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Jeremiah Smith named No. 1 prospect for 2027 NFL Draft by Mel Kiper Jr

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Jeremiah Smith named No. 1 prospect for 2027 NFL Draft by Mel Kiper Jr

Summary

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith has solidified his position as the top prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft, according to Mel Kiper Jr. Smith has broken multiple records during his time at Ohio State and is likely to be selected early in the draft. Kiper affirmed Smith's status during an interview, stating that it is 'pretty much locked in' for him to be the number one player on the board. Smith, who many believe could have entered the draft earlier had he been eligible, is receiving comparisons to Hall of Fame receiver Julio Jones. The 2027 NFL Draft is scheduled to start on April 29.

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Key Details

•Jeremiah Smith is the top prospect on Mel Kiper Jr.'s big board for 2027.
•Smith has set numerous records at Ohio State.
•Kiper emphasized that Smith's ranking is unlikely to change barring injury.
•Smith's NFL Draft eligibility begins at the end of this season.
•The 2027 NFL Draft is set for April 29.

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10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Why Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith already ‘locked in’ as Mel Kiper Jr.’s No. 1 prospect for 2027 NFL Draft

What they're saying

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Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith has proven to be the best player in the nation. Smith has obliterated records while at Ohio State and, now that he is eligible for the NFL Draft at the end of the season, is sure to go early. Recently, NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. named Smith the top player on his big board. Now, Kiper is reaffirming that […] The post Why Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith already ‘locked in’ as Mel Kiper Jr.’s No. 1 prospect for 2027 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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