Mel Kiper Jr. Reveals His Top-3 QB's, WR's in 2027 NFL Draft Amid Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith Buzz

Key Points:

• ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates ranked their top-three 2027 draft prospects at quarterback, wide receiver, edge-rusher, cornerback, and offensive tackle positions, with some differences in their lists.
• Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith are among the notable prospects, with Smith ranked as the top overall prospect by the B/R NFL Scouting Department, boasting a 9.8/10 grade.
• Jeremiah Smith has impressive stats, including 184 catches for 2,958 yards and 30 touchdowns over two-plus seasons, and is projected as a potential No. 1 overall pick, possibly going to the Miami Dolphins.
• The quarterback position is wide open for the No. 1 pick, with Arch Manning leading a strong Texas team despite modest passing stats, and several other QBs competing for the top spot in a draft that could see a record number of first-round quarterbacks.
• Both analysts agree on several prospects at wide receiver, cornerback, and offensive tackle, while their edge-rusher rankings show some variation, highlighting the depth and uncertainty of the 2027 draft class.