Complete 2026 NFL Draft QB Rankings:
You are currently viewing our quarterback rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft. The 2026 QB class is said to be one of the weakest in recent memory, but will that still be the case a few years from now?
Our top quarterback prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented pass throwers in college football. Even though only about 12 will get selected in the draft, a lot more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite.
We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know who will be a star, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.
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(Last Updated: April 21, 2025)
1. Arch Manning, Texas
QB | 6’4″ | 220 lbs | 3rd Year
Arch Manning Preseason Scouting Report
It’s finally time for Arch Manning to take over for the Texas Longhorns. After sitting behind Quinn Ewers and getting his feet wet last season, the former five-star prospect is stepping into the spotlight. Manning played in 10 games in 2024, started two, and finished the year with 939 passing yards, 9 touchdowns, and just 2 interceptions. He also showed the mobility that the older Mannings didn’t have, adding over 100 yards and 4 scores on the ground.
One of his best performances came late in the year against Mississippi State where he looked calm, accurate, and totally in control. That outing gave fans a glimpse of the upside that made him one of the most hyped recruits in recent memory.
The tools are all there. Quick release, clean mechanics, and a high football IQ. Now it’s about putting it all together for a full season. If he delivers, he’ll be right in the mix for QB1 in the 2026 draft.
Arch Manning 2024 Stats
10 games: 939 passing yards, 9 passing touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 67.8% completions, 10.4 yards per attempt, 108 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns
2. Drew Allar, Penn State
QB | 6’5″ | 235 lbs | 4th Year
Drew Allar Preseason Scouting Report
Had he entered the draft last year, Drew Allar would have been in contention for the #1 overall pick. He decided to return to school for one final season, which has worked out well for a few similar quarterbacks in recent years.
Allar has prototypical physical traits for a franchise QB, including a rocket arm, a strong 6’5” frame, and good mobility. Allar has always had a very low turnover rate, with a 1.2% interception percentage in his career entering the 2025 season. Add in some solid leadership and reportedly very high attention to detail in the film room? You have a chance for a superstar.
Drew Allar 2024 Stats
16 games: 3327 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 66.5% completions, 8.4 yards per attempt, 302 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns
3. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
QB | 6’3″ | 240 lbs | 3rd Year
LaNorris Sellers Preseason Scouting Report
I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect much from LaNorris Sellers last season. The redshirt freshman was getting his first meaningful playing time, and had a slow start to the year. But as the year went on, Sellers took over as a leader for an improved Gamecocks team and proved he could win games in multiple ways.
Sellers dominated in a win against Missouri with 5 touchdowns through the air, then turned around the next big game with 160 rushing yards in a win against Clemson. The dual threat of Sellers is incredibly intriguing, but there’s certainly room for improvement with his accuracy and ability to process defenses. If he can take that next step this year, the sky’s the limit.
LaNorris Sellers 2024 Stats
12 games: 2534 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 65.6% completions, 8.5 yards per attempt, 674 rushing yards, 7 rushing touchdowns
4. Cade Klubnik, Clemson
QB | 6’2″ | 210 lbs | 4th Year
Cade Klubnik Preseason Scouting Report
After a so-so first two years at Clemson, Cade Klubnik showed this past season why he was previously rated as the top high school recruit in the country.
Klubnik improved in every area of the game. He made better decisions, delivered more accurate passes, and was significantly better navigating the pocket to avoid pressures. The 36-to-6 touchdown-to-interception ratio is eye catching, but the film is also impressive. Klubnik has a clean release and gets good zip on the ball, with plenty of arm strength to make NFL throws. He’s able to consistently get through his reads, and has done a good job becoming a vocal leader for Clemson.
He was eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft, but a 4th year of college will help him round out his game.
Cade Klubnik 2024 Stats
14 games: 3639 passing yards, 36 passing touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 63.4% completions, 7.5 yards per attempt, 463 rushing yards, 7 rushing touchdowns
5. Carson Beck, Miami (FL)
QB | 6’4″ | 220 lbs | 6th Year
Carson Beck Preseason Scouting Report
After 5 seasons at Georgia, Carson Beck is closing out his college career at Miami where he hopes to improve on a down season in 2024.
At this time last year, Beck was viewed by many as a future top-10 pick, potentially the #1 overall pick. His 2023 season was elite, completing 72% of his passes for nearly 4000 yards with a TD:INT ratio of 4:1. All those numbers were significantly worse in 2024, with poor performances in some key games.
Make no mistake about it, Carson Beck is a good quarterback with plenty of potential. He has the arm strength, accuracy, and clean delivery you’d expect from a legitimate NFL draft prospect. We’ll see what he can do following in Cam Ward’s footsteps.
