I typically avoid trades in early mock drafts, but with the Jets armed with a war chest full of draft capital, they decide to move to the top and take Manning as their quarterback of the future.

One of the many lessons I’ve learned as I’ve evolved from a strictly online NFL draft analyst to a professional scout who attends summer workouts on college campuses and games throughout the fall is that only occasionally do prospects surprise true talent evaluators and dramatically change their stock over the first month of the season.

Week 6 of the college football season delivered another wave of standout performances from some of the top prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft class. From Indiana’s thrilling comeback win over Nebraska to Missouri’s dominant rushing attack against Texas A&M,

Red River Rivalry week is here, and the Texas Longhorns are gearing up for their Week 6 showdown with the Oklahoma Sooners. Arch Manning faces a major test as Texas looks to extend its winning streak in the rivalry to three games.