Carr Makes His Case as the 2027 Draft’s QB2

CJ Carr’s performance against Miami strengthened his standing as the leading challenger to Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker among quarterbacks eligible for the 2027 NFL draft. Carr completed 29 of 40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns in Notre Dame’s win, earning the No. 9 position in a ranking of the top 10 prospects.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound quarterback has completed 67.6% of his passes this season, throwing for 2,168 yards and 21 touchdowns against one interception. His accuracy and quick recognition of defensive coverages impressed evaluators, while his willingness to attempt deeper throws helped distinguish him from Miami quarterback Darian Mensah.

Mestemaker remains the top quarterback prospect and No. 6 overall. He has surpassed 300 passing yards and recorded two or more touchdowns in each of his past eight games, and has 29 touchdown passes and eight interceptions. A strong performance against Texas Tech could lift him into the overall top five.

The list also features Indiana receiver Charlie Becker at No. 5, Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore at No. 4 and South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart at No. 3. Tennessee defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam rounds out the top 10 at No. 10, with six quarterback takedowns, 11.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage and two forced fumbles. The rankings cover the final stretch of the college regular season, leaving room for further changes.