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Draft expert Mel Kiper lists Drew Mestemaker among top prospects for 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:03 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Draft expert Mel Kiper lists Drew Mestemaker among top prospects for 2027

Summary

ESPN's Mel Kiper has released his Top 25 rankings for the 2027 NFL Draft, placing Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith at No. 1 and Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker at No. 2, making him the top quarterback. Kiper noted these rankings are based on evaluations and not predictions, reflecting early-season performances. Fans reacted to the list on social media, questioning Kiper's previous predictions related to another quarterback, Shedeur Sanders. CBS Sports analyst Mike Renner also ranked Smith first but placed Mestemaker lower at No. 4. Renner's list includes Leonard Moore at No. 2 and Dylan Stewart at No. 3, emphasizing that evaluations may change as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Kiper ranks Jeremiah Smith first and Drew Mestemaker second for 2027 NFL Draft.
•Mestemaker is highlighted as the top-rated quarterback in Kiper's list.
•Fans are critical of Kiper's past predictions involving Shedeur Sanders.
•CBS's Mike Renner also includes Smith first but ranks Mestemaker at No. 4.
•Evaluations are expected to change as the college football season unfolds.

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9:03 PMYahoo Sports — “Didn’t He Have Shedeur Sanders at the Top of His List Too?”: Fans React as Draft Expert Mel Kiper Names Surprise Big 12 Star in Top 5 Candidates

What they're saying

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While it is still early in the season, people are already talking about the NFL draft, and ESPN scouting veteran Mel Kiper has released his Top 25 list for the draft class of 2027. It has Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith at No.
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