2027 NFL mock draft: Arizona Cardinals land Ohio State QB, not Arch Manning
The Arizona Cardinals are projected to have the first overall pick in the 2027 NFL draft due to a poor 2026 season. While Arch Manning is a popular expected top pick, a mock draft by PFF has the Cardinals selecting Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin instead. Sayin, a highly rated pocket passer, may need another strong college season to solidify his draft status despite concerns about his size.
- ▪The Arizona Cardinals are projected to have the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL draft.
- ▪PFF's mock draft has the Cardinals selecting Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, not Arch Manning.
- ▪Julian Sayin was the highest-graded FBS quarterback last season but is considered undersized for NFL standards.
- ▪Carson Beck, Jacoby Brissett, and Gardner Minshew are currently on the Cardinals' roster but may not be long-term solutions.
- ▪General manager Monti Ossenfort's job security could be in question if the team performs poorly in 2026.
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