The 2027 NFL Draft class was talked up to be loaded with quarterbacks, which was much-needed for many NFL teams coming off of what many claimed was a one-QB class in 2026. Before the college football season, this was billed as one of the most talented QB classes in recent memory.
So far, that hasn't necessarily played out on the field. Dante Moore, our No. 1 quarterback on the board in the preseason, has looked awful, to put it bluntly. Arch Manning and Julian Sayin were up-and-down in their blockbuster Week 2 clash between Ohio State and Texas.
On the other side of the coin, Darian Mensah and Trinidad Chambliss have been very impressive so far in the opening few weeks, and CJ Carr has also played very well against a soft schedule to open the year.
How has all of that changed the NFL Draft QB rankings through two games?
1. Arch Manning, Texas
Manning's tape this season has been a bit choppy still, but he has still shown the high-end traits that are enough to have him in the top spot. Manning was excellent in the second half of a 24-23 win over Ohio State on Saturday night, as he played with great timing and better accuracy during the 20-point fourth quarter comeback.
There are still too many high misses, especially over the middle, on Manning's tape, but his mechanics have been cleaned up and he is improving in that area. On top of that, he has great pocket movement and feel and is still a great athlete with good size at the position.
2. Dante Moore, Oregon
There was a lot of hype surrounding Moore coming into this season, whether it was around the Heisman Trophy, the No. 1 pick, or national championship expectations for an Oregon team that returned a lot of talent on both sides of the ball.
Quite frankly, it has looked like the weight of the expectations was too much for Moore. He struggled at times when pressured last season, but through two games he has just been very poor in areas he used to excel. His timing has been off, his accuracy has been extremely sporadic even from clean pockets, and he has just been tentative overall.
Just a few games isn't enough to plummet him down this list, but if the ranking was solely on the first two weeks, Moore would be much lower.
3. Darian Mensah, Miami (FL)
Mensah hasn't played against any competition that is worth writing home about so far, but he has been near-perfect as his Miami Hurricanes have raced out to a 2-0 start with a pair of blowout wins. In two games, Mensah has eight touchdown passes and just four incompletions.
The Duke transfer has showcased his playmaking out of the pocket, but he has been very accurate from the pocket as well. Even more encouragingly, his timing has been excellent so far after it was something that he struggled with some with the Blue Devils. The competition will get steeper very soon, but so far so good for Mensah at Miami.
4. CJ Carr, Notre Dame
Carr isn't the type to produce highlight after highlight, especially against a schedule that is very soft over the first half of the season. But Carr has looked like he did in 2025, playing the position in a methodical and precise manner. He won't get to show off against an elite defense for quite a while, but his steady presence should keep him near the top of this board and keep Notre Dame unbeaten for quite a while.
5. Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State
Mestemaker recovered from a nightmarish Week 1 performance and a few early tipped-ball interceptions on Saturday against Oregon with a stellar performance. The North Texas transfer did just about whatever he wanted to do with an Oregon defense that was supposed to be one of the best in the nation, showing off his elite arm strength and ability to make just about any throw on the field. He even showed off the wheels with a 75-yard run in the first quarter.
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The inconsistency in his game at times is frustrating, but the highs are unquestionably high. If he can get to those highs a little bit more often, he could move up this list quickly.
6. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
Chambliss still has the same physical limitations holding him back, but it's becoming harder and harder to keep him this low on the list. His running ability speaks for itself, and he has truly rare playmaking in the backfield. He also uses his pocket movement to create throwing lanes for himself despite his height limitations.
Chambliss has been surgically accurate as well so far this season, which provides him with a Russell-Wilson-esque path in the NFL. If he can continue to show that he can make every throw, he will keep raising his stock.
7. Jayden Maiava, USC
Maiava plays a somewhat casual game, and it looks like he might have to score a lot of points to win games on a USC squad that has struggled on defense a bit against poor competition through two games.
The star signal-caller has been surgical in his three starts so far this season, going 67-of-83 with 896 yards and 10 touchdowns to just one interception. He is very accurate and not afraid to push the ball down the field, which will be a staple of what should be an explosive USC offense this fall.
8. Julian Sayin, Ohio State
It was an uneven performance for Sayin against a very good Texas defense on Saturday night, one that showcased both his strengths and his flaws. He is still supremely accurate, and when he plays on time he can run an offense very efficiently. However, his lack of arm strength means that even if he is a half-second late to something, it all of a sudden becomes very crowded over the middle of the field.
It will be interesting to see how Sayin develops in Arthur Smith's NFL offense throughout the rest of the season, but he is going to have to be cleaner for four quarters than he was in Week 2.
9. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
Sellers hasn't been tested so far this season in blowout wins over Kent State and Towson, but he has been fairly underwhelming so far. He is completing just 29-of-46 passes for 366 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. He also has 120 rushing yards on just nine carries with a score.
He will have to be much better in a Week 3 test against a red-hot Mississippi State team. Sellers still hasn't shown the improvement and consistency as a passer that would move him up this list.
10. Nico Iamaleava, UCLA
Iamaleava has always been ultra-talented, but now he has had a chance to play in a more traditional offense at UCLA than the one he played in at Tennessee. The Bruins are also letting him use his legs more, which helps him get into a bit of a better rhythm within the game.
As a thrower, Iamaleava is more talented than a lot of the guys in front of him on this list. If he can become a bit more consistent operationally and with his accuracy, he is a sleeper to watch in this class.
Next five: Sam Leavitt (LSU), Brendan Sorsby, CJ Bailey (NC State), Drake Lindsey (Minnesota), Demond Williams Jr. (Washington)