NFL scouts have reportedly shifted their preference for the first quarterback to be selected in the 2027 NFL Draft, with Arch Manning no longer considered the top prospect at the position, according to a Yahoo Sports report.
The report, published on October 31, 2026, indicates that scouts have identified a new favorite to be the first quarterback taken in the 2027 draft, though the specific player was not named in the initial summary.
Manning, a highly touted recruit and nephew of former NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, had been widely viewed as the leading candidate for the top quarterback spot in the 2027 class. The change in scout sentiment suggests a significant reevaluation of the quarterback landscape for that draft cycle.