Carson Beck 2024 Stats
13 games: 3485 passing yards, 28 passing touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 64.7% completions, 7.8 yards per attempt, 71 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown
6. Nico Iamaleava, UCLA
QB | 6’6″ | 215 lbs | 3rd Year
Nico Iamaleava Preseason Scouting Report
Following a circus of a spring that saw Iamaleava live up to his last name and unexpectedly leave Tennessee, he lands at UCLA where he’ll have limited time to prepare for the upcoming season.
Nico Iamaleava is a big quarterback with a massive arm and solid athletic ability. NFL scouts will love his deep ball and mobility, and his potential is obvious. While the stats look solid for a first year starter, almost all of his production came against non-conference cupcake opponents or Vanderbilt. He struggled to make decisions under pressure late last season, and it’ll be interesting to see how he performs for UCLA who won’t have the best offensive line in front of him.
Nico Iamaleava 2024 Stats
13 games: 2616 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 63.8% completions, 7.8 yards per attempt, 358 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
7. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
QB | 6’2″ | 200 lbs | 5th Year
Garrett Nussmeier Preseason Scouting Report
Garrett Nussmeier waited his turn as a backup for 3 seasons at LSU before finally getting his turn as the starter in 2024, which he took full advantage of. Nussmeier is a pure pocket passer with limited mobility, but he makes up for it with an advanced ability to read defenses, good arm strength, and accuracy.
There was some buzz around his name in the 2025 cycle, but as a 1-year starter it was in his best interest to return to school and put his name in the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class instead. With an additional year under his belt, Nussmeier could be in the mix to lead college football in passing yards this upcoming season.
Garrett Nussmeier 2024 Stats
13 games: 4052 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 64.2% completions, 7.7 yards per attempt, -38 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
8. John Mateer, Oklahoma
QB | 6’1″ | 225 lbs | 4th Year
John Mateer Preseason Scouting Report
John Mateer is transferring to Oklahoma for the 2025 season after a dominant year as a starter for Washington State. Mateer played a fearless style of football, with a quick release and good zip on his passes particularly over the middle of the field. He’s able to push the ball downfield, but can also work through his progressions to his checkdown when needed.
Mateer is much more than just a pocket passer, as he’s able to extend plays in the backfield while also dominating as a runner, rushing for 15 touchdowns this past season. The system he played in at WSU doesn’t directly translate to the NFL, but he has plenty of traits to work with and could be a Heisman sleeper in 2025.
John Mateer 2024 Stats
12 games: 3139 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 64.6% completions, 9.0 yards per attempt, 826 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns
9. Rocco Becht, Iowa State
QB | 6’1″ | 210 lbs | 4th Year
Rocco Becht Preseason Scouting Report
Rocco Becht is a scrappy quarterback who is coming off two very solid seasons for Iowa State. Becht makes good decisions with the ball and throws a clean spiral with good velocity. He’s shown some ability to read defenses and layer throws into tight windows. Pocket mobility is above average, and he’s shown good leadership to help elevate Iowa State’s program.
Becht got to play with one of the best receiver tandems in college football last season, but with Higgins and Noel off to the NFL we’ll see if he’s able to replicate the success.
Rocco Becht 2024 Stats
14 games: 3505 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 59.4% completions, 7.7 yards per attempt, 318 rushing yards, 8 rushing touchdowns
10. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State
QB | 6’2″ | 200 lbs| 3rd Year
Sam Leavitt Preseason Scouting Report
Arizona State was expected to be one of the worst power conference teams last season, but Sam Leavitt stepped in and led them to the College Football Playoff instead. The first year starter and Michigan State transfer showed an ability to break down defenses and make great decisions with the football, while also having the fiery style of play to go the extra mile when needed, whether it be with his legs or with a tight window throw.
Leavitt has a decent arm and solid accuracy, combined with good enough mechanics. He’ll only be a redshirt sophomore in 2025 so there’s no guarantee he enters the 2026 draft, but anything is possible if he’s able to lead Arizona State to another solid season this year.
