You may have heard the 2027 draft class is a special one. I'm here to agree. The sheer number of stone-cold blue-chip prospects already in this class means it could give the historic 2021 and 2011 draft classes a run for their money.
The biggest question that still needs answering is how the quarterback class will shake out. There's plenty of talent at the position in college football, but nearly all of the top quarterbacks still have multiple years of eligibility remaining. If we don't see major leaps from many of those prospects, they could easily return to school for 2027.
Three signal-callers hear their names called in this mock draft — all in the top five.
Note: The draft order was determined using the reverse Super Bowl odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. The Jets have three first-round picks: their own, the Cowboys' from the Quinnen Williams trade and the Sauce Gardner trade. The Cowboys have the Packers' selection from the Micah Parsons trade.
Mock Draft Picks
1. Arizona Cardinals: Arch Manning, QB, Texas
It's inevitable. The next-generation Manning is going high in the draft. No one wants to be the GM who passes on Arch Manning, especially when the alternative is Carson Beck. Manning came on strong down the stretch in 2025 after a rocky start. If he maintains that level of play for a full season, you can put his name down in ink at No. 1 overall.
2. Miami Dolphins: Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
Jeremiah Smith's blend of size, explosiveness and ball skills is the best we've seen since Calvin Johnson. Even if Malik Willis isn't an overnight success in Miami, this pick could still make sense over a quarterback because of how much Smith moves the needle. A lot of quarterbacks will look good throwing jump balls to Smith.
3. New York Jets: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
There's a strong chance Dante Moore would have been a Jet had he declared last year, but now he gets another year of seasoning at Oregon. Moore is a silky-smooth pocket passer who can hit throws at every level of the field. He just needs to improve his play under pressure this season.
4. Cleveland Browns: Drake Lindsey, QB, Minnesota
Drake Lindsey is an up-and-comer more people need to know about because of his certified rocket launcher for a right arm. He's right there with South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers for the strongest arm in college football. Unlike Sellers, Lindsey has shown the ability to throw with multiple speeds and layer passes beautifully over the middle. He'll need to improve his accuracy and pocket presence this year, but I like his chances of doing just that in Year 2 as a starter.
5. Las Vegas Raiders: Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina
Dylan Stewart is the rare 6-foot-5, 245-pounder who moves like a wide receiver. He's so athletic that he regularly wins reps untouched. Stewart needs to add more moves to his arsenal, but it won't take much for him to become an impact player in the NFL.
6. Atlanta Falcons: Cam Coleman, WR, Texas A&M
Cam Coleman is a wildly explosive 6-foot-3, 200-pound wideout who spent the past two seasons stuck with poor quarterback play at Auburn. That changes this year as he heads to Texas A&M to pair with Arch Manning. He should be a household name by season's end.
7. Tennessee Titans: Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas
Trevor Goosby could have been a first-rounder had he declared last year, but he returns for a potential national title run. He's a high-end athlete who mirrors speed with ease. That's exactly what Cam Ward needs on the blind side.
8. Carolina Panthers: Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame
Leonard Moore's sophomore tape was special. The only things keeping him from being a top-five pick are positional value and an exceptionally strong class. He looks like a Day 1 lockdown corner in the NFL.
9. New Orleans Saints: Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas
Colin Simmons is a twitchy edge-rusher who runs circles around college tackles. He has the quickness and bend to cause immediate problems for NFL offensive tackles.