328 overall (WR39), 13 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Emmett Mosley V - Texas
Consensus Rank: #324 | Position Rank: WR29
Our model: #346 overall (WR41), 22 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Trell Harris - Oklahoma
Consensus Rank: #337 | Position Rank: WR30
Our model: #353 overall (WR43), 16 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Trent Walker - Houston
Consensus Rank: #338 | Position Rank: WR31
Our model: #374 overall (WR45), 36 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Carlos Hernandez - Wake Forest
Consensus Rank: #340 | Position Rank: WR32
Our model: #347 overall (WR42), 7 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jackson Harris - LSU
Consensus Rank: #346 | Position Rank: WR33
Our model: #279 overall (WR34), 67 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Collin Dixon - Illinois
Consensus Rank: #373 | Position Rank: WR34
Our model: #312 overall (WR37), 61 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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DeAndre Moore Jr - Colorado
Consensus Rank: #377 | Position Rank: WR35
Our model: #427 overall (WR52), 50 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Nyziah Hunter - Nebraska
Consensus Rank: #383 | Position Rank: WR36
Our model: #425 overall (WR51), 42 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Parker Livingstone - Oklahoma
Consensus Rank: #387 | Position Rank: WR37
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Brandon Inniss - Ohio State
Consensus Rank: #429 | Position Rank: WR38
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Micah Hudson - Texas Tech
Consensus Rank: #447 | Position Rank: WR39
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Chance Robinson - NC State
Consensus Rank: #457 | Position Rank: WR40
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
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 5 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 5 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 5 potential first-rounders and strong developmental prospects in the middle rounds.
Related Draft Resources
- 2027 NFL Draft Big Board & Scouting Reports - All positions ranked
- 2026 NFL Combine & Draft Visit Tracker - Measurables and team meetings for wide receivers
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