A year ago, everyone circled the 2027 NFL Draft’s quarterback class as a total can’t-miss, an absolute goldmine of talent. Now? That picture looks a whole lot blurrier after inconsistent starts and flat-out poor performance from some of the sport’s biggest names. It feels like the entire landscape shifted right under our feet.
Renner’s Big Misses Shake Up the Draft
The proof is in the mock drafts. CBS Sports’ Mike Renner just dropped his newest one, and he completely skipped over some huge names: Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, CJ Carr, and LaNorris Sellers. Why? Renner believes these guys are heading back to school. Think about that for a second. If those four really pass on the NFL, it’s a major dent in the quality of that 2027 draft class. But maybe we shouldn’t be so surprised. College football has changed. With the amount of money on the table now, sticking around to polish your game can be the financially smart move. Plus, a bunch of players even got a fifth year of eligibility over the offseason, giving them even more reasons to stay put.
Dante Moore’s Oregon Dilemma and a 10/10 Shock
Let’s talk about Dante Moore. Everyone made a ton of assumptions after his terrifying head injury against USC, but thankfully, there are no long-term consequences. He should be back after a few games and healthy long before the postseason or NFL Draft. But here’s the kicker: Moore just hasn’t made a noticeable jump with another year under his belt. He’s still a first-round talent, yeah, but another season of similar tape? That’s how prospect fatigue starts. And if he comes back, Oregon has another former five-star QB waiting: Dylan Raiola. Raiola absolutely balled out in Moore’s absence, throwing for 289 yards and two touchdowns on 11.6 yards per attempt. Moore coming back would put the Oregon staff in an incredibly uncomfortable position. Honestly, it’s in everyone’s best interest that he declares. On the “shock meter” for him returning to school, it’s a perfect 10 out of 10. That would be absolutely stunning. Meanwhile, Julian Sayin at Ohio State is one of the toughest quarterbacks to evaluate, with the whole Jeremiah Smith dynamic in play.
This is the new reality, folks. The 2027 class is already feeling the pressure, and these players’ decisions will dictate if it’s a can’t-miss group or a complete head-scratcher. What happens next could redefine a whole draft class.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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