Mel Kiper moves CJ Carr into top-four, raises Arch Manning to No. 22

Mel Kiper moves CJ Carr into top-four, raises Arch Manning to No. 22

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Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. moved Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr up to fourth overall and Texas quarterback Arch Manning up to 22nd in his latest top-25 prospects list for the 2027 NFL draft. FanSided earlier projected the Los Angeles Chargers, New York Jets and other struggling teams as early-round selectors, highlighting quarterbacks and offensive tackles among the top ten.

A later Bleacher Report update noted shifting quarterback outlooks and additional first-round targets across offense and defense. CBS Sports then showed the Chargers targeting Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans added quarterback and edge-rusher prospects. NBC Sports and Pro Football Focus, in a post-trade-deadline mock, listed Jeremiah Smith and Miami Dolphins quarterback Drew Mestemaker among the top first-round candidates.

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November 13, 2026
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Mel Kiper lifts CJ Carr to No. 4, nudges Arch Manning to No. 22 in 2027 draft board
Mel Kiper lifts CJ Carr to No. 4, nudges Arch Manning to No. 22 in 2027 draft board

Bleacher Report • 13 Nov 16:07

Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. moved Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr up to fourth overall and Texas quarterback Arch Manning up to 22nd in his latest top-25 prospects list for the 2027 NFL draft.

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NFL Draft prospects and mock first-round picks shift as quarterback class proves volatile
NFL Draft prospects and mock first-round picks shift as quarterback class proves volatile

Sports Illustrated • 13 Nov 11:00

Analyst notes a reshuffling of quarterback rankings ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft, highlights rising and falling prospects, and offers a mock first-round scenario for teams with multiple picks.

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November 12, 2026
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Chargers select Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith with first overall pick in 2027 mock draft
Chargers select Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith with first overall pick in 2027 mock draft

PFF • 12 Nov 14:31

Pro Football Focus' mock draft projects the Los Angeles Chargers taking Jeremiah Smith at No. 1, while the Miami Dolphins are slated to select quarterback Drew Mestemaker at No. 3.

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2026 NFL Trade Deadline Mock Draft Ranks Jeremiah Smith and Drew Mestemaker Near Top
2026 NFL Trade Deadline Mock Draft Ranks Jeremiah Smith and Drew Mestemaker Near Top

NBC Sports • 12 Nov 13:03

A mock draft released after the 2026 NFL trade deadline lists the Los Angeles Chargers' Jeremiah Smith and the Miami Dolphins' Drew Mestemaker among the top first-round prospects.

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November 11, 2026
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Renner's 2027 NFL Mock Draft Highlights Chargers' First-Round WR Pick and Rebuilding Moves by Eagles and Titans
Renner's 2027 NFL Mock Draft Highlights Chargers' First-Round WR Pick and Rebuilding Moves by Eagles and Titans

CBS Sports • 11 Nov 18:37

The mock draft projects the Los Angeles Chargers selecting Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans each add quarterback and edge-rusher prospects as they reshape their rosters.

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Bleacher Report updates 2027 NFL mock draft with new quarterback and position outlooks
Bleacher Report updates 2027 NFL mock draft with new quarterback and position outlooks

Bleacher Report • 11 Nov 12:34

Bleacher Report's revised 2027 mock draft highlights shifting quarterback prospects and several teams' potential first-round targets across offense and defense.

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November 09, 2026
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2027 NFL Mock Draft Shows Chargers, Jets and Eagles Target Top Ten Selections
2027 NFL Mock Draft Shows Chargers, Jets and Eagles Target Top Ten Selections

FanSided • 09 Nov 04:50

An updated mock draft projects the Los Angeles Chargers, New York Jets and other struggling teams to select early in the 2027 NFL Draft, with quarterbacks and offensive tackles highlighted among the top-10 prospects.

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