Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker gains NFL draft prospect status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker has emerged as a top prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft following a strong start to the season. Through two games against North Texas and Howard, Becker has recorded five touchdowns despite limited playing time. Analysts currently rank Becker as the third overall prospect in the class, trailing Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman. While Smith remains the frontrunner for the top receiver position due to his consistent production at the collegiate level, scouts are evaluating whether Becker can sustain this early performance. The Hoosiers are building on an undefeated national championship campaign from the previous year, with Becker stepping into a larger role following the departure of several starters to the NFL. Future scouting evaluations will continue to monitor the development of Becker, Smith, and Coleman as the college football season progresses.
- •Charlie Becker recorded five touchdowns during early-season games against North Texas and Howard.
- •Pro Football Network currently ranks Charlie Becker as the No. 3 overall draft prospect.
- •Jeremiah Smith maintains the top prospect ranking with a 93.48 grade.
- •Charlie Becker and Cam Coleman are emerging as primary challengers for the WR1 position.
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Putting On a Clinic’ — Can Indiana Star Charlie Becker Challenge Ohio State Phenom Jeremiah Smith for WR1 in 2027 NFL Draft?
"Indiana football looks to be picking up right where they left off a season ago when they went undefeated and ultimately took home the national championship hardware. With many new players stepping up after the Hoosiers lost much of their top talent to the NFL Draft, one player in particular is back from last year and seems to have taken the next step in his game: star wide receiver Charlie Becker.
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