Texas quarterback Arch Manning is the current betting favorite to be selected first overall in the 2027 NFL draft, according to sportsbook odds compiled by ESPN.
Manning’s odds to go first overall currently stand at +225, making him the most likely candidate in early projections. While his inaugural season as Texas’s starting quarterback did not meet expectations, NFL teams remain drawn to his elite physical tools and the pedigree associated with his last name.
Manning’s family legacy in football is unmatched. His uncles, Peyton Manning (first overall pick in 1998) and Eli Manning (first overall pick in 2004), are both former No. 1 overall selections. His grandfather, Archie Manning, was selected second overall in the 1971 NFL draft.
The next-closest quarterback in betting odds is Oregon’s Dante Moore at +380, followed by:
- Notre Dame’s CJ Carr at +750
- South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers at +1200
- Miami’s Darian Mensah at +1400
The top non-quarterback candidate to go first overall is Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, listed at +1600. Other notable non-QB prospects include:
- Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin at +1800
- Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker at +2000
- South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart at +2200
- Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons at +2500
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