2027 1QB Rookie Mock Draft 3.0 | 3 Rounds | Roster Wars!

When you’ve gone through as many rookie draft cycles as we have, standard mock drafts can start to feel a bit stale. Draft for value, trade for need. Worry about roster construction later. You get the drill. Boring! For this 1QB 2027 Dynasty Rookie Mock, we decided to turn up the heat and introduce a true test of rookie mock draft strategy.

Welcome to Roster Wars.

Our Dynasty Nerds mock draft team, Keith Ensminger, Steven Pintado, Doc Mitchell, Bobby Bishop, Maddox McCloud, and Mike Johrendt, stepped into the virtual war room with a strict directive to build a starting lineup with exactly one QB, two RBs, two WRs, and one TE. The forced positional requirements completely changed the board, forcing tough trade-offs.

After we reveal each pick, you’ll find each of our final rosters at the end. Let us know how you think we did and who won the Roster Wars battle.

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2027 1QB Rookie Mock Draft

Format: 12-team 1QB, 3 rounds

Round 1 | 2027 1QB Rookie Mock Draft

Pick	Player	Pos.	School	Drafter
1.01	Jeremiah Smith	WR	Ohio State	Keith Ensminger
1.02	Jadan Baugh	RB	Florida	Steven Pintado
1.03	Kewan Lacy	RB	Ole Miss	Doc Mitchell
1.04	Charlie Becker	WR	Indiana	Bobby Bishop
1.05	Cam Coleman	WR	Texas	Maddox McCloud
1.06	KJ Duff	WR	Rutgers	Mike Johrendt
1.07	Ahmad Hardy	RB	Missouri	Mike Johrendt
1.08	Trey’Dez Green	TE	LSU	Maddox McCloud
1.09	Jamari Johnson	TE	Oregon	Bobby Bishop
1.10	Nick Marsh	WR	Indiana	Doc Mitchell
1.11	Justice Haynes	RB	Georgia Tech	Steven Pintado
1.12	Isaac Brown	RB	Louisville	Keith Ensminger

1.01 | Jeremiah Smith | WR | Ohio State | 6’4” | 223 lbs

Keith Ensminger

I’ve been playing dynasty fantasy football for over a decade, and I’ve analyzed and agonized over hundreds of college prospects in that time. Every so often a prospect comes along that makes this whole exercise hilariously simple. Jeremiah Smith is that guy. You’re going to see and hear a lot more 2027 rookie mocks in this space, but whether it’s 1QB, SuperFlex, TEP, IDP, standard scoring, or a two-man sack race held on consecutive Sundays, the player at 1.01 won’t change. Just turn in the card now and enjoy the next decade of elite WR1 production.

1.02 | Jadan Baugh | RB | Florida | 6’1” | 227 lbs

Steven Pintado

Running back Jadan Baugh has risen to the top of the running back rankings in this class thanks to his strong season. He has cooled off a bit over his last three games, averaging under 4.0 yards per carry, but continues to show a nose for the end zone with 13 touchdowns, ranking third in the nation. Baugh has consistently displayed excellent vision and patience as a runner while showcasing his ability to break tackles and get upfield. Unless his production takes a significant dip over the remainder of the season, Baugh should finish the college football season as the RB1 in this draft class.

1.03 | Kewan Lacy | RB | Ole Miss | 5’11” | 200 lbs

Doc Mitchell

Kewan Lacy is the primary competition to Jadan Baugh for the top RB spot in the class. The Ole Miss playmaker has backed up his fantastic sophomore season with a decent start to his junior campaign. His overall numbers haven’t been eye-popping this year to date, but his efficiency is off the charts. With a game that is somewhat reminiscent of Breece Hall, Lacy is a smooth runner and a threat in every aspect of the game, equally capable of taking a handoff or a pass to the house. In one of his most recent games, he torched his former squad when he put up 144 scrimmage yards against a top-25 Missouri Tigers team. He is a bona fide playmaker and an early Day 2 NFL draft pick at worst.

