1. Arizona Cardinals
Arch Manning, Texas
Arch Manning, QB, Texas
Heading into 2026, it's a three-way battle for Arizona's starting quarterback job between Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, and third-rounder Carson Beck. Perhaps one of that trio emerges as an effective short-term starter, but the more likely situation is the Cardinals are drafting near the top of the board again next spring. Arch Manning had a tumultuous 2025 campaign, but did seem to find his rhythm late in the year, and will be the beneficiary of a much improved Texas receiver room. If he continues to develop, with his namesake, he is the favorite to be No. 1 off the board in 2027.
2. New York Jets
Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
It came as a major surprise that Dante Moore opted to stay in school for another season despite being projected as the No. 2 overall pick this past NFL Draft. Clearly, Moore feels like there is unfinished business at Oregon, and a stellar season could bump him to the No. 1 overall selection come next spring. The Jets are still very much in the quarterback market and land Moore with this pick in a move that came a year later than expected.
3. Miami Dolphins
Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
Miami spent big to bring in Malik Willis from Green Bay to be their new starting quarterback, but have arguably the worst receiver corps in the NFL. The Dolphins did invest a lot of draft capital into the position group this past spring, but it's a group that still desperately needs a headliner. Jeremiah Smith is a superstar who has put together two monster seasons in Columbus, and could be in store for an even greater junior campaign. He'll likely be one of the most hyped wide receiver prospects we've seen in some time coming out of school.
4. Cleveland Browns
C.J. Carr, QB, Notre Dame