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EA Sports College Football 27 Top 15 Quarterback Rankings

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You Tell Us! Who are the Best Quarterbacks in EA Sports College Football 27?
Step into the War Room: Rate the EA QB Grid

We’ve officially audited EA Sports’ master quarterback ledger for the upcoming season, but now it's your turn to step up to the controller and judge our board.

The Digital Crown: Do you agree that Dante Moore (95 OVR) deserves the outright No. 1 spot in the game, or are you hacking the depth chart to start Trinidad Chambliss and his insane 90 Speed rating instead?

The Snub Tiers: Did the developers deal a harsh blow to guys like Arch Manning (91 OVR) or Noah Fifita (90 OVR) given their elite underlying attributes?

The Dynasty Pick: Which signal-caller in the 89-88 cluster are you targeting first to build your custom powerhouse program?

Sound off in the comments with your favorite signal-callers and day-one dynasty plans!
EA Sports College Football 27 Quarterback Rankings
Power Ranking the Top 15 Quarterbacks in EA Sports College Football 27

Fire up your consoles, cancel your weekend plans, and stock up on snacks, ratings season has officially arrived! As we cruise through the hot summer of 2026, EA Sports has officially dropped the player logs for College Football 27, and the debate over who gets to hold the digital crown is already fracturing college football groups across the internet.

Before you start planning your dominant online dynasties or launching a deep Road to Glory campaign, you need to understand how the engineers inside the laboratory build these ratings. EA doesn't just pull these numbers out of thin air; they calculate each signal-caller's definitive Overall (OVR) rating by running a clinical algorithm that grades six foundational physical and mental pillars: Speed (SPD), Strength (STR), Agility (AGI), Change of Direction (COD), Injury Probability (INJ), and Awareness (AWR).

We dove straight into the leaked database to pull out the exact metrics for the elite tier. From unhinged dual-threat weapons who will break your controller to pocket maestros boasting maximum awareness, these are the top 15 quarterbacks in College Football 27.
15. Avery Johnson
Team / Conference: Kansas State | Big 12

Sitting at 15 is one of the most electric open-field runners in the game. Avery Johnson's baseline numbers look identical to a top-tier running back, flashing an 88 Speed, a 91 Agility, and a 91 Change of Direction that will force your opponents to assign a hard spy on every single snap.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 88 | SPD: 88 | STR: 65 | AGI: 91 | COD: 91 | INJ: 91 | AWR: 93
14. Kevin Jennings
Team / Conference: SMU | ACC

Kevin Jennings brings an incredible amount of flair and quick-twitch twitchiness to the ACC landscape. He cracks the 89 overall club with lightning-fast baseline mechanics, weaponizing an 89 Speed, a 91 Agility, and a 91 Change of Direction to buy infinite time outside the structured pocket.
- A Attributes: OVR: 89 | SPD: 89 | STR: 62 | AGI: 91 | COD: 91 | INJ: 91 | AWR: 94
13. John Mateer
Team / Conference: Oklahoma | SEC

Oklahoma’s entrance into the upper echelons of the quarterback tracker features an incredibly fun, explosive athlete. John Mateer is a dual-threat dream machine, showcasing a highly lethal combination of an 89 Speed score, a 77 Strength rating, and a 94 Injury baseline to keep your offense rolling through physical games.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 89 | SPD: 89 | STR: 77 | AGI: 89 | COD: 89 | INJ: 94 | AWR: 90
12. Drew Mestemaker
Team / Conference: Oklahoma State | Big 12

Drew Mestemaker operates as the definitive pocket anchor for the Cowboys' offensive engine. While his 80 Change of Direction sits at the lower end of the top-tier spectrum, his 83 Speed and 89 Awareness are more than enough to step up cleanly into the pocket and unlock downfield passing targets.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 89 | SPD: 83 | STR: 70 | AGI: 82 | COD: 80 | INJ: 90 | AWR: 89
11. Devon Dampier
Team / Conference: Utah | Big 12

Good luck attempting to contain Devon Dampier in space. The Utah star is an absolute lightning bolt out of the backfield, weaponizing an 88 Speed rating and a spectacular 91 Agility score to make trailing defensive ends look completely foolish on read-option concepts.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 89 | SPD: 88 | STR: 66 | AGI: 91 | COD: 90 | INJ: 90 | AWR: 88
10. Byrum Brown
Team / Conference: Auburn | SEC

Auburn features an incredibly physical, high-velocity option threat to pilot your ground-and-pound strategy. Byrum Brown ranks among the strongest quarterbacks on our master index, with a robust 79 Strength rating that pairs beautifully with a spectacular 87 Speed and 90 Agility baseline, enabling him to run over linebackers.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 89 | SPD: 87 | STR: 79 | AGI: 90 | COD: 88 | INJ: 90 | AWR: 87
9. Sam Leavitt
Team / Conference: LSU | SEC

Death Valley brings plenty of offensive horsepower to the table in this year's edition of the game. Sam Leavitt slides into the top ten after transfer portalling from Arizona State to LSU. He has a rock-solid 90 overall rating, anchored by a highly functional 84 Speed and an 87 Agility score that will keep defensive coordinators completely honest when defending the perimeter.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 90 | SPD: 84 | STR: 64 | AGI: 87 | COD: 86 | INJ: 85 | AWR: 91
8. Noah Fifita
Team / Conference: Arizona | Big 12

