2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Quarterback

3/3/26: In 2025, Mendoza completed 72 percent of his passes for 3,535 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. He had seven rushing touchdowns as well. Of the 2026 quarterback prospects, Mendoza is the most pro-ready. He has a strong arm, reads the field well, makes good decisions, and has dangerous pocket passing ability. Mendoza is not a dynamic running threat for the NFL, but he has functional mobility to extend plays and pick up some yardage on the ground. Mendoza is intelligent, works hard, and has good football character. Mendoza was solid for Cal in 2024. He completed 69 percent of his passes for 3,004 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions.

3/3/26: After Alabama’s rough start to the year in a loss to Florida State, Simpson was superb, leading the Crimson Tide to eight straight wins. In the middle of the season, Simpson was dominant and had a streak of excellent game tape. Late in the season, he didn’t play as well and played through some injuries. In 2025, Simpson completed 65 percent of his passes for 3,500 yards with 28 touchdowns, five interceptions, and two rushing touchdowns. For the NFL, Simpson could be a starter. Simpson has arm talent and made some beautiful throws downfield with superb ball placement to beat tight coverage. In tight games, Simpson made some great passes to lead his team to wins over Georgia and Missouri. Simpson is accurate, smart, has a strong arm, throws with timing and anticipation, and has mobility. However, he lacks size and was only a one-year starter in college. Team sources are split on whether Simpson is capable of being a top starter, a starter a team can win with if he has a good team around him, or is a good backup.

3/3/26: Nussmeier completed 67 percent of his passes for 1,927 yards with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. It was a disappointing season for Nussmeier and ended with an injury, but he helped himself with a strong showing at the Senior Bowl. Nussmeier could be a potential Kirk Cousins-type mid-round pick that ends up being a nice value with the ability to be a starter and not limited to a career as a backup.

Nussmeier spent a few seasons as the backup to Jayden Daniels and turned himself into a legit prospect for the NFL in 2024. Nussmeier completed 64 percent of his passes for 4,403 yards with 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. There is no doubt that Nussmeier has the arm talent to be a pro starter, as he has a powerful arm that has no issue going vertically downfield. Nussmeier is getting good pro preparation from Brian Kelly, and Nussmeier looks like an early-round prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft.

7/1/24: In 2025, Beck completed 72 percent of his passes for 3,813 yards with 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Beck played better with Miami, showing off his power arm and ability to shred a secondary from a clean pocket. Beck showed improved poise and composure, but still can have struggles under pressure.

In 2024, Beck completed 65 percent of his passes for 3,485 yards with 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions with Georgia. Beck injured his elbow late in the season, knocking him out of the college football playoff games. Beck almost pulled off an amazing comeback against Alabama, but Beck’s three interceptions, one fumble, and inaccuracy led to Georgia losing to the Crimson Tide. Beck was unimpressive with three interception games against Texas and Florida. He had an interception and multiple fumbles in a loss to Ole Miss. Beck decided to enter the 2025 NFL Draft, but after seeing he was a potential mid-round pick, he changed his mind and transferred to Miami.

After a bit of a slow start to 2023, Beck heated up for Georgia, showing off a powerful arm and an ability to push the ball downfield. In 2023, Beck completed 72 percent of his passes for 3,941 yards, 24 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He has upside with serious arm talent and could become a legit quarterback prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft.

3/3/26: Allar completed 65 percent of his passes for 1,100 yards with eight touchdowns and three interceptions. He suffered a season-ending leg injury against Northwestern on October 11th.

In 2024, Allar has completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,327 yards with 24 touchdowns passing, six rushing scores, and eight interceptions. Allar flashed ability, but he needs development with his footwork and field vision for the NFL. He was wise to return to college next season to improve before going to the NFL. Allar completed 60 percent of his passes in 2023 for 2,631 yards, 25 touchdowns, and two interceptions. There is no doubt that Allar has a powerful arm and the potential to be a dangerous pocket passer.

3/3/26: Altmyer was a solid and efficient game-manager for the Fighting Illini over the past two seasons. In 2025, Altmyer completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,007 yards with 22 touchdowns and five interceptions. He completed 61 percent for 2,717 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2024. Altmyer could compete for a backup role. He had a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl to help himself.

3/3/26: In 2025, Klubnik completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,943 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. It was a disappointing season for Klubnik, and he did not play up to the preseason first-round projections by some of the media.

In 2024, Klubnik completed 63 percent of his passes for 3,639 yards with 36 touchdowns and six interceptions. He is a good college quarterback, but has some limitations for the NFL. His lack of arm strength, size, and not being an elite runner could cause some evaluators to project him to day two. They may not see a first-round skill set with Klubnik. Klubnik flashed some ability in 2023, completing 64 percent of his passes for 2,844 yards, 19 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Klubnik needs to improve his pocket passing in 2024.

<> 3/3/26: Morton completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,780 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions. Morton is a good college quarterback, but has some limitations for the NFL. He could be a solid backup.

In 2024, Morton played well for the Red Raiders, completing 63 percent of his passes for 3,335 yards with 27 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

3/3/26: Robertson played well for the Bears in 2025, completing 60.4 percent of his passes for 3,681 yards with 31 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Robertson has quality size as a pocket passer for the NFL. The Mississippi State transfer played well enough to land an invitation to the Senior Bowl.

3/3/26: Green has an excellent skill set with size, athleticism, and arm talent, but he needs a lot of development as a passer for the NFL. In 2025, Green completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,714 yards with 19 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He had eight rushing touchdowns as well. Green was amazing at the NFL Scouting Combine with a legendary 40-yard dash time.

3/3/26: Pavia was a winner and efficient playmaker for Vanderbilt over the past two seasons. In 2025, Pacia completed 71 percent of his passes for 3,539 yards with 29 touchdowns and eight interceptions. In 2024, he completed 59 percent for 2,293 yards with 20 touchdowns and four interceptions. Team sources say that Pavia was a good college player, but they see some limitations that make him more of a backup in the NFL.

3/3/26: In 2025, Payton completed 72 percent of his passes for 2,719 yards with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions. Payton is a potential backup. He has a good athletic skill set, but needs a lot of work as a passer. Some team sources think he should switch to tight end for the NFL.

3/3/26: Daniels completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,531 yards with 22 touchdowns, seven interceptions, and one touchdown rushing.

Daniels completed 57 percent of his passes for 2,454 yards with 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Daniels completed 75 percent of his passes in 2023 for 705 yards, five touchdowns and an interception. He only played in three games during 2023 before going out with a back injury. In 2022, Daniels completed 66 percent for 2,014 yards, 18 touchdowns passing and four interceptions. He also notched seven rushing scores that season. Sources with team sources said Daniels showed the potential to be a possible third-day pick if he had entered the 2025 NFL Draft.

3/3/26: King saw action in six years of college football with Texas A&M and Georgia Tech. In his final season with the Yellow Jackets, he completed 70 percent of his passes for 2,951 yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also ran for almost 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground. King helped himself with a good combine workout.

3/3/26: Fagnano had a huge 2025 season, completing 69 percent of his passes for 3,448 yards with 28 touchdowns and only one interception. He could be a late-round pick who competes to be a third quarterback.

3/3/26: Aguilar was a decent quarterback at Appalachian State before transferring to the Volunteers for his final season. In 2025, he completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,565 yards with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He could compete to be a third-string quarterback.

3/3/26: Sources say that Stone was impressive at the Hulu Bowl in Orlando. Stone completed 60 percent of his passes for 2,400 yards with 17 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Stone has quality arm talent and showed that in the All-Star setting. He could be a late-round pick that sticks as a No. 3 quarterback in his rookie season.