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2027 NFL Draft: 7 wide receivers who could fit the Ravens

The headliner of this class may not be a Ravens option, but several emerging NCAA playmakers could attract Baltimore's attention.

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The Baltimore Ravens aren't entering the 2026 season desperate for wide receiver help, but that doesn't mean the position can be ignored. Zay Flowers has developed into one of the NFL's most dangerous playmakers, though injuries have occasionally interrupted some of his momentum this offseason . The Ravens are also encouraged by what they've seen from Ja'Kobi Lane .

The latter has burst onto the scene and quickly generated excitement . Whether that early success proves sustainable over a full season remains to be seen.

Beyond those two, there are still questions. Rashod Bateman needs a strong season after an inconsistent stretch of play, while Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester, and Elijah Sarratt would all be welcome breakout options. Baltimore hopes one or more of those young receivers emerges , but Eric DeCosta has never stopped scouting future solutions simply because a position appears stable.

Jeremiah Smith is the obvious headliner in the 2027 NCAA draft class. Unless something unexpected happens, he'll likely be long gone before Baltimore makes its first selection. Still, he's worth mentioning alongside several other receivers who could begin attracting attention throughout the upcoming college football season.

Cam Coleman enters the season with enormous expectations after transferring from Auburn.

The 6-foot-3 receiver flashed star potential during his time with the Tigers, showcasing the size and athleticism NFL teams covet on the outside. He totaled 56 receptions for 708 yards and five touchdowns in 2025 after an impressive freshman campaign. If Texas unlocks another level of production, Coleman could cement himself as one of the premier receivers in the draft class.

Charlie Becker may not receive the same national attention as some of the bigger names, but NFL scouts are already paying close attention.

The 6-foot-3 playmaker averaged more than 20 yards per reception last season, turning 34 catches into 679 yards and four touchdowns. His ability to stretch defenses vertically stands out immediately, and his combination of size and speed gives him one of the higher ceilings among receivers in this class.

Ravens fans don't need much imagination to picture how Ryan Williams would fit alongside Lamar Jackson. Williams wins with explosiveness, acceleration, and the ability to turn routine touches into big plays. He posted 689 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 2025 after a breakout freshman season. Like Flowers, the biggest remaining questions are about his frame, but few receivers in the country possess his game-breaking ability.

Nick Marsh has quietly become one of the more intriguing receiver prospects in college football. After transferring to Indiana, the former Michigan State Spartans standout enters the season with significant momentum. He recorded 59 receptions for 662 yards and six touchdowns in 2025 and continues to flash the size and upside NFL teams love on the perimeter. Another leap could push him firmly into first-round discussions.

Bryant Wesco may be one of the biggest wild cards in the class.

The Clemson receiver has produced steadily through his first two seasons while flashing the traits of a future NFL starter. After earning Freshman All-American honors, he followed with another productive campaign in 2025. If his development continues, Wesco could emerge as one of the fastest-rising receivers in college football.

Few prospects are built like Nyck Harbor. At 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds, Harbor looks more like a tight end until he starts running. His rare combination of size and speed has fascinated scouts for years. Production has not always matched the physical gifts, but if Harbor finally puts everything together this season, his draft stock could skyrocket.

If there is a seventh name worth monitoring, it's Texas receiver Ryan Wingo. The Second-Team All-SEC selection possesses the size, speed, and upside to join the top tier of this receiver class. Playing alongside Coleman could limit some opportunities. Time will tell, but NFL scouts will have plenty of reasons to keep Wingo on their radar throughout the season.

It's early, but Baltimore could be watching

The Ravens may discover they already have enough answers at wide receiver. Lane could continue ascending. Bateman could deliver his best season yet. Walker, Wester, and Sarratt could carve out larger roles.

Still, Baltimore has consistently invested in pass catchers around Lamar Jackson, and Eric DeCosta has never been afraid to plan a year ahead. If the Ravens decide another playmaker is needed in 2027, several names on this list could find themselves firmly on Baltimore's radar by season's end, and these are some outstanding men to keep an eye on.

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