Thanks to the transfer portal, college football players have a perfect opportunity to make a late push in their careers, improve their draft stock and impress teams. We have Oregon’s Dante Moore and Texas’ Arch Manning at the top of our quarterback rankings for the 2027 NFL Draft but after them, four transfers are hoping they can burst on the scene with new teams and join the first-round party.
1 – Drew Mestemaker
2025 Team: North Texas
2026 Status / Transferred To: Oklahoma State
A highly efficient, fast-processing signal-caller who excels in quick-game and Air Raid concepts. He operates with clean pocket footwork, rapid decision-making, and excellent ball placement on intermediate routes.
2 – Darian Manesh
2025 Team: Duke
2026 Status / Transferred To: Miami (FL)
Possesses an explosive arm with natural, effortless touch to all three levels of the field. He displays exceptional poise in high-pressure situations, strong off-platform throwing capability, and the vision to push the ball downfield aggressively into tight windows.
3 – Josh Hoover
2025 Team: TCU
2026 Status / Transferred To: Indiana
A rhythm-based pocket passer who brings extensive starting experience, sharp pre-snap pre-read ability, and clean touch on deep vertical passes. He steps up decisively in the pocket and processes zone coverages very quickly.
4 – Sam Leavitt
2025 Team: Arizona State
2026 Status / Transferred To: LSU
Features a strong, live arm paired with impressive athletic mobility that allows him to execute designed QB runs and make throw-on-the-run plays outside the pocket. He plays with toughness, confidence, and strong off-script creativity.
This article originally appeared on Draft Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: 4 transfer QBs to shake up first round
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