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Austin Simmons rises in 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings after standout performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:36 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Austin Simmons rises in 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings after standout performance

Summary

Austin Simmons of Missouri has surged in the 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings following a strong showing in a 45-17 victory over No. 8 Florida. Simmons completed 23 of 30 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing an explosive offense. After a difficult 2025 season with Ole Miss due to injury, Simmons has demonstrated notable improvement in 2026 while leading a 4-1 Missouri team. The rankings remain largely unchanged due to many top quarterbacks having the week off, with Arch Manning of Texas still holding the top spot. Simmons now ranks fifth, climbing from seventh last week as he continues to rise among draft prospects.

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Status Watch

•Simmons completed 23 of 30 passes for 340 yards against Florida.
•Missouri's offense remains strong despite star RB Ahmad Hardy's absence.
•Arch Manning retains the top QB ranking in the 2027 Draft.
•Simmons moved from seventh to fifth in this week's rankings.
•Missouri is currently 4-1 this season.

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6:36 AMYahoo Sports — 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings: Austin Simmons continues his rise

What they're saying

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A lot of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft class had the week off in Week 5, so there isn’t much to change on the list of QBs coming into a blockbuster slate in Week 6. But there was one very notable performance by one of the fastest-rising prospects in the country at any position. Austin Simmons has had an interesting career arc to this […] The post 2027 NFL Draft QB rankings: Austin Simmons continues his rise appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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