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Ranking The Way to Early Top 10 Rookie Fantasy Picks for 2027

Bo Marchionte

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10. Trey'Dez Green, TE, LSU Tigers
Sep 19, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Trey'Dez Green (7) runs after a catch during the third quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
1. Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Buckeyes
Jeremiah Smith Fantasy Football Profile
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 223
- School: Ohio State
- Class: Junior
- Hometown: Miami Gardens, Florida
Jeremiah Smith Fantasy Stock
- Mock Draft Pick: No. 1
- Position Rank: WR1
- Calling Card: Touchdown ceiling
- Fantasy Appeal: Franchise WR potential
Jeremiah Smith doesn't need much projection anymore. The NFL question is becoming less about whether his talent translates and more about just how high the ceiling goes. After a four-touchdown performance against Illinois, Smith moved to the front of the Heisman conversation extraordinary territory for a receiver. Then again no one thought Marvin Harrison would be such a fantasy disappointment. Just want to make you think a little.

Jeremiah Smith 2026 Snapshot
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Ohio State
- Fantasy Projection: WR1
- Mock Draft Slot: 1st Overall
2. Jaden Baugh, RB, Florida Gators
Jadan Baugh Fantasy Football Profile
- Position: Running Back
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 237
- School: Florida
- Class: Junior
- Hometown: Decatur, Georgia
Jadan Baugh Fantasy Stock
- Mock Draft Pick: No. 2
- Position Rank: RB1
- 2026 Rushing Yards: 600
- 2026 Rushing TDs: 11
Forget projection for a second. Baugh is producing like somebody playing Madden on rookie mode. Through four games, he's averaging 150 rushing yards and has already scored 11 times. The 237-pound frame makes the fantasy possibilities particularly interesting because he's not a scatback requiring manufactured touches. He sort of makes them on his own.

Jadan Baugh 2026 Stats
- Carries: 83
- Rushing Yards: 600
- Yards Per Carry: 7.2
- Rushing Touchdowns: 11
3. Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss Rebels
Kewan Lacy Fantasy Football Profile
- Position: Running Back
- School: Ole Miss
- Class: Junior
- 2025 Rushing Yards: 1,567
- 2025 Rushing TDs: 24
Kewan Lacy Fantasy Stock
- Mock Draft Pick: No. 3
- Position Rank: RB2
- 2026 Rushing Yards: 191
- 2026 Rushing TDs: 4
Sometimes the best fantasy resume is the one already sitting on film. Lacy's 1,567 yards and 24 rushing touchdowns in 2025 established the workload and finishing ability fantasy managers chase. The current shoulder injury interrupts his 2026 momentum, but it doesn't erase what he's already put on tape.

Kewan Lacy 2026 Stats
- Carries: 39
- Rushing Yards: 191
- Yards Per Carry: 4.9
- Rushing Touchdowns: 4
4. Cam Coleman, WR, Texas Longhorns
Cam Coleman Fantasy Football Profile
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 204
- School: Texas
- Class: Junior
- Previous School: Auburn
Cam Coleman Fantasy Stock
- Mock Draft Pick: No. 4
- Position Rank: WR2
- Calling Card: Size/speed combination
- Fantasy Appeal: Boundary WR1 traits
This is where fantasy projection and NFL projection shake hands. Coleman possesses the frame of a traditional outside receiver without playing like one stuck in cement. After transferring from Auburn to Texas, he's already shown the explosive element scouts have been waiting to see consistently. The numbers may fluctuate but the physical profile won't.

Cam Coleman 2026 Snapshot
- School: Texas
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Mock Draft Slot: 4th Overall
- Fantasy Projection: WR2
5. Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Hurricanes
Darian Mensah Fantasy Football Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- School: Miami
- Previous School: Duke
- Mock Draft Pick: No. 8
- Position Rank: QB2
Darian Mensah Fantasy Stock
- First Three Games: 873 passing yards
- First Three Games: 11 TD passes
- First Three Games: 0 interceptions
- Last Game: 338 yards, 3 passing TDs
Darian Mensah didn't transfer to Miami and politely introduce himself. He kicked in the door. He completed 89.9% of his passes over his first three games, then threw for another 338 yards and three scores against Central Michigan. For fantasy purposes, the rapid ascent may be more fascinating than the pedigree. Sometimes QB value appears before the draft community has time to properly price it.

