Ten quarterbacks who could be selected in the first 100 picks of the 2027 NFL Draft, plus Brendan Sorsby, and how each passer could fit in Philadelphia.
The 2027 quarterback class remains unusually fluid. Several underclassmen could return to school, injuries have interrupted two prominent seasons, and early favorites have been passed by rising prospects. The following group consists of ten quarterbacks with a credible path into the first 100 selections, plus Brendan Sorsby as the requested eleventh player.
Philadelphia’s ideal target should be able to win from the pocket through processing, anticipation, accuracy and pressure management. Functional mobility adds value by creating throwing opportunities, escaping sacks and converting available rushing lanes. The Eagles should remain open to every playing style that has a realistic chance of succeeding against NFL coverage, speed and pressure.
Players are listed alphabetically by surname. Statistics are current through October 20, 2026.
CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Junior
6-foot-3, 210 pounds, right-handed
Bio: Carr was a consensus four-star recruit from Saline, Michigan, and the grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr. After appearing briefly as a freshman, he won Notre Dame’s starting job in 2025 and passed for 2,741 yards and 24 touchdowns while directing an offense that asked him to execute legitimate progression concepts. His compact release, layered accuracy and willingness to manipulate defenders have made him one of the more recognizable NFL-style passers in the class. Notre Dame’s official biography lists him at 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds.
Performance against expectations: Carr has completed approximately 67 percent of his passes for 1,639 yards, 16 touchdowns and one interception through seven games. His ball security and execution of NFL concepts have strengthened his resume, although the 27-of-49 performance in the loss to BYU showed that his efficiency can fall when the game requires a high passing volume. He entered the season as a possible first-rounder and has generally met that standard, with evaluators now weighing his readiness against his remaining eligibility. Athlon’s midseason evaluation places him firmly in the early-round discussion.
Eagles fit: Carr is one of the cleanest conceptual fits for Philadelphia. He throws with anticipation, attacks between zones and has enough movement skill to reset outside the original pocket. His evaluation must establish how quickly he solves pressure, whether his arm remains effective from compromised platforms and how consistently he can create when the first read is covered. He offers the profile of a pocket-oriented starter with sufficient mobility for movement passes and selective scrambling.
Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Fifth Year Plus
6-foot-0, 210 pounds, right-handed
Bio: Chambliss followed an unconventional route from Division II Ferris State to Ole Miss, where he became the 2025 SEC Newcomer of the Year. He brings extensive starting experience, a quick release and legitimate open-field ability. His height creates some concern over sightlines, yet his sturdy build, pocket movement and experience working around pressure have helped him compensate. Ole Miss lists him at 6-foot-0 and 210 pounds. Ole Miss’s official roster also documents his fifth-year-plus status.
Performance against expectations: Chambliss has completed 142 of 210 passes for 1,676 yards, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions in six games. He has added 127 rushing yards and six touchdowns, giving him at least three total touchdowns in five of his six appearances. He entered the season with a Day 2 projection and has played himself into the first-round conversation through improved pocket passing and continued playmaking. His 55.6 percent completion rate against Missouri provides evaluators with a useful example of how his efficiency responds to tighter coverage. Ole Miss’s current statistics confirm his production.
Eagles fit: Chambliss could operate a broad offense featuring shotgun concepts, play action, designed movement and quarterback run changeups. He plays with more passing discipline than the dual-threat label suggests, and his experience should shorten his NFL developmental timeline. Philadelphia would need to study his middle-of-the-field vision, deep-out velocity and ability to remain on schedule from congested pockets. His age and measurements may limit his ceiling for some teams, although his current game has genuine NFL functionality.
Jayden Maiava, USC, Senior
6-foot-4, 230 pounds, right-handed
Bio: Maiava began his career at Vanderbilt, became a starter at UNLV and then transferred to USC. He possesses the size, arm strength and movement ability to access every area of an NFL offense. His 2025 season produced 3,711 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and the highest QBR in the country, giving him a substantial resume against major-conference competition. USC lists him at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds. USC’s official biography classifies him as a redshirt senior.
