Dolphins take top WR prospect in way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft

The 2026 NFL draft has come and gone, and the Miami Dolphins added 13 prospects through the seven-round event over three days.

While there's nearly a full year until next year's draft, experts, including CBS Sports' Cooper Petagna, are already projecting who teams will take in 2027. In his way-too-early mock, he has the Dolphins taking Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith at pick No. 3 overall.

"Ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect by 247Sports in 2024 and often described as a 'generational talent,' Smith has lived up to the billing through his first two seasons," Petagna wrote. "A rare physical specimen, he became just the second receiver in program history to post back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. His blend of size, speed and strength -- paired with elite intangibles -- makes him one of the most complete receiver prospects in years."

Smith, 20, was a five-star recruit out of Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in Hollywood, Florida. He committed to Ohio State over several other big schools.

In his two seasons with the Buckeyes, he's caught 163 passes for 2,558 yards and 27 touchdowns. He's earned All-All-Big ten and All-American honors both years and won a national championship in 2024.

Miami desperately needs wide receiver help, and while they took three in this year's draft, none of them are on the same level of Smith.

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