Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker is absolutely blowing up through five games this season, turning heads so hard that insiders are already eyeing him for the 2027 NFL Draft. This is a huge shift, considering he wasn’t exactly a top-tier name coming into the 2027 season and some early buzz had him pegged as a 2028 prospect.
The Buzz Is Too Loud to Ignore
Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic didn’t mince words, calling Mestemaker an “uber-talented” prospect. He’s not just talented; Baumgardner believes he “is a confident downfield passer with enough athleticism to be a real problem at the next level.” You hear that kind of praise and you can’t help but get hyped! Even with Baumgardner acknowledging Mestemaker “ultimately could be a 2028 prospect,” he immediately adds, “it’s impossible to watch him and not see first-round stuff.” Dane Brugler, another Athletic insider, is all in, stating he’s “buying all the stock I can, regardless of whether he becomes a 2027 or ’28 prospect.” When the pros are saying that, you know this kid is special.
His Numbers Are Legitimately Insane
Look, talk is cheap, but the stats are backing it all up. Through five games, Mestemaker has completed an impressive 67.5 percent of his passes for 1,575 yards, slinging 13 touchdowns against five interceptions. And he’s not just a passer; he’s added two more scores on the ground as a runner. We’re talking about a dual-threat guy who is absolutely lighting it up! He’s thrown for more than 300 yards in each of his last four games, including a huge performance in Oklahoma State’s notable win over Oregon. Against those Ducks, he dropped 317 passing yards, two touchdowns through the air, and even tacked on 109 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, despite also throwing two picks. That’s impacting the game in every possible way, right?
Standing Tall In A Stacked Class
It’s no secret that the 2027 quarterback class is absolutely loaded. We’re talking about a group that includes names like Miami’s Darian Mensah, Oregon’s Dante Moore, Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss, Texas’ Arch Manning, Notre Dame’s CJ Carr, and USC’s Jayden Maiava, all of whom were ranked above Mestemaker by B/R’s NFL Scouting Department just last month. And don’t forget Ohio State’s Julian Sayin and Missouri’s Austin Simmons, who have also been getting first-round consideration. Yet, even in this absurdly crowded room of elite talent, Mestemaker has consistently stood out for the Cowboys. If he keeps this ridiculous level of play going as Oklahoma State battles it out in the Big 12, there’s no way he won’t be a major factor in the 2027 NFL draft discussions. The kid is making a strong case that he’s a ready-now talent, and that’s something to seriously keep an eye on.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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