Chargers sprint to take Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith in three round 2027 mock draft

Bolt Beat's Alexander Insdorf projects the Los Angeles Chargers to select Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith with the first overall pick in a three-round 2027 NFL mock draft. Following a difficult start to the 2026 season that places Los Angeles in contention for the top selection, Insdorf argues that the franchise must prioritize securing an elite, physical wide receiver to support quarterback Justin Herbert.

Insdorf's mock draft also projects the Chargers addressing other major roster needs in subsequent rounds. The selections feature Notre Dame left guard Anthonie Knapp at pick 33, Alabama cornerback Zabien Brown at pick 65, and Clemson edge rusher Will Heldt with a projected compensatory pick at number 100.