Quarterback class in 2027 NFL Draft should be very special

There will most likely never be a quarterback draft class like 1983. With John Elway, Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Ken O'Brien, Tony Eason and Todd Blackledge, it is the gold standard for QB draft classes. All six of those aforementioned names were selected in the first round that year, and it's a class that produced three Hall of Famers, four Super Bowl participants and multiple MVPs.

Not saying that next year could be anything like the 1983 class, as that was generationally elite. However, we could easily see six signal callers go in the first round again. Only time will tell if they develop into elite QBs or not.

Arch Manning, Texas

The 2027 class could be special, and it all starts with the college football player that you have heard and read about the most. Manning has had as much hype as any prospect in recent memory, but he made the right choice to stay in school another year. Much like a year ago at this time, Manning is the consensus projection to go first overall in the next draft.

Dante Moore, Oregon

Moore was projected to easily be a top five pick, had he come out this year. Thus, it stands to reason that this disciple of Cleveland Browns QB Dillon Gabriel will be in the mix to go first overall next April. Coming back to school may have been a bit of a risky proposition for Moore, but as long as he stays healthy, it's a decision that will pay off nicely for him.

Jayden Maiava, USC

The Trojans signal caller is the classic example of somebody who wasn't well known, at a mainstream level, at the beginning of the season but as the campaign went on. Leading a , Maiava started to reach his potential. Hawaii has been producing more stellar footbal players lately, and Maiava is next.