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Drew Mestemaker aims for QB1 status against Houston this Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:51 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Drew Mestemaker aims for QB1 status against Houston this Saturday

Summary

Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker has the opportunity to strengthen his bid for the top quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft with a strong performance against No. 20 Houston on Saturday. The game is crucial as Mestemaker faces a formidable Cougars' secondary that previously limited Kansas State’s Avery Johnson to 182 passing yards. Competing against Houston's Connor Weigman, who is considered a Day 2 NFL prospect, Mestemaker's success could elevate his draft stock significantly. Additionally, other prospects in contention for the QB1 title are facing tough matchups, which adds to the stakes for Mestemaker this weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Drew Mestemaker plays Houston on October 15, 2026.
•Oklahoma State is ranked No. 18, Houston No. 20.
•Mestemaker is a transfer from North Texas.
•Previous performance of opposing QBs affects Mestemaker's draft prospects.
•The QB1 position is still up for grabs as draft contenders face tough opponents.

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5:51 PMYahoo Sports — 2027 NFL Draft preview: Can Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker claim QB1 status with strong performance vs. Houston?

What they're saying

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We are still six months away from the 2027 NFL Draft , but it’s never too early to talk about who will be the No. 1 quarterback in the class. With Arch Manning struggling and Drian Mensah yet to play a legit college football team, Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker has a chance to stake his claim as the top signal-caller in next year’s draft. As […] The post 2027 NFL Draft preview: Can Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker claim QB1 status with strong performance vs. Houston? appeared first on ClutchP
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