The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books and preparations for the 2027 NFL Draft have already begun.
So has mock draft madness.
Many early (way-too-early) NFL mock drafts for the 2027 NFL draft have been released and they shed some light on some potential possibilities for the Arizona Cardinals in the first round, according to NFL writers.
We can glean a couple of things from the early mock drafts for Arizona: NFL writers expect the Cardinals to be bad in 2026 (they have a Top 3 pick in their 2027 NFL Draft projections) and they expect the Cardinals to use that pick on a QB (there is just not a consensus on whether that will be Texas QB Arch Manning, Oregon QB Dante Moore or Ohio State QB Julian Sayin).
Would the Cardinals really take a QB again in 2027 after picking Carson Beck in the 2026 NFL Draft? Check out what NFL writers are predicting for the Arizona Cardinals in early NFL mock draft projections for the 2027 NFL Draft.
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CBS Sports: Cardinals select Oregon QB Dante Moore with No. 2 overall pick
Cooper Petagna "After weighing a potential jump to the 2026 NFL Draft following his first full season as a starter in Eugene, Moore opted to return to Oregon, aiming to help Dan Lanning and the Ducks pursue a national title. Widely regarded as one of the most natural passers in the class, his decision to return should only strengthen his case to be in the conversation for the No. 1 overall pick."
FOX Sports: Cardinals pick Oregon QB Dante Moore at No. 2 overall
Rob Rang writes: "Moore could have entered the 2026 draft and beaten out Ty Simpson to be the second quarterback selected, but I love that he returned to hone his game. He lacks ideal size (6-foot-3, 206 pounds) but is a gifted natural passer with an effortless delivery and excellent accuracy to all levels of the field."
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SB Nation: Cardinals draft Ohio State QB Julian Sayin with No. 3 pick
The mock draft had Oregon QB Dante Moore going No. 1 overall to the Miami Dolphins and Texas QB Arch Manning landing with the New York Jets at No. 2 overall.
PFF.com: Cardinals take Ohio State QB Julian Sayin with No. 1 selection
Daire Carragher writes: "It’s difficult to envision a scenario in which the Cardinals are not searching for a quarterback near the top of next year’s draft, even though they selected Carson Beck in the third round this year. Sayin was the highest-graded FBS quarterback last season, but he will need another full year in the spotlight for the preseason national championship favorites. If this pure pocket passer replicates his play from last year, he should be a top selection."
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Tankathon: Cardinals go with Oregon QB Dante Moore at No. 2
The site has Arch Manning of Texas going to the Miami Dolphins at No. 1 overall and Julian Sayin of Ohio State landing with the New York Jets at No. 3.
Fansided: Cardinals choose Oregon QB Dante Moore with No. 3 selection
Tarringo Basile-vaughan writes: "A quarterback who would’ve been a top 10 pick had he declared in 2026, Oregon’s Dante Moore will be one of the coveted prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft. Let the Manning vs Moore competition start now. If the draft was today, Moore is the guy for Arizona."
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Fantasy Life: Cardinals decide on Oregon QB Dante Moore with No.1 pick in 2027 NFL Draft
Kody Malstrom writes: "Even if the Arizona Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett are able to come to an agreement on an extension, they will use their first-round pick on Dante Moore to either compete with or replace their current QB."
Bleacher Report: Cardinals pick Texas QB Arch Manning with No. 1 overall selection
The site has Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith going to the Miami Dolphins at No. 2 and the New York Jets selecting Oregon QB Dante Moore at No. 3.
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Sporting News: Cardinals draft Oregon QB Dante Moore at No. 3
Vinnie Iyer writes: "The Cardinals drafted Carson Beck, which will make their post-Kyler Murray QB mess even messier with Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew. Moore's return to school will pay off with a high pick right behind Manning with a call to the desert to clean up in Arizona."
NJ.com: Cardinals land Texas QB Arch Manning with No. 1 pick
Cayden Steele writes: "Arizona’s tank job lands them Manning, the son of Cooper Manning and the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning. He improved throughout his first season as a starter and is trending to be the No. 1 pick in 2027."
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 2027 NFL mock drafts have Cardinals taking Arch Manning, Dante Moore
