{
  "id": 19710047,
  "title": "NFL Draft Expert Makes Bold Claim About Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/nfl-draft-expert-makes-bold-claim-about-oklahoma-state-qb-drew",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T21:26:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/nfl-draft-expert-makes-bold-claim-about-oklahoma-state-qb-drew-mestemaker-12707719"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the 2026 college football season nears its conclusion, the 2027 NFL Draft draft analysts are formulating their top prospects lists. Initially, expectations centered on Arch Manning, Dante Moore, and Julian Sayin as the top quarterbacks, yet Manning's struggles at Texas and injuries to Moore and Sayin have altered the landscape. Amid these changes, Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker has emerged as the clear-cut quarterback selection for the 2027 draft. Prominent NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah emphasized this on ESPN's Big Day with Peter Schrager, stating that the Jets, who possess three first-round draft picks, are keen on evaluating Mestemaker repeatedly. Jeremiah emphasized that the Jets' primary requirement is a long-term quarterback, and in his opinion, Mestemaker is the best prospect in the college football draft. Mestemaker, who transferred to Oklahoma State from North Texas as a walk-on in 2024, has significantly improved, throwing for an FBS-leading 4,379 yards and 34 touchdowns last year. Following his transfer, he has maintained a strong performance, with a 66.7% completion rate, 29 touchdowns, and eight interceptions through nine games this season. His rushing stats have also seen a notable boost, adding 177 yards and three touchdowns. Despite Oklahoma State not making it to the College Football Playoff, Mestemaker's impressive performance has caught the attention of numerous NFL teams. Teams such as the Jets, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, and Indianapolis Colts are among those potentially considering Mestemaker for their quarterback needs.",
  "summary": "A top NFL Draft analyst makes a bold claim about Drew Mestemaker after the Jets' GM visits the Oklahoma State quarterback.",
  "key_points": [
    "Drew Mestemaker emerges as top QB prospect for 2027 NFL Draft.",
    "Jets interested in evaluating Mestemaker multiple times.",
    "Mestemaker leads Oklahoma State with 4,379 passing yards and 34 TDs."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}