Performance against expectations: Maiava has taken another step statistically, completing 67.9 percent of his throws for 2,045 yards, 18 touchdowns and three interceptions through seven games. His interception rate has fallen while his yards per attempt and touchdown production remain strong. He entered the season as an experienced middle-round candidate and has made a credible argument for the second day. The remaining questions involve his consistency against disguised coverage and his ability to avoid unnecessary late-down risks. USC’s current statistics show a 168.38 efficiency rating.
Eagles fit: Maiava offers the combination of pocket size, arm strength and functional mobility Philadelphia should value. He can operate play action, attack vertically and move launch points while remaining a pass-first quarterback. His extended college experience also gives evaluators a large sample for studying recurring decision-making habits. If those habits continue improving, he could become an attractive developmental starter without requiring an offense built around quarterback rushing.
Arch Manning, Texas, Senior
6-foot-4, 222 pounds, right-handed
Bio: Manning arrived at Texas as the nation’s most famous quarterback recruit and spent two seasons developing behind Quinn Ewers. He combines a fast release, above-average arm talent and verified speed, including a recorded maximum speed of 21.7 miles per hour. He is comfortable throwing with touch, manipulating the middle safety and changing his platform inside the pocket. Texas lists him at 6-foot-4 and 222 pounds. Texas’s official biography classifies him as a senior.
Performance against expectations: Manning has completed 106 of 166 passes for 1,295 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions during Texas’s 4-2 start. He produced a fourth-quarter comeback against Ohio State, followed by uneven offensive performances and consecutive losses to Oklahoma and Florida. The season has fallen short of the preseason No. 1 overall expectations because his processing, accuracy and response to pressure remain inconsistent. His physical ceiling remains high enough to preserve an early-round path. Texas’s current statistics illustrate the gap between his tools and current efficiency.
Eagles fit: Manning possesses the desired broad skill set. He can win from the pocket, move away from pressure and punish man coverage with his legs. Philadelphia would need to determine whether his inconsistent stretches reflect correctable mechanics, delayed recognition or a larger issue with processing speed. A team drafting him early would be investing in physical ability, pocket feel and developmental capacity rather than relying solely on his family background.
Darian Mensah, Miami, Junior
6-foot-3, 205 pounds, right-handed
Bio: Mensah redshirted at Tulane, became its starter in 2024 and then transferred to Duke, where he passed for 3,973 yards and 34 touchdowns in 2025. He moved to Miami for the 2026 season and has quickly demonstrated calm pocket behavior, anticipation and excellent ball placement. His movement skills are useful without dominating his style of play. Miami lists him at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds. Miami’s official biography classifies him as a redshirt junior.
Performance against expectations: Mensah has greatly exceeded already positive expectations. Through six games, he has completed 135 of 167 passes for 1,764 yards, 18 touchdowns and one interception, an 80.8 percent completion rate with 10.6 yards per attempt. He entered the season as an intriguing first-round candidate and has developed into one of the strongest QB1 contenders in the class. The evaluation now centers on how much Miami’s structure and receiving talent assist that efficiency and how he responds when defenses consistently disrupt his initial timing. Current Miami statistics support his remarkable start.
Eagles fit: Mensah is the most natural match for the stated preference. His game is built around timing, pocket composure, full-field distribution and controlled movement. He has enough athleticism to escape and create without abandoning passing structure. Philadelphia should be especially interested in his anticipation over the middle, low turnover rate and ability to place throws that allow receivers to continue after the catch.
Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State, Sophomore
6-foot-3, approximately 215 pounds, right-handed
Bio: Mestemaker did not start at quarterback in high school and arrived at North Texas as a walk-on. He won the 2025 Burlsworth Trophy after leading the country with 4,379 passing yards, then followed coach Eric Morris to Oklahoma State. He has an easy release, live arm and natural ability to throw accurately while moving. Oklahoma State officially lists him as a 6-foot-3 redshirt sophomore. His Oklahoma State biography details his rise from walk-on to national passing leader.
