Assessment of top prospects for 2027 NFL draft considering QBs and others
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
With the 2027 NFL draft approaching, analysts are evaluating 16 potential top picks. Among the standout candidates are quarterbacks Dante Moore and Arch Manning, who are viewed as likely No. 1 selections. However, defensive end Dylan Stewart and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith have also emerged as potential first-overall picks. The discussion reflects ongoing speculation about team needs and player performances leading up to the draft, scheduled for next April.
- •Dante Moore and Arch Manning are leading QB candidates for the first pick.
- •Dylan Stewart and Jeremiah Smith are potential alternatives to the top QBs.
- •Draft evaluations are intensifying as teams prepare for April decisions.
- 11:47 AMESPN — Who will be the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL draft? We picked 16 players and assessed their chances
"Is the No. 1 pick destined to be a QB such as Dante Moore or Arch Manning? Or could someone like Dylan Stewart or Jeremiah Smith be first off the board next April?
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