Jeremiah Smith becomes betting favorite for No. 1 pick in 2027 NFL draft

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  Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith became the betting favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2027 NFL draft.

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  His odds shortened to +300, ahead of Texas quarterback Arch Manning at +350.

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  Smith caught four passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State’s 45-16 win over Maryland.

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  Manning threw two costly fourth-quarter interceptions as Texas lost 27-24 to Oklahoma.

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  Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr was next in the odds at +380, according to ProFootballTalk.

Who

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith became the betting favorite, passing Texas quarterback Arch Manning.

What

Smith is favored to be the first overall pick in the 2027 NFL draft, at +300 odds.

When

Saturday, October 10, 2026, according to the articles.

Where

The betting odds were reported by DraftKings; the games took place against Maryland and Oklahoma. The sources do not state the games’ locations.

Why

Smith’s odds improved after his performance against Maryland, while Manning’s odds lengthened after two costly interceptions in Texas’ loss to Oklahoma.

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