Top Quarterbacks to Watch for the 2027 NFL Draft | Deadspin.com Nov 1, 2025; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) hands the ball off to running back Jeremiyah Love (4) in the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Edward Finan-Imagn Images If your team didn’t find a quarterback in the 2026 draft, it could be worth an entry in the gratitude journal.General managers practiced what most believed about the ’26 draft class — it could be one of the thinnest on star potential in years.The one player most agreed was worth the freight is Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. But at this time last year, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner was barely on the radar.Teams that stood still in the QB market in 2026 are pining for what’s next: a potentially loaded group with another Manning trying to climb to the top.Here are five QBs who could be front and center during the 2027 NFL Draft:1. CJ Carr, Notre Dame Redshirt Sophomore in 2026Carr has football blood in his veins and impressive pocket presence to fire accurate passes in the face of the blitz. Notre Dame narrowly missed a playoff spot in Carr’s first season. He has all the tools to will the Irish run next season.2. Julian Sayin, Ohio State Redshirt Junior in 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) looks to pass during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Grambling State Tigers at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025. PHOTO USA TODAY SPORTS IMAGES Sayin was the top quarterback in his recruiting class and started off his career strong, placing inthe Heisman race in his sophomore season. While some question whether Sayin has the live arm to be a top-of-class prospect, there’s no doubting his functional athleticism and accuracy are more than enough to earn a shot as a starter in the NFL.3. Arch Manning, Texas Redshirt Junior in 2026Much more than a product of nepotism, this Manning has the arm and athleticism to match topquarterbacks in the league already. He mellowed out and has cut down on turnovers after a rough first half of his sophomore season, and a big jump could be in the cards this fall.4. Sam Leavitt, LSU Redshirt Junior in 2022 Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) passes during a practice inside the Verde Dickey Dome in Tempe on Aug. 12, 2025. Leavitt was coveted in the transfer portal and put on the travel miles to sit down with high-profile programs. It’s easy to see why he rated as the portal’s most wanted QB. Leavitt is a natural thrower with great scrambling ability and the mechanics to make accurate, off-platform throws. His upside is evident and Leavitt could be certified as a legitimate first-round prospect if he avoids injury and performs in spotlight games.5. Darian Mensah, Miami Junior in 2026After initially sticking with Duke and briefly leading the nation in loyalty points, Mensah found more green and hopes for greener grass with national title runner-up Miami. He’ll replace Carson Beck and has the great accuracy and slippery pocket elusiveness to push the Hurricanes’ mission forward. #Top #Quarterbacks #Watch #NFL #Draft #Deadspin.com

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh – in any other era, at least two of them would’ve been opening for India in T20Is. Yet none of them is, at the moment. But when they turn up for their respective sides – Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings – on Tuesday, all eyes at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium will be on them.

Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi have struck at 192.45 while opening, just behind Arya and Prabhsimran’s 215.53. The two opening pairs have been monumental to their teams’ performances so far.

While PBKS has been unbeaten in seven games, RR has won five out of eight.

Of course, the other nine players have had a say in their respective teams’ positions in the table, but remove these four, and there’s a problem to solve.

For Punjab, Cooper Connolly has done well to establish himself in his debut IPL season, scoring 240 runs in six outings. He’s followed by another in-form batter, Shreyas Iyer, who has been just as impressive in keeping pace with his openers, striking at 186. Beyond that, the scoring rate dips to 9.71 per over for batters five to seven.

For Royals, the issue runs deeper. While the top three – with Dhruv Jurel at one down – seem in control, inconsistency from Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer has dragged the numbers down. RR’s No. 5 to 7 batters score at 7.75 runs per over – second-worst after Lucknow Super Giants this season.

The drop in effectiveness down the order makes the openers’ role even more crucial, and these four have shouldered that responsibility, shaping how their batting line-ups function.

For Royals, the bowlers – led by Jofra Archer (13 wickets), Ravi Bishnoi (11), and Nandre Burger (8) – have compensated for the batting vulnerabilities. Their economy rate of 9.39 is the second-best after Super Giants, and they pick up a wicket every 14 balls.

PBKS, though, hasn’t been able to keep opposition batters in check, conceding 10.30 runs per over – second-worst after Mumbai Indians. Yet, Punjab remains unbeaten. As was evident from its record chase of 265 in Delhi a couple of days ago, it is a side built to score 250.

On Tuesday evening, it will be a contest between a side designed to score 250 and another built to restrict the opposition to around 220. For the away captain Parag, the most important moment could come at the toss – if he gets it right, he would have to bowl first and try to exploit the early swing on offer. Otherwise, Punjab would be more than happy to chase any target at this point.

