.jpg)
1 hour ago
3
The NFL Draft has arrived. No more conjecture or hypothetical. Five months of preparations and the biggest job interview in the world will now become real.
Viewers have become accustomed to certain similarities. The best quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive linemen and cornerbacks are towards the top, while running backs, safeties and linebackers are less prioritized at the top. In 2026, they throw out almost all the positional tendencies and trends.
The 2026 Draft has been called a one-quarterback draft. While that perception is accurate, it's not a literal representation. There is one prospect that should become a franchise quarterback.
Every other player from QB2-QB26 had less than ideal evaluations. While there is only one expected day one starter at the position, there are plenty of prospects to consider, even if they might need some development.
Best available QB in 2026 NFL Draft
| Name | Pos | HT | WT | Range | Pick | Team |
| Fernando Mendoza | Indiana | 6'5 | 225 | No. 1 | 1 | Raiders |
| Ty Simpson | Alabama | 6'2 | 208 | Rd 1 | 13 | Rams |
| Garrett Nussmeier | LSU | 6'1 | 205 | Rd 3-4 | ||
| Carson Beck | Miami | 6'4 | 220 | Rd 3-5 | 65 | Cardinals |
| Cade Klubnik | Clemson | 6'2 | 210 | Rd 4-6 | 110 | Jets |
| Drew Allar | Penn St | 6'5 | 235 | Rd 4-6 | 76 | Steelers |
| Jalon Daniels | Kansas | 6'0 | 220 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Taylen Green | Arkansas | 6'6 | 220 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Luke Altmyer | Illinois | 6'2 | 215 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Sawyer Robertson | Baylor | 6'4 | 235 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Joe Fagnano | UConn | 6'4 | 225 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Haynes King | GT | 6'3 | 215 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Joey Aguilar | Tennessee | 6'3 | 225 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Cole Payton | NDSU | 6'3 | 233 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Tommy Castellanos | Florida St | 5'11 | 200 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Miller Moss | Louisville | 6'2 | 210 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Kyron Drones | Virginia Tech | 6'2 | 235 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Athan Kaliakmanis | Rutgers | 6'3 | 212 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Behren Morton | Texas Tech | 6'2 | 210 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Jake Retzlaff | Tulane | 6'1 | 205 | Rd 6-UFA | ||
| Grayson James | Boston College | 6'3 | 218 | Rd 6-UFA | ||
| Mark Gronowski | Iowa | 6'2 | 235 | Rd 6-UFA | ||
| Marverick McIvor | W. Kentucky | 6'2 | 214 | Rd 6-UFA | ||
| Blake Shapen | Mississippi St | 6'1 | 210 | Rd 6-UFA | ||
| Tyler Van Dyke | SMU | 6'4 | 230 | Rd 6-UFA | ||
| Diego Pavia | Vanderbilt | 5'11 | 207 | Rd 6-UFA |
Social media reactions to QB selections in 2026 NFL Draft
— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026The Pittsburgh crowd was hype for former Penn State QB Drew Allar 😤
The Steelers select him in Round 3, No. 76 overall 💪 pic.twitter.com/lKDVoEvFaM
Welcome to Zona, Carson Beck 🌵 pic.twitter.com/ppZFkd3D4E
— ESPN (@espn) April 25, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026From The NFL Draft: The #Raiders loved Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, but expect him to watch early on. pic.twitter.com/JjfHvl8vXR
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 20262026 NFL Draft How to Watch
The 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.
English (US)