Dante Moore leads NFL draft prospect board as eight quarterbacks rank high
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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Dante Moore and Arch Manning headline an initial list of eight quarterbacks appearing in the preseason 2027 NFL draft top 50 rankings. While the position receives significant attention, analysts note that the overall class strength extends to wide receivers, edge rushers, and defensive linemen. Evaluating the group beyond top prospects remains a primary focus, as many quarterbacks must still translate physical potential into consistent collegiate results. Other highly-rated prospects include Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore. The current depth of the 2027 class includes seven wide receivers and six edge rushers among the top 50, indicating a broad distribution of talent across premium positions. Scouting projections for these players continue as the college football season begins.
- •Dante Moore and Arch Manning hold the top quarterback spots on the preseason big board.
- •Eight quarterbacks, seven wide receivers, six edge rushers, and five defensive linemen earned top 50 spots.
- •Jeremiah Smith ranks as the top wide receiver prospect in the 2027 class.
- •Leonard Moore leads the cornerback group with top 50 status.
- •Analysts note the current quarterback class relies on projections similar to those seen in 2025 and 2026.
- 1:14 PMCBS NFL — Wilson's 2027 NFL Draft big board: Dante Moore over Arch Manning as eight QBs crack preseason top 50
"Despite the hype, this year's QB class may look more like 2025 and 2026 than the 2024 group that produced six top-12 picks
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