After Week 9, the Browns clearly have a need for a quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft. The play of Shedeur Sanders was promising at moments, but the erraticness of the other moments is just too much at this point, over two years. Thus, we will keep our eyes on college prospects.
We will provide a top-five ranking, with players just on the outside looking in. This group already looks good after just one week, but it's only been one week. Deeper analysis will come later, so this is a more reactionary take with some added reasoning for their placement.
With the stage set, here is how things look after Week 10 of the college football season.
5. Austin Simmons, Missouri
Week 10: 23 for 43 passing, 252 passing yards, and two touchdowns
Seeing Austin Simmons at five honestly pains me, but I really think this class is closer and tougher to evaluate
than what others may believe. Simmons hasn't had a bad week all season, in my opinion, but others are making the most of some bigger moments. Simmons signed a deal with Missouri for 2027, but he could still declare for the NFL Draft despite it. Until he officially stays in school, we will keep him in our top five because the arm talent is undeniable.
4. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
Week 10: 18 for 34 passing, 170 passing yards, and one interception
Chambliss has his worst game of the season against arguably the toughest defense in college football on Saturday. He was due for a stinker at some point, but coming against Georgia is tough to not give it the attention it deserves. Chambliss is going to play defenses just as talented and fast as the Bulldogs in the NFL next year. Being able to ace those tests will be massive, and it will be a game watched by scouts and evaluators from now until April.
3. CJ Carr, Notre Dame
Week 10: 29 for 40 passing, 319 passing yards, and three touchdowns
CJ Carr looked impressive in Week 10 against the Miami Hurricanes and their tough defense. This was one of the toughest tests on the schedule, and after missing the mark against BYU, he delivered a much-needed performance like the one he turned in on Saturday. He made quick decisions, the ball zipped out of his hands, and the accuracy he puts on his passes sets him apart. I have really started to like CJ Carr as a prospect more and more as the weeks go by.
2. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
Week 10: 20 for 31 passing, 251 passing yards, 34 rushing yards, and two total touchdowns
LaNorris Sellers gutted through Week 10 with an ankle injury and looked good in the process. He has been skyrocketing up my rankings in recent weeks and has become a potential candidate for QB1 if he finishes the season strong enough. The final test he will have will come against Georgia in a game in which he will have to drag the Gamecocks across the finish line.
1. Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State
Week 10: 22 for 28 passing, 313 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception
Mestemaker stays atop my rankings as QB1 heading into the final weeks of the college football season. He isn't perfect as a decision-maker by any stretch of imagination, but the arm talent is going to get the attention of the NFL between now and April. We have seen a ton of prospects have iffy decision-making in recent years, and with the right staff and surrounding pieces, they have been able to settle down and become game-changers for their franchise. I have that belief in Mestemaker at the moment.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: Updated QB rankings following Week 10 of CFB
