2027 NFL Draft QB big board: Jets will have several intriguing options

The New York Jets are looking to flip the script in 2026, but with three first-round picks at their disposal, fans and analysts are taking a peek at the 2027 NFL Draft.

As things currently stand, the Jets have three picks in the top 10 (No. 4, No. 6, and No. 10). Of course, things will change between now and the end of the regular season, but this has fans excited. One of those picks will certainly be used on a quarterback.

Who that quarterback will be remains to be seen. One thing that's for sure is there should be some enticing options on the board. We'll have to see who declares and who goes back to school, but as things stand, the Jets will get the chance to add a talented quarterback to the fold.

College QBs New York Jets fans should keep their eyes on

1. Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State

The story around Drew Mestemaker makes his rise even more interesting. He didn't start at quarterback in high school; instead, he was a punter! He went to North Texas as a walk-on and fought his way into the starting lineup.

After leading the FBS in passing yards (4,379) and throwing a conference-best 34 passing touchdowns in 2025, Mestemaker transferred to Oklahoma State, where his stellar play has continued. Mestemaker has all the tools that teams will look for in a quarterback.

He scans the field extremely well and has the arm strength to make any throw on the field. He currently owns the most completions in the FBS of passes over 20-plus yards (44). Not only can he make every throw, but his mobility is underrated.

Considering this is just his second year starting, there's no guarantee he'll enter the draft, but if he does, he'll be a Top-3 pick and likely the first quarterback off the board. If he enters, the Jets will definitely have him on their radar.

2. Darian Mensah, Miami

Mensah transferred to Miami, which is his third program in three years (Tulane and Duke). That has allowed him to play a lot of college football (35 starts as of now), which is very valuable.

Mensah is always poised and under control when in the pocket. He excels on touch throws and plays with great anticipation. Mensah can also extend plays with his legs but always looks to use that time to find an open receiver downfield.

In eight games for the Hurricanes, he leads the nation in completion percentage (80.7), with 2,425 passing yards and 25 touchdowns. His arm strength is something that scouts will question, but his accuracy, football IQ, and smooth passing motion are strengths that work in his favor.

3. C.J. Carr, Norte Dame

Carr is a two-year starter at Notre Dame. He's a smooth and refined pocket passer who seems to always be in control. Carr has no problem stepping up to the line to call out protections and make audibles. He has a good feel for the touch/velocity he needs to put on throws.

He can process pre-and post-snap quickly, which helps him avoid sacks. Carr has a good arm and a quick throwing motion to get the football out. There are times when he will look to extend a play that should be dead, but there's a lot to like about his game.

The level of competition will be something that gets called out, but with the possibility of the Fighting Irish making the College Football Playoffs, those matchups could be on the horizon. The things that Carr is advanced at will translate to the NFL level, making him interesting.

ESPN's Rich Cimini also revealed in October that New York and Carr have been connected during the scouting process thus far. Glenn Naughton of JetNation.com also noted that Mougey has flown out to watch Carr play at least three times.

The Jets seem to be getting familiar with Carr's game and fans should start doing the same.

4. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss

The main critiques of Chambliss will be his size (6-foot, 205 pounds) and age (he will be 25 years old before the draft). Despite those concerns, Chambliss is an exciting player. He does a great job spreading the ball around, and his passes have some zip on them.

He can generate excellent velocity on his passes and will attack every spot on the field. His pocket presence and mobility give him extra time to find a player downfield. Yet, if it's covered, he won't hesitate to take off as a runner. The most impressive part of Chambliss's game is that he rises to the occasion in the biggest moments.

Instead of crumbling, it seems that he thrives in those situations. Chambliss will have a ton of discourse around him leading up to the draft, but there are plenty of things to like about his game.

5. Arch Manning, Texas

This season hasn't gone the way many believed it would with Arch Manning. He has been very inconsistent in 2026, struggling with decision-making at times and accuracy. There have been games where Manning has had issues for the bulk of them before making an absurd play/throw.

Yet, Manning still has tools that will catch your eye. He stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs 222 pounds. Manning can be dangerous as a runner, with the mobility and arm strength to make difficult throws. He still needs to improve his field vision and could look to go back to school for one more year.

This season has been a roller coaster, which is why there's no clear answer on what he'll do. Keep an eye on him, as the Longhorns could still make the College Football Playoffs and have some tough but exciting matchups for Manning.

6. Dante Moore, Oregon

Moore is in a similar boat as Manning. This season didn't go as he would have hoped. Moore decided to return to the Ducks for the 2026 season to get more starts and hopefully get a chance at a National Championship.

Unfortunately, neither of those things happened. The Ducks' title hopes are all but over, sitting at 5-3. Moore's season ended after four games when he suffered a concussion against USC. Now, he could head back to school again in 2027, making him a wild card.

When healthy, Moore is an impressive passer. He can change arm angles, with effortless arm strength all over the field. Moore still has issues with interior pressure and how he fares against top teams. But overall, you can see him developing into a starting quarterback.

There's no answer as of now about what Moore will do, but he is another interesting name in this fascinating quarterback class.

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