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Drew Mestemaker

Oklahoma State Cowboys

QB · #17

Drake Lindsey

Minnesota Golden Gophers

QB · #5

2025 college season

2025 college season: Drew Mestemaker versus Drake Lindsey
Drew Mestemaker	Statistic	Drake Lindsey
Leading value: 4,369	Passing Yards	2,382
Leading value: 34	Passing TDs	18
9	Interceptions	6 (leading value)
Leading value: 68.6%	Completion %	63.2%
Leading value: 89	Rushing Yards	-119
Leading value: 5	Rushing TDs	4

Measurements

Measurements: Drew Mestemaker versus Drake Lindsey
Drew Mestemaker	Statistic	Drake Lindsey
6-3	Height	6-5
215 lb	Weight	230 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Drew Mestemaker versus Drake Lindsey
Drew Mestemaker	Statistic	Drake Lindsey
Leading value: #29	Fanspeak rank	#85
Leading value: QB 5	Position rank	QB 11
Leading value: 47.6	Average pick	156.6
Leading value: 2,676	Times drafted	1,318
Leading value: 67	Hype Score	61
559x	Most drafted to	452x

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Drew Mestemaker

Dean Kindig

Threw for 2,885 yards and added 431 rushing yards with eight rushing scores in his first year at Oklahoma. Transfer from North Texas. Led the FBS in passing yards last season (4,379). Electric throws on tape. Arm strength to access all levels, but decision making must improve. Very agile for his size and his release is so quick. Has a whip for an arm and isn't afraid to attack small windows. Mestemaker's pocket composure and anticipation over the middle are rare for a player with so little starting experience, and there is a foundation worth developing. His touch, post-snap processing lapses, and mechanical consistency all have room to improve, and how far he gets with those will determine his ceiling as an NFL starter.

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Drake Lindsey

Dean Kindig

Pocket passer is already generating significant first-round buzz among draft analysts. Lindsey made his first career start for Minnesota as a freshman against the UB Bulls, where he led his team to a victory. 2025. FRESHMAN SEASON: Started all 13 games at quarterback. Won eight games, setting a program record for wins by a freshman quarterback. Completed 249-of-386 passes for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns against only six interceptions. In program single-season history, his TD-to-INT ratio (3.00) tied for third; completions total (249) and completion percentage (.632) ranked fourth, attempts total (386) ranked fifth. Rushed for four touchdowns.

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