1.04 | Charlie Becker | WR | Indiana | 6’4” | 208 lbs

Bobby Bishop

Charlie Becker has established himself as WR2 in the 2027 NFL Draft, surpassing Cam Coleman from my preseason ranks. Becker reminds me of Carnell Tate. Both are big-bodied, vertical receivers who run clean routes. Becker is stronger at the catch point. Like Tate, Becker isn’t well known for his yards after the catch. There is nobody in the NCAA that I trust more moving the chains than Becker. He made an insane catch against Michigan, surviving contact to hold onto the ball. Becker has definitely been a riser this season.

1.05 | Cam Coleman | WR | Texas | 6’3” | 180 lbs

Maddox McCloud

Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman came into the 2026 season with high expectations, but his production has been inconsistent in what was supposed to be a high-octane Texas offense. Coleman has only surpassed 100 yards once so far in 2026, recording 110 yards and a touchdown against Oklahoma in the historic Red River Rivalry. While the production so far has not matched the hype, the physical tools remain intriguing. Coleman has the size, speed, and vertical ability to develop into an alpha outside X receiver at the next level. The ability to stretch the field and create explosive plays gives him the kind of ceiling fantasy managers covet. With plenty of football left to play, I am betting on Coleman’s physical traits, and Texas to right the ship to translate into more consistent production.

1.06 | KJ Duff | WR | Rutgers | 6’6” | 225 lbs

Mike Johrendt

In my eyes, KJ Duff is THE biggest upside play that has worked his way into the first-round conversation this year, and he is making all of these plays for a pretty bad Rutgers offense. Duff has four games of 100+ receiving yards, 5 games of 5+ receptions, and 9 touchdowns on the year, with 3 games of finding the end zone multiple times. With forceful hands and good knowledge on how to use his six-foot-six frame, Duff is a vertical threat that will do well transitioning to the NFL next season.

1.07 | Ahmad Hardy | RB | Missouri | 5’10” | 205 lbs

Mike Johrendt

Missouri star running back Ahmad Hardy has yet to play this year, after he suffered a gunshot wound this summer. While Hardy has been medically cleared, it remains to be seen if he will suit up this year or potentially take the same path as Ja’Marr Chase, sitting out his final year before declaring for next year’s NFL Draft. Hardy’s talent is unmistakable, as he ran for over 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns last year with the Tigers. Even if he doesn’t see the field this year, Hardy would be one of the first RBs off the board in your ‘27 rookie drafts.

1.08 | Trey’Dez Green | TE | LSU | 6’6” | 225 lbs

Maddox McCloud

Built like a power forward (literally), Trey’Dez Green is the most physically imposing tight end of the 2027 class. His size, athleticism and ability to create mismatches makes him a redzone nightmare. Green showcased that upside against Louisiana Tech, hauling in 6 receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown. The star TE unfortunately was sidelined for four games due to a knee injury, interrupting what looked to be a promising season in the LSU offense. His return on Saturday against Auburn was an encouraging step forward, returning with a solid 5 catch, 50 yd and 1 touchdown game. I’m betting on his unique physical tools and receiving ability to make him a focal point of LSU’s passing game down the stretch. Green has the potential to develop into a first-round NFL pick and challenge for the TE1 spot in the 2027 rookie class.

1.09 | Jamari Johnson | TE | Oregon | 6’5” | 265 lbs

Bobby Bishop

Jamari Johnson is the top full-package tight end in this draft. This season has had adversity. He got banged up early in the year, and his Heisman-contender quarterback, Dante Moore, is now out for the season following a concussion due to a late hit. Despite these circumstances, Johnson is still performing. Even in a loss, he performed well against Illinois with 7 catches for 69 yards. He does everything asked of a tight end. He blocks, runs routes, and catches the football. I think Johnson will be the first tight end selected in the 2027 NFL Draft.

1.10 | Nick Marsh | WR | Indiana | 6’3” | 209 lbs

Doc Mitchell

Charlie Becker gets most of the attention in the Hoosiers receiving corps, but don’t overlook the dynamic Nick Marsh. This silky smooth playmaker has put the Big 10 on notice in 2026. Through the first 7 games of the season, he averaged a crazy 18.3 yards per catch to go along with 7 TDs. He is well on pace to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark and cement himself as a 1st-round prospect heading into the 2027 NFL Draft. He reminds me an awful lot of former Bengals great A.J. Green.

