Raiders evaluate college wide receiver prospects for 2027 NFL draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders are scouting college football talent to address needs at wide receiver and defensive tackle for the 2027 NFL draft. While the current team roster undergoes evaluations following the conclusion of training camp, attention shifts to several collegiate players ahead of the fall season. Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith leads the list of prospects, alongside others including Texas wideout Cam Coleman and Indiana receiver Nick Marsh. Other players identified as potential targets include Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, Clemson pass catcher Bryant Wesco Jr., and Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker. These prospects are expected to be under observation throughout the upcoming college season as the organization considers its future personnel gaps. The focus remains on players who could provide immediate size, speed, and versatility to the Raiders offensive schemes.
- •Jeremiah Smith enters the season as a top prospect following 87 catches for 1,243 yards.
- •Cam Coleman transitions to Texas to work with quarterback Arch Manning.
- •Nick Marsh offers a physical 6-foot-3 frame suited for the X-receiver role.
- •Bryant Wesco Jr. returns to the field for Clemson after a back and neck injury.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Smith, Will Echoles, 2027 NFL draft wide receivers and defensive tackles Las Vegas Raiders fans should know
"A few prospects to keep tabs on with Week 1 of College Football coming up
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