NFL Draft prospects and mock first-round picks shift as quarterback class proves volatile
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.
The quarterback class for the 2027 NFL Draft has become harder to rank after several early favorites fell and new names emerged. Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker has vaulted to the top spot, while Texas’ Arch Manning and Oregon’s Dante Moore are no longer viewed as guaranteed first-rounders. Ole Miss’s Trinidad Chambliss and Miami’s Darian Mensah have seen their stock wobble after mixed performances, and Notre Dame’s CJ Carr impressed in a win over Miami but lacks standout physical traits.
Analyst LaNorris Sellers of South Carolina is projected to rise in the upcoming rankings after a four-game winning streak and improved accuracy of 62.8 % this season. Scouts said Sellers possesses the size (6'3", 238 lb) and mobility that could make him a first-round candidate, though some compare him cautiously to past prospects such as Cam Newton and Anthony Richardson Sr.
A mini mock of the first round was presented for teams holding multiple picks. The Tennessee Titans, now with the No. 2 and No. 30 selections, could target Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons at No. 2 and Oregon defensive tackle A’Mauri Washington at No. 30. The New York Jets, holding No. 4, No. 6 and No. 13, might trade up for Mestemaker, then add Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore and Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker. Philadelphia, with No. 5 and No. 25, could select South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart and South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Cleveland, holding No. 16 and No. 18, may take Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons and Georgia cornerback Ellis Robinson IV.
Weekly risers include LSU wide receiver Jackson Harris, Miami’s Cooper Barkate, and Alabama defensive lineman Devan Thompkins, while fallers feature Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson, Ohio State safety Jaylen McClain, and LSU offensive tackle Jordan Seaton. Upcoming games that could affect draft stock are highlighted, such as Illinois vs. UCLA, Houston vs. Colorado, USC vs. Indiana, Florida vs. Kentucky, and Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State, where scouts will be watching key prospects like Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker.