College Football Analyst Reveals His No. 1 QB in 2027 NFL Draft, and It's Not Arch Manning or Dante Moore

College Football Analyst Reveals His No. 1 QB in 2027 NFL Draft highlights a quarterback projection that moves attention beyond headline names. Despite the focus on Arch Manning and Dante Moore, draft analyst Emory Hunt said on the “Ross Tucker” podcast that his top choice for the 2027 NFL Draft is Darian Mensah of Miami. Hunt praised Mensah’s “elite” situational football IQ, awareness and awareness of the game, referencing performances at Tulane against high-level competition and at Duke across a full season. He also pointed to Mensah carrying Duke to an ACC Championship. The article contrasts the production: Manning threw for 3,163 yards with 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions for Texas, adding 399 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs. Moore produced 3,565 passing yards and 30 touchdowns with 10 interceptions for Oregon. For Duke last season, Mensah recorded 3,973 passing yards and 34 touchdowns with six interceptions, including a bowl win over Arizona State with 327 yards and four TDs.