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Ohio State football and 2027 NFL Draft prospect and quarterback updates
Ohio State football continues to draw significant attention from professional scouts and preseason award committees. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith remains a central figure in 2027 NFL Draft discussions, consistently positioned as a premier overall prospect due to his size, speed, and production. While early projections identified him as a top overall choice, recent mock drafts have projected him as a first-round selection for the Los Angeles Chargers. The 2027 NFL Draft landscape is experiencing continues to evolve, driven by significant shifts as the college football season progresses. While quarterbacks Arch Manning of Texas in quarterback rankings and Dante Moore of Oregon were initially viewed as the top prospects, recent mock drafts have seen them absent from top-10 lists. In their place, rising star performances. Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker has emerged as a major riser. premier prospect, gaining substantial momentum. Following strong performances, including an upset over Oregon, a successful tenure at North Texas, Mestemaker has maintained high production in the Big 12. Recent reports from Mel Kiper Jr. and Albert Breer indicate he has risen to the top of some draft boards and is scouting boards, being projected ranked as a potential first overall pick. Discussions regarding the Miami Dolphins' future roster construction have now begun focusing second-best overall player on potential targets for the 2027 draft. Analysts are evaluating whether the franchise should utilize a high draft pick, potentially midseason big board and the first overall, to select a quarterback or trade down. Mestemaker remains a focal point of these conversations. Following projected as a successful 2025 season at North Texas, where he recorded 4,379 passing yards and 34 touchdowns, Mestemaker transitioned to the Big 12. top-three pick in certain mock drafts. Through six seven games in his current season at Oklahoma State, he has recorded 1,940 2,326 passing yards and 16 20 touchdowns, maintaining a national consensus regarding noted for his potential mobility and deep-ball capability. While Mestemaker rises, other previously highly-regarded prospects have seen their momentum impacted. Julian Sayin of Ohio State and Dante Moore of Oregon have faced setbacks due to be the first quarterback selected in the 2027 draft. arm injuries and concussions, respectively. Other notable prospects seeing movement quarterbacks in the class include Oregon’s Dante Moore, Penn State’s Rocco Becht, Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr and Oregon Miami’s Darian Mensah, who holds a national-leading 81.4 percent completion rate. Beyond the quarterback position, offensive guard linemen continue to see movement in scouting reports. Oregon’s Dave Luli. Luli remains a notable riser due to his physicality and agility, while USC offensive tackle Elijah Page has also gained attention. These developments continue to influence roster construction discussions for NFL franchises, such as the Miami Dolphins, who are evaluating whether to utilize high draft picks for a quarterback or trade down.