{"id":285766,"date":"2026-06-03T17:53:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T21:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=285766"},"modified":"2026-06-03T17:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T21:53:12","slug":"drew-mestemaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/06\/03\/drew-mestemaker\/","title":{"rendered":"Drew Mestemaker Early Scouting Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Drew Mestemaker was a walk-on at North Texas.\u00a0 Fast forward to 2026, and he\u2019s f<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/news\/oklahoma-state-drew-mestemaker-transfer-portal-chase\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ollowed his coach Eric Morris to Oklahoma State<\/a> for a reported $7,000,000 NIL deal over two years.\u00a0 How does he project as an NFL Draft prospect?<\/p>\n<h2>Drew Mestemaker Early Scouting Report<\/h2>\n<h3>Measureables<\/h3>\n<p>Height: 6\u20193\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Weight: 215 lbs<\/p>\n<h3>Statistics<\/h3>\n<p>2025: 319 completions from 463 attempts, 4,379 yards, 34 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.<\/p>\n<p>2024: 30 completions from 46 attempts, 462 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.<\/p>\n<h3>The Tape<\/h3>\n<p>Games Watched: at Western Michigan, at Tulane (conference championship), and San Diego State (bowl game).<\/p>\n<h3>Strengths<\/h3>\n<p>Mestemaker operates a spread system, allowing him to get into a nice rhythm. He will make his read, often on what one defender does, and get the ball out on time. When called for, he takes something off his passes and throws a catchable ball.<\/p>\n<p>There are other elements to the offense, which will appeal to the NFL. Mestemaker shows the ability to get through progressions, resetting his feet as he does.<\/p>\n<p>He will throw with timing and anticipation, most often on out-breaking routes, where he throws before or as the receiver is making his break.\u00a0 His ball placement is good.<\/p>\n<p>Mestemaker\u2019s arm is big enough to make all the throws, including when he\u2019s on the run. His deep ball doesn\u2019t have too much air, not allowing defensive backs that extra second to recover.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Little pump fake here from Drew Mestemaker &#8211; and then zing.  See what I mean about traits being obvious?<a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kKdIgnExty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/kKdIgnExty<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Paul Emery (@UKDraftFan) <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UKDraftFan\/status\/2061517045263389007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 1, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>When plays break down, Mestemaker is able to extend plays while keeping his eyes down the field. He does this a lot, rolling to his right.\u00a0 Doing this, he uses his legs to buy time to pass, rather than scrambling as his first option.\u00a0 You also see his ability to manipulate the pocket, with a subtle move to sidestep pressure.<\/p>\n<p>On either scrambles or designed runs, Mestemaker shows he\u2019s a good enough athlete to pick up yardage. He builds up speed, and when up to full speed, he eats up the yards, but he\u2019s not an instant accelerator.<\/p>\n<h3>Areas to Improve<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"max-width: px\"><smartframe-embed class=\"smartframe_wp_element\" customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOBhndiFTzy\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 3895px; aspect-ratio: 3895\/3643;\" ><\/smartframe-embed><\/p>\n<p>2025 was Mestemaker\u2019s first year as a starting quarterback, and that inexperience does show.\u00a0 He needs to speed up his processing when his first read isn\u2019t there. This will come as he sees more snaps and situations.\u00a0 The same can be said of his overall decision-making.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is all looking very nice from Drew Mestemaker&#8230; until he throws back against the grain (where we all know bad things happen).  Then a bad thing happens.<a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iJnh0lg7dG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/iJnh0lg7dG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Paul Emery (@UKDraftFan) <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UKDraftFan\/status\/2061867987846431023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 2, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>His pre and post-snap reads also need to improve. This was evident more against Tulane and San Diego State.\u00a0 He needs to identify blitzes or who is dropping into a passing lane more efficiently. These two areas to improve manifest in him taking too many sacks as he\u2019s holding the ball too long. Again, this will come with time.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, Mestemaker tends to climb the pocket and then turn into a scrambler. You don\u2019t see him climb the pocket and drive the ball. While his arm is good, you don\u2019t see him really drive the ball.\u00a0 This should improve as he becomes more confident in his reading and decision-making. Right now, there\u2019s a little uncertainty, and once he processes quickly and commits, this type of pass should become part of his game. He has the raw traits to do this.<\/p>\n<p>Mestemaker does show touch, but he is still developing as a deep touch passer, including layering throws over defenders.\u00a0 He also gets too many passes batted at the line, partly a product of his giving away his target with his eyes. His release point is also inconsistent and should be a focus this off-season.<\/p>\n<p>Mestemaker would also benefit from adding a little weight. He looks a little thin, and adding bulk will help him hold up physically.<\/p>\n<h3>Drew Mestemaker Key Tests in 2026<\/h3>\n<p>A week two out-of-conference matchup, hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/bigten\/oregon-ducks\/\" target=\"_self\">Oregon<\/a>, is a fantastic early litmus test for Mestemaker.<\/p>\n<p>Reigning conference champions, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/big12\/texas-tech-red-raiders\/\" target=\"_self\">Texas Tech<\/a>, are the other obvious big test on the schedule. They host the Red Raiders in week 11.<\/p>\n<p>Other tests include at <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/big12\/west-virginia-mountaineers\/\" target=\"_self\">West Virginia<\/a> (week four), <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/big12\/ucf-knights\/\" target=\"_self\">UCF<\/a> (week six), at <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/big12\/kansas-state-wildcats\/\" target=\"_self\">Kansas State<\/a> (week 10), and at <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/big12\/arizona-state-sun-devils\/\" target=\"_self\">Arizona State<\/a> (week 12).<\/p>\n<p>The full schedule can be <a  href=\"https:\/\/fbschedules.com\/2026-oklahoma-state-football-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Drew Mestemaker Summary<\/h3>\n<p>Elements of Mestemaker\u2019s game jump off the tape. He clearly has the raw traits to be a first-round pick. He\u2019s in a similar bucket to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/05\/15\/texas-quarterback-arch-manning\/\" target=\"_self\">Arch Manning<\/a> in that they are both not finished products as of today.<\/p>\n<p>Entering his redshirt sophomore season, he needs to improve his decision-making and processing. If he does so in 2026, expect to hear a great deal about this former walk-on.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Main Image: BRYAN TERRY\/THE OKLAHOMAN \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drew Mestemaker was a walk-on at North Texas.\u00a0 Fast forward to 2026, and he\u2019s followed his coach Eric Morris to Oklahoma State for a reported $7,000,000 NIL deal over two years.\u00a0 How does he project as an NFL Draft prospect? 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