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Austin Simmons, Drew Mestemaker rise in 2027 NFL Draft quarterback rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:07 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Austin Simmons, Drew Mestemaker rise in 2027 NFL Draft quarterback rankings

Summary

A month into the college football season, quarterbacks Austin Simmons and Drew Mestemaker are gaining traction as potential 2027 NFL Draft prospects. Simmons has shown improvement despite a loss to Mississippi State, while Mestemaker has impressed with strong performances at Oklahoma State, including a 389-yard game against West Virginia. Meanwhile, Arch Manning continues to struggle with the Texas offense, and Dante Moore is recovering from a concussion. The rankings reflect significant movement among college quarterbacks as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Arch Manning remains ranked first despite Texas struggles.
•Drew Mestemaker's strong performances boost his draft prospects.
•Austin Simmons shows refinement in a tough loss.
•Dante Moore recovers from a concussion after USC game.

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10:07 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Draft QB Rankings: Austin Simmons, Drew Mestemaker rising

What they're saying

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A month into the college football season, some of the quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft class are finally starting to find a groove, make a name for themselves and rise up draft boards. It just wasn’t the quarterbacks you may have expected coming into the year. While Arch Manning and the Texas offense continue to struggle and Dante Moore recovers […] The post NFL Draft QB Rankings: Austin Simmons, Drew Mestemaker rising appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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