File QB-60 · National rank 808 · 2027 class
Jaylen Raynor
6'1"Height
208 lbWeight
My Grade
5.8/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.5 Floor
range 0.6
Ceiling 6.1
6.1/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.3
5.5/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.3
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (QB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.3) · Big 12 draft-temper · QB premium.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.8
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Sr Arkansas State transfer projected QB1 — 3 years of starting production, best in 2025 (66.5%, 3361 yds, 19 TD) plus dual-threat legs; a proven mid-major starter, TD-INT ratio and level of play cap the pro projection.
Draft Projection & Mocks
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NFL Mock Draft Database Dec 27, 2025Jaylen Raynor 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — QB - NFL Mock Draft Database
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jul 16, 2026Jaylen Raynor Wisely Predicted To Be Starting Quarterback for Iowa State Football - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jun 15, 2026Jaylen Raynor Has One Major Weakness To Overcome With Iowa State - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jun 3, 2026Three Questions Surrounding Jaylen Raynor Before the 2026 Season - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated May 17, 2026How Jaylen Raynor can Make or Break Iowa State Football in 2026 - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated May 5, 2026Breaking Down How Jaylen Raynor Stacks up Against Big 12 QBs - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Apr 18, 2026Jaylen Raynor in Position for Breakout Season With Iowa State Football - Sports Illustrated