Performance against expectations: Mestemaker’s jump in competition has produced 1,940 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions through six games. He rebounded from an uneven opening loss to Tulsa by leading an upset of Oregon and repeatedly producing difficult NFL-caliber throws. His production has exceeded expectations for a first-year Power Four quarterback, while the interceptions and occasional aggressive decisions reveal how much refinement remains. He has moved from developmental curiosity to possible first-round selection if he declares. Oklahoma State’s current statistics show averages of 323.3 passing yards and 9.6 yards per attempt.
Eagles fit: Mestemaker offers high-end creation ability from a pocket-passing foundation. His arm can reach the far sideline, attack deep coverage and remain effective when his feet are moving. Philadelphia would need to assess his protection control, blitz recognition and willingness to take efficient completions. His limited experience increases the risk, though his natural passing talent may justify an early investment and a patient developmental plan.
Dante Moore, Oregon, Senior
6-foot-3, 220 pounds, right-handed
Bio: Moore started as a true freshman at UCLA, transferred to Oregon and spent 2024 developing behind Dillon Gabriel. He emerged in 2025 as an accurate, composed starter who guided Oregon deep into the College Football Playoff. Moore declined a likely high selection in the 2026 draft and returned to Oregon. The school lists him at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds. Oregon’s official biography classifies him as a senior.
Performance against expectations: Moore completed 69 of 99 passes for 926 yards, nine touchdowns and zero interceptions in four starts. A head injury suffered against USC has kept him out while Oregon rotates Dylan Raiola and Brock Thomas. His statistics remain strong, although the film before the injury lacked some of the consistent pocket command that made him a potential top-two pick after 2025. The missed time has stalled his effort to establish himself as the clear top quarterback in the class. Oregon’s current statistics document his abbreviated season.
Eagles fit: Moore has many of the qualities Philadelphia should seek, including touch, accuracy, pocket poise and enough movement to handle pressure. He regularly gives receivers catchable footballs and has experience operating a sophisticated passing game. His evaluation depends heavily on medical information and post-injury performance. Teams will also study whether he can maintain his reads when interior pressure reaches him quickly.
Julian Sayin, Ohio State, Junior
6-foot-1, 214 pounds, right-handed
Bio: Sayin was a five-star recruit who briefly enrolled at Alabama before transferring to Ohio State. He completed a Big Ten-record 77 percent of his passes in 2025 while throwing for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns. His defining traits are quick processing, repeatable mechanics and exceptional short-to-intermediate placement. Ohio State lists him at 6-foot-1 and 214 pounds. Ohio State’s official biography classifies him as a junior.
Performance against expectations: Sayin has completed 131 of 192 passes for 2,007 yards, 19 touchdowns and four interceptions through seven games. His completion percentage has dropped to 68.2 percent, although his yards per attempt have increased significantly and he has created more explosive plays. A subsequent injury is expected to cost him several weeks, interrupting a season that had been demonstrating greater downfield aggression. He entered 2026 with questions about size, arm strength and performance under pressure, and those areas remain central despite the strong production. Ohio State’s current statistics show a 184.53 efficiency rating.
Eagles fit: Sayin would bring rhythm passing, anticipation and accuracy to Philadelphia. He can distribute quickly to a talented receiving group and punish zone defenders who lose spacing discipline. His evaluation must focus on throwing outside the numbers, surviving interior pressure and operating when the play extends beyond its designed timing. He has limited rushing value, though his pocket movement can still create cleaner throwing platforms.
LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina, Junior
6-foot-3, 240 pounds, right-handed
Bio: Sellers is the most physically imposing quarterback in the group. He combines a powerful arm with running-back size and open-field explosiveness, having rushed for 674 yards during his breakout 2024 season. His developmental arc has been slowed by inconsistent protection, offensive changes and fluctuating accuracy. He remains young enough to improve considerably and has multiple years of starting experience in the SEC.
