2028 NFL Draft Prospects: Quarterback



The top 2028 Quarterback prospects available for the 2028 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2029 prospect. ** – denotes 2030 prospect.

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2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
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2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2027 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

1. Texas image Arch Manning, QB, Texas
Height: 6-4. Weight: 230.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2028): 1.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Arch Manning, Texas
  • ’26 – Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
  • ’25 – Cam Ward, Miami

7/13/26: In 2025, Manning completed 61 percent of his passes for 3,163 yards with 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He had 10 rushing touchdowns. After a slow start, Manning finished the season strong and showed significant improvement over the course of the season. Manning has a great skill set with size, arm strength, and running ability. Obviously, his family heritage and pedigree have led to him having advanced fundamentals and mechanics. Manning flashed his talent 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.



2. Oregon image Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
Height: 6-2. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2028): 1-2.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Dante Moore, Oregon
  • ’26 – Ty Simpson, Alabama
  • ’25 – Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

7/13/26: Moore was a dynamic point-producer for the Ducks in 2025, making plays with his arm and legs. In 2025, Moore completed 72 percent of his passes for 3,565 yards with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Moore is a dangerous quarterback who is tough to defend. In 2023 with UCLA, Moore completed 54 percent of his passes for 1,610 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Moore has a good arm and can throw some beautiful passes deep down the field. Moore has a lot of talent and upside, but against Indiana, Moore struggled. He showed that he needs to improve his processing speed and was holding the ball too long, leading to taking unnecessary sacks.



3. Notre Dame image C.J. Carr*, QB, Notre Dame
Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2028): 1-2.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – C.J. Carr, Notre Dame
  • ’26 – Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
  • ’25 – Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss

7/13/26: Carr developed nicely in his first season as a starter, and by the end of the year, he was showing NFL starting ability. Carr completed 67 percent of his passes for 2,741 yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions. He was accurate, managed the game well, has developed field vision, and is a dangerous pocket passer with functional mobility. Carr is also known to have great leadership, character, and loves football.



4. Oklahoma State image Drew Mestemaker*, QB, Oklahoma State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 211.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2028): 1-2.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State
  • ’26 – Carson Beck, Miami
  • ’25 – Tyler Shough, Louisville

7/13/26: Mestemeaker has a serious skill set with arm talent, size, and mobility. He flashed special ability with North Texas in 2025, completing 69 percent of his passes for 4,379 yards with 34 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also had five rushing scores. Mestemaker has a powerful arm and running ability, but he is very raw and needs development for the NFL. It will be fascinating to see how Mestemaker develops at Oklahoma State, and he could emerge as a high first-round prospect for the 2027 or 2028 NFL Draft.



5. South Carolina image LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
Height: 6-3. Weight: 242.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
  • ’26 – Drew Allar, Penn State
  • ’25 – Quinn Ewers, Texas

7/13/26: Sellers completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,437 yards with 13 touchdowns passing, eight interceptions, five rushing, and some yardage on the ground. It sounds like Sellers may return to South Carolina in 2026. He should look to improve his accuracy and fundamentals before going to the NFL.

Sellers has a big-time skill set and could be a special quarterback. In 2024, Sellers completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,534 yards with 18 touchdown passes, seven interceptions, and seven rushing touchdowns. He showed a strong arm with dynamic running ability and true dual-threat talent for the NFL. However, Sellers has inconsistent accuracy and needs a lot more polish to be an effective pocket passer in the NFL.



6. Oklahoma image John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma
Height: 6-0. Weight: 220.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Sam Leavitt, LSU
  • ’26 – Taylen Green, Arkansas
  • ’25 – Jalen Milroe, Alabama




7. Miami image Darian Mensah, QB, Miami
Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech
  • ’26 – Luke Altmyer, Illinois
  • ’25 – Will Howard, Ohio State




8. UCLA image Nico Iamaleava, QB, UCLA
Height: 6-4. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – John Mateer, Oklahoma
  • ’26 – Cade Klubnik, Clemson
  • ’25 – Kyle McCord, Syracuse




9. Ohio State image Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 208.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Darian Mensah, Miami
  • ’26 – Behren Morton, Texas Tech
  • ’25 – Riley Leonard, Notre Dame




10. Washington image Demond Williams, QB, Washington
Height: 5-11. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2028): 2-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Nico Iamaleava, UCLA
  • ’26 – Sawyer Robertson, Baylor
  • ’25 – Brady Cook, Missouri




11. Kansas State image Avery Johnson, QB, Kansas State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 196.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Julian Sayin, Ohio State
  • ’26 – Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt
  • ’25 – Dillon Gabriel, Oregon




12. USC image Jayden Maiava, QB, USC
Height: 6-4. Weight: 230.
Projected 40 Time: 4.63.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Demond Williams, Washington
  • ’26 – Cole Payton, North Dakota State
  • ’25 – Seth Henigan, Memphis




13. Georgia image Gunner Stockton, QB, Georgia
Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
  • ’26 – Jalon Daniels, Kansas
  • ’25 – K.J. Jefferson, Central Florida




14. Baylor image D.J. Lagway, QB, Baylor
Height: 6-3. Weight: 239.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Avery Johnson, Kansas State
  • ’26 – Haynes King, Georgia Tech
  • ’25 – Tyler Huff, Jacksonville State




15. Indiana image Josh Hoover, QB, Indiana
Height: 6-2. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.77.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jayden Maiava, USC
  • ’26 – Joe Fagnano, Connecticut
  • ’25 – Connor Watkins, Villanova




16. Auburn image Byrum Brown, QB, Auburn
Height: 6-3. Weight: 231.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Gunner Stockton, Georgia
  • ’26 – Joey Aguilar, Tennessee
  • ’25 – Byrum Brown, South Florida




17. Minnesota image Drake Lindsay*, QB, Minnesota
Height: 6-5. Weight: 230.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – D.J. Lagway, Baylor
  • ’26 – Preston Stone, Northwestern
  • ’25 – Cam Rising, Utah




18. Michigan image Bryce Underwood*, QB, Michigan
Height: 6-4. Weight: 228.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Josh Hoover, Indiana
  • ’25 – Graham Mertz, Florida




19. Oregon image Dylan Raiola*, QB, Oregon
Height: 6-3. Weight: 230.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Byrum Brown, Auburn
  • ’25 – D.J. Uiagalelei, Florida State




20. Penn State image Rocco Becht, QB, Penn State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Noah Fifita, Arizona




21. Pittsburgh image Mason Heintschel*, QB, Pittsburgh
Height: 6-2. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2028): 6-FA.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Eli Holstein, Virginia




22. Virginia image Eli Holstein, QB, Virginia
Height: 6-4. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2028): 7-FA.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jackson Arnold, UNLV




23. UNLV image Jackson Arnold, QB, UNLV
Height: 6-1. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.72.
Projected Round (2028): FA.

Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Max Johnson, Georgia Southern




2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2027 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P