3 and Out with John Middlekauff Arch Manning vs Dante Moore, Deep Dive into 2027 QB Class, Rookie OTA Storylines, NFL Rookie Fits & Sleepers
May 11, 2026
Jackson Groff, college-football analyst and Notre Dame specialist, joins to dissect the loaded 2027 quarterback class. They debate Arch Manning vs Dante Moore and weigh rising names like CJ Carr and John Mateer. Conversations cover pressure on young QBs, marquee tests like Texas’ schedule, NIL salary cap rumors, and rookie OTAs and fits for new pros.
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Quarterback Draft Stock Depends On This Season
- Quarterback draft stock now hinges on recent production more than pedigree, so blue-chip QBs must perform that season to keep top billing.
- John Middlekauff uses Arch Manning and recent busts like Cade Klumbnick to illustrate rapid QB falloffs.
Name Alone Won't Save A QB's Draft Grade
- Name recognition (Manning) creates sustained hype but won't substitute for accuracy improvement when scouts grade QBs for the NFL.
- Middlekauff argues Arch Manning must improve accuracy to be a legitimate No.1 pick despite his pedigree.
Quiet Quarterbacks Can Surge Into Top Picks
- The 2027 QB class has top names plus underrated 'sneaky' guys who could rise — CJ Carr, Lenore Sellers, Trinidad Chambliss among them.
- Jackson Groff highlights CJ Carr as a quiet prospect with starter traits and year-two upside.