Field Yates projects Drew Mestemaker as top quarterback in 2027 mock draft

ESPN analyst Field Yates released his latest mock draft for the 2027 NFL draft, highlighting Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker as the first quarterback taken, slated to go to the Miami Dolphins with the No. 2 overall pick. The mock’s top ten selections include Jeremiah Smith, wide receiver from Ohio State, for the Los Angeles Chargers, and Leonard Moore, cornerback from Notre Dame, for the Tennessee Titans. Other first-round picks feature edge rusher Colin Simmons (Texas) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and edge rusher Dylan Stewart (South Carolina) for the Washington Commanders.

"The 20-year-old Mestemaker oozes upside, as the 6-3 215-pounder is a legitimate dual-threat player with exceptional creativity inside and outside of the pocket," Yates said. "... Despite not starting at quarterback in high school, Mestemaker has shown enough in just two college seasons — one at North Texas — to contend for the No. 1 pick. He is a fearless playmaker who can impact nearly every blade of grass on the field with his mobility and off-platform throwing skills."

Mestemaker’s rise follows a strong start for Oklahoma State, where he has thrown for 1,940 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions in six games. The mock also lists Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr and Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss as the other quarterbacks projected to be selected in the top ten, while previously top-ranked prospects Arch Manning (Texas) and Dante Moore (Oregon) do not appear on Yates’ list. The second half of the college season could still shift rankings, but the draft class is already viewed as talent-rich.