Published on Apr 27, 2026

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PBKS vs RR, IPL 2026: Opening acts in focus as Punjab Kings faces Rajasthan Royals Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh – in any other era, at least two of them would’ve been opening for India in T20Is. Yet none of them is, at the moment. But when they turn up for their respective sides – Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings – on Tuesday, all eyes at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium will be on them.Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi have struck at 192.45 while opening, just behind Arya and Prabhsimran’s 215.53. The two opening pairs have been monumental to their teams’ performances so far.While PBKS has been unbeaten in seven games, RR has won five out of eight.Of course, the other nine players have had a say in their respective teams’ positions in the table, but remove these four, and there’s a problem to solve.For Punjab, Cooper Connolly has done well to establish himself in his debut IPL season, scoring 240 runs in six outings. He’s followed by another in-form batter, Shreyas Iyer, who has been just as impressive in keeping pace with his openers, striking at 186. Beyond that, the scoring rate dips to 9.71 per over for batters five to seven.For Royals, the issue runs deeper. While the top three – with Dhruv Jurel at one down – seem in control, inconsistency from Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer has dragged the numbers down. RR’s No. 5 to 7 batters score at 7.75 runs per over – second-worst after Lucknow Super Giants this season.The drop in effectiveness down the order makes the openers’ role even more crucial, and these four have shouldered that responsibility, shaping how their batting line-ups function.For Royals, the bowlers – led by Jofra Archer (13 wickets), Ravi Bishnoi (11), and Nandre Burger (8) – have compensated for the batting vulnerabilities. Their economy rate of 9.39 is the second-best after Super Giants, and they pick up a wicket every 14 balls.PBKS, though, hasn’t been able to keep opposition batters in check, conceding 10.30 runs per over – second-worst after Mumbai Indians. Yet, Punjab remains unbeaten. As was evident from its record chase of 265 in Delhi a couple of days ago, it is a side built to score 250.On Tuesday evening, it will be a contest between a side designed to score 250 and another built to restrict the opposition to around 220. For the away captain Parag, the most important moment could come at the toss – if he gets it right, he would have to bowl first and try to exploit the early swing on offer. Otherwise, Punjab would be more than happy to chase any target at this point.Published on Apr 27, 2026 #PBKS #IPL #Opening #acts #focus #Punjab #Kings #faces #Rajasthan #Royals

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Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh – in any other era, at least two of them would’ve been opening for India in T20Is. Yet none of them is, at the moment. But when they turn up for their respective sides – Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings – on Tuesday, all eyes at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium will be on them.
Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi have struck at 192.45 while opening, just behind Arya and Prabhsimran’s 215.53. The two opening pairs have been monumental to their teams’ performances so far.
While PBKS has been unbeaten in seven games, RR has won five out of eight.
Of course, the other nine players have had a say in their respective teams’ positions in the table, but remove these four, and there’s a problem to solve.
For Punjab, Cooper Connolly has done well to establish himself in his debut IPL season, scoring 240 runs in six outings. He’s followed by another in-form batter, Shreyas Iyer, who has been just as impressive in keeping pace with his openers, striking at 186. Beyond that, the scoring rate dips to 9.71 per over for batters five to seven.
For Royals, the issue runs deeper. While the top three – with Dhruv Jurel at one down – seem in control, inconsistency from Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer has dragged the numbers down. RR’s No. 5 to 7 batters score at 7.75 runs per over – second-worst after Lucknow Super Giants this season.
The drop in effectiveness down the order makes the openers’ role even more crucial, and these four have shouldered that responsibility, shaping how their batting line-ups function.
For Royals, the bowlers – led by Jofra Archer (13 wickets), Ravi Bishnoi (11), and Nandre Burger (8) – have compensated for the batting vulnerabilities. Their economy rate of 9.39 is the second-best after Super Giants, and they pick up a wicket every 14 balls.
PBKS, though, hasn’t been able to keep opposition batters in check, conceding 10.30 runs per over – second-worst after Mumbai Indians. Yet, Punjab remains unbeaten. As was evident from its record chase of 265 in Delhi a couple of days ago, it is a side built to score 250.
On Tuesday evening, it will be a contest between a side designed to score 250 and another built to restrict the opposition to around 220. For the away captain Parag, the most important moment could come at the toss – if he gets it right, he would have to bowl first and try to exploit the early swing on offer. Otherwise, Punjab would be more than happy to chase any target at this point.
Published on Apr 27, 2026

#PBKS #IPL #Opening #acts #focus #Punjab #Kings #faces #Rajasthan #Royals">PBKS vs RR, IPL 2026: Opening acts in focus as Punjab Kings faces Rajasthan Royals

Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi have struck at 192.45 while opening, just behind Arya and Prabhsimran’s 215.53. The two opening pairs have been monumental to their teams’ performances so far.

While PBKS has been unbeaten in seven games, RR has won five out of eight.

Of course, the other nine players have had a say in their respective teams’ positions in the table, but remove these four, and there’s a problem to solve.

The drop in effectiveness down the order makes the openers’ role even more crucial, and these four have shouldered that responsibility, shaping how their batting line-ups function.

Published on Apr 27, 2026

#PBKS #IPL #Opening #acts #focus #Punjab #Kings #faces #Rajasthan #Royals

1. CJ Carr, Notre Dame Redshirt Sophomore in 2026

2. Julian Sayin, Ohio State Redshirt Junior in 2026

3. Arch Manning, Texas Redshirt Junior in 2026

4. Sam Leavitt, LSU Redshirt Junior in 2022

5. Darian Mensah, Miami Junior in 2026

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