2027 Way-Too-Early Dynasty Rookie Superflex Mock Draft

by Wolf Trelles-Heard · Featured
2027 Dynasty Rookie Superflex Mock Draft

Taking Ricky Bobby’s dad’s advice to heart and twisting it into something for dynasty purposes: if you’re not looking a year ahead, you’re behind. It’s a little early to be thinking about the 2027 rookie class; after all, the 2026 season is still months away. But 2027 rookie picks are some of the most valuable assets in our game right now. Seriously, try trading for one in your league. Unless you’re offering a top-30 startup player, good luck prying that pick from a manager’s hands.

With that in mind, I wanted to take a stab at what the first round of a 2027 dynasty rookie superflex draft might look like around this time next year.

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Way-Too-Early? Not for These 2027 Rookies

1. Jeremiah Smith | WR, Ohio State Buckeyes

Alright, this is why dynasty managers have been trying to sell their souls for 2027 first-round picks over the last two years. Jeremiah Smith is the white whale of this draft. The kid walked into Ohio State as a true freshman and reeled in 76 catches for 1,311 yards and 15 touchdowns. He did that with Emeka Egbuka and Carnell Tate on the roster, both of whom were top 20 selections in their respective drafts.

Last season was more of the same, as Smith racked up 87 receptions for 1,243 yards and 12 scores. He is a stat machine and should be an absolute stud at the next level. He’s a prospect with a Ja’Marr Chase– or Justin Jefferson-type ceiling. Any manager who even has a realistic chance at the 1.01 should be doing whatever they can to secure that pick. You’ll either get a true generational talent or be able to flip it for a massive, roster-altering haul.

2. Arch Manning | QB, Texas Longhorns

If Arch Manning turns pro after the 2026 season, I’m assuming it’s because he had an impressive campaign. And if that happens, the Manning name will be too much of an allure for both NFL teams and dynasty managers alike.

Manning struggled at times against elite competition in his first year as a starter, but did end the season with some solid stats: 3,163 passing yards, 399 rushing yards, with 26 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing scores. Obviously, he has the pedigree; he just needs to improve his processing and decision-making. If Manning does that, he’ll be a top-three pick in both the NFL Draft and superflex rookie drafts.

3. Dante Moore | QB, Oregon Ducks

In a surprise move, Dante Moore decided not to enter the 2026 Draft and stayed at Oregon for another season. Ballsy move, as he likely would’ve been the No. 2 overall pick behind Fernando Mendoza.

Moore was uber-impressive in 2025, completing 71.8% of his throws for 3,565 yards with 30 passing touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He has a lightning-fast release and excellent ball placement at all three levels. Unfortunately, Moore is not much of a rusher, so his fantasy upside is capped. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 204 pounds, he profiles more like a C.J. Stroud than a Jayden Daniels.

4. Cam Coleman | WR, Texas Longhorns

Tired of bad quarterback play at Auburn, Cam Coleman is headed to Texas to play with Manning. Standing at 6-foot-3, he’s your classic X receiver — and a dangerous one at that. Coleman is a major threat down the field and in the red zone thanks to his hops and ball-tracking ability.

If he takes a step forward and surpasses his 708 yards and five touchdowns from last season, Coleman has a chance to be a high draft pick next April. He’ll only be 20 years old this time next year, so there’s a lengthy (and hopefully productive) career ahead of Coleman at the pro level.

5. Kewan Lacy | RB, Ole Miss Rebels

This kid burst onto the scene and took the SEC by storm as a sophomore last year. He had 335 total touches, rushing for 1,567 yards and chipping in 177 through the air. His 24 rushing touchdowns were third all-time in SEC history, behind only Najee Harris (25) and Derrick Henry (28).

At 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds, KewanLacy isn’t the biggest back — so, ideally, he doesn’t get 300+ touches again. Either way, if he continues to terrorize defenses this coming season, he has a chance to be the top running back prospect in the 2027 class.

6. Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR, Alabama Crimson Tide

For a minute there, Ryan Coleman-Williams was hot on the heels of Jeremiah Smith as the top receiver prospect in their class. That’s over now after a sophomore slump that saw Williams fail to crack 700 yards. His touchdown production also got cut by more than half, dropping from 10 as a freshman to just four in 2025.