1.11 | Justice Haynes | RB | Georgia Tech | 5’11” | 210 lbs

Steven Pintado

The unlimited snipe from Keith here! Justice Haynes has been climbing the running back rankings this season. Haynes has rushed for over 60 yards in every game, showcasing elite breakaway speed and excellent decision-making with the ball in his hands. A foot injury has limited his availability on the field, but Haynes has still managed to impress when healthy. He should continue building a strong senior-year resumé as he looks to climb NFL Draft boards over the next two months.

1.12 | Isaac Brown | RB | Louisville | 5’9” | 190 lbs

Keith Ensminger

After a slow, injury-impacted start to the season, it’s been refreshing to watch everyone come back around on Isaac Brown. One of the top players in my preseason 2027 Rookie Big Board, Brown owns the longest play from scrimmage in college football this season at 97 yards, which is exactly the type of game-breaking speed we’re looking for on our fantasy rosters. Add in his pass-catching upside, and Brown is an elite weapon who can flip a fantasy matchup on a single touch. Look for him to be drafted on Day 2 of the 2027 NFL Draft.

Round 2 | 2027 1QB Rookie Mock Draft

Pick	Player	Pos.	School	Drafter
2.01	Reed Harris	WR	Arizona St.	Keith Ensminger
2.02	Ryan Coleman-Williams	WR	Alabama	Steven Pintado
2.03	Darian Mensah	QB	Miami	Doc Mitchell
2.04	Drew Mestemaker	QB	Oklahoma St.	Bobby Bishop
2.05	Daylan “Hollywood” Smothers	RB	Texas	Maddox McCloud
2.06	Mark Fletcher, Jr.	RB	Miami	Mike Johrendt
2.07	CJ Carr	QB	Notre Dame	Mike Johrendt
2.08	Arch Manning	QB	Texas	Maddox McCloud
2.09	DeSean Bishop	RB	Tennessee	Bobby Bishop
2.10	Deuce Alexander	WR	Ole Miss	Doc Mitchell
2.11	Trinidad Chambliss	QB	Ole Miss	Steven Pintado
2.12	Luke Reynolds	TE	Virginia Tech	Keith Ensminger

2.01 | Reed Harris | WR | Arizona State | 6’5” | 217 lbs

Keith Ensminger

A player climbing steadily up my board is Arizona State’s Reed Harris. He has taken a massive leap as a vertical weapon, establishing himself as one of the premier big-bodied receivers in this class. Harris has multiple 100-yard receiving games, thus putting to rest any concerns about him being limited to a mere red zone target. He tracks deep balls effortlessly and consistently wins against single coverage. In a class where many of the offseason’s marquee players have disappointed, it’s refreshing to see a player like Harris have such a huge breakout. With some upcoming matchups against highly-ranked teams, set your alarm to stay up late to watch the Sun Devils and Harris.

2.02 | Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR | Alabama | 6’0” | 165 lbs

Steven Pintado

Ryan Coleman-Williams has had a rollercoaster season so far. One week, he showcases elite playmaking skills with his yards-after-catch ability and explosive downfield plays. The next week, he looks average at best, struggling to beat more physical secondaries and dealing with occasional drops. Coleman-Williams has all the tools to develop into a productive NFL receiver, but he needs to show more consistency and continue making an impact throughout the rest of the season.

2.03 | Darian Mensah | QB | Miami | 6’3” | 205 lbs

Doc Mitchell

Here at the top of the 2nd round, I decided to rip the bandage and select my top QB in the class, Miami’s Darian Mensah. I’m not going to lie, the team-build aspect of this draft may have moved him up a little bit in a single QB draft, but Mensah has the talent to honestly justify this draft slot. Few, if any players, have helped their draft stock as much in 2026 as Mensah. This poised playmaker has helped guide the Hurricanes to the top of the college football rankings. His 18:1 TD-to-Int ratio through the first six games is absolutely bonkers. He reminds me an awful lot of current Panthers QB Bryce Young, minus the size limitations, of course. He is a cerebral player who picks defenses apart on every level. At this point of the season, he is a legitimate candidate to be the number one pick in the draft next spring.

2.04 | Drew Mestemaker | QB | Oklahoma State | 6’3” | 215 lbs

Bobby Bishop

In a talented but murky draft class, I decided to swing for the fences with Drew Mestemaker, who has the most arm talent in the class. Mestemaker has put many NFL level throws on tape. His biggest issue at times has been decision making, but after throwing 4 interceptions in the first 2 weeks, he’s only thrown 2 in the following 5 weeks. The quarterback class is far from settled, but at this point, I’m going to bet on Mestemaker’s tools and upside.

