Arch Manning, Dante Moore lead 2027 NFL Draft's promising QB class
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Arch Manning and Dante Moore are recognized as the top quarterbacks ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft, which is set for next spring. Historical data shows a striking trend: all quarterbacks scoring 50 or above on the newly created First-Round Readiness Score have eventually been drafted in the first round. Julian Sayin tops this year's class with a score of 55.3, indicating strong potential. The research is aimed at identifying players poised for late-career jumps, emphasizing the importance of their final college seasons.
- •Arch Manning and Dante Moore ranked as top prospects
- •Julian Sayin leads with a FRED score of 55.3
- •22 quarterbacks scoring 50 or above became first-round picks
- •Final college season performance is crucial for draft stock
- •Manning and Moore carry top-five overall grades
- 2:48 PMCBS NFL — 2027 NFL Draft: Arch Manning, Dante Moore lead hyped QB class, but history offers a warning
"Meet FRED, a historical model that reveals what makes a first-round QB -- and which 2027 prospects could make the next big leap
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