CBS Sports projects five quarterbacks in 2027 NFL first round, omits Manning
The mock draft revises its quarterback outlook, but its order is based on Super Bowl odds and remains speculative.
CBS Sports’ latest 2027 NFL mock draft projects five quarterbacks in the first round and leaves Arch Manning out. The publication describes the selections as a forecast, with draft order based on reverse Super Bowl odds.
The mock draft’s writer says recent performances have changed the outlook since version 1.0. Manning, previously discussed as a potential top prospect, has not played at the level the writer expected of a first-round pick. The article also mentions unconfirmed rumours that he could return to Texas.
Dante Moore remains in the projection despite an injury and a decline in efficiency. The writer points to possible contributing factors, including offensive-line and receiver issues and a coordinator change, while acknowledging that these could resemble challenges he might face with a struggling NFL team.
The article says CJ Carr and Drew Mestemaker are making cases as first-round prospects, but assumes both will return to college for 2027. It also reports that unnamed scouts have shown first-round interest in Darian Mensah, while the writer describes Trinidad Chambliss as potentially the most NFL-ready quarterback in the group.
CBS Sports notes that several teams hold additional first-round selections through trades. The projected order and player placements are mock-draft estimates, not confirmed team decisions or an official draft order.