2.05 | Daylan “Hollywood” Smothers | RB | Texas | 5’11” | 196 lbs

Maddox McCloud

Hollywood Smothers has been splitting the backfield with fellow transfer Raleek Brown during his 5 games played with Texas (missing week 7 with a shoulder injury vs. Ole Miss). Smothers is a shifty, dependable three-down back whose receiving abilities are arguably his biggest strength. While his receiving production has dipped slightly from 17.2 yards per game during his sophomore season to 15.8 this year, he is averaging 7.9 yards per reception, giving his Hollywood nickname some real substance. His ability to create in open space and be a real contributor in the passing game makes him an intriguing option for PPR formats at the next level. The biggest question is whether he can carve out a consistent role as a lead back or will be limited to a committee. At 2.05, I’m betting on Smothers’ versatility and receiving upside, with the hope that his skill set translates into a meaningful NFL role.

2.06 | Mark Fletcher Jr. | RB | Miami | 6’2” | 225 lbs

Mike Johrendt

It has been a bit of a slog this year for Mark Fletcher Jr., but his ability to find the end zone has made up for his modest rushing output. Fletcher has seen double-digit carries in five games this year but only crossed the century mark once; however, seven rushing touchdowns have helped cover some things up. A question about Fletcher’s game is his work in the receiving game, and only five receptions this year hasn’t done a lot to quell those concerns, but Fletcher is a solid option in the second round from this RB group.

2.07 | CJ Carr | QB | Notre Dame | 6’3” | 215 lbs

Mike Johrendt

CJ Carr has been a fast riser in the 2027 class, as he has played himself into the top QB conversation. Carr’s game is built on no turnovers and pocket passing, as he has a 16:1 TD-to-int ratio this year and only 82 rushing yards through 7 games. The Notre Dame offense has relied on Carr’s right arm this year, and while he does not impact the run game much, his pocket presence makes him a solid piece in this year’s QB class.

2.08 | Arch Manning | QB | Texas | 6’4” | 222 lbs

Maddox McCloud

The spotlight has been on Arch Manning since high school, and with it has come enormous expectations. After a solid junior season, Manning was expected to take the next step in 2026, but his performance has been inconsistent. Following a 3-0 start, the Longhorns lost two straight, raising questions about Manning’s development and consistency. Rumors even surfaced that Texas was considering benching him after backup KJ Lacy reportedly received more first-team reps in practice ahead of the Ole Miss matchup. That game proved to be another up-and-down outing for Manning, who showed flashes of his arm talent, and rushing ability. Despite the concerns, his physical tools and upside make him an intriguing dynasty prospect. At 2.08, I’m betting on his long-term potential rather than letting his early-season struggles define his outlook.

2.09 | DeSean Bishop | RB | Tennessee | 5’10” | 215 lbs

Bobby Bishop

DeSean Bishop has been one of the top running back risers this season. Bishop has been tearing apart SEC defenses, rushing for over 100 yards in 4 out of 5 SEC matchups so far. He is a powerful runner, who consistently breaks tackles and falls forward. Unfortunately, Bishop picked up a potential groin or quad injury toward the end of the South Carolina game this week. It will be an important situation to monitor moving forward, but hopefully it will be minor and will not affect his surging draft stock.

2.10 | Deuce Alexander | WR | Ole Miss | 6’0” | 180 lbs

Doc Mitchell

Ole Miss’s Deuce Alexander is enjoying a true breakout year in 2026. He began the season like gangbusters, torching the Louisville Cardinals with 5 catches for 159 yards and a pair of scores. He has since put up another massive game against another ranked opponent when he went for 134 and a score against Florida. He is lightning quick and dangerous with the ball in his hands. He reminds me quite a bit of current Jets top man Garret Wilson. Provided he finishes out the season the way he began it, he should hear his name called within the first two rounds of the upcoming NFL Draft, making him a valuable dynasty asset.

