Seven players named overrated ahead of 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
CBS Sports identified seven college football players considered overrated entering the 2026 season, with opinions from NFL scouts and personnel executives. Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker and Texas’ Arch Manning received the most votes. Mestemaker, transitioning from North Texas, faces scrutiny due to his high NIL value and performance expectations. Manning's mechanics and inconsistencies have raised doubts despite solid overall stats. Other players receiving mention include Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss and Miami’s Malachi Toney. Analysts suggest this perception will affect their upcoming seasons and development prospects.
- •CBS Sports lists seven overrated players for the 2026 season.
- •Drew Mestemaker and Arch Manning top the overrated list.
- •Mestemaker faces a challenging transition to the Big 12.
- •Arch Manning criticized for mechanics and play consistency.
- •Other players mentioned include Trinidad Chambliss and Malachi Toney.
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — 7 most overrated college football players entering 2026 season
"Arch Manning would need to do a lot to not be considered overrated.
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