Drew Mestemaker isn’t just the top quarterback prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft anymore, he’s basically pulled away from the entire class. The Oklahoma State gunslinger has become the clear-cut No. 1 and he’s doing it by improving every single week, leaving scouts absolutely buzzing about his skillset even with his limited experience.
Mestemaker Masterclass: The Gap Widens
This kid is just flat out balling. On Saturday night, Mestemaker absolutely torched Colorado, putting up a ridiculous 386 yards and four touchdowns on 21-of-36 passing. He carved up a Buffs defense that’s been giving the Big 12 fits, showing off that insane arm talent and ability to push the ball downfield from awkward pockets and arm angles. That’s a unicorn trait in this class, no doubt about it. His Cowboys were down 24-20 late in the first half, then Mestemaker flipped a switch, and they ripped off 37 straight points to run away with a 57-24 win. If he and his team keep this up, a Big 12 Championship isn’t some pipe dream, it’s a real possibility.
Shifting Tides And Shaken Ranks
While Mestemaker cements his spot at the top, the rest of the 2027 QB rankings got a serious shake-up. LaNorris Sellers is definitely on the rise, proving his upward trajectory is real after what was described as a brutal start to the season. He put together an excellent performance in a 27-24 upset win over Tennessee on Saturday, which is exactly the kind of highlight reel stuff scouts love to see.
Then there’s Trinidad Chambliss, still holding onto the No. 2 spot despite a tough outing against Texas where he turned the ball over three times. Look, one of those was on a Hail Mary, and it wasn’t like his Ole Miss teammates were doing him any favors. Kewan Lacy got injured again, basically leaving no running game, and the receivers couldn’t get separation with Texas locking them down in man coverage. Chambliss was under duress all night, but he still managed to fit the ball into some tight windows in the second half. That’s grit, and it’s going to take more than one off day to knock him off that No. 2 perch.
But the biggest news hit Monday when Oregon head coach Dan Lanning confirmed star quarterback Dante Moore is unlikely to play again this season. Moore suffered a concussion against USC, and with his tape already being “scratchy” before the injury, this throws a massive wrench into his entire evaluation process for the draft. It’s a brutal blow for a promising talent.
With Mestemaker flying high and Moore sidelined indefinitely, this draft class is getting clearer at the top, but the middle tier? That’s where the real battles for position are about to heat up. Keep an eye on Sellers as he tries to climb even higher, and Chambliss as he looks to rebound and prove why he deserves that No. 2 spot.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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