2.11 | Trinidad Chambliss | QB | Ole Miss | 6’0” | 205 lbs

Steven Pintado

Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has the potential to develop into an elite dual-threat player. His return to school has allowed him to showcase other valuable traits, including his leadership and mental toughness in difficult games. While Chambliss is a bit undersized, he has the arm strength to make throws anywhere on the field. He is also a dangerous weapon with his legs, giving him tremendous upside for future dynasty value. In 1QB dynasty leagues, Chambliss should be a must-target option for any team looking for upside at the position. He has an incredibly high ceiling, so hopefully his red flags won’t prevent him from reaching his full potential.

2.12 | Luke Reynolds | TE | Virginia Tech | 6’4” | 250 lbs

Keith Ensminger

Luke Reynolds entered the college ranks as a consensus top tight end and five-star recruit, but he spent two nondescript seasons at Penn State buried on the depth chart. Reynolds followed head coach James Franklin to Virginia Tech and has broken out to become one of the country’s most targeted tight ends. He has outstanding movement skills for a player of his size, with smooth route running and reliable hands. Reynolds is the focal point of the Hokies’ passing game. When we talk about the strengths of this rookie draft class, tight end isn’t being discussed nearly enough.

Round 3 | 2027 1QB Rookie Mock Draft

Pick	Player	Pos.	School	Drafter
3.01	Nate Frazier	RB	Georgia	Keith Ensminger
3.02	Cayden Lee	WR	Missouri	Steven Pintado
3.03	LJ Martin	RB	BYU	Doc Mitchell
3.04	Jamal Roberts	RB	Missouri	Bobby Bishop
3.05	Bryant Wesco, Jr.	WR	Clemson	Maddox McCloud
3.06	Omarion Miller	WR	Arizona State	Mike Johrendt
3.07	DJ Vonnahme	TE	Iowa	Mike Johrendt
3.08	Cam Cook	RB	West Virginia	Maddox McCloud
3.09	Anthony Evans III	WR	Mississippi State	Bobby Bishop
3.10	Peter Clarke	TE	Temple	Doc Mitchell
3.11	Benjamin Brahmer	TE	Penn State	Steven Pintado
3.12	Dante Moore	QB	Oregon	Keith Ensminger

3.01 | Nate Frazier | RB | Georgia | 5’10” | 205 lbs

Keith Ensminger

There are some players in this mock who have rightfully risen given their production this season, but there are also players who stick around in the rankings based on their recruiting profile and past production. For me, Nate Frazier is one of the latter. After a decent start to the season, Frazier is playing through a rib injury, and it shows. That said, he’s a former five-star recruit from one of the top high school programs in the country, and given Georgia’s track record with producing NFL running backs, there are worse bets to make in the third round of this rookie mock.

3.02 | Cayden Lee | WR | Missouri | 5’11” | 180 lbs

Steven Pintado

Wide receiver Cayden Lee is one of my favorite prospects in this draft class. His transfer from Ole Miss to Missouri has worked out well, as he continues to develop into the team’s WR1. He is coming off a four-game stretch against Top 25 opponents in which he consistently delivered big performances, including three touchdowns. Lee is an excellent route runner with impressive hands and the ability to make difficult catches. If you aren’t familiar with Lee yet, you certainly will be once the NFL Draft process gets underway.

3.03 | LJ Martin | RB | BYU | 6’2” | 225 lbs

Doc Mitchell

This one isn’t based on the most recent data as much as what I have seen on film over the course of his collegiate career as well as the beginning of this season. LJ Martin was seen as one of the top running backs in last year’s class before deciding to return to school for one final year. He began the year where he left off last season before an ankle injury hobbled him. He has actually missed the last couple of weeks, but what I have seen thus far confirms my belief that he is a fine runner who will be selected by the end of Day 2 of the upcoming draft. He is big and physical, capable of carrying a heavy workload. He also possesses a 3-down skill set, having a 36-catch season under his belt. He profiles similarly to current Cardinals RB James Conner.  

3.04 | Jamal Roberts | RB | Missouri | 6’0” | 212 lbs

Bobby Bishop

With Missouri star running back, Ahmad Hardy, missing time, the expectation was that their running game would suffer. It really hasn’t due to the elite play of Jamal Roberts. I love how Roberts moves. He’s an elusive back with good vision. Roberts finds the open hole and explodes through them, with the ability to make  a man or two miss at the next level. He has good size, even if power isn’t his go-to skill. I think Roberts is in the mix to be a Day 2 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.

