Senior Bowl Top 300 reveal: 2027 NFL Draft prospects to watch in 2026

Key Points:

• The Panini Senior Bowl released its annual Top 300 list of promising 2027 NFL Draft prospects, evaluated by executive director Drew Fabianich and his staff after assessing over 2,000 college players since February.
• The list highlights top draft-eligible talent, including underclassmen cleared by the NFL to participate in all-star games, with the Senior Bowl game scheduled for January 30, 2027, in Mobile, Alabama.
• Notable prospects include Jeremiah Smith (WR, Ohio State), praised for his size, speed, and route-running; Dylan Stewart (Edge, South Carolina), compared to Jadeveon Clowney for his pass-rushing skills; and Colin Simmons (Edge, Texas), known for his high tackle-for-loss and sack totals.
• Other key players to watch are Cam Coleman (WR, Texas), Leonard Moore (CB, Notre Dame), Dante Moore (QB, Oregon), Arch Manning (QB, Texas), and Will Echoles (DT, Mississippi), each noted for specific strengths and potential to improve during the 2026 college season.
• The scouting staff expects the Top 300 list to evolve as the college football season progresses, emphasizing ongoing evaluation and the possibility of significant player development, similar to past draft risers like Joe Burrow.