Charlie Campbell· Sep 8, 2026
A draft stock column says Florida running back Jadan Baugh, after a 160-yard, three-touchdown opener, looks like a genuine first-round talent for the 2027 NFL Draft.
“He looked like a true first-rounder to open the season.”
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- Mock Draft PicksJadan BaughSep 8, 2026
Jadan Baugh to be picked “a true first-rounder” (picks 1–32)
“Baugh was dominant and could not be stopped. He looked like a true first-rounder to open the season.”
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- Daire CarragherPosition Order Calls · Jadan BaughPendingCarragher's Week 4 stock report holds Texas edge Collin Simmons as the top edge rusher in the 2027 class, keeps Jadan Baugh as the class's top running back and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa as its top linebacker, ranks Greg Johnson as the top interior offensive lineman for 2027, and pegs Penn State tight end Andrew Rappleyea as a mid-round draft option.
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