Rob Rang· Sep 10, 2026
Rang tiers his 16 favorite draft-eligible quarterbacks for the 2027 NFL Draft, putting Oregon's Dante Moore ahead of Texas' Arch Manning for now, and projects Brendan Sorsby as a Day 2 pick and CJ Carr as a potential first-rounder.
“It might surprise some to learn that I’m actually higher on Moore — if the draft were held today.”
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- Mock Draft PicksBrendan SorsbySep 10, 2026
Brendan Sorsby to be picked “Day 2” (picks 33–100)
“I think Sorsby’s talent wins out and — pardon the pun — a team "gambles" on him on Day 2.”
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- Mock Draft PicksC.J. CarrSep 10, 2026
C.J. Carr to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“The 2027 NFL Draft will mark 20 years since Brady Quinn was the last Fighting Irish QB to be drafted in the first round. Carr could end that streak.”
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- Top Player ListsSep 10, 2026
“That’s why I’ve tiered my 16 favorite draft-eligible quarterbacks below and will be updating this list all season long. #16 CJ Bailey ... #1 Dante Moore”
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