Jeremiah Smith's 2027 NFL Draft prediction is something Miami fans can only laugh at

Miami fans have spent years hearing Jeremiah Smith's name in the context of the Hurricanes. Now the latest way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft has him going to Miami anyway.

CBS Sports projected Smith, the Ohio State superstar and former South Florida five-star, to the Miami Dolphins with the No. 3 pick in its early 2027 NFL mock draft. It is a funny twist for Hurricanes fans because Smith is the biggest recruiting "what-if" of the Mario Cristobal era — a local product Miami pushed hard for before he stuck with Ohio State on signing day. 

WR Jeremiah Smith to Miami, just not the Hurricanes

The mock draft had Texas quarterback Arch Manning going No. 1 to the New York Jets, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore going No. 2 to the Arizona Cardinals and Smith landing with the Dolphins at No. 3. Smith is one of the most complete wide receiver prospects in years and he has already posted back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons at Ohio State. 

Smith was the No. 1 player in the 2024 class, a five-star receiver from Chaminade-Madonna and the type of prospect who would have instantly changed Miami's offense. Ohio State had the receiver development pitch with Brian Hartline's track record and a recent run of first-round wideouts. Miami had location, relationships and the chance to make Smith the face of a hometown rebuild.

Smith ultimately stayed with Ohio State on signing day and the what-if will live on forever.

Top 10 from CBS Sports' way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft:

1. New York Jets: Arch Manning, QB, Texas
2. Arizona Cardinals: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
3. Miami Dolphins: Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
4. Cleveland Browns: Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas
5. Tennessee Titans: Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Cam Coleman, WR, Texas
7. New Orleans Saints: Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina
8. Pittsburgh Steelers: Brendan Sorsby, QB, Texas Tech
9. Carolina Panthers: Trey'Dez Green, TE, LSU
10. Atlanta Falcons: Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas

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