NFL analyst Todd McShay has called the 2027 quarterback class 'historic,' stating it will factor into 2026 NFL Draft decisions. He highlighted conversations with general managers who are planning ahead for next year's prospects. McShay named several top college quarterbacks as potential first-round picks.
Todd McShay, on his show The McShay Show, described the 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class as a 'historic QB class.' He emphasized its impact on the current draft cycle, saying, 'We literally were talking to general managers in the league talking about what’s the one position you do look ahead into next year, and it’s absolutely factoring into the decisions.' McShay noted that two organizations, possibly three, have made offseason moves specifically to position themselves for this class, with every personnel decision geared toward securing a quarterback in 2027. The top three names he identified are Arch Manning of Texas, Dante Moore of Oregon, and Brendan Sorsby of Texas Tech. McShay listed 15 potential first-round prospects: Arch Manning (Texas), Dante Moore (Oregon), Brendan Sorsby (Texas Tech), CJ Carr (Notre Dame), LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina), Julian Sayin (Ohio State), Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss), Darian Mensah (Miami), Jayden Maiava (USC), Sam Leavitt (LSU), John Mateer (Oklahoma), Drew Mestemaker (Oklahoma State), Gunner Stockton (Georgia), Josh Hoover (TCU), and Nico Iamaleava (UCLA). He cautioned that rankings can shift, citing examples like Cam Ward and Jayden Daniels who rose dramatically. Previously hyped as strong, the 2026 class now has only one clear first-round option. McShay compared 2027 to the 1983 and 2024 classes, each producing six first-round quarterbacks, suggesting at least seven could emerge next year. This depth may push some 2026 prospects like Drew Allar, Garrett Nussmeier, Carson Beck, and Cole Payton later in the draft. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, who hold multiple picks in 2026 but none projected in 2027, the class offers opportunity despite limited capital.
