NFL draft analysts release top 100 prospect board for 2027

College football talent evaluations for the 2027 NFL draft are underway as the 2026 season begins. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State holds the top spot on a newly expanded big board of 100 collegiate players. Quarterback Arch Manning of Texas and cornerback Leonard Moore of Notre Dame follow in the rankings, which focus on athletes expected to compete for positions in the first three rounds. Scouts are prioritizing wide receivers, cornerbacks, and edge rushers early in the evaluation cycle. Player stock will remain fluid throughout the upcoming college schedule as prospects compete for attention ahead of the draft in Washington, D.C. next year.

• 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Draft prospects 2027: Big board of top 100 players overall, rankings by position