Draft Snapshot
C.J. Carr is currently No. 12 on the 2027 NFL board, with current mocks placing the player between No. 1 and No. 24. The weighted average is 10.0 and the median is 9.0. Topics mentioned in the stored source commentary include consistency questions, positional value, and technique and decision-making. C.J. Carr moved up 1 consensus spot from the prior snapshot. The weighted average also moved 0.6 picks earlier.
Player Information
- Position
- QB
- School
- Notre Dame
- Consensus rank
- #12
- Latest eligible projection published
- October 16, 2026
- Eligible draft mocks
- 26
- Player mock appearances
- 13
- Consensus projections
- 13
- Snapshot calculated
- October 19, 2026
Current Consensus
C.J. Carr appears in 13 of 26 eligible draft mocks across 11 publications. The center of the market is pick 10.0, while the full range and team assignments show where the writers disagree.
Why C.J. Carr Is Ranked Here
C.J. Carr is No. 12 in the stored mock consensus, with a weighted average pick of 10.0 across 13 current player appearances. The ranking summarizes published placements; it does not establish a particular skill or guarantee professional success.
The current selections range from No. 1 to No. 24.
An attributed positive evaluation in the stored commentary is: Walter Cherepinsky (WalterFootball): “Carr is a smart quarterback who throws with great anticipation.”
The classified commentary does not establish a specific concern here. A missing concern is not evidence that the player has no developmental questions.
Nearby consensus entries include Drew Mestemaker at No. 16 and Austin Simmons at No. 17. Their placement does not by itself establish a player-specific skill advantage.
Strengths
- Walter Cherepinsky (WalterFootball): “Carr is a smart quarterback who throws with great anticipation.”
Questions / Concerns
- The stored player-specific commentary does not establish a specific concern for this summary. That evidence limit does not establish a complete scouting assessment.
What C.J. Carr Needs to Show Next
- Compare later player-specific evaluations with the current stored writer notes before treating the projection as evidence of professional readiness. Source detail: the current projections and their attribution are listed below.
Draft Stock Movement
C.J. Carr moved up 1 consensus spot from the prior snapshot. The weighted average also moved 0.6 picks earlier.
| Date | Consensus rank | Weighted average pick |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | 13 | 9.8 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 13 | 9.9 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 13 | 9.4 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 13 | 10.9 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 14 | 10.9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 14 | 11.0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 15 | 11.6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 14 | 10.9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 13 | 10.6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 | 10.0 |
Mock Draft History
Potential Landing Spots
New York Jets
New York Jets appears in 4 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #9.8. The linked The Sporting News note says: Vinnie Iyer: Carr has been steady and often spectacular throwing accurate balls all over the field.. This card describes the current New York Jets order connection, not team intent.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers appears in 3 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #15.3. The linked FanSided note says: Cody Williams: CJ Carr isn't fully my cup of tea.. This card describes the current Pittsburgh Steelers order connection, not team intent.
Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins appears in 2 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #1.5. The linked WalterFootball note says: Walter Cherepinsky: Carr is a smart quarterback who throws with great anticipation.. This card describes the current Miami Dolphins order connection, not team intent.
What Individual Writers Are Saying
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Vinnie Iyer: Carr has been steady and often spectacular throwing accurate balls all over the field.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Gordon McGuinness: Carr has enjoyed an incredible start to the 2026 season, earning a 91.2 PFF passing grade and producing a 7.9% big-time throw rate compared to a 2.5% turnover-worthy play rate.
Themes: consistency questionsWalter Cherepinsky: Carr is a smart quarterback who throws with great anticipation.
Themes: positional value · technique and decision-makingTopher Davis: I feel like Carr has quickly become a forgotten name in this year's quarterback conversation.
Themes: positional value · long-term upsideCody Williams: CJ Carr isn't fully my cup of tea.
Themes: long-term upsideGilberto Manzano: Carr has quietly put up stellar numbers while most of the spotlight has been on the first four quarterbacks selected in this mock draft.
Themes: positional value · roster needThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
FantasyPros Staff: CJ Carr's efficiency, arm talent, and leadership have impressed evaluators, and Notre Dame's favorable schedule could further elevate his stock this season.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Mike Fanelli: Carr might wait until 2028 to declare, but he would be a top-five lock next year with a strong 2026 season.
What Changed Since the Previous Update
C.J. Carr: consensus rank moved from No. 13 to No. 12 weighted average moved from 10.6 to 10.0