Six quarterbacks went in the top twelve of the 2024 NFL draft, and get this: next April, the 2027 class could absolutely blow that record out of the water. NFL scouts are already buzzing louder than a packed stadium on game day, predicting a historic haul of signal-callers in the first round.
The QB Frenzy Is Coming, You Heard It Here First
One scout, talking to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, spilled the tea: there could be *five* quarterbacks taken in the top ten alone. Five! That’s not just strong, that makes this class “very, very strong,” according to the scout. He also hinted that some of these guys might even decide to return to school, but wow. The latest Bleacher Report NFL Scouting Department mock draft already slots four QBs in the top eight. We’re talking Miami’s Darian Mensah, Texas’ Arch Manning, Oregon’s Dante Moore, and Notre Dame’s CJ Carr all up there. Remember the insane 2024 draft? Six QBs went in Round 1, with five in the top ten before Bo Nix got picked at twelve. We’re staring down the barrel of that kind of excitement, or maybe even more, next year. It’s truly wild to think about.
Why Every NFL Team Is Desperate For These Rookies
So, what’s cooking that’s making this such an epic QB class? Thamel brought up “simple supply and demand in a cyclical industry,” and honestly, it couldn’t be more accurate. You see it every Sunday: tons of NFL teams just don’t have that long-term, comfortable answer under center right now. That means the demand for these top-tier prospects is going to be absolutely through the roof. Scouts wouldn’t be surprised if five or even six quarterbacks end up going in the first round this year. There’s even an argument circulating that nearly half of the teams in the entire NFL could seriously consider drafting a quarterback high in 2027. Another scout hit the nail on the head: “There’s just more guys this year.” It’s a “perfect storm,” a crazy mix of players either returning to college or leaving early, all coming together for one absolutely stacked class.
Keep Your Eyes Peeled: The Future Starts Now
Beyond that killer top quartet, you’ll want to keep an eye on names like LSU’s Sam Leavitt, Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker, and South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers. These are all guys who could also crash the Round 1 party. Yeah, we’re still a bit away from the 2027 NFL draft, which kicks off on Thursday, April 29, in Washington, D.C. But the college football season is already getting into gear, and Week 3 starts shortly! The very first big draft quarterback prospect on the docket is Darian Mensah, as his Hurricanes head out to visit Wake Forest this Friday night. Get ready, football fanatics, because this 2027 class is shaping up to be nothing short of legendary!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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