The New York Jetshave plenty of reasons to start looking toward the 2027 NFL Draft, and finding a long-term answer at quarterback is arguably at the top of the list. General manager Darren Mougey has already drawn attention for a conversation with Oklahoma State Cowboys offensive coordinator Sean Brophy, sparking speculation about the organization's interest in quarterback Drew Mestemaker.
That speculation received another boost from NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah, who recently appeared with Peter Schrager and offered a glowing assessment of the Oklahoma State signal-caller. Jeremiah didn't dance around the subject, identifying Mestemaker as the top quarterback prospect in the upcoming class while acknowledging New York's need at the position.
"I don't think it's a secret here. The Jets need a long-term [solution at] quarterback, and in my opinion, and everyone I talked to so far in the process around the league, the best quarterback in college football, the best prospect, in this draft at that position, is at Oklahoma State."
"The best prospect in this draft at that [QB] position is at Oklahoma State."
— Big Day (@BigDayESPN) November 12, 2026
—@MoveTheSticks on the Jets GM being spotted at Drew Mestemaker's last game 👀 pic.twitter.com/YG2yJLstOg
Jeremiah's endorsement doesn't confirm the Jets are targeting the Oklahoma State star, but it certainly adds intrigue to Mougey's apparent interest in Mestemaker. The Cowboys quarterback has already built an impressive résumé, and his production has continued to attract attention since arriving in Stillwater.
Before transferring to Oklahoma State in January 2026, Mestemaker spent two seasons with theNorth Texas Mean Green. His breakout came in 2025, when he led the FBS with 4,379 passing yards and earned the Burlsworth Trophy, an award given annually to the most outstanding college football player in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who began his career as a walk-on.
He also earned American Conference Offensive Player of the Year honors and first-team All-American Conference recognition while simultaneously receiving Freshman All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America.
Mestemaker followed head coach Eric Morris from North Texas to Oklahoma State, where he has continued building his profile as a potential first-round selection. His performance has made him one of the more intriguing names in the upcoming quarterback class, and Jeremiah's assessment only adds to the growing attention.
The Jets have considerable flexibility heading into the 2027 NFL Draft, with three first-round selections currently in their possession. That gives Mougey multiple avenues to address the quarterback position, whether through a move up the board or by using one of those selections on a prospect who fits the organization's long-term plans.
Mestemaker's name is now firmly part of the conversation. Whether Mougey's meeting with Brophy was an early indication of genuine interest or simply part of the organization's broader scouting process remains to be seen, but Jeremiah has made one thing clear: he believes the quarterback in Stillwater deserves serious consideration as the best prospect at his position.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets get encouraging Drew Mestemaker evaluation from Daniel Jeremiah