If you value cerebral processing above everything else, Noah Fifita is your guy. The Arizona signal-caller holds a near-perfect, maximum 99 Awareness score—the single highest mental rating on the entire quarterback board. He might have a lower baseline strength tier (59), but his pinpoint accuracy will systematically slice up zone coverage.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 90 | SPD: 79 | STR: 59 | AGI: 85 | COD: 85 | INJ: 90 | AWR: 99
7. Darian Mensah
Team / Conference: Miami | ACC

The Hurricanes have a premier tier-one stabilizer leading the huddle down in South Beach. Darian Mensah's balanced geometric blueprint, highlighted by an 89 Agility, an 88 Change of Direction, and a 93 Awareness, makes him the ideal tournament quarterback for players who want to limit high-variance mistakes.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 91 | SPD: 83 | STR: 62 | AGI: 89 | COD: 88 | INJ: 95 | AWR: 93
6. Arch Manning
Team / Conference: Texas | SEC

The royal quarterback family legacy is alive and well in the digital landscape. Arch Manning enters the 2026 cycle as an incredibly fun dual-threat platform, boasting an elite 89 Speed score alongside an 89 Agility rating. He is the perfect plug-and-play choice for user-controlled offenses looking to stretch defenses vertically and horizontally.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 91 | SPD: 89 | STR: 72 | AGI: 89 | COD: 87 | INJ: 94 | AWR: 89
5. Jayden Maiava
Team / Conference: USC | Big Ten

Lincoln Riley has yet another heavily weaponized offensive engine at his disposal in Southern California. Jayden Maiava cracks the elite 92 tier by checking off almost every single box on the layout, featuring a spectacular 97 Awareness and a robust 78 Strength rating to throw absolute darts down the seam.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 92 | SPD: 83 | STR: 78 | AGI: 86 | COD: 86 | INJ: 96 | AWR: 97
4. CJ Carr
Team / Conference: Notre Dame | FBS Independent

Talk about a literal iron man under center. CJ Carr anchors the Independent ranks with a robust 92 overall rating, heavily carried by an elite 97 Injury score. You can take heavy hits in the pocket all game long without worrying about your backup entering the match, while his 95 Awareness keeps the passing game moving smoothly.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 92 | SPD: 82 | STR: 76 | AGI: 84 | COD: 83 | INJ: 97 | AWR: 95
3. Trinidad Chambliss
Team / Conference: Ole Miss | SEC

If you want to completely ruin your friends' night, Trinidad Chambliss is your ultimate digital cheat code. Pete Golding's quarterback brings a jaw-dropping 90 Speed, a 92 Agility, and an elite 91 Change of Direction to the gridiron, allowing you to systematically turn broken pass plays into explosive 40-yard runs.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 93 | SPD: 90 | STR: 66 | AGI: 92 | COD: 91 | INJ: 91 | AWR: 96
2. Julian Sayin
Team / Conference: Ohio State | Big Ten

Columbus has its virtual savior. Julian Sayin sits comfortably in the silver-medal tier with a 94 overall rating. While he won't completely destroy defenses with pure baseline velocity (82 Speed), his elite 92 Awareness ensures he makes the correct adjustment against whatever exotic coverage scheme your opponent throws at you.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 94 | SPD: 82 | STR: 61 | AGI: 85 | COD: 84 | INJ: 91 | AWR: 92
1. Dante Moore
Team / Conference: Oregon | Big Ten

The Ducks are officially flying high at the top of the video game food chain. Dante Moore grabs the standalone No. 1 spot on the virtual grid, combining an elite 95 Awareness with an 86 Speed rating that makes him a terrifying option-ready menace in the open field. Good luck stopping Oregon's playbook online.
- EA Attributes: OVR: 95 | SPD: 86 | STR: 71 | AGI: 88 | COD: 86 | INJ: 94 | AWR: 95
You Tell Us! Who are the Best Quarterbacks in EA Sports College Football 27?
Step into the War Room: Rate the EA QB Grid

We’ve officially audited EA Sports’ master quarterback ledger for the upcoming season, but now it's your turn to step up to the controller and judge our board.

The Digital Crown: Do you agree that Dante Moore (95 OVR) deserves the outright No. 1 spot in the game, or are you hacking the depth chart to start Trinidad Chambliss and his insane 90 Speed rating instead?

The Snub Tiers: Did the developers deal a harsh blow to guys like Arch Manning (91 OVR) or Noah Fifita (90 OVR) given their elite underlying attributes?

The Dynasty Pick: Which signal-caller in the 89-88 cluster are you targeting first to build your custom powerhouse program?

Sound off in the comments with your favorite signal-callers and day-one dynasty plans!
EA Sports College Football 27 Quarterback Rankings
Power Ranking the Top 15 Quarterbacks in EA Sports College Football 27

Fire up your consoles, cancel your weekend plans, and stock up on snacks, ratings season has officially arrived! As we cruise through the hot summer of 2026, EA Sports has officially dropped the player logs for College Football 27, and the debate over who gets to hold the digital crown is already fracturing college football groups across the internet.

Before you start planning your dominant online dynasties or launching a deep Road to Glory campaign, you need to understand how the engineers inside the laboratory build these ratings. EA doesn't just pull these numbers out of thin air; they calculate each signal-caller's definitive Overall (OVR) rating by running a clinical algorithm that grades six foundational physical and mental pillars: Speed (SPD), Strength (STR), Agility (AGI), Change of Direction (COD), Injury Probability (INJ), and Awareness (AWR).

We dove straight into the leaked database to pull out the exact metrics for the elite tier. From unhinged dual-threat weapons who will break your controller to pocket maestros boasting maximum awareness, these are the top 15 quarterbacks in College Football 27.