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Ethan Grunkemeyer

Virginia Tech quarterback, 3rd college season. Eligible for the 2027 NFL draft, projected pick #196 (round 7). Dynasty rookie value 662: 83rd in the 2027 class, QB20 at his position.

Is Ethan Grunkemeyer eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

Yes. Ethan Grunkemeyer is in his 3rd college season and three years out of high school, which makes him eligible for the 2027 NFL draft. As an underclassman, Ethan decides whether to declare; the deadline is in January.

Ethan Grunkemeyer draft projection

Projected pick #196, round 7.

  • Picks 1 to 16: 3%
  • Picks 17 to 32: 2%
  • Round 2: 1%
  • Round 3: 3%
  • Rounds 4 and 5: 8%
  • Rounds 6 and 7: 33%
  • Not drafted that year: 51%

Measurables

    Ethan Grunkemeyer college stats by season

    SeasonSchoolGamesLinePPR points
    2026Virginia Tech9215 of 300 for 2,431 yards, 18 TD, 3 INT200.1
    2025Penn State9100 of 144 for 1,079 yards, 6 TD, 4 INT61.7

    NFL comparisons for Ethan Grunkemeyer

    • Sean Clifford: Penn State 2022, 0 of 351 for 2,822 yards, 24 TD, 7 INT, 185 rushing. Drafted 2023, round 5, pick 149.
    • Jake Rudock: Michigan 2015, 0 of 389 for 3,017 yards, 20 TD, 9 INT, 166 rushing. Drafted 2016, round 6, pick 191.
    • Jarrett Stidham: Auburn 2018, 0 of 369 for 2,795 yards, 18 TD, 5 INT. Drafted 2019, round 4, pick 133.

    Ethan Grunkemeyer’s archetype: Accurate passer

    71.7% completions. Completed two passes in three or better as a starter. 42% of the 43 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a 17+ point season (PPR) in their first three NFL years, against 12% of the others.

    • Jalen Hurts: best NFL season 25.2 points a game (2022)
    • Joe Burrow: best NFL season 24.9 points a game (2026)
    • Deshaun Watson: best NFL season 24.1 points a game (2017)
    • Kyler Murray: best NFL season 23.7 points a game (2020)
    • Justin Herbert: best NFL season 22.4 points a game (2021)
    • Baker Mayfield: best NFL season 21.5 points a game (2024)

    College players most like him

    • Kenny Minchey, Kentucky
    • Noah Fifita, Arizona
    • Alberto Mendoza, Georgia Tech

    Schedule and projections

    WeekOpponentMatchup rankProjected half-PPR points
    11v Stanford421.3
    12at Miami23214.4
    13v Virginia14016.7

    Questions

    Is Ethan Grunkemeyer eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

    Yes. Ethan Grunkemeyer is in his 3rd college season and three years out of high school, which makes him eligible for the 2027 NFL draft. As an underclassman, Ethan decides whether to declare; the deadline is in January.

    Where is Ethan Grunkemeyer projected to be drafted?

    Our projection has him going around pick 196, in round 7 of the 2027 draft.

    Which NFL players have a college profile like Ethan Grunkemeyer?

    Sean Clifford (Penn State, 2022), Jake Rudock (Michigan, 2015), Jarrett Stidham (Auburn, 2018) had the closest final college seasons among drafted players since 2015.

    What is Ethan Grunkemeyer’s prospect archetype?

    Accurate passer: 71.7% completions. 42% of the 43 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a season of 17+ PPR points a game in their first three NFL years, against 12% of the others. Players who fit it include Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Deshaun Watson, Kyler Murray.

    What is Ethan Grunkemeyer's dynasty value?

    662 on our 0 to 9,999 scale in a 12-team superflex PPR league: 83rd in the 2027 class and QB20 at his position.

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