We're still eight-plus months from the start of the 2027 NFL draft, but the excitement for this class is nearing a midseason pitch. ESPN analyst Jordan Reid has tiered every draft‑eligible quarterback—31 names total—into Rounds 1‑7 based on film study and scout input. The list is not a guarantee; players may return, decline, or fall in value, but it offers a snapshot of where they could be graded if the draft were next week.

Key first‑round prospects include CJ Carr of Notre Dame, Arch Manning of Texas, and the breakout story of Drew Mestemaker from Oklahoma State. Other notable names—Dante Moore (Oregon), Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss), Darian Mensah (Miami), Julian Sayin (Ohio State), La Norris Sellers (South Carolina), Sam Leavitt (LSU), Jayden Maiava (USC), and John Mateer (Oklahoma)—are spread across mid‑rounds, each with strengths and areas for improvement highlighted by scouts.

While some quarterbacks may return for 2026, the early grading gives teams a framework to anticipate potential first‑round talent and to monitor how players rise or fall as the season progresses.