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There wasn’t much movement among the top quarterback prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft during a wild Week 7 in college football, but we did learn a lot about many of the top names in the class.
No. 1 quarterback Drew Mestemaker continued to show off his incredible arm talent in a high-scoring loss to Houston on Saturday night, but it wasn’t all perfect. While the throws he did make were awe-inspiring as usual, some of his recklessness with the ball did show up, and it is going to cost the Cowboys in the Big 12 title race.
Trinidad Chambliss played another great game from the pocket in a 31-3 win over Missouri, while Austin Simmons was under fire all day from the Ole Miss defense. C.J. Carr nearly led Notre Dame back from a late deficit in a loss to BYU, while Darian Mensah had to go back and forth against a talented Florida State defense in an epic double-overtime win.
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Ohio State’s Julian Sayin also dropped out of the top 10 this week, as a lot of his flaws showed up in an ugly win over Indiana. Sayin was rattled by the Hoosiers’ pressure, and as a result he was late to see a lot of what was happening downfield. When he’s even a tick off, his lack of arm strength amplifies the problem. Sayin also suffered an elbow injury that may keep him out for the rest of the season.
Arguably the biggest draft-related storyline coming out of Week 7 is Arch Manning. Once again, Manning had his moments in a loss to Florida on Saturday, but his tape is still littered with misfires and mental mistakes that are costing the Longhorns games. There will be a floor that Manning will reach in his prospect profile because of his physical tools, but seeing him play like this week after week is concerning at best.
How far did Manning fall, and where do the rest of the top quarterbacks stack up coming out of a wild Week 7? Let’s get into the list.
1. Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State
Last week: 1
Mestemaker can make throws that nobody else in this draft class can, point blank. His throw moving to his left against Houston to set the Cowboys up in the red zone was truly special and is a perfect example of why he is the top QB prospect in this class at the moment.
Drew Mestemaker oh my goodness
He did the Zach Wilson Pro Day throw in a live game pic.twitter.com/JGzIe48e3r
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) October 18, 2026
Mestemaker isn’t a perfect prospect, which is to be expected for someone who has only been playing the position for a few years now. His ball security, both handling the ball in the pocket and decision making when throwing down the field. But he continues to grow and carry this Oklahoma State offense, and he stays as a rock-solid No. 1 as a result.
2. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
Last week: 2
Chambliss didn’t use his legs much on Saturday in a win over Missouri, but he didn’t have to. Week in and week out, Chambliss continues to showcase his development as a pocket passer. He is unafraid to push the ball down the field and attack between the hashes, and it unlocks the entire field for this Ole Miss offense.
Now, Chambliss has his toughest test yet. While all the discussion about Texas has centered around the inconsistencies of Manning and the offense, the Longhorns’ defense has been one of the best in college football. Colin Simmons, a projected top-10 pick and the nation’s sack leader, isn’t expected to play in this game, but Chambliss still has his work cut out for him.
3. Darian Mensah, Miami (FL)
Last week: 4
Mensah had been dinking and dunking for a lot of 2026 to this point, but it was bombs away in a 43-35 double-overtime win over Florida State. Mensah looked the way of Malachi Toney early and often in this game, and his out-of-structure playmaking was on display as well. Overall, the Duke transfer finished 23-of-34 with 326 yards and three touchdowns with an interception.
4. C.J. Carr, Notre Dame
Last week: 5
Carr wasn’t perfect on Saturday night against BYU, and his game will likely be remembered for his costly blunder on a failed spike at the end of the first half that cost the Irish points. But the second half was an admirable showing from Carr, who led the Irish down the field multiple times in obvious passing situations in a hostile environment against a very good defense. Carr isn’t going to wow you with his athleticism, but his ability to stand in the pocket and make throws makes him a clear first-round prospect.
5. Arch Manning, Texas
Last week: 3
I’m not even sure where to start with Manning at this point. The talent is there, and it was again in the loss to Florida on Saturday when he made one of the plays and throws of the year to help chip into Florida’s late lead. But, as he did against Oklahoma, he dug Texas into that hole with careless turnovers, bad decisions and too many empty plays caused by his poor processing.
It’s hard to parse the difference in the Steve Sarkisian offense over the last few years. Quinn Ewers had easy throw after easy throw all over the field, while Manning feels like he gets nothing open outside of the screen game. How much of that falls on Sark, and how much falls on Manning for not seeing the game clearly?
6. Austin Simmons, Missouri
Last week: 6
Simmons’ tape didn’t look nearly as bad as the 31-3 score on Saturday, but it was still a struggle for he and this Missouri offense against Pete Golding and the Rebels. The Ole Miss transfer is still a pure pocket passer, and while you would like to see him use his athleticism a little bit more at times, there aren’t many in this class with the level of arm that Simmons has.
7. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
Last week: 8
Sellers didn’t play in Week 7, but the signs he continues to show as a passer and a processor from the pocket are very encouraging when you pair them with what he is as an athlete. If Sellers continues to build on this, which isn’t a given considering his history, he could continue to rise up these rankings. Things will get a little bit tougher for Sellers and the South Carolina offense on Saturday when they take on a Tennessee defense that completely shut down both Texas and Alabama in recent weeks.
8. Dante Moore, Oregon
Last week: 7
Moore still hasn’t played since his concussion, and it’s unclear when he might return to the field for an Oregon team that desperately needs him. The Ducks have very slim playoff hopes that they are still clinging to, but they need Moore back out there in order to reach them.
9. Jayden Maiava, USC
Last week: 10
Maiava and USC also had the week off in Week 7, but they continue to hang around in the CFP race on the back of a quietly excellent season from the senior quarterback. If Maiava wants to move up this list, he will have to prove it over the next few games. USC goes on the road to Madison to take on a much-improved Wisconsin team on Saturday before a game against Ohio State on Halloween.
10. Drake Lindsey, Minnesota
Last week: NR
Lindsey has one of the best arms in this draft class, and he continues to win games at Minnesota despite not having a whole lot of help around him on offense. His ceiling remains unclear due to limited athleticism, but Lindsey’s pro-style background and his great physical traits will make him a high floor pick in the mid-to-late rounds this spring.
Next five: Julian Sayin (Ohio State), CJ Bailey (NC State), Brendan Sorsby, Nico Iamaleava (UCLA), Sam Leavitt (LSU)
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