{
  "id": 18806227,
  "title": "Drew Mestemaker’s Coach Seen Talking With NFL Team in Mix for No. 1 Pick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/drew-mestemakers-coach-seen-talking-with-nfl-team-in-mix-for-no-1-pick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T22:32:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/drew-mestemakers-coach-seen-talking-with-nfl-team-in-mix-for-no-1-pick-12682384"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saturday's Oklahoma State game drew attention from an NFL general manager, potentially to assess quarterback Drew Mestemaker. New York Jets General Manager Darren Mougey conversed with Oklahoma State Offensive Coordinator Sean Brophy, likely discussing Mestemaker. The Jets hold three top-10 picks for the 2027 NFL Draft, according to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s recent Big Board rankings. Mestemaker sits at No. 2, just behind Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Kiper praises Mestemaker's impressive toolbox and competitive edge. This season, Mestemaker completed 65.5% of his passes for 2,649 yards, 25 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while also rushing for 166 yards and two touchdowns. Notably, 17 NFL scouts and executives believed Mestemaker would be the first quarterback drafted in the upcoming year, according to ESPN's inquiry. Mestemaker's standout attributes include size, body type, and arm strength - all of which impressed a veteran scout who spoke to ESPN. Despite not starting as a high school quarterback, Mestemaker transitioned to the role after high school, walking on at North Texas in 2024 before becoming the starter the following year. He claimed the American Conference Offensive Player of the Year award in 2025, boasting a 68.9% completion rate, 4,379 yards, 34 touchdowns, and nine interceptions during his collegiate career.",
  "summary": "Drew Mestemaker is getting a lot of interest from an NFL team that could land the No. 1 pick in the 2027 draft.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}