Okay, so we’re barely halfway through the college football season, and the chatter for the 2027 NFL Draft is already wild. Especially when it comes to quarterbacks. Mike Renner’s latest Big Board just dropped, and while it’s packed with talent, the big question is whether any of these signal-callers are truly No. 1 overall material. The honest truth? It’s a “maybe,” even with ten QBs already on the board.
The Quarterback Riddle: Mestemaker Leading the Charge
Even with all that tape review, scouts are still scratching their heads a bit about who the top dog at QB will be. But two guys are already on that No. 1 pick trajectory, with a few more close behind. Drew Mestemaker from Oklahoma State is one of those names, and you gotta pay attention. After a little stumble in Week 1 against Tulsa, where he was probably just a little too hyped, Mestemaker has been the undisputed best quarterback in college football for the past five weeks. We’re talking 11.1 yards per attempt, 12 touchdowns, and only three interceptions in that span. He even buried a loaded Oregon defense, which is no small feat. His ability to deliver bombs downfield with defensive linemen in his face is just next-level, unparalleled in this draft class. Plus, the fact he hasn’t played a ton of football yet actually makes his poised tape even more impressive. CJ Carr is another name emerging as an early contender for that top spot, joining Mestemaker in the discussion. We’re about to hit conference play full steam, so the “cupcakes” are gone, and the real evaluations are about to get cranky.
Elite Talent Beyond the QBs: Record Breakers and Lockdown Corners
While the quarterback situation is a head-scratcher, there are some absolute studs at other positions that are impossible to ignore. Leading the entire board is Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. If you’ve seen him play, you know why. The guy is on a 12-game pace that would put him in the single-season top-10 for both receiving yards and touchdowns. With Ohio State likely playing more than 12 games, he’s a real threat to challenge both records. Imagine that kind of playmaking ability for our Seahawks.
Then there’s Leonard Moore, the cornerback from Notre Dame. He missed last weekend with a concussion, but before that, he was doing what he always does: being the best corner in the country. This season, he’s giving up only half a yard per coverage snap, which is insane. He did the same thing all last season, too! That kind of shutdown corner fits literally any defense, period. On the defensive line, Dylan Stewart, an EDGE from South Carolina, has tier-1 physical skills for rushing the passer, even if he hasn’t completely figured it out yet. And Collin Simmons, another EDGE from Texas, is a speed rusher who constantly threatens offensive tackles. These are the kinds of impact players that can change a whole defense for the Emerald City.
So, as the college season rolls into its second half and the playoffs, every snap these guys take matters. We’ll be watching how Mestemaker and the other QBs handle the pressure, and if Smith can actually smash some records. It’s a long way to the 2027 draft, but the talent already emerging is pretty wild, and Seahawks fans should definitely keep these names on their radar.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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