CFB Offensive Players Who Could Help Their NFL Draft Stock During the 2026-27 Season

With rosters turning over so often in college football, it's natural for fans to look beyond the horizon.

In this case, that means the 2027 NFL draft.

After the departures in this current cycle, we have an early idea of prospects to watch next year. That group is sure to change—just look at a couple of players who made those 2026 lists but now need to rebuild their profile.

The list is subjective but features potential pro-level players with an opportunity to soar into the first-round conversation for 2027.

Ryan Williams, WR, Alabama

Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

On upside alone, Ryan Williams is a first-round talent. The problem is he dealt with a serious drop issue in 2025.

Sure, it's a subjective stat. Your definition of a drop may be slightly different than mine or the person grading. But, for example, Pro Football Focus tagged him with 10 drops on 76 targets—an ugly 13.2 rate.

Again, though, Williams' ability is enticing.

In two seasons at Alabama, he's posted 94 receptions for 1,546 yards and 14 touchdowns. Williams has been a kick returner at times, too.

After the departures of Germie Bernard and Isaiah Horton, whether Williams shines in a featured role next season will determine his draft perception.

Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida

Megan Briggs/Getty Images

One of the few bright spots on a mediocre Florida team, Jadan Baugh put together a tremendous season in 2025.

The sophomore back scampered for 1,170 yards (5.3 per carry) and eight touchdowns, adding 33 catches for 210 yards and two scores. He was, without question, the most dangerous player on the UF offense.

And if the Gators are competitive in 2026, that recognition will rise.

New offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner brings a run-focused mentality from Georgia Tech, which saw its lead running back average at least 5.6 yards per carry in each of Faulkner's three seasons.

On paper, this is an ideal fit—and Baugh may parlay that success into being a rare running back in Day 1 conversations.

Lawson Luckie, TE, Georgia

CFP/Getty Images

The pipeline of Georgia tight ends is continuing to flow, and Lawson Luckie certainly looks like the next in line.

And he should be featured far more often next season.

Oscar Delp, who logged more than 700 snaps in 2025, is headed to the NFL. Recent top recruit Elyiss Williams will inherit some of that involvement, but Luckie will be the first option instead of the second.

Listed at 6'4" and 240 pounds, he's an impressive athlete with reliable hands. Luckie also has seven touchdowns in the last two seasons.

NFL teams need to see more of Luckie's big-play ability show up on Saturdays, but an increased role in 2026 should give him that opportunity.

Kade Pieper, OG, Iowa

Keith Gillett/Iconsportswire

Are you an offensive lineman who plays at Iowa? Congratulations, you're on the radar of NFL scouting departments.

Kade Pieper is worthy of the attention, though.

In his first season as a full-time starter for the Hawkeyes, he excelled at right guard. He garnered third-team All-Big Ten recognition, along with PFF crowning him a first-team All-American pick.

Positional value is part of the conversation, sure. Interior blockers tend not to command an early NFL draft selection.

Pieper, nonetheless, can demand a place on the Day 1 radar.

Nic Anderson, WR, Kentucky

Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images

Following the 2023 season, Nic Anderson seemed destined for a top draft billing. He turned 38 catches into 798 yards and 10 touchdowns, giving Oklahoma a great explosive-play weapon on the outside.

The journey has been anything but simple since then.

Anderson essentially missed the entire 2024 season due to a hamstring injury. Then, he transferred to LSU in 2025 but made a minimal impact, bringing in 12 passes for 106 yards and two scores while dealing with injuries again. He has now joined the Kentucky Wildcats.

Still, the best version of Anderson—who sports a 6'4", 208-pound frame—is awesome. New Kentucky head coach Will Stein is a great offensive mind, too.

There's no guarantee of an ascent, but Anderson's situation looks positive.

LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina

One year ago, LaNorris Sellers was a trendy prospect.

South Carolina had just enjoyed a breakout season from Sellers, a dynamic dual-threat QB who propelled the Gamecocks to nine wins. He threw for 2,534 yards at 8.5 per attempt, rushed for 674 and totaled 25 touchdowns.

Unfortunately for both sides, that success would not be duplicated in 2025. The team struggled, as did Sellers behind a shaky offensive line.

The offseason, of course, has brought a renewed wave of optimism.

South Carolina returns key wideouts Nyck Harbor and Jayden Sellers—LaNorris' brother—and Donovan Murph. Plus, more than half of the 25 incoming transfers are either wide receivers or offensive linemen. New coordinator Kendal Briles has a history of success with mobile quarterbacks, as well.

Sellers missed a chance to command first-round attention in the 2026 cycle, but that upside remains for him in 2027.

Brendan Sorsby, QB, Texas Tech

Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Cincinnati stumbled down the stretch again, but a hot start helped Brendan Sorsby become one of the most coveted transfers of the offseason.

The former Indiana QB transferred to Cincy in 2024, passing for 2,430 yards and 16 scores with 442 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. He jumped to 2,800 passing yards and 580 rushing yards while accounting for 36 touchdowns in 2025.

Now, he's taking that versatility to a talent-infused Texas Tech offense.

While the Red Raiders bring back receiver Coy Eakin (637 yards) and tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (624), they added four wideouts—Kenny Johnson (Pitt), Jalen Jones (Alabama State), Donte Lee Jr. (Liberty) and Malcolm Simmons (Auburn)—who produced at least 30 catches or 500 yards in 2025.

Sorsby can improve from a first-round possibility to a stone-cold lock if he capitalizes on this advantageous outlook in Lubbock.