Chargers eye Jeremiah Smith with potential No. 1 pick in 2027 NFL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 7:31 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers are currently 0-6 and projected to hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Experts suggest they should target Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith to enhance their offense. Smith's elite skills, including his size and ability to win contested catches, could address a key need for a star receiver. Adding Smith could provide significant support to quarterback Justin Herbert. The team now faces a decision on whether to lean into their struggles or attempt to turn their season around.
- •Chargers sit at 0-6 after six games this season.
- •They are projected to have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
- •Jeremiah Smith is considered the best wide receiver available.
- •Smith's skill set would significantly aid in the Chargers' offense.
- •Decisions on the roster will be crucial before the trade deadline.
- 7:31 AMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Smith makes too much sense for Chargers in 2027 NFL Draft
"The Chargers are urged to go after the No. 1 pick and select Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
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