PFF projects Texas A&M star WR as 2027 first round NFL Draft pick

Texas A&M's 2026 wide receiver rotation is widely considered one of the top units in the nation after the addition of Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton this offseason, who brings much-needed size to the outside, while the return of star junior Mario Craver automatically made the Aggies contenders to return to the College Football Playoff for the second straight season.

After transferring from Mississippi State before the 2025 season, combined with fellow transfer and recent first-round NFL Draft selection KC Concepcion, Craver reeled in 59 receptions for 917 yards and four touchdowns, averaging an impressive 15.5 yards per reception, while his track speed and elite quickness out of his breaks make him the No. 1 player to watch as the Aggies' next potential first-round draft pick.

However, standing at just 5'9" and 165 pounds, Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith and Texas transfer Cam Coleman are considered Top-10 selections, while Craver, according to Pro Football Focus's latest 2027 NFL mock draft, sees the Aggies star going 32nd overall to the Los Angeles Rams, who will be looking to upgrade a wide receiver room that could look very different next offseason.

"The Rams bypassed their need for receiving help in the first round this year to draft quarterback Ty Simpson. The odds remain in their favor to win a third Lombardi Trophy next season, in which case this luxury pick could be used on a more dynamic offensive weapon. Craver could be a Rookie of the Year candidate in the right scheme."

While Smith and Coleman, both true X receivers, look like immediate impact players in any scheme, the "right scheme" is the correct fit for a player of Craver's skill set, utilizing his versatility in the slot or even at X, given his downfield speed and ability to consistently out-run coverage.