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What Gives? The NFL Loves Drew Mestemaker But Analytics and Stats Are Confusing

Cowboy fans need to appreciate him while they have him. Ignore the QBR, some of the website grades, and use the old personal eye test. He passes that every week!
By Robert Allen
November 4, 2026
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STILLWATER – I’ve been asked on my radio show what makes up the QBR for college football and how could Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker, with his performance this season and the growing admiration of NFL executives, personnel staff, and scouts, shows up No. 25 on the QBR. He is the guy that NFL Draft media like Mel Kiper have going as the first quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft and likely No. 1 or No. 2 overall.

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