3.05 | Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | Clemson | 6’2” | 195 lbs

Maddox McCloud

Clemson’s junior wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr.  has flashed the ability to be a dynamic playmaker for Dabo Swinney’s offense, but his production has been inconsistent to start the 2026 season. After a disappointing sophomore campaign shortened by injury, Wesco entered this year looking to take the next step. The twitchy, vertical receiver has the size and explosiveness to threaten defenses downfield, but has yet to consistently translate those tools into production. His breakout performance against Miami, however, offered a reminder of what he can do, hauling in 9 receptions for a career-high 152 yards against the then No. 4 Hurricanes (now No. 1). While that performance has not yet led to consistent production, it reinforces the upside that makes Wesco an intriguing prospect for dynasty. In the middle of the third, I am willing to bet on Wesco’s athletic profile and big play ability, with the hope he can regain the consistency he showed earlier in his Clemson career.

3.06 | Omarion Miller | WR | Arizona State | 6’2” | 210 lbs

Mike Johrendt

Omarion Miller has been overshadowed a bit by his teammate, Reed Harris, but Miller has a pro-ready skill set that would make him a solid mid-range target in your rookie drafts. Miller has five games of four-plus receptions this season, and while his tape hasn’t really jumped off the page so far, he is the perfect under-the-radar receiver to round out your rookie class.

3.07 | DJ Vonnahme | TE | Iowa | 6’4” | 241 lbs

Mike Johrendt

DJ Vonnahme is looking to continue the Iowa-to-NFL pipeline at tight end, and his receiving metrics pass the smell test. Vonnahme is the epitome of consistency in the Hawkeyes offense, having racked up at least two receptions and 25 receiving yards in every game so far this season, and he has averaged over 10 yards per catch across 6 games. He looks like a perfect late-round TE that could find himself in the TE1 conversation a year or two into his NFL career.

3.08 | Cam Cook | RB | West Virginia | 5’9” | 202 lbs

Maddox McCloud

Cam Cook feels like a potential home-run pick this late in the third round. I was ecstatic to land the nation’s leading rusher from 2025, who transferred from Jacksonville State to West Virginia this offseason. Cook has picked up right where he left off. Outside of Week 6, he has consistently produced over 110 scrimmage yards per game for the Mountaineers. Week 7 against TCU, Cook once again showcased his efficiency, averaging 5.0 yards per carry while continuing to establish himself as one of the conference’s most productive running backs. Through 7 games, Cook is averaging 4.2 yards per carry on 923 rushing yards. Cook’s compact build gives me shades of 2025 fourth-round pick Jonah Coleman.

3.09 | Anthony Evans III | WR | Mississippi State | 5’11” | 180 lbs

Bobby Bishop

With my final pick, I’m taking my favorite sleeper receiver this season, Anthony Evans III. He has elite acceleration. As soon as he starts running, he’s already at full speed, almost reminiscent of Tyreek Hill. Evans is the type of weapon who you need to get him the ball in space as often as possible. He’s averaging 6.2 yards after the catch per reception this season. Evans doesn’t have a lot of hype at the moment, but I think he will rise throughout the process.

3.10 | Peter Clarke | TE | Temple | 6’6” | 272 lbs

Doc Mitchell

Peter Clarke is one of the most interesting prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft class. He is actually an international player coming from England and the NFL Academy in London, where he obviously picked up the game of football a bit later than traditional NFL-caliber players. That being said, he is a physical freak. He moves extremely well for a man of his size. This allows him to present a mismatch for defenders. Over a two-week span in October, he put up 10 catches for over 200 yards and a pair of scores. He is a raw piece of clay that a quality NFL offensive mind can mold into a dangerous playmaker that offers the size to play in-line but the athleticism to split out wide when it is called for. 

3.11 | Benjamin Brahmer | TE | Penn State | 6’7” | 250 lbs

Steven Pintado

Tight end Benjamin Brahmer is a massive 6’7″ prospect who can create vertical mismatches with his impressive size and frame. He is a move tight end who runs solid routes and has reliable hands. While he may not be as dynamic a receiving weapon as some of the other tight ends in this class, he has the potential to develop into a reliable red-zone threat. Brahmer scored touchdowns in each of the first two weeks but hasn’t found the end zone since. It would be encouraging to see Penn State get him more involved in the offense, as he could be an intriguing late-round tight end prospect in this draft class.