Still, we’re talking about a kid who’s barely 19 years old and oozing with upside after tallying over 900 total yards and 10 scores as a 17-year-old true freshman. Because of that, Coleman-Williams remains a tantalizing prospect. If he can cut down on the drops and bounce back in 2026, he’s going to get first-round draft capital next year.

7. Ahmad Hardy | RB, Missouri Tigers

After piling up over 1,300 yards at UL Monroe as a freshman, Ahmad Hardy transferred to Missouri and upped his play against tougher opposition. You want a glimpse of his upside? He had two games last year with at least 250 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Hardy also topped 100 rushing yards in six other contests en route to a 1,649-yard campaign in his first SEC season.

Hardy doesn’t shy away from contact and is a missed-tackle machine, forcing 97 of them last year. He doesn’t offer much as a receiver — only 14 receptions for 94 yards in two seasons — so he profiles more as an early-down rusher than a three-down back. But Hardy looks like a runner who can carry the load and wear down defenses on Sundays.

(Note: After this mock draft was completed, news broke on Monday, May 11th, that Hardy was involved in a shooting while at a concert last weekend. He was in stable condition per reports. While there is reportedly optimism he’ll play football again, the school announced in a statement that there is no timeline for a return to football activities.)

8. Julian Sayin | QB, Ohio State Buckeyes

Did Julian Sayin benefit from throwing to the insanely awesome duo of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate in 2025? Of course he did. But Sayin was impressive in his first season as a starter, completing a whopping 77% of his passes for 3,610 yards, 32 touchdowns, and only eight interceptions.

He’s a bit undersized at 6-foot-1 and 208 pounds and offers next to nothing as a rusher outside of the pocket. Those two things could hurt his stock with NFL teams. But it might not matter if he goes out and puts up another Heisman-worthy season in 2026.

9. Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR, Clemson Tigers

This 6-foot-2 wideout was well on his way to a standout sophomore campaign last year. Bryant Wesco Jr. racked up 537 yards and six scores in just six games. Unfortunately, he suffered a spinal injury against SMU and was shut down for the rest of the season.

If his back checks out and he returns to form, Wesco’s potential is through the roof. He’s an explosive boundary receiver, averaging 17.3 yards per catch across his two collegiate seasons. If he turns pro, Wesco will be in high demand by teams looking for a stud X on the outside.

10. Nick Marsh | WR, Indiana Hoosiers

After 100 catches for 1,311 yards and nine touchdowns across two seasons at Michigan State, Nick Marsh decided to transfer to the Indiana Hoosiers for his junior year. He’s big, fast, and should thrive in a system where Elijah Sarratt led the nation in touchdowns and made Omar Cooper Jr. a first-round draft pick.

Standing at 6-foot-3 and 203 pounds, Marsh is another big-bodied X receiver who does most of his damage on the outside. If he can develop his route tree and cut down on the drops, Marsh has as much difference-making upside as any WR in this class outside of Smith.

11. Jamari Johnson | TE, Oregon Ducks

His tight end running mate last season — Kenyon Sadiq — was drafted No. 16 overall in the NFL Draft, and there are people out there who believe Jamari Johnson may be the better of the two. Johnson could’ve declared this year, but decided to return to Eugene with quarterback Dante Moore to make another run at a National Championship and improve his game a bit more.

In his first season with the Ducks, Johnson was the 1B to Sadiq’s 1A, but he still hauled in 32 catches for 510 yards and three scores. At 6-foot-5 and 257 pounds, he has the frame to play more inline like a traditional tight end but also possesses enough burst and quality hands to be more than just a blocker. Those skills give Johnson a chance to be the first tight end off the board in 2027.

12. Jadan Baugh | RB, Florida Gators

Talk about an absolute tank. Jadan Baugh resembles one on the field, mowing over defenders with his 6-foot-1, 231-pound build. After rushing for 673 yards as a freshman, he took a big leap in 2025 and piled up 1,170 rushing yards and eight touchdowns with a 5.3 yards per carry average. Baugh also chipped in 33 catches for 210 yards and two more scores in the passing game.

While he may not have true track speed, Baugh is quick and has enough wiggle to make defenders miss. He also protects the football, with only one fumble in his collegiate career so far. If he builds on last season and racks up big numbers once more, Baugh should be one of the top backs selected in next year’s NFL Draft.

Wolf Trelles-Heard is a fantasy football analyst for PlayerProfiler.

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