Jeremiah Smith tops SI's initial 2027 NFL Draft prospect rankings
Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
As the college football season approaches, Sports Illustrated has released its top 50 NFL draft prospects for 2027. Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State is the consensus top player, showcasing impressive stats from last season. Other notable prospects include South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart and Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore. Notable quarterbacks Arch Manning of Texas and Dante Moore of Oregon also feature prominently on the list. The rankings are likely to shift as teams evaluate players during the upcoming season.
- •Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State, leads the rankings.
- •Dylan Stewart, edge rusher from South Carolina, is a top defensive prospect.
- •Arch Manning, QB from Texas, seeks to improve after an inconsistent junior season.
- •Dante Moore, QB from Oregon, returns for another season instead of declaring for the draft.
- •The 2026 college football season will impact these draft rankings.
- 10:00 AMSports Illustrated — SI’s Top 50 NFL Draft Prospects Heading Into the 2026 College Football Season - Sports Illustrated
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