3.12 | Dante Moore | QB | Oregon | 6’3” | 206 lbs

Keith Ensminger

We’ll wrap up this rookie mock by taking a player with the final pick who would have been a top pick in the 2026 draft cycle. Once viewed as a top prospect, Dante Moore has quietly become the forgotten man in this draft class. After opting to return to Oregon for another season, Moore’s stock has fallen after a late cheap shot on a slide against USC resulted in a severe concussion that required him to be carted off on a stretcher. Other quarterbacks have risen to steal the spotlight, but Moore’s passing traits haven’t changed. On the field or injured on the sideline, he still has outstanding arm talent and touch across all three levels.

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Who Drafted the Best Roster?

Keith Ensminger

QB	Dante Moore
RB	Isaac Brown
RB	Nate Frazier
WR	Jeremiah Smith
WR	Reed Harris
TE	Luke Reynolds

As the organizer of this rookie mock draft, far be it from me to brag about my roster after gifting myself the first overall pick, but remember when Thanos put the final Infinity Stone into the Gauntlet? Yeah, that’s Jeremiah Smith. Sorry, fellow Dynasty Nerds colleagues!

Granted, I’m weaker at running back than several of the other rosters, but I’d put Isaac Brown’s gamebreaking ability up against any player in this class. Reed Harris is a heck of a consolation prize at the top of the second round, and in Luke Reynolds, it could be argued that I came away from this mock with both the top WR and the top TE in the class. It’s a 1QB format, so I’m not sure why everyone grabbed other quarterbacks as early as they did. Knowing I had the final pick, I was perfectly content to wait on whichever guy fell to me. I was excited to see that player ended up being Dante Moore, because I’d take him over several of the other signal callers taken earlier.

But, seriously. The person who comes away with Jeremiah Smith wins this thing, right?

Steven Pintado

QB	Trinidad Chambliss
RB	Jadan Baugh
RB	Justice Haynes
WR	Ryan Coleman-Williams
WR	Cayden lee
TE	Benjamin Brahmer

This is a very unique team build I have here. Trinidad Chambliss leading a backfield featuring Jadan Baugh and Justice Haynes would be a nightmare for opposing defenses and fantasy teams. Chambliss’ running option plays with these two backs could create explosive plays, whether he keeps the ball himself or hands it off to either running back. I think opposing run defenses would struggle against two backs who have excellent contact balance and won’t go down easily.

In the passing game, Chambliss has a strong arm that would thrive with two receivers who bring different skill sets to the offense. Ryan Coleman-Williams can serve as the deep threat and screen receiver, using his speed and playmaking ability to dominate with the ball in his hands. Meanwhile, Cayden Lee is the polished route runner who can help move the chains and keep the passing game rolling. Once this offense reaches the red zone, Chambliss, despite his smaller size, would have a massive 6’7″ target in Benjamin Brahmer to help finish drives with touchdowns. Overall, this would be a high-upside offense and fantasy lineup with the potential to create explosive plays in multiple ways.

Doc Mitchell

QB	Darian Mensah
RB	Kewan Lacy
RB	LJ Martin
WR	Nick Marsh
WR	Deuce Alexander
TE	Peter Clarke

Overall, I am quite happy with the way this build came together. I managed to grab my No. 2 RB and No. 1 QB, which I was really pleased with. Kewan Lacy and Nick Marsh give me a pair of truly dynamic playmakers at the RB and WR positions. In the second round, I decided to take my top QB in the class instead of grabbing a higher-end RB2 or WR2. Mensah is a true game changer for this squad. He has clearly been one of the best QBs in the nation thus far, displaying calm poise in the pocket. He has been prolific at every stop in his collegiate career, and I don’t anticipate that changing at the NFL level.  Between Mensah, Lacy, and Marsh, I believe that this squad is a match for any team in this 2027 rookie mock draft. 

