Ryan Wilson· Nov 8, 2026
Wilson ranks Darian Mensah as his top quarterback in the 2027 class, with Drew Mestemaker as QB1a and CJ Carr as QB3, and says both Mensah and Carr look like future first-round picks.
“Fast-forward to present day, and Mensah is my QB1, Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker is QB1a, and Carr is QB3.”
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4 checkable claims — 2 mock draft picks and 2 position order calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 3 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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Darian Mensah to be 1st quarterback off the board
“Fast-forward to present day, and Mensah is my QB1, Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker is QB1a, and Carr is QB3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksC.J. CarrNov 8, 2026
C.J. Carr to be picked “future first-round pick” (picks 1–32)
“Both Mensah and Carr have made impressive strides, and both have looked the part of future first-round picks.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDarian MensahMiami DolphinsNov 8, 2026
Darian Mensah to be picked “future first-round pick” (picks 1–32)
“Both Mensah and Carr have made impressive strides, and both have looked the part of future first-round picks.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Position Order CallsC.J. CarrNov 8, 2026
C.J. Carr to be 3rd quarterback off the board
“Fast-forward to present day, and Mensah is my QB1, Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker is QB1a, and Carr is QB3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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