
2027 Draft Class Shifts: Jeremiah Smith Tops Mocks as QB Hype Fades
The 2027 NFL Draft landscape has shifted significantly after five weeks of the 2026 season, with Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith emerging as the consensus No. 1 pick for the Tennessee Titans. While five quarterbacks are projected in the first round, scouting consensus has cooled on Texas’s Arch Manning, who is now excluded from several top-tier mocks. The New York Jets hold three first-round selections, positioning them to address quarterback needs alongside other premium positions.