When it came to filling out my roster, I went with a known quantity with LJ Martin for my RB2 and a high-upside playmaker at WR2 with Deuce Alexander. Martin feels like one of the safest players here at the back end of the 2nd. He is big and physical with a complete skill set. I expect him to be a 3rd-round pick in the coming NFL draft and immediately challenge for playing time. Alexander is a bit of a wild card. If he finishes out the season hot, he’s got the shot to hear his name called at the end of the 1st or beginning of the 2nd round of the upcoming NFL draft. They round out my skill set players quite nicely. The true swing here was my TE position with Clarke. I was the last drafter to grab my TE, so my selections were a bit limited. Clarke has the raw tools to become something special if he finds the right landing spot. If he hits, this would be a truly tough and competitive starting lineup from top to bottom.

Bobby Bishop

QB	Drew Mestemaker
RB	DeSean Bishop
RB	Jamal Roberts
WR	Charlie Becker
WR	Anthony Evans III
TE	Jamari Johnson

All in all, I am happy with the team I selected. One of my main priorities was leaving the draft with one of my top 2 tight ends—Jamari Johnson or Trey’Dez Green. Despite Green having the higher fantasy upside, I am happy to leave the draft with Johnson, the more well-rounded of the two. I think this gives me a pretty large positional advantage over the 4 teams who had to get a lower-tier tight end. The quarterback class is extremely murky, so I grabbed Drew Mestemaker. I think he has the most arm talent in the class and is still in the mix to be the top quarterback selected. 

Running back is my weakest position. I missed out on the top 2, Kewan Lacy and Jadan Baugh, so I punted the position for late. I targeted running backs with ideal NFL measurements with established production, and was able to grab two of the top SEC running backs in DeSean Bishop and Jamal Roberts. Charlie Becker is the diamond of my team as my top pick. He’s my WR2 in the draft and a projected Top-10 pick at the moment. I finished off my WR room with a sleeper, Anthony Evans III, who has production and good tape. My team should go toe to toe with all the other teams. 

Maddox McCloud

QB	Arch Manning
RB	Daylan “Hollywood” Smothers
RB	Cam Cook
WR	Cam Coleman
WR	Bryant Wesco jr
TE	Trey’Dez Green

This draft has two clear themes: first, apparently, I have a type, and that type is Texas players. Second, I’m betting on upside. I didn’t enter this mock specifically looking to target Texas prospects, but that’s simply how the board fell for me. Looking back, I’m thrilled to land my TE1 in the late first round. Trey’Dez Green has the physical tools and receiving upside to become a difference-maker at the next level.

My favorite pick of the draft might be Cam Cook at 3.08. Cook has continued to produce at West Virginia, and I believe his stock has room to climb as the season progresses. When it’s all said and done, I could see him becoming a second-round pick in rookie drafts. I’m always looking for prospects with untapped potential who could significantly outperform their draft position, and Cook fits that mold.

As former New York Jets head coach Herm Edwards famously said, “You play to win the game!” There are still plenty of games left in the college football season, and this class has time to reshape the rookie draft landscape. For now, I’m betting on the talent, trusting the upside, and embracing the possibility that a few of these picks could turn into major steals.

Mike Johrendt

QB	CJ Carr
RB	Ahmad Hardy
RB	Mark Fletcher Jr.
WR	KJ Duff
WR	Omarion Miller
TE	DJ Vonnahme

This is a team built on the back of abbreviated names, with CJ (Carr), DJ (Vonnahme), and KJ (Duff) helping keep the nameplates short. Talent-wise, letting the board fall to me in the middle of each of the three rounds sums things up pretty well, and I’m happy with the outcome. Overall, I’m pretty happy with how this class turned out, I feel like I was able to scoop up value at every position, and sitting in the middle of every round made it tough to predict how the board was going to fall. No real concerns about depth, as each position has a top name.

Carr has made a name for himself so far this year, after not entering the 2026 season with a ton of expectations. Notre Dame has been a well-oiled machine on offense, and Carr has been the main catalyst making that happen. Both Duff and Miller bring pro-ready skill sets to the table, with Duff being a jump-ball target and Miller being a versatile, well-rounded pass catcher.

At running back, Hardy is a wild card that could be the biggest value at running back, especially if he comes back even stronger in his recovery. Fletcher is a smaller back but built well, and him sharing a backfield in Miami isn’t a knock on him, that will actually help keep his tires a bit fresher in the NFL. Vonnahme at tight end is exactly the type of dart throw you should look to take later in your drafts, as he profiles to be a stash option that has the tools to become something down the road.

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