Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker’s NFL Draft stock rising after breaking QB1 poll record

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Oklahoma State Cowboys star Drew Mestemaker has exceeded expectations as one of the best performing quarterbacks in the country. His efforts have garnered him serious consideration for his potential standing in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Mestemaker is going through the third season of his collegiate career, his first with the Cowboys following two years at North Texas. He has put together incredible performances to lead Oklahoma State to a spot in the AP Top 25 rankings and a case for College Football Playoff contention.

ESPN insider Pete Thamel repolled the 25 scouts who predicted who will be the first quarterback to get a selection in the NFL Draft. In August, Oregon Ducks star Dante Moore led the list. However, things have drastically changed as Mestemaker tops the list in convincing fashion with 17 votes.

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“In the three years we’ve done this, guys, that’s the most a single quarterback has received in the poll. Drew Mestemaker’s rise is a Disney movie, guys. He didn’t start for his varsity at quarterback in high school. He walked on to North Texas. He’s really only started at quarterback for one and a half years in his adult life, and right now he is the hands down favorite to be the top quarterback pick in the next NFL draft,” Thamel said on College GameDay.

Here’s our @CollegeGameDay report on who’ll be QB1 in the upcoming NFL Draft. We polled 25 NFL scouts/executives. pic.twitter.com/xwehIEEMDf

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 31, 2026

What lies ahead for Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State

Drew Mestemaker certainly has a lot to prove as an aspiring professional player. For him to succeed in the NFL, he needs to perform at a high level for Oklahoma State before declaring for the draft.

Mestemaker has enjoyed excellent performances with a 5-2 record halfway through the regular season. He completed 157 out of 239 passes for 2,326 yards and 20 touchdowns and six interceptions while adding 29 rushes for 150 yards and two touchdowns.

The No. 24 Cowboys will look forward to their upcoming matchup, being on the road. They take on the Iowa State Cyclones in Week 9 as kickoff commences on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. ET.

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