Three college quarterbacks struggle ahead of 2027 NFL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Dante Moore, Jaden Craig, and John Mateer are facing challenges in their college seasons, potentially impacting their draft prospects. Moore has shown inconsistency despite solid statistics and needs a strong turnaround to solidify his standing. Craig began the season poorly but rebounded against lower competition, leaving questions about his performance against stronger teams. Mateer continues to struggle with accuracy and consistency, diminishing his first-round potential. The players have time to improve as the season progresses, which is crucial for their aspirations of being drafted by teams like the Minnesota Vikings.
- •Dante Moore has thrown for 569 yards and five touchdowns this season.
- •Jaden Craig threw for 391 yards and four touchdowns against Grambling State.
- •John Mateer's performance against Michigan raised concerns about his draft viability.
- •All three quarterbacks have time to improve their stock as the season continues.
- •The Vikings are closely monitoring the college quarterback.
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