Performance against expectations: Sellers has completed 115 of 187 passes for 1,338 yards, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions through six games, adding 411 rushing yards. His season has swung between a four-touchdown passing performance at Florida and difficult outings against Towson and Alabama. He entered the year with No. 1 overall physical potential, and his processing consistency has kept him in a broader top-100 projection. His performance has reinforced the gap between his rare tools and his current down-to-down reliability. His current game log captures those extremes.
Eagles fit: Sellers would give Philadelphia the widest physical playbook of any quarterback here. He can drive deep and intermediate throws, break tackles and force defenses to account for him in the running game. The Eagles should evaluate his progression speed, pocket footwork, sack avoidance and accuracy on ordinary timing throws. His NFL future depends on developing a sustainable passing foundation that allows his physical gifts to become complementary advantages.
Austin Simmons, Missouri, Senior
6-foot-4, 220 pounds, left-handed
Bio: Simmons reclassified from the 2025 recruiting class to 2023, spent three seasons at Ole Miss and transferred to Missouri. He is the only left-handed quarterback in this group and possesses one of its strongest arms. He can generate velocity from imperfect platforms, attack the far hash and push the ball vertically. Missouri lists him at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds. Missouri’s official roster classifies him as a senior.
Performance against expectations: Simmons opened the season outside the central 2027 quarterback conversation and has become one of its largest risers. He has completed 132 of 209 passes for 1,773 yards, 14 touchdowns and two interceptions through seven games. His 340-yard performance against Florida displayed his first-round talent, while consecutive uneven games against Texas A&M and Ole Miss exposed accuracy and rhythm concerns. His overall play has substantially exceeded expectations and created a realistic early-round path. Current Missouri statistics show 8.5 yards per attempt.
Eagles fit: Simmons offers the pocket-oriented physical profile Philadelphia should pursue. His arm strength can expand the field horizontally and vertically, and his mobility is adequate for navigating pressure and extending passing plays. A left-handed quarterback also affects protection planning and rollout direction, considerations the coaching staff can handle during development. Evaluators must determine whether his recent accuracy issues stem from footwork, pressure response or inconsistent field vision.
Brendan Sorsby, Unaffiliated, Fifth-Year Eligibility
6-foot-3, 235 pounds, right-handed
Bio: Sorsby played at Indiana and Cincinnati before signing with Texas Tech for the 2026 season. Across his first 35 college games, he produced more than 7,200 passing yards, 1,200 rushing yards and 82 combined touchdowns. His physical game includes a strong arm, contact balance, designed-run value and the ability to generate explosive plays outside structure. Cincinnati listed him at 6-foot-3 and 235 pounds. His Cincinnati profile provides his listed measurements.
Performance against expectations: Sorsby completed 61.6 percent of his passes for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2025, adding 580 yards and nine scores on the ground. His football performance positioned him as a possible early-round prospect entering 2026. His evaluation changed completely after the NCAA ruled him permanently ineligible for gambling violations, including wagers involving his own teams, and the NFL declined to conduct a 2026 supplemental draft. He will sit out the season and is eligible for the regular 2027 draft. NFL.com reported his current status, while the Associated Press documented the underlying case and treatment.
Eagles fit: The football player has top-100 ability. Sorsby can threaten defenses from the pocket, extend plays and add useful rushing production without requiring the running game to carry his passing performance. The off-field evaluation would control Philadelphia’s decision. The Eagles would need extensive information about his treatment, accountability, compliance and readiness for the professional environment before considering him, regardless of where his tape is graded.
The Best Eagles Fits
Mensah currently offers the strongest combination of pocket processing, accuracy, anticipation and functional mobility. Carr, Moore and Maiava also fit a pass-first structure with enough athleticism to manage pressure and extend plays.
Simmons and Mestemaker have the arm talent to become higher-ceiling options, although both require more developmental projection. Chambliss may be the most prepared to play early. Manning and Sellers carry greater physical upside with more week-to-week volatility, while Sayin provides elite rhythm and placement with narrower physical margins.
Sorsby belongs in the football conversation based on talent. His draft status will ultimately be determined as much by organizational risk tolerance and personal evaluation as by anything he put on film.
