Tier 1: Franchise Quarterback Prospects
Dante Moore, Oregon
- Type: Pocket passer
- Strengths: Elite anticipation, perfect accuracy and clutch calm
- Needs Improvement: Reduce turnovers and increase strength
- NFL Comparison: Jared Goff with more arm talent
- Grade: Top-five draft prospect
Arch Manning, Texas
- Style: Two-way danger
- Strengths: Elite arm strength, mobility and high football IQ
- Areas to Improve: Ball placement and consistency under pressure
- NFL Comparison: An athletic Eli Manning with Josh Allen-like mobility
- Grade: Top-10 talent
Tier 2: First-Round Upside
C.J. Carr, Notre Dame
- Strengths: NFL arm, tough competitor and good mechanics
- Questions: Limited starting experience
- Projection: Late first or early second round
Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
- Strengths: Composed, accurate and a good runner
- Questions: Age and size
- Projection: Round 2
Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State
- Strengths: Great football intelligence and natural playmaking ability
- Needs: More experience and better mechanics
- Projection: Late first round to Round 3
John Matusiak, Oklahoma
- Strengths: Athletic and competitive
- Needs: Health and improved accuracy
- Projection: Round 2
Rising Prospects
- Darian Mensah, Miami
- Sam Leavitt, LSU
- LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
- Julian Sayin, Ohio State
- CJ Bailey, NC State
- Josh Hoover, Indiana
Sleeper
Kevin Jennings, SMU
- Strengths: Explosiveness and athleticism
- Potential: Could surprise evaluators with continued growth
Early Outlook
The 2027 class is a mix of polished passers, elite athletes, veteran players and developmental projects. Their draft positions will hinge on improvements in consistency, decision-making and performance in high-stakes games. This class might be one of the strongest in years.
