Way-too-early 2027 NFL Draft Preview: Which college QBs will headline? + CFP meetings report
TL;DR
The 2027 NFL Draft is generating buzz with top college quarterbacks like Dante Moore, Arch Manning, CJ Carr, and Julian Sayin expected to headline. The recent CFP meetings provided updates on the future of college football, though no decisions were made.
Key points
- 2027 NFL Draft features top college quarterbacks
- Dante Moore and Arch Manning are leading prospects
- CFP meetings provided updates but no decisions made
- Lincoln Riley claims USC's championship window is open
- Steve Sarkisian's future may depend on Arch Manning's success
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It's draft day! The 2026 NFL Draft is here, but by the time you are reading this, the draft may be well underway. So, rather than give you more coverage of this year's draft, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey took a look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft. A year ago, the 2026 quarterback class was being touted as a very strong class. That shine has dulled significantly, to the point of only one or two quarterbacks going in the first round. Enter the 2027 hype. Oregon's Dante Moore, Texas' Arch Manning, Notre Dame's CJ Carr and Ohio State's Julian Sayin are a few of the names that headline what appears to be a loaded class. The guys discuss if this class will suffer the same results as the 2026 class or if there is a lot more to look forward to? They also discuss topics such as: Is there a chance that Jeremiah Smith could be drafted first overall? Does Arch and Texas' success this season determine the future of Steve Sarkisian in Austin? Will the Mannings control where Arch lands in the NFL like they did with Eli? All of this and so much more as they look ahead to the coming college football season and draft to follow.
Then, the CFP meetings have finally wrapped up and Ross has more updates to discuss. While there were no decisions made, there was plenty of news and important information to take from the week. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss everything that happened during the CFP meetings and what this means moving forward for both the CFP and the future of college football.
Later, did you know that USC's championship window is now open? According to Lincoln Riley, that is the case. The guys discuss the USC head coach's comments and take a look at what this season holds for the Trojans? Does missing the CFP this season spell the end of Riley's tenure in Southern California?
All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.
Oregon's Dante Moore, Texas' Arch Manning and Ohio State's Julian Sayin. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images. Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
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0:00:00 - NFL Draft Preview
4:38 - Looking at the 2027 QB prospects
14:15 - Should Jeremiah Smith be the top overall pick in 2027?
17:11 - Does Steve Sarkisian's job depend on this season?
20:38 - What if top prospects stay in college for another year?
22:53 - Will the Mannings control Arch's draft?
25:41 - CFP meeting updates on playoff expansion
32:06 - Is a 24-team playoff financially feasible?
48:46 - Lincoln Riley & USC championship window
53:18 - USC's expectations this season
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Q&A
Which college quarterbacks are projected to lead the 2027 NFL Draft?
Dante Moore, Arch Manning, CJ Carr, and Julian Sayin are among the top quarterbacks expected to headline the 2027 NFL Draft.
What impact will Arch Manning's performance have on Steve Sarkisian's future at Texas?
Arch Manning's success this season could significantly influence Steve Sarkisian's job security at Texas.
What were the key takeaways from the recent CFP meetings?
The CFP meetings concluded without major decisions, but they provided important updates regarding the future of college football.
Is USC's championship window really open according to Lincoln Riley?
Yes, Lincoln Riley stated that USC's championship window is now open, indicating high expectations for the upcoming season.
