Charlie Campbell· Sep 12, 2026
The piece projects Notre Dame quarterback C.J. Carr as a likely first-round pick, citing sources who expect him to earn a starter grade, in what it calls a deep 2027 quarterback class (while acknowledging he could instead wait for 2028).
“However, sources say they think Carr will likely end up getting a starter grade by area scouts, and that would lead to him being a projected first-round pick.”
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- Mock Draft PicksC.J. CarrSep 12, 2026
C.J. Carr to be picked “first-round pick” (picks 1–32)
“One of the quarterbacks who looks like a potential first-round pick is Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr... sources say they think Carr will likely end up getting a starter grade by area scouts, and that would lead to him being a projected first-round pick.”
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