{
  "id": 6142136,
  "title": "NFL Draft QB prospects who raised (and lowered) their stocks in Week 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/nfl-draft-qb-prospects-who-raised-and-lowered-their-stocks-in-week-1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T14:56:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-draft-qb-prospects-raised-145622468.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the 2027 NFL Draft class takes the field this fall, some quarterback prospects have seen their draft stock rise while others have seen it fall after Week 1 games.\n\nDarian Mensah of Miami (FL) showcased his elite abilities in his debut for the Hurricanes, completing 27-of-30 passes for 400 yards and five touchdowns in a 45-6 win over Stanford. His performances earned him a 92.6 PFF offensive grade and a 93.0 PFF passing grade, prompting an increase in his draft stock.\n\nIndiana's Josh Hoover also had a strong showing, going 13-of-16 for 231 yards and four touchdowns in a 52-16 victory over North Texas. Despite having only 17 dropbacks, he earned a 92.9 PFF offensive grade and a 93.0 PFF passing grade, leading to a boost in his draft stock.\n\nUSC's Jayden Maiava had an efficient performance, completing 23-of-25 passes for 349 yards and three touchdowns in a 39-0 win over Fresno State. His 91.1 PFF offensive grade and 92.3 PFF passing grade led to an increase in his draft stock.\n\nConversely, some prospects saw their draft stock drop after Week 1. Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker's Power 4 debut ended with a loss to Tulsa, as he went 29-of-49 for 241 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. His PFF grades were 50.6 for offense and 50.9 for passing, causing a decline in his draft stock.\n\nLSU's Sam Leavitt also faced a drop in draft stock despite LSU's victory over Clemson. He completed 16-of-28 passes for 231 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. While his impressive 113-yard run boosted his overall offensive PFF grade to 90.3, his passing attack left something to be desired, with a lower passing grade of 50.9.\n\nBaylor's DJ Lagway saw concerns regarding his consistency while his draft stock was boosted by making six big-time throws. He went 27-of-54 for 333 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a one-point loss to Auburn. Despite his impressive performance, his draft stock remains to be seen given his inconsistency.",
  "summary": "The 2027 NFL Draft class is loaded with quarterback talent. Let's see who did well and who didn't among that group this past weekend.",
  "key_points": [
    "Darian Mensah's stellar debut with Miami boosts his draft stock",
    "Josh Hoover's efficient performance for Indiana increases his draft stock",
    "Drew Mestemaker's loss for Oklahoma State drops his draft stock"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Several top quarterback prospects boosted their 2027 NFL Draft stock with standout performances in Week 1, while others, including Drew Mestemaker and Sam Leavitt, saw theirs decline.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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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."
}