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