Sam Leavitt 2024 Stats
13 games: 2885 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 61.7% completions, 8.2 yards per attempt, 443 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns
Complete 2026 NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arch Manning | Texas | 3rd | 6'4" | 220 |
| 2 | Drew Allar | Penn State | 4th | 6'5" | 235 |
| 3 | LaNorris Sellers | South Carolina | 3rd | 6'3" | 240 |
| 4 | Cade Klubnik | Clemson | 4th | 6'2" | 210 |
| 5 | Carson Beck | Miami (FL) | 6th | 6'4" | 220 |
| 6 | Nico Iamaleava | UCLA | 3rd | 6'6" | 215 |
| 7 | Garrett Nussmeier | LSU | 5th | 6'2" | 200 |
| 8 | John Mateer | Oklahoma | 4th | 6'1" | 225 |
| 9 | Rocco Becht | Iowa State | 4th | 6'1" | 210 |
| 10 | Sam Leavitt | Arizona State | 3rd | 6'2" | 200 |
| 11 | Dante Moore | Oregon | 3rd | 6'3" | 210 |
| 12 | Miller Moss | Louisville | 5th | 6'2" | 205 |
| 13 | Sawyer Robertson | Baylor | 5th | 6'4" | 220 |
| 14 | Maalik Murphy | Oregon State | 4th | 6'5" | 230 |
| 15 | Haynes King | Georgia Tech | 6th | 6'3" | 215 |
| 16 | Jackson Arnold | Auburn | 3rd | 6'1" | 210 |
| 17 | Luke Altmyer | Illinois | 5th | 6'2" | 205 |
| 18 | Behren Morton | Texas Tech | 5th | 6'2" | 220 |
| 19 | Jalon Daniels | Kansas | 6th | 6'0" | 220 |
| 20 | Taylen Green | Arkansas | 5th | 6'6" | 230 |
| 21 | Avery Johnson | Kansas State | 3rd | 6'3" | 190 |
| 22 | Tyler Van Dyke | SMU | 6th | 6'4" | 225 |
| 23 | Mark Gronowski | Iowa | 6th | 6'3" | 230 |
| 24 | Conner Weigman | Houston | 4th | 6'3" | 220 |
| 25 | Diego Pavia | Vanderbilt | 6th | 6'0" | 200 |
| 26 | Jake Retzlaff | BYU | 5th | 6'1" | 205 |
| 27 | Max Johnson | North Carolina | 6th | 6'5" | 225 |
| 28 | Zach Calzada | Kentucky | 7th | 6'4" | 200 |
| 29 | Kaidon Salter | Colorado | 5th | 6'1" | 195 |
| 30 | Athan Kaliakmanis | Rutgers | 5th | 6'4" | 210 |
| 31 | Blake Shapen | Mississippi State | 6th | 6'0" | 205 |
| 32 | Matthew Sluka | James Madison | 6th | 6'3" | 215 |
| 33 | Kyron Drones | Virginia Tech | 5th | 6'2" | 235 |
| 34 | Joey Aguilar | UCLA | 5th | 6'3" | 220 |
| 35 | Brendon Lewis | Memphis | 6th | 6'2" | 210 |
| 36 | Ralph Rucker IV | Bucknell | 5th | 6'0" | 210 |
| 37 | Maverick McIvor | Western Kentucky | 7th | 6'2" | 210 |
| 38 | Chandler Morris | North Texas | 6th | 6'0" | 190 |
| 39 | Preston Stone | Northwestern | 5th | 6'2" | 205 |
| 40 | Cade McNamara | ETSU | 7th | 6'1" | 205 |
| 41 | Jacob Clark | Missouri State | 7th | 6'5" | 220 |
| 42 | TJ Finley | Western Kentucky | 6th | 6'7" | 245 |
| 43 | Dequan Finn | Miami (OH) | 7th | 6'2" | 205 |
| 44 | Jacob Zeno | Texas A&M | 7th | 6'4" | 210 |
| 45 | Derek Robertson | Monmouth | 6th | 6'2" | 200 |
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Traits That Make a Quarterback Prospect Great
Quarterback play is one of the most complicated positions to scout because physical traits aren’t the primary factor. Arm talent, football IQ, and functional athleticism are among some of the most important factors of scouting the top quarterback prospects.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Arm Talent
Nothing is more important when creating quarterback draft rankings than evaluating arm talent. This includes multiple things: Arm strength (both distance and speed), accuracy on all 3 levels, ease of throwing motion, and ability to throw on the move.
Field Vision
Field vision and anticipation is often what separates a talented quarterback from a successful quarterback. A good prospect needs to have the ability to see when players are about to become open. If they wait to release the ball until their receiver is open, they’ll likely be covered by the time the ball reaches their target.
Football IQ
Decision making, play recognition, and overall awareness of the situation helps a quarterback take the next step from college QB to NFL starter. College often simplifies play calling, whereas NFL quarterback prospects need to fully understand the play book and situation.
Functional Athleticism
The top ranked QB draft prospect doesn’t need to have 4.4 speed, but they should have functional athleticism. They’ll need the ability to extend plays, navigate within the pocket, and have a strong enough base to withstand light contact and avoid sacks.
2026 QB Draft Prospects FAQs
Who is the best QB in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Currently the top-ranked QB in the 2026 NFL Draft is Arch Manning. One of the most highly touted high school recruits of all time, he’s passed every test so far and is in a good situation to excel as the Longhorns starting QB this season.
How good is the quarterback draft class in 2026?
The 2026 quarterback class currently looks stronger than normal. There’s a good mix of true juniors with high-level potential and proven stars who decided to forego the 2025 draft.
We don’t know yet who all will declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, but the combination of Arch Manning, Drew Allar, LaNorris Sellers, Cade Klubnik, and others at the top of the class looks much better than the 2025 class.
