Arch Manning Lands No. 5 in ESPN's 2027 QB Rankings as Exec Questions Hype

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 10

ESPN slotted Arch Manning fifth among 2027 NFL Draft quarterbacks, with an AFC assistant GM asking what justifies the "blind faith" in his ceiling.
The skepticism follows a 2025 season of 3,163 yards, 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions, while his 2026 start has been solid rather than dominant at 862 yards, seven TDs and three picks for 4-0 Texas.
One AFC scout told ESPN teams could still "fall in love with" Manning later, saying his flashes remain enticing even if he is not currently viewed as the class's best quarterback.
That evaluation comes in a loaded QB group led by higher-ranked prospects including Drew Mestemaker, Darian Mensah, Trinidad Chambliss and CJ Carr.
Manning now gets a chance to reshape that view with five straight ranked opponents after Oklahoma: No. 16 Florida, No. 9 Ole Miss, No. 17 Mississippi State, No. 14 Missouri and No. 10 LSU.