Rob RangOct 2, 2026
Rang says Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker, after upsetting Oregon and winning at West Virginia, has vaulted into legitimate early-round consideration for the 2027 NFL Draft.
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Mestemaker has risen from a curiosity to a legitimate early-round candidate.
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Mock Draft PicksDrew Mestemaker
Drew Mestemaker to be picked “a legitimate early-round candidate”
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