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2027 NFL draft: 6 QBs could go in 1st round
TL;DR
The 2027 NFL Draft could see up to six quarterbacks selected in the first round, a feat not achieved since 1983. Key prospects include Arch Manning, Dante Moore, and Jayden Maiava.
Key points
- 2027 NFL Draft may feature six quarterbacks in the first round
- Last time six QBs were selected in the first round was 1983
- Key prospects include Arch Manning and Dante Moore
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The Arizona Cardinals aren't expected to be very good in 2026, and they don't appear to have a franchise quarterback on their roster. As such, most are looking ahead to the 2027 draft class and the quarterbacks that could come out.
Right now, it appears to be a promising crop of quarterbacks. In fact, Draft Wire's Paul M. Banks believes as many as six quarterbacks could be selected in the first round, something we haven't seen since 1983.
Who are they?
- Arch Manning, Texas
- Dante Moore, Oregon
- Jayden Maiava, USC
- Darien Mensah, Miami
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame
- Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State
Manning is the name almost everyone knows, and he has the traits and bloodlines to be a star in 2027.
The Cardinals are projected to be the worst team in the NFL. If that holds true, they will have their pick of all the quarterbacks to select in the first round.
We will certainly be keeping an eye on the play of the top college QBs when the college football season comes around.
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Q&A
Which quarterbacks are projected to be first-round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Projected first-round quarterbacks include Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Jayden Maiava, Darien Mensah, CJ Carr, and Drew Mestemaker.
When is the 2027 NFL Draft scheduled to take place?
The exact date for the 2027 NFL Draft has not been announced yet, but it typically occurs in late April.
How many quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft historically?
Historically, the NFL Draft has seen multiple quarterbacks selected in the first round, with the last occurrence of six in 1983.