Darian Mensah 2026 Snapshot
- Position: Quarterback
- School: Miami
- Position Rank: QB2
- Mock Draft Slot: 8th Overall
6. Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana Hoosiers
Charlie Becker Fantasy Football Profile
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Indiana
- Class: Junior
- Mock Draft Pick: No. 5
- Position Rank: WR3
Charlie Becker Fantasy Stock
- 2026 Receptions: 19*
- 2026 Receiving Yards: 370*
- 2026 Receiving TDs: 6*
- Fantasy Appeal: Breakout trajectory
Here's the name casual fantasy owners won't know yet which is exactly why Becker belongs in a way-too-early mock. Rather than living on recruiting reputation, he's forcing himself into this conversation with production. Six touchdowns through the early portion of the season turns "interesting prospect" into somebody worth circling now.

Charlie Becker 2026 Snapshot
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Indiana
- Position Rank: WR3
- Mock Draft Slot: 5th Overall
7. Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Rebels
Trinidad Chambliss Fantasy Football Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- School: Ole Miss
- Mock Draft Pick: No. 6
- Position Rank: QB1
- Fantasy Appeal: Dual-threat scoring
Trinidad Chambliss Fantasy Stock
- Passing Yards: 1,222
- Passing TDs: 8
- Rushing Yards: 108
- Rushing TDs: 4
Fantasy football has always loved quarterbacks who can cheat the scoring system with their legs. Chambliss comes with that particular loophole. He's already responsible for 12 touchdowns through four games, and his 70.8% completion rate adds an interesting wrinkle: the rushing isn't covering up an inability to throw. His height (rumored 5’10”) will be the biggest obstacle for NFL scouts to get past.

Trinidad Chambliss 2026 Stats
- Completions: 102
- Attempts: 144
- Completion Percentage: 70.8%
- Total Touchdowns: 12
8. KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers Scarlet Knights
KJ Duff Fantasy Football Profile
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Rutgers
- Class: Junior
- Mock Draft Pick: No. 7
- Position Rank: WR4
KJ Duff Fantasy Stock
- Receptions: 29*
- Receiving Yards: 550*
- Receiving TDs: 7*
- Fantasy Appeal: Production monster
Rutgers isn't usually where fantasy owners go prospect shopping. That's precisely what makes Duff fun. He had 550 yards and seven touchdowns through four games and sat atop the FBS receiving-yard leaderboard entering last weekend. At some point the helmet logo becomes irrelevant and production starts screaming loudly enough to get everyone's attention.

KJ Duff 2026 Snapshot
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Rutgers
- Position Rank: WR4
- Mock Draft Slot: 7th Overall
9. Arch Manning, QB, Texas Longhorns
Arch Manning Fantasy Football Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 219
- School: Texas
- Class: Senior
- Draft Eligible: 2027
Arch Manning Fantasy Stock
- Passing Yards: 865
- Passing TDs: 7
- Interceptions: 3
- Completion Percentage: 63.8%
The last name made Arch Manning famous before the resume had a chance. Now comes the uncomfortable but useful fantasy question: what if we're drafting the player rather than the surname? His 2026 start has been uneven, which makes No. 9 more intriguing than insulting. There remains plenty of physical ability here, but pedigree doesn't score fantasy points.

Arch Manning 2026 Stats
- Completions: 74
- Attempts: 116
- Passing Yards: 865
- Passing Touchdowns: 7
- Interceptions: 3
10. Trey'Dez Green, TE, LSU Tigers
Sep 19, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Trey'Dez Green (7) runs after a catch during the third quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
1. Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Buckeyes
Jeremiah Smith Fantasy Football Profile
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 223
- School: Ohio State
- Class: Junior
- Hometown: Miami Gardens, Florida
Jeremiah Smith Fantasy Stock
- Mock Draft Pick: No. 1
- Position Rank: WR1
- Calling Card: Touchdown ceiling
- Fantasy Appeal: Franchise WR potential
Jeremiah Smith doesn't need much projection anymore. The NFL question is becoming less about whether his talent translates and more about just how high the ceiling goes. After a four-touchdown performance against Illinois, Smith moved to the front of the Heisman conversation extraordinary territory for a receiver. Then again no one thought Marvin Harrison would be such a fantasy disappointment. Just want to make you think a little.

Jeremiah Smith 2026 Snapshot
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Ohio State
- Fantasy Projection: WR1
- Mock Draft Slot: 1st Overall