2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Quarterback

6/9/25: 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.

6/9/25: Manning could rise to be a top-of-the-draft prospect, but he has not played enough yet to prove that he is a high first-rounder. Manning has a good skill set with size, arm strength, and running ability. Manning has flashed his excellent skill set in relief work for Quinn Ewers in 2024. Manning completed 68 percent of his passes for 939 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions. He also had two rushing touchdowns. Manning could take off as a junior, with Ewers off to the NFL.

6/9/25: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.

6/9/25: Sellers (6-3, 242) has a big-time skill set and could be a breakout star in 2025. In 2024, Sellers completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,534 yards with 18 touchdown passes, seven interceptions, and seven rushing touchdowns.

7/1/24: 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.

<> 6/9/25: In 2024, Holstein had a quality debut for Pitt, completing 62 percent of his passes for 2,225 yards with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Holstein has a quality arm, size, and some pocket presence. It will be interesting to see if he can develop and improve in his second year as a starter. Holstein redshirted in 2023 at Alabama before hitting the portal and going to Pitt.

6/9/25: 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. 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.

6/9/25: In 2024 at Oklahoma, Arnold completed 63 percent of his passes for 1,421 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. Arnold was hurt by a group of talented Sooner receivers, who all went down with injuries. Auburn has a talented receiving room with some future early-round picks, so it will be interesting to see how Arnold performs with the Tigers.

6/9/25: 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.

12/31/24: In 2024 at Wisconsin, Van Dyke completed 63 percent of his passes for 422 yards with a touchdown. Van Dyke was carted off the field with a non-contact knee injury against Alabama and went out for the year. After the season, he transferred to SMU.

After the 2023 season, Van Dyke decided to enter the transfer portal and landed with Wisconsin. Van Dyke completed 66 percent of his passes for Miami in 2023 for 2,703 yards, 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He was superb in Miami’s win over Texas A&M in Week 2, but later had a stretch of 11 interceptions over five games, which led to him getting benched. An injury forced Van Dyke back on the field. He was wise to transfer to Wisconsin to try to produce a better season before moving on to the NFL.

Van Dyke broke out in 2021, completing 62.3 percent of his passes for 2,931 yards, 25 touchdowns and six interceptions. In 2022, his play was not as strong and he dealt with injuries. Van Dyke completed 63.2 percent of his passes in 2022 for 1,844 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Van Dyke has a quality arm with size and pocket ability, but he is not a dual-threat runner. Van Dyke is similar to former Gators quarterback Kyle Trask.

6/9/25: To start the 2024 season, Johnson completed 12-of-19 passes for 71 yards and an interception against Minnesota. In the second half, Johnson suffered a broken leg that ended his season.

In 2023 at Texas A&M, Johnson completed 62 percent of his passes for 1,452 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions. He had been a backup for the Aggies, but he played well in relief duty, leading them to wins over Auburn and Arkansas. After the 2023 season, Johnson transferred to North Carolina. Johnson started out his career at LSU before landing with Texas A&M. He dealt with injuries in 2022 and only saw 71 attempts on the season because of a broken right hand. In 2021, he completed 60.3 percent of his passes for 2,815 yards, 27 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Johnson has good size and a capable arm, but he needs to produce a big season with the Tar Heels. He is the son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl-winning quarterback Brad Johnson.

6/9/25: Smith has a good skill set with arm talent, size, and athleticism. While some in the media were projecting him to be a high first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, team sources said that Smith needs to become more consistent to reach that status. In 2024, he completed 65 percent of his passes for 867 yards with four touchdowns and eight interceptions. He had two rushing touchdowns. In 2023, he completed 65 percent of his passes for 2,801 yards with 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

1/14/25: Drones saw his first extensive playing time in 2023. He completed 58 percent of his passes for 2,084 yards with 17 touchdowns and three interceptions. In 2024, he completed 61 percent of his passes for 1,562 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. Drones is the cousin of Cam Ward.

6/9/25: Fifita completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,958 yards with 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Fifita is a short quarterback, but he led a dangerous Arizona offense in 2023. In 2023, the first-season starter completed 72 percent of his passes for 2,869 yards, 25 touchdowns, and six interceptions.