The 2027 NFL Draft picture is getting clearer by the week, and the top of the board is starting to separate itself from the pack. For teams such as the Dallas Cowboys, the chase is already on for the kind of player who can change everything. At the same time, some prospects who were once sitting near the top have slid after uneven seasons, and the board has been reshuffled as a result.
This latest consensus board combines two separate Top 25 rankings into one averaged list, and the result gives a clean snapshot of where things stand after Week 6.
At No. 1, Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State sits alone at the top.
He’s followed by Texas EDGE Colin Simmons at No. 2 and Notre Dame corner Leonard Moore at No. 3.
The rest of the top five includes LSU offensive tackle Jordan Seaton at No. 4 and Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker at No. 5.
The quarterback group is packed tightly behind that opening tier. South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart comes in at No. 6, while Indiana wideout Charlie Becker is No. 7 and Texas tackle Trevor Goosby lands at No.
- Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr checks in at No. 9, with Miami quarterback Darian Mensah at No. 10 and Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss right behind him at No.
Further down, the board starts to show more movement. Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman sits at No. 12, followed by Ole Miss defensive tackle Will Echoles at No. 13 and Georgia linebacker Chris Cole at No.
- Alabama EDGE Yhonzae Pierre is No. 15, while Georgia corner Ellis Robinson IV comes in at No.
- Clemson corner Ashton Hampton is No.
17, Florida running back Jadan Baugh is No. 18 and Oregon quarterback Dante Moore rounds out the top 19.
The rest of the top 25 includes Rutgers wide receiver KJ Duff at No. 20, Minnesota interior lineman Greg Johnson at No.
21, Indiana wide receiver Nick Marsh at No. 22, Tennessee defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam at No.
23, LSU tight end Trey’Dez Green at No. 24 and Iowa interior lineman Kade Pieper at No. 25.
Georgia safety KJ Bolden sits at No. 26, Cal safety Kingston Lopa is No. 27 and Texas quarterback Arch Manning comes in at No.
Smith’s profile is drawing the kind of language usually reserved for rare prospects. The scouting notes describe him as someone who “appears to genuinely be worthy of the “generational tag.””
His speed stands out immediately, but so does his size for the position, giving him the look of a true X receiver. The writeup also says he has the tools to become the first wide receiver since Jeremiah Smith to be picked No. 1 overall- ML
Moore, meanwhile, gets praised as the kind of corner teams can plug into just about anything. The scouting report calls him “the textbook definition of what teams look for in a cornerback,” highlighting his length, speed and technique. He can handle press-man, process routes in zone and attack the ball in the air.- RL
Stewart’s season has not been smooth, but the talent is obvious when he’s right. He was suspended for one game after punching an Alabama player and showing up coaches on the sideline.
Once he returned against Florida, he flashed the burst and closing speed that make him one of the better defenders in the class. The notes stress that he needs more consistency, but the tools are undeniable.- RL
Carr’s stock is tied closely to the debate between polish and upside. The report labels him QB2 for now and puts him right on Mestemaker’s heels. Carr gets the edge for accuracy from the pocket and his pre-snap work, while Mestemaker offers more of the arm talent and growth potential route.- ML
Chambliss brings a very different kind of quarterback profile. The concerns are obvious - he’s listed at 6’0”, 205 pounds and is 24 years old - but the production and energy jump out on tape. He’s described as electric, with the mobility to create in the pocket, the arm strength to hit anywhere on the field and the willingness to run when needed.- RL
Baugh stands out in a running back group that drops off quickly after him and Ole Miss’ Kewan Lacy. The Florida back is credited with a powerful frame and impressive top-end speed, though he’s not a shake-and-bake runner. Even so, the projection is clear: he looks like someone who can handle a heavy workload right away.- ML
Moore’s draft path remains interesting because he chose to return to school for a National Title run and more reps, but the season has been interrupted by a concussion that cost him two games. Even with that setback, the report describes him as a smooth passer who can work all levels of the field, play with rhythm and anticipation, and challenge seams. The concerns center on pressure and consistency against top competition.- RL
Green is one of the more intriguing names in the class, even if he won’t be for everyone. The LSU tight end is listed at 6-7 and has questions as an in-line blocker, but the size-speed combination is exactly what can make him a problem for defenses. Coaches who think they can develop his blocking may see a future mismatch weapon.- ML
Gilliam is one of the biggest risers on the board. After transferring from Penn State to Tennessee, he has put together a strong 2026 and the scouting report says his traits jump off the screen.
His get-off is described as blazing quick, his twitch stands out for his size and his hands allow him to generate pressure fast on the interior. He’s also shown enough in the run game to suggest he can be more than just a pass-rush specialist.-RL
And then there’s Manning. If he declares, the board says he’ll still go very high because the talent is too enticing, especially his deep accuracy and mobility.
But the concerns are just as blunt: his pre- and post-snap decision-making can lead to hesitation and mistakes. The report makes one thing plain - there is a successful quarterback in there, but anyone expecting him to start right away would be asking for trouble.-ML
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