Texas leads 12 draft-loaded college football rosters
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- The 2027 NFL draft is scheduled for Washington, D.C., and the preview identifies 12 schools to watch, organized into three tiers plus an 'under-the-radar' Big 12 pick.
- Texas leads Tier 1 with 4 predicted first-rounders and 13 total draft picks, headlined by QB Arch Manning, who finished 2025 with 3,163 passing yards, 26 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
- Oregon has 3 predicted first-rounders and 11 total picks after several players returned to school, with QB Dante Moore entering as a prime No. 1 overall pick contender.
- Notre Dame is projected to land three first-rounders for the first time since 1994, led by CB Leonard Moore (6-2, 197) who had five interceptions last season while allowing just 12 receptions.
- Miami retains defensive strength after losing edge rushers Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, with DT Ahmad Moten Sr. as the top-ranked DT and QB Darian Mensah arriving from Duke after throwing for 3,973 yards, 34 TDs and 6 INTs in 2025.
- Ohio State begins Tier 2 with WR Jeremiah Smith as the top prospect and a marquee Sept. 12 game at Texas.
Why it matters: NFL scouts project 13 picks from Texas alone and identify Arch Manning and Oregon's Dante Moore as potential No. 1 overall picks. Notre Dame is in line for three first-rounders — its first such haul since 1994 — giving the 2026 college season a clear opening storyline.
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