The 2027 NFL Draft class is shaping up to be one of the strongest in recent memory, particularly in the quarterback pool.Excitement has built around names such as Arch Manning, Dante Moore, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and cornerback Leonard Moore.The 2027 draft class is shaping up to be one of the best in recent yearsGettyThe consensus is that it will either be Manning, the nephew of all-time NFL greats Eli and Payton, or Moore who goes No.1 overall in next years draft.Teams like the Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets have been told to tank in 2026 for Manning, but others have had concerns.“He was simply trying to do too much early on, but I thought he relaxed around midseason and put some really good stuff on tape,” an AFC national scout told ESPN’s Jordan Palmer.“Everyone’s falling in love with the future vision of the player, and he simply hasn’t shown anything close to that right now,” an NFC scout said. “I see Daniel Jones when I watch him — a good, not great, prospect.”The concerns come as 2026 was a tale of two halves for the Texas Longhorns hurler.He made a slow start to his debut season as starter, which saw his NIL value drop despite Texas’s 7-3 SEC record.In the second half, Manning fired 20 touchdowns to two interceptions in the final seven games of the season.He ended 2025 with 3,163 yards, 26 passing TDs, seven picks and 10 rushing scores. He won Citrus Bowl MVP against Michigan.He opted to return to the Longhorns for his second season as starter, instead of entering the 2025 draft where Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza was selected first overall.There are concerns that Manning is favorable because of his surname, not his abilityGettyAfter a slow start, Manning ended 2025 on fireGetty“Based on who I have talked to inside the league, Moore is actually the QB1 favorite right now,” Palmer added.The Oregon Ducks product tossed 3,565 yards with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in what many considered as his breakout year.“An effortless passer that’s just so natural at everything,” an NFC scout who covers the Midwest said. “If he can play better against high-quality opponents, he has a chance to be the top pick. “His skill set is quite similar to C.J. Stroud‘s when he was coming out.”Moore opted to return to Oregon despite despite being eligible to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, where even then he was projected to be a first-round pick.Scouts believe Oregon QB Dante Moore is the best quarterback in the classGettyUltimately, the battle to potentially claim the No.1 pick will be settled on the field.While Moore currently holds the inside track according to several league insiders, a dominant campaign from Manning could quickly shift the consensus back in his favor.Stay up to date with the NFL across all our talkSPORT platforms – subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest news, opinion, exclusive interviews and our daily unfiltered, unscripted show ‘The S* Word, from 8am ET